1. To prepare for my week of no Facebook from my 101 in 1001 list. Also, I go through phases and have found myself on there a lot lately, many times annoyed by people's ridiculous posts. Instead of blocking slash hiding the annoyers, I'm slowly weaning myself of the addiction.
2. To avoid all the gag inducing nonsense couples decide to spew. I get it your hubs is the best, ohhhh pretty flowers, yes your jewelry is gorgeous. I'd probably be posting pics too, another addiction of which I have no plans of breaking, so I'm not judging, just choosing not to engage. Sometimes it's too much, even for the strong independent types. *Stepping up on Soapbox* In, or out of, a relationship, I've never been one to use V's Day to validate my relationship (note the "v" stands for Valentine not Validation). I feel bad for those who put so much stock in one day. The pressure to perform (heh) is almost ridiculous, glad I'm not a dude. Pretty sure how your significant other treats you the other 364(5) days of the year is what you should focus on. *Off Soapbox*
3. To work on not being THIS PERSON. With some new developments happening around these parts, I need to let go of the past. No, I'm not being vague to have you ask me about the guy I'm seeing. He currently doesn't exist. It's more of a cleansing. What those in my past are doing today has no bearing on my life. They're in the past for a reason and if I want them to be part of the present I can make that decision when the time comes.
4. I like a good challenge.
How did the experiment go?
You might all be shocked by my answer, but...as you're reading this the world is still turning! Time hasn't stopped. I actually had quite the productive work/event prep day. Basically, I got shit done, worked out, talked to friends, and still had time to enjoy a glass, or more, of wine!
I won't lie though, I missed some of the interaction with my favorite twits, but loved what I saw when I checked in this morning! Maybe there is a little validation in the day after all.
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I need to do that one of these days! I think it would be absolutely refreshing... and kind of wish that I *had* done it yesterday along with you. :)
I find myself rarely on Facebook anymore. I get so pissy with the stupid updates & drama. I would much rather get on Twitter & talk to people I actually like.
Seriously, Facebook pisses me off all the time. Why do I check it all the time? Like I can't stop.
A couple years ago my friend and I did a FB break...for a month? Or 3 months? I can't remember. It was hard.
Well said regarding Vday. I personally, dont care for it. Yes, its sweet to have a day dedicated to love, but its all the BULLSHIT and pressure that seems to go along with it that I cant stand. The hubs and I went to a very romantic and fancy dinner on MONDAY night, the place was empty, the owner interacted with us, all our food was correct and nothing was rushed. It was great. What makes sense about going to the same place the next day cuz its Vday, when it is PACKED, LOUD, the prices get hiked up (at some places) things feel rushed, there is more room for error in the kitchen, etc, etc .I just dont get it. And dont even get me started on the mark up on FLOWERS for Vday. How is ANY of this "romantic"?? Maybe I am just too practical, but my idea of romance is coming home to the dishes being done and/or put away from the night before, our wood floors swept of the mountains of dog hair and the trash and recycling having been taken out...all WITHOUT ASKING. That'll get my husband laid, not over-priced flowers and jewelry. ;)
glad the hiatus was a success!
i need to unplug more in general. twitter is my go to distraction, but it's all in my way when i need/want to be productive. i'm a terrible terrible addict :/
gonna work on that :)
I was visiting the in-laws last weekend and was fairly social media free from Thursday through Sunday. It was nice. It's good to unplug and get back to life sometimes.
And, as far as Valentine's day goes....we used it as an excuse to eat pizza, I mean it was heart-shaped! How could we not eat it!?! I also ironed a bunch of shirts, so you know, we didn't really do the whole 'romance' thing.
I have definitely started scaling back on the media. It's too much all the time.
This is a very interesting experiment. And honestly if I could cut ties with FB, I would. If a lot of my business didn't hinge on it...on the ability to broadcast new jewelry or custom work or remind people to check the website...I absolutely would. It's aggravating really. And I often wonder if Twitter is a better place for me. But there is no time in my day for FB+Twitter+Pinterest. And a lot of my fans have Fb accounts but are nowhere near Twitter. So, I'm open to suggestions about that.
I do blame my unusual acknowledgement of Valentine's Day this year on my estrogen level. Never before have I been this sentimental over such a ridiculous "holiday."
And I swear...one more post about awesome husbands, awesome kids, or awesome vacations and I might hurl.
I have been trying to break away from the Facebook/Twitter thing myself lately. It's hard sometimes but is totally necessary.
And the V-day posts were out of control this year. I totally agree with you... It shouldn't be a day to validate what you have for one another. I have an FB friend who is perpetually tagging his gf about things they're doing together, and like, seriously?! Vomit in my mouth.
Just wanted to check in and say I miss you! Hope all's well in your neck of the woods.
*HUGS*
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