FIVETRIBE

I made a big decision today. It has been a long time coming but reading this blog post by Lightseeker was the catalyst for me. (go read it quickly and come back right away okay?) ****************** I have taken a Facebook break. I am not swearing off it forever because that would be dumb and irrational and silly. Facebook, in moderation, is fabulous. I love being in touch with so many people - some I only relate to via fb because distance separates us. This does not, however, detract from a meaningful friendship. Here is the problem. I am a facebook addict. I check it in the morning. I check it in the night. I check it in the Pick n Pay queue. I check it in the parking lot. I check it while the kettle boils. I check it while I eat or drink tea (if alone). I justify this by saying that I am not doing anything else so why not? It is not hurting anyone. Or is it? It is no secret that I am wired for media. I crave it. I immerse myself in it at any given opportunity. I seldom read real b...