FB posting vs Blogging

So much is going on lately! Kids are so busy doing their things and it seems like at times I am trying to figure out who I am. Nichole is going off to college this fall and it seems weird to think she is that old or even ready for the separation. John is asking to join the Army and I have such mixed emotions regarding this decision. Alanna is getting ready to learn to drive! All of my kids seem to be hitting milestones in their lives and is sure shakes things up!

Nichole has started her own blog and it was her doing so that encouraged me to sit down and make some note of what is going on to at least bring things current. And since I am rarely blogging without cynicism below you will find my dash of mental and verbal Hodge-podge! Hope you enjoy!

I think as far as a social network, this is easier than trying to come up with a Tweet or a post on FB. At least here, I can write the details and provide what information I feel is necessary, walk away, and then return at my own pace. I don't have to check up on all the people who want to be my friend and yet really aren't anymore. How many FB friends do you have, who you actually know would come rescue you from jail? How many of them would you call to tell you were in jail? It is those friends who are the ones who really don't need to communicate with you on FB because they are in your speed dial on your cell phone already!

We all know that on FB, you can post random things that make sense to only a select few of your friends. Those blessed few get the posts about why it might be an issue that England blew up. It might require a little more insight to understand the banter between you and your friends isn't you being in a poor mood, it was all a game. So why must we continue to spill our innermost feelings, opinions, and beliefs on the rest of the uncaring list of FB friends? Do we really think that our post are even read by them or that we are significant enough to not be one of the many friends who have secretly been unfriended or worse yet, have all of our comments hidden?

For those who agree with me, or are so paranoid as to believe you really don't have any friends, blogging is for you! While blogging, at least you don't have to deal with others input, you can say your peace, hit save and you are done, walk away. You don't have to worry about who is following you because you don't have this blaring list telling you who your friends are. And the best reason of all, you don't have to feel obligated to do it every day. One time a week, a month. That is sufficient.