The idea of fasting to most people comes with the thought of a lack of food. Although I believe their is a time and place for food fasting I am not talking about fasting from food. I have been feeling this for awhile and I have decided that I am going to be fasting.......from facebook! Thats right ladies and gents. Although I love being able to see my family and friends post the fact of the matter is. I am way to involved in FB and I really need to use my time wisely.
Why am I leaving FB for awhile (or maybe for good I am not sure yet)
1. I am really sick of seeing people re-post, or liked pictures of things I find offensive, or against my beliefs. I personally love the people on my pages but I really dont want to see every things you find funny or angry with. I know I am guilty of re-posting myself and freedom of speech is fine with me. But I feel like that fact that I actually get upset from time to time about personal post when I really dont have time for other peoples drama just shows me its not worth my time.
2. I spend more time on fb then I am even aware of. With the phone app I sure do get my fb addiction filled every few mins.
Lets say I am spending 5 mins every hour on fb just checking up dates, messages or adding my own statues that 5x25=125 mins a day on fb and lets face it, I spend way more then that I am sure. When I am reading articles, messages, replying to comments.....etc.
3. I need to spend more quality time with my kids and have them see that they are more important to me then social networking.
4. This is a big one-I have been lacking in my time with God and I have gotten to the point where I don't even pick up my Bible most days. I currently got convicted of this and feel ashamed that I cant even put down worldy things for some Bible time, That just isn't ok with me.
5. And just to top off this list of destruction with peoples negativity that just seems to bring me down. I dont want to see how you are mad at the world on a daily basis, or that you just farted or even that you are drinking a coke. Good for you but really? I am sure I am guilty of random huh? post but I try to keep a few bodily functions to privacy, come on people.
Hers the Pros and Cons:
Con-
1. I am actually going to have to entertain my self with out using FB -EKKK the thought, lol ok sarcasm included
2. I run a crochet business on a fb page-I cant redirect it that I know of so I have the app for the page itself and will be checking in on it from time to time just to make sure my clients dont leave from lack of communication. But PLEASE do not use my crochet page as my fb page. Its for Orders, returns, and other business related things ONLY!
3. I will miss seeing pictures of my friends and families kids and what not every single day (if you know me in person please email me anything super cute) thanks
Pros-
1. I am going to have a lot more free time on my hands that I didnt even know I had ;)
2. I am going to read more
3. I am planning on spending more quality time with my kids. I think will invest in some board games
4. my house and yard work shouldnt be so hard to squeeze in.
5. I will find out who my true friends are when they actually take the time to email (STONE AGE I KNOW) me and text or call.
I love you guys on FB but the stuff on their not so much. Hoping you can all fast from fb from time to time as well so life can be a little less drama free.
