I must say these musings in today’s post are 8 years old, so reading this one definitely stopped me in my cleaning tracks as I laughed at how little has changed in my sentiment towards it. It may resonate with you too perhaps.
One thing is for sure, even back then, I was aware of how there are many things that can distract you, cloud your mind and easily stop you from focusing on what you need to get done. I have fun here in some creative poetic writing.
I have been having fun with sharing this mini series, so if you haven’t already checked out the others and would like then follow the links below:
#1 – Sunday musings #1: Note to self – don’t lose yourself
#2 – Sunday musings #2: Note to Self – Feeling Happy
Note to Self: I’m sooo over social media
I’m a Facebook Veteran.
My days are done.
I’ve given them all that I could – tens of albums, 1,000s of tags, random pre- and post party videos not to mention all those status updates.
I never jumped on the ‘check-in’ wave. I guess that was coming towards the end of my service where checking into bed wasn’t cool, it was far too invasive of my every move.
But I do remember the ‘poke’ when people used to use them, but who pokes anymore?
I remember messenger at its inception and how it transformed my life.
I quickly ditched msn and used facebook to arrange all my uni night.
I remember getting bloody annoyed when I forgot to switch from the default of being online.
It was far too invasive, I didn’t want people to think I was not having fun or had a life.
I was there when it was only university addresses allowed and then it was flooded with my uncles, aunts and little cousins all requesting to be my friend.
The fear in my friend’s eyes when she didn’t want her dad to see the life she led at uni.
It was far too invasive.
I was the one who clung dearly to the old format, so defiant was I!
I should have been young and ready to embrace new things but Facebook had aged me, and I didn’t want more change.
So my profile was changed at the end of that window, and I now had to look for a cover photo.
I’m used to it now, what was that shit we used before?
More space for photos – why not, I remember it all.
And if I don’t remember it, well, Facebook has my back. I can take a trip now down memory lane and see my life through statuses and photo snaps.
When I signed up it was my LIFE – a place to meet with friends, show and remember nights out, but now…
I feel weak. I just don’t have the time.
I don’t actually want to know what’s going on.
I think a retirement party is in order or better yet I think Facebook should honour us with something for our commitment and for our love for the system.
I’m a Facebook Veteran now, so it’s time to call it quits.
How much truth do I still feel in that
I recall like yesterday a 30 days Facebook challenge. I was in my 20s at the time and decided to not use Facebook for 30 days in a bid to reduce if not totally come off the platform that was taking up too much of my time. At that point, I had heard it took 30 days to kick any kind of habit.
I did it, and honestly, after those 30 days my relationship with Facebook totally changed.
So what does this bit of creative writing from my younger self tell me today:
- Everything has its moment and you don’t have to constantly keep up. You have a choice, and the choice to bow out is a valid one too.
- Social media was consuming your life but you noted and did something about it. When you notice something is sucking your energy and not in the good way, take action. (well done to my younger self, although it moved over to Instagram 🙂 )
- Time passes, and so does your appetite towards technology. There’s so many mum fads or things you think you should be part of but are they giving you energy or taking it away from you?
What’s your love like for social media? And have you ever done or considered a digital detox? Read more here: Why a digital detox is great for busy mums