40 Days And 40 Nights

What's real good ganstars?  So, I did it!  I went 40 days without that godforsaken Facestalk.  You may recall from this post, that I gave up Facebook for Lent.  Well, I did it, and I have to say, I actually learned a lot.  While I stayed just as active on the twittersphere and Instagram, In the meantime, I actually grew an unhealthy obsession with Pinterest.  Ooopsies.

Top & Vest: Old Navy.  Shorts: Levi's, thrifted, DIY.  Shoes: Louboutin.  Pin: Kate Spade.  Necklace: Stella & Dot.  

Here is what I did learn though:  

1- Facebook is really annoying and intrusive, however, vino with girlfriends is effing awesome.

B- The Mister is already annoyed by my rejoining the FB society because he thinks: my "face is always in my phone already."

3- Life is so much less dramatic when you are off the book.  I mean, I really believe that there should be a filter on FB for "Daily Drama".  I could easily aggregate 1/3 of my Facebook contacts to that filter.  

4- Number of people who actually missed me? 20.  I have nearly 700 contacts...soooooo, I am clearly not as popular in that space as I like to think. And we all know I am in it for the fame.

5- I do have some dear friends that really like and miss my ridiculousity, therefore, I will keep my account.  

With all of this being said, I am changing my behavior...Which is difficult to admit, considering I have been a member for quite some time.  I think I will use it to keep my fams up to date on pics and mayjah life events.  Other than that, I feel like its a stream of banner ads.  I hate banner ads.  They are mattebrownsuckiness.  I don't know...Maybe I am getting older, or maybe it just took a break for me to realize that it takes time, not a Timeline to build and keep friendships.  I am resolving to continue to put my time in to my friends.  Because as I told The Mister on Sunday morning: "Aren't you happy that we finally have some substantial, and normal friends?".  I want to keep that trend going.  So, if you are one of the 700 or one of the 20 friends that I have that actually giveadamn, let's give each other quality and dynamic, instead of "OMG, I can't sleep" or photos of your food, or "Wheels up".  I am a firm believer that you shouldn't put anything on the internet that you wouldn't walk into a crowded room full of gossip queens and yell.  And I like to gossip, so, there you have it.  JKJKJK.  I talk shit to your face, not behind your back.  No but in all seriousness, pick up your phone, write an email, or pay the 45 cents and actually pen someone a letter.  Don't just talk about yourself, ask about someone else and engage in their life...not just from a mile high view, but a down and dirty allupinyourface meat and potatoes friendship.

Social Media Expert.

Angie