OT = Off topic
AFK = Away From Keyboard
OTL = Out to Lunch
TIC = Tongue in cheek
WOA = Work of Art
IOW = In other words
HSIK = How should I know
BG= Big Grin
VBG= Very Big Grin
GD&H = grinning, ducking and hiding
GD&R=grinning, ducking and running
GGG= giggle
VBEG= very big evil grin
SDIHTT = Someday I'll have the time
BBL = Be Back Later
BRB = Be right back
FWIW = For what it's worth
IAE = In any event
IMO = In my opinion
IMHO = In my humble opinion
IMVHO = In my very humble opinion
LMAO = Laughing my ( ahem ) off
LOL = Laughing out Loud
OTOH = On the other hand
PITA = Pain in the ( ahem)
LMK = Let me know
DH = Darling Hubby or other terms of endearment
DIL = Daughter in Law
BD = Birthday
FIL = Father In Law
SIL = Son in Law
MIL = Mother in Law
DD = Darling Daughter
DS = Darling Son
TIA = Thanks in Advance
HELP = Helppppppppppp
IDK = I don't know
PTM = Please tell me
SO = Significant Other
ROFL = Rolling on the floor laughing
RAK = Random act of kindness
KMLWA = Kiss My Lily White {ahem}
Thanks so much for this list Susie!

1) I will have a cup of coffee in the morning and
read my newspaper like I used to, before the Web.
2) I will eat breakfast with a knife and fork
and not with one hand typing.
3) I will get dressed before noon.
4) I will make an attempt to clean the house, wash clothes,
and plan dinner before even thinking of the Web.
5) I will sit down and write a letter to those unfortunate
few friends and family that are Web-deprived.
6) I will call someone on the phone who I cannot contact via the Web.
7) I will read a book...if I still remember how.
8) I will listen to those around me and their needs and stop telling
them to turn the TV down so I can hear the music on the Web.
9) I will not be tempted during TV commercials to check for email.
10) I will try and get out of the house at least once a week,
if it is necessary or not.
11) I will remember that my bank is not forgiving
if I forget to balance my checkbook because
I was too busy on the Web.
12) Last, but not least, I will remember that
I must go to bed sometime... and the Web will always be there tomorrow!

1. A friend stops to see you since your phone has been busy-----for a year!!!!!"
2. You forgot how to work the TV remote control.
3. You see something funny and scream, "LOL, LOL."
4. You tell everyone, that after surgery, your mom went to ICQ ......instead of ICU!
5. You sign off and your screen says you were on for 3 days and 45 minutes.
6. You placed the refrigerator beside your computer.
7. You buy a laptop and a cell phone so you can have ICQ in your car.
8. Tech support calls YOU for help.
9. You beg your friends to get an account so you can "hang out."
10. You get a second phone line just to call out for pizza.
11. You purchase a vanity car license plate with your screen name on it.
12. You say "he he he he" or "heh heh heh" instead of laughing.
13. You say "SCROLL UP" when someone asks what it was you said.
14. You find out divorce papers had been served on you 6 months ago.
15. You talk on the phone with the same person
you are sending an instant message to.
16. You look at an annoying person off line and
wish that you had your ignore button handy.
17. You start to experience "withdrawal" after not being online for awhile.
18. You say......."Where did the time go??"
19. You sit on ICQ for 6 hours for that certain special person to sign on.
20. You get up in the morning and go online before getting your coffee.
21. .....You end your sentences with.....three or more periods.......
22. Your shoes are suddenly 2 sizes too small.
23. You think faster than the computer.
24. You enter a room and get greeted by 25 people with {{{hugs}}} and ** kisses**.
25. Being called a newbie is a major insult to you.
26. You're on the phone and say BRB.
27. Your teacher or boss recommends a drug test for the blood shot eyes.
28. Your answering machine/voice mail sounds a little like this....
"BRB. Leave your S/N and I'll TTYL ASAP".
29. You get up at 2:00 AM to go to the bathroom
and turn the computer on instead.
30. You need to be pried from your computer by the Jaws-of-life.

1. When computing, whatever happens, behave as though
you meant it to happen.
2. When you get to the point where you really understand
your computer, it's probably obsolete.
3. The first place to look for information is in the section
of the manual where you'd least expect to find it.
4. When the going gets tough, upgrade.
5. For every action, there is an equal and opposite malfunction.
6. To err is human...to blame your computer for your mistakes
is even more human, its downright natural.
7. He who laughs last, probably has a back-up.
8. The number one cause of computer problems is computer solutions.
9. A complex system that doesn't work is invariably found
to have evolved from a simpler system that worked just fine.
10. A computer program will always do what you tell it to do,
but rarely what you want it to do.

Your face, your smile, I have never seen,
I don't know the color of your skin.
Your voice and laughter I have never heard,
I don't know if it is soft or loud.

Your hugs I have never felt,
I don't know the strength of your arms.
Your hand I have never touched,
I don't know if it is calloused and worn.

But, to me you are my friend,
Dearer and Sweeter than many I've found.
The question came to me, "How can that be?"
You don't know a face, a touch or a sound.

But is it the physical nature of a person
That causes me to call you my friend,
Or the feel of a touch or the strength of a hug?
I don't need those for you to be my friend.

You have shared with me words of strength,
At times I have felt weak and worn,
You have brought to me a smile, a laugh,
Uplifting me and bringing me joy.

You have bent your ear to me and listened,
Then gently guided and directed me with your words.
You have hugged me tight and wiped my tears,
Then generously gave to me above and beyond.

You are more to me than words on a screen,
For behind those words is a person who cares,
A person with feelings, a tear and a laugh,
Who holds my mind safe and secure.

For even though I don't know your face or touch,
I feel and see you in my mind.
You have been all to me that I needed you to be,
Now and Forever within my Heart..
MY FACELESS FRIEND!
by: Beth A. Rogers