The King Family unplugged sounds best, so that's the way I'll write it, but truthfully, we're more re-plugged...or something. After many wasted hours chasing rabbits down holes in the Wonderland that is Facebook, I decided something had to be done. I love all 400 of my closest "friends", really I do, but getting smacked in the face with all their opinions and dramas was starting to take its toll on my family. Things I would see would tick me off, which, inevitably would lead to me needing to vent to John, which would lead my kids to need my attention desperately, which would lead to me snapping, them crying, me feeling like a rotten mom, etc, etc...
Have you ever tried to unplug from Facebook? It's like being part of John Grisham's "The Firm", once you're in, it's incredibly hard to get out. I feel like I am going through a divorce. I'm going to download and keep these pictures, but those are lost to Facebook forever. I can't talk to those people anymore, but these have left me their addresses to stay in touch. I keep waiting for Mark Zuckerberg to call asking for alimony.
It's not a slow process either. I have had to post to talk about how I'll no longer be posting. It is quite the most ridiculous thing I've ever done. It's almost too much trouble, but then then my Southern Stubborn rears it's head and I refuse to give up...on giving up.
So here I sit, spending hours creating a new blog (so I don't spend hours on Facebook) to update people on our lives (since I can't do it on Facebook). And no, the irony doesn't escape me.
Thanks to those who said they plan to log on and keep up with us. Please feel free to comment here, send us an email, or (gasp) call us sometime. I want to stay in touch with people, really I do, I just don't want a status update...I want a relationship.
Hugs and kisses from the out-of-touch King Family
I am so glad there is a way to keep up with the Kings! I will really miss all of your posts on fb-you always made me smile. I do understand why you are taking the leap. What you said in this post cracked me up about how ridiculous it is to post that you won't be posting. I have considered leaving fb before. You are right that it is incredibly hard to leave-pictures, instant access to email addresses, group events, etc. I will be interested to hear what changes you notice. I hope you are able to achieve what you're wanting!
ReplyDeleteThis post makes me smile. I'll be here checking in on your adorably adorable family. Although I admit I will miss your witty posts on FB. Who is now going to make me laugh in the car rider? ;)
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