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Monday, September 21, 2009

Facebook down...now what?

Amazing how some aspects of modern life, non-existent until recently, can become integral to our daily routines. Obviously the internet is one (the vehicle to which I am communicating with you), mobile phones (I cannot even image being off the grid for more than a day anymore...more about this in a future post), and, of late, I am re-evaluating my connection to facebook.


Facebook is a phenomenal social networking tool. As previously posted, I LOVE being connected to far-flung family and friends. I make plans with those near and far, share video and pics of the kids and enjoy quips with all the people who enrich my world. So...it's down today - uh, now what?

  • can't get back to Mike & Cathy to find out when they're in town for dinner


  • can't shut down Sorority Life while I still have the conviction


  • can't post this note to most of my people, because I haven't yet created an alternate distribution



    • In summary...it's become one of my favorite communication tools that's becoming increasingly less reliable.


      I've started to blog more to lure myself away from the pretty and distracting aspects of facebook, get back to more meaningful exchanges that involve more than 140 characters, and hopefully instill more discipline into my thoughts that have been very scattered and lack the depth and clarity they previously had.


      Certainly not to be mistaken with quitting Facebook or going off the grid...but definitely food for thought as facebook works through their technical difficulties on the Monday am.



      Til next time,
      It's a BusyLife
      - Danielle

      1 comment:

      1. As my dad reads the newspaper everyday, it's facebook time for me then. It's like part of my system already and a day without it is miserable. Thanks for an interesting post. By the way, these free gift cards might interest you too. Have a blessed day!

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