Nearly an hour into my hiatus from social media, in particular Facebook, and it’s almost as if I’ve been released from prison. Not that I’ve ever been in prison, mind you, at least not as a prisoner. But I feel as though I’m no longer obligated to post my usual two morning posts, nor any of my usual check-ins to show my comings and goings. Of course, I realize that I was never actually obligated to do any of that, it’s actually something I enjoyed.
I posted fourteen hours before the beginning of Lent that I was indeed planning on staying off of Facebook for forty-six days. I was pleasantly surprised at the number of people that either liked the status or actually left comments. It was a boost for me in that I realized there were people that had been reading my content each day, even though some of them had left no evidence of their visit to my page.
One of the things that I’m hoping to do during this month and a half is to take the time to develop my writing by using this format. I’m also going to continue with my photography and sharing those pictures here as well. It could very well be the beginning of a whole other way to share my work with those I haven’t reached before.
Meanwhile, it’s probably a good idea to get some sleep….
Day One – 1:05 a.m.
David Lee 
Facebook becomes a habit. Putting it down for a while gives other experiences a chance to get through.
I like the way you stated that….”gives other experiences a chance to get through.” And it would certainly seem that is the case thus far. Who knows whether I would be doing the two significant things I’ve planned on doing the next couple of days if I’d been locked on my FB page. Thanks so much for sharing!
You’re welcome! When I think back to the days before the internet, I realize I did more things, met more people and actually enjoyed life more. I really don’t think the internet connects people. It walls us off.
Enjoy your freedom! Maybe I’ll try this too.
Indeed….and both of the “significant” things I’ve planned to do involve meeting people I haven’t met before. I think you’re definitely on to something there.