We all live in a world where we know what FB means. Most of us find ourselves referring to FB posts as though we have had an intimate converstation with that person recently. However the truth of the matter is we haven't. We have let FB replace relationships, a good old fashioned phone call or god forbid a written card. That is why I decided to leave.
I was having a converstation with my husband the other night about how distance I felt from him as I scrolled though FB on my phone. Looking back on that I could just kick myself...distant yes I am distant because I am too busy looking at what my 300 plus friends are doing instead of what is going on right under my own roof. Let's get real for a minute..first off I was kind of a loser in high school. Not all that attractive fairly overweight and I most certainly did not have 300 friends. So why in the world do I care if the boy who probably didn't even know my name in high school had enchildas for dinner.
The point is, I am blessed to have a husband that I love. A daughter who fills every minute of life with joy. A job that not only pays well but that I enjoy. And a beautiful home and all the good things that come with it. I want to stop and savor my life...Leave the 300 plus FB friends to have their lives and welcome the people into my life who I actually consider "friends" and not FB friends.
5 comments:
Chanie
I have never been on Facebook for these exact reasons. Not that I think my decision is for everyone but for me it has been the right choice as I hear weird things about Facebook over and over again. I think you are awesome and never ever a Loser at any point in time.
Jess
I've eventually come to this attitude as well. I keep my account open but am rarely on it. The people that make me feel joy and worthwhile are not the people on FB. So many times on FB I've looked for validation from people I hardly talked to or knew well in high school. Why? They don't really matter to me at all. And I'm sure you weren't looking for an ego stroke, but I just have to say that you were not a loser and have never been. Out of all of the girls in Clarkston, I most looked up to you and wished I could be as authentic to who I really was like you were. You are beautiful and fearless.
Glad your back!
Chan, I agree with you--I don't give a damn who's having enchiladas for dinner, unless it's me. please check out my blog www.whiteopus.blogspot.com and keep in touch however you choose :) xoxox
Personally, I've had one too many enchiladas as well. To quote Sister Crow "It's not having what you want,
It's wanting what you've got"
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