Well, here comes the big question!!! Can Lisa give up Facebook for 6 weeks?? The scary thing is, I DON'T KNOW!?! It totally freaks me out that I'm so addicted to something, especially something I told my son less than a year ago, was stupid and that I would never do! But, let me sing the praises of FB (that's what we users call it). I think like any other thing in this world, that if used properly, Facebook is a wonderful thing. Since signing up for FB, I have reconnected with so many old friends, kept in touch with my neighbors, and even talk with people I've never met. I have been shown love, support, and kindness by so many people (and everyone seems to know my birthday, haha). As a communication tool...it rocks!! But, with the good comes the bad...it lacks physical presence and speaking via text doesn't always help some conversations. One cannot discern the tone and expression of others and that makes some people jumpy and defensive. I've had my share of family arguments via Facebook and it's not something of which I'm proud. It does have a touch of voyeurism too...I know what my neighbor is cooking and when one of my son's friends pierced her ears for the 3rd time without her mother's permission! It seems to swallow up whole hours and keep one from getting a good nights sleep. 15 minutes at 11pm, turns into 2 hrs., and before you know it...it's 1am!! I'm definitely not saying I'm giving it up forever!! LOL (that means laugh out loud)!! But, I am thinking that I might could do this for 6 weeks. Of course, I'll miss out on what all my friends are doing and when their next haircut occurs, but I'm going to try and devote a little more time to my family. And give more time to my Lord and Savior, who has given up so much for me. Turns out, after a Google search, I'm not the only person addicted to Facebook that plans to take a break for Lent!! Don't worry about it...I'll be back!! I get much joy out of being there for you, supporting you and praying for you. I feel honored to share in your joys and sorrows. And I thank all of you for being there for me too! God bless you my FB Friends!!
Keep on Dancing!!
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Did Gracie-boo get cast in the play? I couldn't message you on Facebook to ask and I am way too lazy to walk across the street!!! Peyton didn't get cast. Better luck next time, I guess.
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