It's okay, you can keep reading my blog

Look, I know that there are only seven of you (estimated) who read this blog. I know I need all the viewers I can get. So I wanted you to know that it's okay to spend extra time on the Internet. Don't feel as though you can't spend more time online, that by staying online longer just to read my blog you're somehow doing something wrong. New research shows that time spent online can increase our happiness!

From the New York Times: "Yes, It’s True: The Internet Makes You Happier"
http://www.nytimes.com/external/gigaom/2010/09/21/21gigaom-yes-its-true-the-internet-makes-you-happier-66233.html?ref=technology

"There are those who believe that too much time spent on the Internet makes people less social and causes them to lose touch with the real world, but a new British study released today found that access to the Internet and the web, and especially to social networks such as Facebook, can improve people’s levels of happiness. The study found that Internet access improves the overall well-being of lower-income users, those with less education and women — particularly those in developing countries — by giving them a sense of freedom and control over their lives."

So now it's official: Reading my blog will make you more happy! You're welcome, it's no trouble, I'm here to help.

Oh, now that we've cleared up the misconception that spending time on the Internet is bad for you, and that as long as you're online you might as well be reading my blog ... for crying out loud, click on some of the ads so I can make some money on the side!