Absent Messaging

Dona's taught me how to instant message through Yahoo! I can be managing my e-mail account and then pop - there she is with a howdyado. The only problem is that I have this tendency to walk away from the computer without signing off. Therefore the little indicator swears that I'm there, but friendly greetings are met with silence. This would be pretty awkward in person, with me just standing there smiling, staring straight ahead with no reaction. So we'll see if I can drop the Buckingham Palace guard impersonation and develop a good habit.