It's that time again....the time of year when people scramble to make big life changes in hopes to better their life. I suppose I'm no different, although I've tried for many years not to make resolutions in private protest to the ridiculous notion that today is the ultimate fresh start. Truth is, every day is a fresh start so why wait until this very day to make the changes in your life that you so desperately want to come to fruition? Ah well, it's all the same, I suppose.
All that aside, I have decided to give in and make some changes today. Starting with this blog and leaving Facebook. Facebook....a blessing and a life-sucker all in one. Reconnecting with lost friends and keeping up with the lives of distant family members.....a blessing. Spending an hour or more a day scrolling through useless memes, selfies and random bits of peoples lives.....a life-sucker. Most use it for what it is, a social tool used for connection. Others, for self-promotion.....whether it's warranted or not. And some sadly use it as a place to dump all their negativity and sarcasm. Whatever the use, to me, it has become a virtual wasteland and an information overload that has somehow managed to pull my attention away from real life and real connection, something I feel has been lacking in my life.
So, I have decided to shut down my Facebook page and blog more. I miss writing and I want to do more of it. This year, I aim to spend less time lost in others "lives" posted on social media and focus more on my own life and the lives of the people I truly care the most about.
So, if you like keeping up with me, feel free to subscribe. If we're close, you have my number, know where I live....we can find a way to keep in touch. You know, meet for lunch or coffee, in person, the old-fashioned way.
Until then...
Happy New Year, Friends.
