Over the holiday break I added ONE MORE THING TO KEEP TRACK OF! AHHHHHH!!! Facebook. Now I am an addict!
Beginning - I actually joined Facebook last year at this time by peer pressure from Scott Elias my podcasting friend from Colorado. At the time I didn't really "get into it" because of the time factor and I already try to keep up with blogging and twitter. Well...my mom called me a couple of weeks ago and said that my younger brother's "status" on Facebook had changed to "in a relationship." Of course this is very interesting to me because what better way to make fun of your younger brother than online for everyone to see.(Just kidding) I guess that also intrigued my older brother into signing up too. So keeping with the competitive nature of our family, I HAD to sign on, of course:):):)
Having no idea what I was doing I posted some ridiculus "status updates" a few times. Of course I then downloaded the app for my iphone and all is history now. The really cool things is the amount of people that I have lost track of over the years that are now on Facebook. I can see their family pictures and what they are up to and everything. We are in the middle of planning our 20 year class reunion and it is a great way to make connections with old classmates.
Middle...I guess I will just continue to "be friends" with everyone. At first my goal was to have more "friends" than my brothers. But once I figured out what it was all about I don't really care how many friends I have I just enjoy catching up with old friends.
End...There is no end in sight once you are hooked on Facebook. I can see how people come and go to their accounts because it can be so addicting. There are a lot of people that I wish were on Facebook and I will now start mission of converting them:):):)
Melinda, I am a Facebook junkie as well. It is fun to connect with old friends. You are welcome to add me as friend to keep on top of your brothers. :) Just search for Cynthia Willams Matzat.
ReplyDeleteI am with you. I had the same Facebook evolution. I find myself checking daily for updates, pictures and new "friends". The value to me is that once you admit your addiction, I find it to be a a great way to reconnect with friends and family. I am cautious about "friending" staff and parents.
ReplyDeleteI also enjoy facebook, and I was a little surprised by how many of my school was on it. Recently I saw one of my Assistant Principals on it, and I was a little uneasy about adding her as a friend. I told my co-workers this and they were a little shocked. She's a really nice person....I just don't want to step over the grounds. Have you encountered this yet?
ReplyDeleteI was shocked at how many of my district teachers are on FB. Also shocked at the amount of parents on FB. I have created a "list" in FB that I can control what they see. I NEVER put anything on FB that my boss, kids, teachers, etc. can't see but I just like to have some private life. If they see my wall that is no big deal. I just recommed to go ahead and friend whoever you want but create separate lists for them. Have fun!!!
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