After the first round of technoSabbaths, these 2 things stood out the most:
- I had anticipated to some extent the huge draw that music and hanging out online would have on me, but was not prepared for the automatic reflex I have towards those things if I am ever near my computer. I had to make a flyer yesterday, so I decided I had to use my computer, but only use the word processor and only for 20 minutes. As soon as I flipped open the lid, I found my fingers felt like they already knew what to do, so they began the usual opening tabs and starting to play some music, until my brain informed them that today is different. I think my fingers felt slighted. I have a lot of shortcut keys set up, so I can open everything I usually do really quickly, without ever using the mouse. It really felt physically weird to not do it, though I did manage to resist the onslaught.
- Planning ahead is worth it. Given that all my hw assignments and schedule are online and on my computer, I have to plan carefully on Saturday so that I can do the things I have to do without the aid of anything online. That will take some extra planning, but I think it will be far more productive and ultimately more restful, which is the purpose of a Sabbath anyway.
