Unplugging: preparing to ditch web & TV for awhile (in the house, anyway)

[Starfish]

Wow, lots of responses here! Let's see...

Brandi: A barn? No, no barn. An old farmhouse. And, yes, I will be in my office every day, and I'm self employed, so I can check in on TE!

Tulip: I'm not likely much of a gardener...I am extremely busy with work right now. But, I do love making non-traditional quilts, and I have some unfinished projects I will take up again in the evenings. Also, although the piano will stay in storage for awhile, I might pick up the violin again. I am an awful beginner, but with no close neighbors, the timing will be perfect!

Zen: For DVDs, I can use the laptop. Although using Spinnervals to "veg out" is not my idea of relaxation! Regarding the TdF...there is a big screen TV in the office reception area, with great leather couches...so I could even sneak back to the office if I had the courage to let everyone see me at work watching TV at night!

Bleecker: I did double check, and my cell phone carrier does have wireless broadband in this area, so if I really want internet at home, I can probably get a broadband card for the laptop. In fact, if I do that, I can do more work from home, and it will be a business expense! But, for now, I'm going to try it without.

ETA: Actually, I'm not quite ready for this yet...but there will come a day when I unpack all the boxes with several years' worth of my mom's journals. I do intend to read them, and at some point, perhaps edit them into something. I'm not quite ready for this, yet, but the day will come.