As I mentioned in my earlier post, I had the problem where both my eyes are unable to focus on an object properly. Blogging/chatting/typing on the computer for so many hours without adequate rest can result in really bad physical problems later. That’s what they call as Repetitive strain injury (RSI).
According to wikipedia, RSI “is any of a loose group of conditions from overuse of the computer, guitar, knife or similar motion or tool”. When you are staring at the monitor for hours, you may develop the Carpal tunnel syndrome.
Some of the warning signs may include:
- Recurring pain or soreness in neck, shoulders, upper back, wrists or hands.
- Tingling, numbness, coldness or loss of sensation.
- Loss of grip strength, lack of endurance, weakness, fatigue.
- Muscles in the arms and shoulders feel hard and wiry when palpated.
- Pain or numbness while lying in bed. Often early stage RSI sufferers mistakenly think they are lying on their arms in an awkward position cutting off circulation.
The blogathon is still a long way to go. I’m taking a break at least every 10 posts or so. Take a walk after finishing a post or two. Give your body a stretch. Don’t forget your arm, wrist and fingers! While you are at it, gently massage your eyes as well. I hear that helps.
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There is an IRC channel dedicated for blogathon. It’s been ages since the last time I’ve chatted in IRC. I installed MIRC and went in the channel for 5 minutes before the Blogathon started. I’ve exited it ever since. I really can’t concentrate on too many things at the same time. LOL. However, if you’re interested in joining the group at the channel, the details of the server and chatroom is as below:
Server: irc.freenode.net
Port: 6667
Channel: #blogathon
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IRC used to be the “hangout” place for me and my peers. I usually chat for hours each day. Sad to say, I was addicted to it. I remember chatting throughout the night until my eyes just couldn’t take it anymore. My eyes started losing focus, as in, both my eyes couldn’t focus on the same object properly. The whole room was spinning around.
So, what did I do after that?
I continued on! I “fixed” the “focus problem” by shutting one eye! LOL.
One thing good about IRC is that it enabled me to learn/practice my typing. I was able to touch type even in my early secondary school days. In fact, I’ve been quite proud of my ability to type without looking on the keyboards. Hehehe.
Can you touch type? Do you feel proud that you can, while some others don’t? 
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Bill, one of the admin at Blogathon has confirmed that my blog is back in the Blogathon list. I haven’t checked it though — I just don’t have the time. My fingers have been banging on the keyboard non-stop for the past hour or so. LOL.
I really can’t imagine how I (and other blogathon-ers) will have to go through the next 20+ hours or so. I stop and reply a few comments, eat one spoon of my porridge and I’m already running out of time for my next post. I honestly don’t think there will be any time at all for “toilet business”. It’s pressuring yet fun. We’ll see how things go in the next few hours.
I’m keeping this post short and sweet. I need a breather. There is still a long way to go. I don’t want to go down too soon, do I? 
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Firstly, I want to say thank you to those who have commented in my previous posts. So far, I haven’t had the time to reply to them yet. This is just to prove that I’m really blogging live and not future posts 
I’ll make it a habit to reply to every comment after finishing a post.
I’m happy to announce that I have just received another pledge. This one comes from lingzie. I can’t help but to notice the delicious looking lamb and crab in one of her post. The desserts look yummy as well. Top that up with a slice of the best Tiramisu in Penang. I’m salivating.
hanneng, I think you are right about TMnet being unstable. The other day they had the problem as well but I thought it was fixed already. Looks like it’s still causing some problems. *sigh* I hope my server won’t go offline. The screenshot below shows that there are still occasional loss of data packets.
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Pelf suggested I post up my problem in Blogathon’s forum. I notice someone else having the same problem as well. Bill, Blogathon’s admin said there are looking into my problem. It seems like they couldn’t access my blog. I wonder why.
All this problem is distracting me. I need to concentrate on my 30 minutes cycle dateline damn it. Hmmm…I feel anger in me. Must be feeling hungry. Time for some food. My mom made porridge for dinner. I’m only eating it now (went out for dinner with gf earlier on)
My parents tapao some capati as well. That will be for supper later on. Arggghhh…even eating is a problem. I’m eating in front of my computer now. I wonder if I have to bring the computer into the toilet if I need to take a dump later. Or maybe I could get a potty and finish my business in the room 
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