Day One: Detox

Today was my first day without Facebook.  I actually deactivated my account so that I wouldn't be tempted to log in and just linger for a minute.  The temptation is just too great and moderation has never been my strong suite.

Honestly, there's only one thing that I'm truly missing on there, and that is knowing how my friend who just had a baby is doing.  She went home on Tuesday and I've been dying to hear how the delivery and her experience as a new mommy is going.  Instead, I've been bugging her via email and a message board that we are both part of (sorry, Jessie!).  I just can't help myself.  I'm a sucker for babies and new mamas!!!

As disturbing as this is, what bugs me most about FB Detox is that I keep THINKING about not going on the site.  It's like a dieter who can't eat sweets but dreams about Ho Ho's and Ding Dong's all day long.  It's a sickness, really, and I've decided that stepping away was in fact a very good decision.

I've made some much needed progress on a hat that I am trying to finish for my Grandmother.  I also made bread for the kids' lunches for the rest of the week and even got a nap.  Considering that I've been sick as a dog for the last three days, this last item on my "completion list" is pretty big.  I actually feel about 60% human now, despite the fact that my voice rivals that of a 75 year old cigarette smoking, whiskey pounding dirty old man.  Sexy, I tell ya.  Se-xy.

I'm also thankful that I am not alone in my FB Deactivation.  Two of my friends who are also avid bloggers are putting Facebook on the shelf for a while.  I say that I'm thankful because it gives me some comfort to know that I'm not the only one who needs to step away from the timesucker and do more useful things with the precious moments that each day offers.

And because I'm such a selfless, loving, giving person (stop snickering!), you also get to benefit from my newfound free time!  I've always wanted to focus more attention on my writing and give more love to my blog.  Hopefully this means that I'll find new ways to entertain the six of you who follow my musings.  It might also mean that you tire more easily from my mindless ramblings... but I guess that's something that only time will tell.

Love, hugs, and blessings,
The Mama