As readership for the blog increases so do Facebook friend requests. I just wanted to let you know that although I do want to be your friend, I do not Facebook, so it is not personal. :) Yes, I do have a Facebook presence, but I have not posted pictures or information in about 2 years. I have found that the blog is as much personal information as I care to share and you can always contact me through the blog or website if needed.
So, now you are not surprised that I also do not Tweet or have a smart phone, although I love Pinterest and can spend a bit too much time there. I find that if I am too "plugged in" that it cuts down on the creativity that I would like to think is going on in my mind. And when I am around others I want to give them full attention and not be tempted to check on the status of the rest of the world. Sounds a bit old fashioned, but I raised my family when there were 4 channels on TV and the internet was still new. I find that being a little less connected is still a comfortable place for me.
Michie'
Michie! I do understand your feelings. We now live in a very different 'connected' world. Not always connected with those whom we should be! Good for you. Hope your life is steady for now. Sally and I talked at length back in April..feel like I know you much better. I do have a smart phone..for travel purposes it is great. For daily use...Not so much. ;-) Karin
ReplyDeleteWould love to disconnect! Maybe one day when I'm not making a living blogging. It kind of goes hand in hand. BTW here's the post I was telling you about at Bunco night: http://www.sweettmakesthree.com/2012/05/how-to-start-a-blog/
ReplyDeleteThere are many of us on the same page. Thank you for expressing it so well. Your blog is perfect.
ReplyDeleteYou have a lot on your plate Michie so I agree with you that you are as plugged in as you should be!! I am glad I can see you at Church, wave and say hi!!
ReplyDeleteYou probably have more company in these thoughts than you realize! I joined FB mainly to keep in touch with some younger family members. When my store was open, I received so many FB requests from customers. I truly did consider my customers as friends. However, it can be difficult to stay in touch with them, but also protect your family's privacy.
ReplyDeleteI think your approach makes perfect sense! We all need to unplug a little and enjoy life more.
I could not have said it better myself.
ReplyDeleteI'm with you, Michie-
ReplyDeleteNo Facebook, no twitter, no tweeter, no tweeker, no twinker, no cable, no nothin' - just PBS and Jeopardy......
Your blog is perfect as is!
Kathleen
Our Sunday School Class this last week was on all these "new" things. I just looked up at the screen in wonder. I do not have facebook or twitter or anything but just plain internet and as I was listening I realized I didn't want any of those things at all. The internet takes up all the time I want to give. I don't have time for anymore.
ReplyDeleteI love more Pinterest than Facebook. I really understand you....
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