So Monday evening, I decided I need a break from Facebook. I deactivated my account, which means it disappeared from Facebook, but only until I log in again. So, I know, not that much of a change, really, but mentally, it will keep me from going on.
I have randomly given up social websites before... But I don't think in a long time. Last year I didn't give Facebook up for Lent, but a few years ago, I gave up MySpace for Lent. I had so much more time! ;)
I deactivated my account Monday evening, and then M logged into it yesterday, reactivating it... so I had to log in and change my password and turn it off again. So, technically, my thirty days should start over, I suppose.
I've been asked why I deactivated my account, and I answered because I don't want that kind of input in my life right now. Most of my friends are (apprently) happily married, and it's a little difficult to see their sweet relationships mentioned in almost every status on my feed. I also have over 100 friends right now, which is typically too many for me. I don't want the input of all those people... I need to ponder myself and be comfortable with my own feelings and life.
I don't want to Facebook-stalk M.
I don't want to have a filter in my relationships right now. I don't want a friend to post on my wall; I want them to call me or show up on my doorstep. I don't want a comment on my sad status; I want someone to ask how I'm doing because they can see my face is sad. I feel a need for authenticity.
Right now, I just hate "Facebook". It seems like such a joke -- simply because it has gotten so serious! Life does not have to be lived through Facebook.
I have randomly given up social websites before... But I don't think in a long time. Last year I didn't give Facebook up for Lent, but a few years ago, I gave up MySpace for Lent. I had so much more time! ;)
I deactivated my account Monday evening, and then M logged into it yesterday, reactivating it... so I had to log in and change my password and turn it off again. So, technically, my thirty days should start over, I suppose.
I've been asked why I deactivated my account, and I answered because I don't want that kind of input in my life right now. Most of my friends are (apprently) happily married, and it's a little difficult to see their sweet relationships mentioned in almost every status on my feed. I also have over 100 friends right now, which is typically too many for me. I don't want the input of all those people... I need to ponder myself and be comfortable with my own feelings and life.
I don't want to Facebook-stalk M.
I don't want to have a filter in my relationships right now. I don't want a friend to post on my wall; I want them to call me or show up on my doorstep. I don't want a comment on my sad status; I want someone to ask how I'm doing because they can see my face is sad. I feel a need for authenticity.
Right now, I just hate "Facebook". It seems like such a joke -- simply because it has gotten so serious! Life does not have to be lived through Facebook.
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