Yesterday I made the decision to deactivate my FB account. I came to the realization that the percentage of fights, anxiety, stress, jealousy, etc. caused by FB far outweighs the positivity that can come from connecting/reconnecting with family and friends. I am tired of some people being able to express their opinions, and then looking down at or judging others for expressing their own opinions. I am tired of the "checking in" feature that is usually only used to brag about where someone is or what they are doing. I don't like reading about certain groups of people getting together and leaving others out. I am tired of the super vague comments that leave everyone specualting as to what the person means. I think a lot of what goes on is very "high school", whether it is intended to be or not.
I decided that my true family and friends know about my blog, and if they want to keep up with our family, they can do so that way. Even though I usually only would check FB when we were in the car or while I was giving Joey a bottle, it is amazing the things I have been able to accomplish in the past 24 hours. My mind is no longer cluttered with everything going on on FB. I can focus more on what is important- me and my family.
So...if you are wondering why you no longer see me in your friend list, don't take it personally. I just needed to cut the cord!
6 comments:
You know you can just block people on Facebook. Just sayin'. But if you have to cut the cord, you better post all your Shelby-isms on here.
Aiden, you rock. I'm so proud of you. I can't do it. I have a hard enough time deleting applications that waist my time, let alone fb. Although I agree with you on all of your points. Sooo true. Why can't people just use the technology we have for good?
Bri- I thought about that, but it really was better for me to just get rid of it all together. I just didn't want it to be my go-to boredom buster anymore. I went to the library tonight and got a bunch of books.
Thanks, Jeni!
I had this same conversation with my sister on Monday. She went through her friend list and deleted a bunch of people that she really didn't care to be "friends" with. I need to do the same. I took the kids to the library too yesterday. I don't like how FB is the way to communicate now. If you want to avoid a conversation with someone you put it on there. Can't people pick up the phone these days? There are good points and bad but I agree with you. You do feel so relieved when you cut the cord.
Kudos!! I take FB vacations to give my mind a break, but unfortunately some of my best friends still think that FB is the end all be all. At least I can only get on FB if I'm at home since work blocks FB and I refuse to get a smart phone. I totally respect your decision.
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