Senin, 25 Januari 2021

Living Quietly In a Noisy Word

I’m an introvert, I like quiet: quiet houses, quiet people, quiet places, solitude. Given the choice between a good book and a party the book wins hands down every time! I go crazy if the TV is on during the day – I can’t think straight. In fact I rarely watch TV, occasional movies or shows on demand  that’s all.  I can’t stand talk back radio it drives me bananas! And social media – ugh don’t get me started with the constant need to update every five minutes.  I feel like everyone is clamoring “look at me” these days and I’m not sure that’s a good or healthy thing.


Even blogging I find challenging although I enjoy the real friendships forged and so persist.

This week big blue decided I wasn't a real person and deleted my account. At first I was concerned that it had been hacked and my identity stolen but I've done a little research and now I know the reason why. It seems it’s because I didn't have enough “friends” and refused to give out all my personal details so they could constantly pester me with friend suggestions based on my profile information. (apparently it’s quite a common occurrence)

So if you are on that particular social media platform and I've disappeared now you know why.

To be honest I’m relieved, I was considering cancelling anyway because I find it all very overwhelming. I never know whether to comment or what to say and it all puts me in a spin, so really this is a blessing in disguise – it’s freed me to concentrate on the things that matter to me, like making things and connecting with the real world and living in the moment more.

What do you think? Do you use social media and if so which platform do you prefer?

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