I've joined Facebook.I have mixed feelings about it, because I really don't want to occupy my time with more computer crap, but Cousin Shane has been saying that I probably should, and he's found some people from his past through Facebook, so I took the plunge. Most of the people from my past that I wanted to find I've already found, so I hope I'm not opening up the floodgates.
I feel so ashamed. [sob] I tried to resist, I really did, but I just couldn't any longer. If only someone had told me, "You have to join Facebook!" I'm contrary enough that I probably would have said, "Oh no I don't!" (I have yet to see "Titanic" or read a single one of the Harry Potter books, because I had so many people tell me I "had" to.) But no...Shane just said I'd probably like it, and I read other bloggers saying that they'd joined...and before I knew it, I was wondering what I was missing out on.
I feel dirty. Like a used Kleenex or love glove.
I'm already liking it better than Myspace, though. It's much less cluttered and busy. I'm thinking that my Myspace account might be toast, French or otherwise.
In the name of all that is holy, what have I done?
What have I done?!
Next thing you know, you'll be piercing stuff that shouldn't pierced and hanging out at the mall all day. Fureel!
ReplyDeleteI joined several months ago, and it's not as bad as you'd think. For me, the neat thing has been getting back in touch with all my daughter's old friends from h.s. and college. And they find me, rather than vice versa, which is pretty flattering. Of course, I feel like the "old lady" of Facebook, but I just lay low and try not to act too ancient. In reality, it's not that much different from the old Prodigy bulletin boards that I was so involved in about 20 years ago.
ReplyDeleteSo, will U B my Facebook friend? LOL!
Lot of my friends are there too, but I just don't like it very well because I like the idea of journaling. It is a whole different way of expressing yourself and for some it might be ok, but for me I'll take the path I've chosen. 'On Ya'-ma
ReplyDeleteNot sure yet, I will let you get some run time. I am already part of LinkedIn, and Plaxo, so not sure if I want another "network".
ReplyDeleteI joined a little while ago too - I'm not sure about it yet.
ReplyDeleteI have a FaceBook account but I've shut it down for now. It made me feel old and the youngsters annoyed me too much. Maybe I'll re-open my account and we can be friends. Of corse, I have to remember my password.
ReplyDeleteFaceBook is addictive, I try to log on every couple of weeks, and ther's so much on there that I don't undertstand but there are lots of Jlanders on there.
ReplyDeleteYasmin
xx
I have one, but never get on it.
ReplyDeleteTake care, Chrissie
I created a profile, but have visited maybe three times! I can barely keep up with my blog...anything else is just asking way too much!
ReplyDeleteI'm a member of facebook but i never go there! LOL
ReplyDeleteI know how you feel. My son talked me into it. So I'm there too. "Myspace" OMG I forgot all about "Myspace" I wonder what's going on there? Whatever you do, DO NOT I repeat DO NOT ever watch "Titanic" you won't like it. LOL ! Linda in Washinton
ReplyDeletei never understood the draw of facebook. I have a myspace, but I dont go there often. I did start a facebook but I didnt care for it, so my account sits unused. But if you like it, have fun!
ReplyDeleteI joined facebook..once...but decided after a while it was not me...then when my God daughter died we had quiet a hard time getting them to close her account and her name kept popping up on my sisters account and disturbed her terrible.
ReplyDeleteBut do give it a trail you may well have a different experience...much love sybilx
facebook.you on facebook?? so wheres my friend request??? dont want me as a friend huh? hmmmmmpphhhhh lol add me beth.pleaseeeeeeee.facebook has a lot of crap,true.but also a lot of good things.the secret is to just treat it for what it is.social network/a place to keep in touch/fun for an hour. i am addicted to owned lol.its daft,but addictive.as for harry potter,im an avid reader.i bought the first 4 inthe series 2 years ago,opened the first one at 7pm,and finished it at 3am the next morning,it was a revelation.believe me,forget any preconceived ideas,j k rowling tells a story like no other.take care beth see you soon love mort xxxxx
ReplyDeleteWell, I don't pay EITHER My Space or Face book much attention, though I was encouraged to put some stuff on it.
ReplyDeleteSame-same with Harry Potter ... the MORE you tell me I have to do/see something ... the LESS likely I am to do or see it. Gets the contrarian in me going, because whenever I am walking with large crowds, I have to stop and look around to see if I am going where it is I WANT to go.
I have been on facebook for months and HATE it....the layout SUCKS, i mean BLOWS!!! AWFUL.
ReplyDeleteYes, THAT bad.
but i have been found by three high school friends....one is gay! OMG, i thought he was the happiest married man of my class and he is gay. Still blows me away. Another chick found me and talks about all these things we did. I remember the places and times but for the life of me, i have no idea who the hell she is.
i have LOTS of J Land friends there too.
So, enjoy!
XO
I use Linked In and Plaxo and they are very different from Facebook. For me the networks will never meet. :-) It's fun and I know you will like it. Way better than My Space.
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I have not made that jump and don't think I will. I don't even care for My Space but all of my Texas family is on there so here is this old lady muddling through My Space. Lucy
ReplyDeleteHi Beth,
ReplyDeleteI agree -- best to pick either Facebook or Myspace. Both is overkill.
Best,
Marty
I have to agree, for me, one blog is enough for me to work on........at least at this time.
ReplyDeleteLOL I'm a member ,but I never use it.... I don't have time for it & journals (blogs) too. So, I chose blogs...LOL
ReplyDeleteSend me a friend request! Heather Gant Sauls Darby... *smile*... and WATCH TITANIC! I loved it! And get a tattoo, while you're at it, you crowd follower...
ReplyDelete*hugs*
heather