We all have those things in life that seem to take up more time than we would like. In June I took a break from Facebook because I wanted to live outside of the stream. That break was the best 30 days of my life. I was so focused and was able to complete so many things. Getting back on Facebook was very revealing, because even though I tried to just browse here and there to keep up with everyone it didn't take long for it to consume my time.
I might be the only one that this happens to and others have an easier time of just browsing now and then but for me it was what I considered to be my only social life. My social life on Facebook made it harder to have one outside of it. It let me be a part of what was going on in everyone's lives. For now I have made the decision to no longer delve into Facebook. There are so many things I want to accomplish without it.
So while I will miss getting updates from all of you and seeing your pictures I'm doing what is best for me. I still have my blog, pinterest, and twitter. I know not everyone can understand why I'm doing this and some days I barely understand it myself. I just know that I want more than what can be found on a computer screen.
I am constantly telling my kids they have to find something to do, to use their imagination. I want to grow their brains to be creative and think outside the box. Using your imagination doesn't stop when you become an adult, just think of the potential. True, I don't sit in a cardboard box and pretend I'm in a plane anymore. That is really just the beginning, think of all the crafts and such you see on pinterest, they were created by someone. The people who thought them up did not sit around on pinterest and pin them, they went out and did them. While I do not hold the creativity to create such things as that, I can write. After my first bout off Facebook I started an amazing new novel, now just after 4 days off Facebook I already have another one stewing in my head. It's amazing what you can do with some time and focus.
I'm not doing this to grab attention or try and make everyone look at me. The only reason I'm writing this is because there are people that I truly care about that I want to know. It would be difficult to go to each one of you and tell you my reasons. The truth is if you know me you know I don't like to do things half-heartedly. While this will be posted on my facebook I can tell you it's only a share option. If you comment on my facebook I will not see it. I have not deleted my facebook because I wanted to let all of you know in a way I could express how grateful I am for each friendship.
Cherish your human connections: your relationships with friends and family.
Joseph Brodsky ~Nobel Prize Literature 1987
I might be the only one that this happens to and others have an easier time of just browsing now and then but for me it was what I considered to be my only social life. My social life on Facebook made it harder to have one outside of it. It let me be a part of what was going on in everyone's lives. For now I have made the decision to no longer delve into Facebook. There are so many things I want to accomplish without it.
So while I will miss getting updates from all of you and seeing your pictures I'm doing what is best for me. I still have my blog, pinterest, and twitter. I know not everyone can understand why I'm doing this and some days I barely understand it myself. I just know that I want more than what can be found on a computer screen.
I am constantly telling my kids they have to find something to do, to use their imagination. I want to grow their brains to be creative and think outside the box. Using your imagination doesn't stop when you become an adult, just think of the potential. True, I don't sit in a cardboard box and pretend I'm in a plane anymore. That is really just the beginning, think of all the crafts and such you see on pinterest, they were created by someone. The people who thought them up did not sit around on pinterest and pin them, they went out and did them. While I do not hold the creativity to create such things as that, I can write. After my first bout off Facebook I started an amazing new novel, now just after 4 days off Facebook I already have another one stewing in my head. It's amazing what you can do with some time and focus.
I'm not doing this to grab attention or try and make everyone look at me. The only reason I'm writing this is because there are people that I truly care about that I want to know. It would be difficult to go to each one of you and tell you my reasons. The truth is if you know me you know I don't like to do things half-heartedly. While this will be posted on my facebook I can tell you it's only a share option. If you comment on my facebook I will not see it. I have not deleted my facebook because I wanted to let all of you know in a way I could express how grateful I am for each friendship.
Cherish your human connections: your relationships with friends and family.
Joseph Brodsky ~Nobel Prize Literature 1987
You go girl! I've been thinking of doing the same thing, but it seems to be the only way to keep up with my family in Ohio. I might have to find another way, because FB is draining! I agree with what you are doing, I just now have to find a way to sign up for Blog alerts since I won't have them on FB. See you Sunday!
ReplyDeleteI agree amber! I have it to keep track of family but I constantly check my phone. Its became an obsession. Johnie and I were talking today about how we can't live without our phones and social networking.remember the days when you could take your family out to dinner and you didn't have to worry about your cell phone. Or when your full attention was on your kids and not listening to them while you were checking that text message. Wow time to rethink my priorities. :)
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