Well, I just left facebook. Seriously. Like, 5 minutes ago. I just couldn’t do it anymore. I’ve been considering it for awhile now, but today’s tragic news and my “friends’” responses to it pushed me over the edge. And that’s not the only reason. Really. There are SO many more reasons. For instance, I care far too much what people think of me. It’s an ugly trait I’ve always dealt with. Facebook amplifies that. I shouldn’t care how many comments I get on a picture or status update. The truth is, nobody really cares. Nobody cares that I “just made brownies and omg, they’re soooo good!”. Nobody. Cares. Amy.
Also, I’m not a hugely political person, but my “friends’” rotten, stinking, putrid politics are enough to make me want to vomit. It gets so, so old and I realized one day, after reading the 800th ignorant rant, “hey Amy, you don’t HAVE to read these, you know?”.
I do feel bad, however, for my mom, Nana, and mother-in-law who all signed up for facebook for the sole purpose of keeping up with my updates and pictures of Cassidy. Sorry, guys. I’ll text you the pictures from now on.
Anyway, this post is not meant to sound HALF as douchy as it does, but it’s how I feel. And I have to say, even though I’m bummed about not being able to keep up with so many of my friends’ lives, I already feel lighter. Like 100 pounds has been lifted off of my shoulders. So, I guess I’ll retreat back to my little spot under a rock with my little family, in my little town. And I’ll wake up tomorrow and not care if anyone even noticed I’m gone.
Have your family join Instagram! All the cute pictures with none of other people’s BS.
I need to get them all over there. I’m on already, though (as Sing4YourSupper)! Love it!
I totally understand Amy! I, too, care a bit too much about what people think of me, it’s one of the reasons I didn’t have a blog sooner… we do what we can with that trait! I hope you enjoy your life without Facebook
xxx
Yes, lighter! That’s a great way to describe it. Enjoy your Facebook free days!
I’m going to miss your sweet Cassidy pics but I’ll be following along on Instragram and your new blog, too!
Hi Amy,
I noticed you were gone! I enjoyed seeing Cassidy! She is a living doll <3 Don't worry, who cares what the world thinks
) Facebook is nothing but drama. This card explains it all:http://www.someecards.com/usercards/viewcard/89a3af2896e2955c705c7cecdba7e6b5
I just wanted you to know that I care. <3 I will always remember going to your house when I was a freshman so that you could help me for my color guard tryout. You were so sweet and that I will never forget <3
Emily
P.S. Interestingly enough, before I noticed that you had left Facebook, I posted my New Year's resolution as my status, and guess what it was? lol "Say Goodbye to Facebook. If you want to stay in touch there's email." lol I mean who really wants to know that "Susie" brushed her teeth this morning and her dog has a new raincoat? lolol =)
P.P.S. All the BEST to you and your family!!!
You’re sweet, Emily, thanks! All the best to you too!
This feels like I could have almost written your post myself. I know how that feels and I have been facebook free for two years now. Life goes on and for the better.
This is so me but I haven’t quit totally yet, I only get on their maybe once or twice a month, but I keep thinking I’m going to quit totally soon it’s just not worth it to me, I am like you I care too much about what other people say..
Good for you, Amy! Sounds like your priorities are in order. I’m amazed at how often folks “update” on a given day — I just don’t have the time! (That said, I was on FB earlier to play “catch up” after being gone a week and wondered the same things you did…) Best wishes to you for a fantastic, FB free life.