MIA on FB

I haven't been on Facebook as much as I was when it first got introduced to my life. I'll admit, I think it's awesome that I got back in touch with SO many friends I otherwise would not have heard from. In the beginning...I was ADDICTED to this new world. However, I'm not on it as much for two very simple reasons:

1) LIFE. Yep...we've had an extremely busy couple of months in our family and I've taken pleasure in having quality time with them. Yes, my computer crashed 2 weeks ago, but I've still had access to FB via D's computer and my phone. I've just enjoyed focusing on and chilling with the family.

2) JUNK. You have to admit it. FB is so full of "junk" updates from Texas Hold 'em Poker, Mafia Wars (which I've questioned what this is in the past) and now some Farm game thingy. Whaaaaaat?

And, don't get me started on the "personal" messages that get left on people's Wall. What's with that? If you have a personal question for someone or want to check on them if you know they are going through something...pick up the phone and call them OR use the "Inbox". Then a whole flood of "What's wrong?", "Is everything okay?", "If you need anyone to talk too...." starts up when nothing may even be going on at all, or ... guess what...it's personal. Broadcasting it doesn't help. I've had this happen to several friends. They've asked, "Why in the world did 'she' write that on my wall?" or "Just send me a regular email vs. using Facebook! Or call me!". I hear ya'. I wouldn't appreciate it either.

Bottom line is FB should be whatever YOU want it to be and do for you. It's your "downtime" after all. However, the status updates get covered with game updates on my page anyway, and I guess it's lost its "glimmer" for me.

HOWEVER...this is NOT to say I'll be leaving the FB world. I love keeping hearing from old friends and laughing at what they are up to. I just suggest they add a new page..."Game Update" page vs. everything being on the Status Page maybe? Who knows...

Thanks to my sweet friends who actually picked up their phones and called me (you know...the "old-fashioned" way to communicate!) to see what was going on in my life since I haven't been on FB. Too funny. I love ya and am still on this Earth. I did not fall off.

Still think you're a good thing FB. Just not addicted anymore is all. And...that's a good thing for me! :-)

Now...as for "addicted" to blogging? Hmmmm....I do like it more! But I'm not using the 'a' word.