I admit, at first I thought Facebook was kind of ridiculous. I don't need to know everything everyone is up to. For example, the whole world doesn't really need to know that you just flushed the toilet. Or that you had a cheese sandwich for lunch. This is partly the reason I haven't even touched Twitter. But as I've spent more and more time on Facebook, I have discovered a few joys that exist because it exists:
1. Sometimes it's nice to complain about something, like people who shoot ahead to the end of a merging lane to butt in front of those of us who got over a half a mile ago when we saw the "lane ends" sign. Then you get 20 comments by people who agree with you. It makes you feel more justified in your indignance.
2. Sometimes people write hilarious things about life, a lot of which are about their kids. It's nice to know that other moms have 2-year-olds that do crazy things, and it makes it easier to laugh at my own situation.
3. Without Facebook, how would I have gotten a gazillion birthday wishes from friends and family? Let's put it this way: I got one phone call for my birthday today, and at least 35 birthday wishes on Facebook. Every 5 minutes I got notifications on my phone wishing me a great day. Who doesn't feel showered with love after a birthday like that?
And that, my friends, is why I love Facebook.
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Agreed! :)
I agree. Because I loved getting all those birthday greetings last week. It was like the time I spent a few hours at Disneyland with on my birthday and got to wear an "It's my birthday!" button and total strangers were wishing me happy birthday. It's kind of magical to have all that good will sent your way.
And also HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR FRIEND!!!!
I know, right?!?! I love FB.
Facebook is great! I am glad I can keep in touch with friends that I move away from. =) I am also glad you had a fabulous birthday! We miss you, and playdates, and game nights!
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