It has happened more than once when a person has approached me and acts as if they know every single thing about me. I post on Facebook. I post frequently. The posts are anything from promoting my blog, my events, my kids, or even how good or bad my coffee tasted in the morning. That’s what Facebook is all about: The extraordinary and the ordinary. I try not to play into the bragbook game although people still feel that way when you are just beaming about the good fortune that has come into your life. I try not to bitch and moan as I feel like that spreads negative energy around. I try not to look for a pat on the back and when I do get one it makes me feel a bit awkward. Social media is still a strange realm to me. I even went close to trending a few days ago and didn’t know what to do with myself. The thing that I hate the most about social media is that there are still some folks out there that think I just put it all out there and there is nothing else to me or my life. Well I have some surprises for you.
I didn’t post that:
10. I got a new car about 2 weeks ago. We also got a new car a year ago. ( People have known my car for such a long time that I like being as stealth like as I can with the new ones till people find out!)
9. that my son’s assistant coach called the team some unflattering names. ( Oh yes, he did. It’s been dealt with, but I didn’t find the need to drag it out all over the place.)
8. I got a nasty email from a mom telling me that my son’s behavior is inappropriate. ( When my son confronted his friend the boy told him that his mother made up the entire story even though he told her it didn’t happen that way. Can we say CRAZY? This was all because the boy fell and got a stain on his pants.)
7. about 2 weeks after getting my new car my husband got into an accident with our other car. (He’s safe and it’s been fixed.)
6. that while I don’t mind entertaining at home I do mind having to pick up cups, plates and napkins all over the place. ( Garbage can people, garbage can please.)
5. my son rocks at school! ( I was so proud when he came home with all these papers, but homeschooling my other son has taught me that it’s not about the grades. My little guy even knows this by his response, “It’s no big deal mom. .”)
4. sometimes I feel as if I live my life in the middle and never truly fit in anywhere. ( I suppose we all have our moments.)
3. I’d love it if you would leave me a comment or like, especially if it has to do with my blog. ( I have a lot of people that read my posts, but very few comment.)
2.I accidentally dyed my hair blue. (I hoped it would just go unnoticed since it is only on the once gray hairs, until a dad said to me, “So, you decided to go blue?” Ooops!)
1. my husband started a new job about 2 months ago. ( He hasn’t told anyone-SURPRISE! Still in the city, doing the same thing, but with a much better compensation package. I’m very proud of him and I get to see even more of him now!)
So, now you know a little bit more and I had my chance to bitch, moan and brag all in one post instead of several. LOL! If you actually “know” me then you are probably aware about most of these things. The point I’m making is that social media only gives us a small window into a persons life. Personally I only let people see what I want them to see, and not me being a big hot mess. ( And if you do “know” me you know what a mess that can be!)
What have you wanted to post on Facebook and didn’t? Come on….Tell me!
Uncle Wally says
That’s why you can’t have nice cars…
Ethel says
I can’t believe I didn’t t know about the car accident :). Missed the top 10 and me reading your fabulous writing! Work has caused less time on the computer BUT….seeing you at the bus stop everyday!!!!!!
the husband says
Great post. Nice boat.
Dorothy Teel says
Very good article more people should read it and heed some of the warnings that you put in your review, I know that people don’t realize that things you post on facebook can be bad for your history, job, future , ask them whose pictures, cursing, rants and all have had to go to court over it. I like that you shared with your self and family your achievements and not all things need to go to facebook and start problems. way to go
Marnie Ward says
I completely agree with you. I post things on Facebook that I think are funny and sometimes poetic. I love to post pictures that are unusual and of course funny, but I don’t feel the need to post every picture I have. I also agree that Facebook isn’t a place to put whatever issues you have out there. Deal with them privately or with whom ever you need too. Once something is on the internet,, it’s there and you can’t take it back.
AimeeB says
Ha Blue, that’s good!
Susan Polifemo says
My daughter has Blue hair – Are you copying her???lol