What is a Cyber Bum?

Written by Joeprah | 20 November 2008

I think it is best to come right out and say to all of the friends I have made over the past few years through writing online that I am sincerely thankful for your friendship and I am embarrassed to say that I am a cyber bum.  Over the course of the last few months I have basically stopped blogging for a number of reasons but I think the main one was stress.  After our family put on hold any thoughts of moving I came down from a bit of an emotional roller coaster

and so did my wife.  In an attempt to "circle the wagons" I spent less of my free time online writing and more of it with my family and most specifically my wife.  This isn’t to say that I didn’t spend enough time with her before; instead I am saying that I thought it was best to spend even more time with her.  Days turned into weeks and then the start of the school year finally came.  I envisioned the return of the school year would mean I would have more time on my hands—eh, not so much.

Once I found out that our family was staying put, I took on some added responsibilities in the community that I had always wanted to be a part of.  Two rec council programs and several after school activities later I found my free time evaporating.  Finally, the cherry on top of the sundae, I took up a part-time job.  So, although I do have available time to get online and write I have gotten into the habit of opting to spend invaluable “couch time” with my wife instead. 

So, there you have it.  Joeprah=cyber bum.  I have spent the better part of the last week tending to some nagging issues on my website and I feel that I have finally taken care of 99% of them which leaves my conscience clear to write again.  I hope my absence wasn’t too distracting for my throngs of adoring fans (see yeah right) but remember good things come to those that wait and you will be glad you stuck around. 

~Team Joeprah