12 days without Facebook. Gasp! Social suicide!
Should I get an award for that? A nice golden, shiny thing with my name etched in the side. Well, no, I don't guess that I will be getting any sort of reward for this, but really, I have gotten some sweet rewards that don't come by way of a visible trophy.
And NO, I do not think Facebook is the devil. Someone asked me that. For the love of fried green tomatoes, no, no, no!
But, to me, it was tearing me away from good things, hence, my abandonment. Please don't hate me fbers. I still have fb love.
I just wanted to share with you some things I realized since departing, and, eh-hem, I hate to admit that a social media website had SUCH a hold on ole Mely girl....anyway, here goes....
1. My phone is no longer my bff. Cowabunga dude was I attached at the hip with my Atrix.
2. I am able to soak up my own moments, not just others.
3. I am on a need to know basis and I decided that most of the time I really DON'T need to know what is going on with my 200 plus fb friends and vise versa. Love them all? Yes, yes I do. But in the words of Uncle Jesse, "have mercy!" (and set some boundaries!)
4. My husband has noticed that when he talks, I listen more and by that he means actually listens, not listening while distracted (LWD). That should be a traffic violation, for real.
5. Better sleep.
So, let's just recap. No, I do not in any way, shape or form think that The Facebook is the devil. But, for me, it was necessary to step back. I saw how much it was consuming my life. I have also realized that anything I miss on Facebook I can just learn about in real life. Pictures, stories, videos are much better shared shoulder to shoulder with the ones I love. I know, I know... so old school, right? ;)
Until next time!
Teach us to realize the brevity of life, so that we may grow in wisdom. Psalm 90:12
