Hi, my name’s Tac and I’m a social media addict.
My Work Space
I actually come from a long line a family with addictions. I’ve just found a much more socially acceptable addictions and turned it into a profession.
How do I know I’m an addict?
I am always online. Always.
I wake up at 3:00 am to check both work and personal email, Twitter and FriendFeed.
I often respond coherently and occasionally don’t remember exactly what I said when I wake up.
I dream in status updates.
I have 2 phones, 3 computers, a Flip camera an iPod and I use them all frequently.
RT @tacanderson: I am always online. Always.
Anything that happens to me I think of how I can blog or tweet it.
If I create content of any kind I wonder how I can repurpose it for a blog.
I can tell you how to publish across a dozen different sites simultaneously but I’m 2 weeks behind on submitting my hours at work. [Update I am now caught up on my timesheets]
The real problem is that it’s because of this addiction that I have the job that I do. This constant obsession feeds the knowledge that I have. It’s that knowledge that leads to a certain degree of expertise. That is what I get paid for.
RT @tacanderson: I dream in status updates.
Part of me wonders if this is really a problem. As long as I stay a high functioning addict is that ok?
The first step to recovery is admitting you have a problem. But what if you don’t want to recover?
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oh boy, I can totally relate
My phone comes to bed with me at night, just in case I get a text message with a Twitter DM. I have a work and a personal laptop, a Flip (the ORIGINAL!) a small Sanyo HD digital video camera, a FujiFilm stillshot digital camera that also takes video, 2 webcams (1 built into the MacBook), a iPod AND an iPhone, and anyone who knows me will also attest that I'm online all. the. time. Cool things I encounter I take quick snapshots with my iPhone and email to my TwitPic account to instantly share. And I even created a promo video, PB wiki page, and Facebook Group for my awesome Jelly Cincy Tweetup group that meets once a month 
Tac, I'm sure glad it's cool to be a geek again!
Posted by Amybeth Hale | 28. Jul, 2009, 1:08 pmNice post – I can totally relate. What I really want to know though, is how you keep your desk that clean if you spend that much time in front of your computer? I have semi-controlled chaos in my work area; phones, a tower, laptops and various other assorted items – including but not limited to at least one cup of coffee. And I'm like you . . . I don't think I'm interested in recovery.
Posted by Make Money Online | 28. Jul, 2009, 3:45 pm