Friday, November 19, 2010

Some lessons are hard to learn

I performed an experiment the last couple of days.  I was trying to find out whether Facebook needed me, or if I needed Facebook.  The results were depressing to say the least.  I deactivated my account for nearly two days.  During that cold turkey time, I felt the pains of withdrawl.  When I would ordinarily check in to see what everyone was up to, I would try to distract myself by doing other activities.  I don't think I spend inordinate amounts of time on Facebook during any one sitting, but collectively, I realized there were a number of times during the day that I would take a peek.  Hmmmm...

More depressing results:  not one person noticed that I was gone.  Not even my own children.

I choose to think that if I would have had the stamina to stay off for longer, maybe then someone would have sensed that 'something' was missing.  But I guess we'll never know, cause I don't think I have what it takes to be gone that long.

So I guess now I know; I need Facebook more than it needs me.

5 comments:

Erica said...

That is a very interesting lesson.

Ya know, I didn't notice you were gone, but that's because I myself am rarely on facebook. I haven't been on it days...

Ya know something else? I know that if you got rid of your blog, many people would not only notice, but be very very sad about it.

Something to think about...love you, Mom!

neffie said...

Isn't it amazing how Facebook as become such a part of our lives? I also find myself checking the newsfeed throughout the day. Sad, but true.

5Youngers said...

It is a hard habit to break. I do find that not being on facebook has enormously cut down on all of my computer time. I don't check email as often or blogs. I would however ,definitely miss your blog if it ever went away.

Kim said...

I have only popped on and off fb this last week on my phone too, because this has been such a busy week, but had you been gone a couple more days, I would've wondered I think.

I agree about your blog. I think only my parents would miss mine though....gotta keep up with those grandkids!

Laura said...

I need Facebook more than it needs me too. :-)
I echo Erica about your blog. I love it!!