Going PRIVATE & Deleting my FB....part 2

Okay. So there's more to going private. Here's what has been on my mind lately...

I've been spending a lot of time online. And I need to interject - I don't actually play any of the games online. I'm not much of a gamer. But I have been noticing a disturbing trend, in myself...

* I would justify sitting down on the couch with my laptop (like now...LOL - though it's only after I've put in 8+ hours of packing) and flip open to Facebook.... WITHOUT actually getting all my tasks done. I'd get like 60% to 85% done....and then I'd feel a pull to get back online...

Also other reasons:

* I've noticed a recent strain of miscommunication. Apparently sarcasm isn't very readable, or understandable...and according to some, not funny. So...needless to say, I've opened my mouth and inserted my foot, on more than one occassion...(LOL...Shocker...I'm sure...)

* I finally sat down and started reading what some of the brethren have said about being online - and having "My Space" or "Facebook" accounts. I was shocked! They've said "Don't" and I completely spaced or not heard it before....and so I finally decided I'd better be obedient. Especially after putting my foot in my mouth. (And, lets face it....I could use the blessings that come from being obedient....LOL)

* I had "Ex's" look me up. Some I parted with on nice terms....but it got me to thinking.... Facebook breeds too much familiarity. The only person who should be asking me certain questions...is my husband! There were reasons those relationships were terminated, and the past needs to stay, well, in the past! I just keep thinking (my own personal opinion) that it provides too many opportunities to cross boundaries, open doors that should be left closed....and I found I wasn't being as particular with who I let befriend me as I should. (Please note: I've not crossed boundaries...but I finally started seeing instances "appear" before me - that could've been construed as such....and that was ENOUGH of a red flag for me!)

Although I'm going to miss getting to know some of my sweet relatives better - the ones far away or even that I hadn't really known - I'm thinking personal is better for relations anyways. ;) I'll also miss - the fact that I found my first "BFF" (LOL...no joke!) from when I was a little girl...that I had lost touch with...but I found her!! - and I'm grateful for that...I have her information, and now I can keep in close contact with her, just not via FB. :)

So, just so you know...all you peeps keeping your FB accounts....I'm not thinkin' you're wrong, though if this makes you stop and take pause....? That's up to you... I'm just doing what's right for me. :) What will keep me more productive, obedient and in the long run...happy. :)

That's it. :)