Several months ago my sister showed me her Facebook page. I had never been on Facebook before. It was crazy...so many of her old highschool friends that I hadn't seen in years. Then I decided right then I want to be on Facebook too! So I created an account. But I didn't make it too far before I quickly came to my senses and realized that A) I don't need to be hooked to yet another internet site, B) to me, there seems to be this whole MySpace/Facebook culture that I do not understand nor have a desire to be a part of, and C) Dale already complains about how much time I spend on the computer. So I create this account (no picture, nothing) then abandon it.
Then I start getting these email requests saying "So and so wants to be your friend on Facebook!" For a while I was just ignoring them (sorry if I've offended anyone ;)) and then I thought duh, just delete your account. Well, I go back to the site that I haven't gone to since I started it months ago...and don't even remember my password.
My formal apologies to Chris, Michelle, Amy, Courtney...and all of the others who wanted to be my Facebook friend. We're friends in real life, and that's what matters!
BTW...Courts, I chose that photo just for you! See you soon!
I understand the whole don't want to spend anymore time on the computer thing. BUT this sounds a lot like "twilight" to me. You don't totally know what your bashing because you haven't participated. I don't bash the "twiglight" series for taking people to the movie theater multiple times and sucking up most of their waking moments while getting people obsessed with fictional characters and fantasies. See my point?? Perhaps there is a sister blog post titled "Edward Schmedward". I won't defend Facebook or try to convince you you're missing out. Whatever. I'm not hurt you aren't my friend on Facebook. I know you're my friend in real life. BUT there are some friends I have re-connected with that I wouldn't have otherwise. And for that...I LOVE FACEBOOK!!!! :)
ReplyDeleteLove you, Jess!
Ooohh...I can't believe my BFF just told me off.
ReplyDeleteI am going to go nurse my wounds now. Maybe a re-read through Twilight will make me feel better.
Well, we wouldn't be BFFs if I couldn't tell you off once in a while, right?? :) Hopefully your wounds heal quickly.
ReplyDeleteSpeaking of BFF....I wish we could hang out.....in real life.
Miss you! ;)
ReplyDeleteps. I've totally stalked your blog today. :)
ReplyDeleteI keep waiting for someone else to get mad at me for that Twilight comment.
ha ha
That's right...you'd better watch your back after that Edward comment.
ReplyDeleteWhat'd I say? It follows me everywhere!
ReplyDeleteOkay I’ll bite, I’m officially feeling like I’m being told off by Kaylee, at least on the Twilight issue, even though it isn’t even my blog site! As a true fan of the books it would be plain disrespectful to not make a comment. I can’t believe that you haven’t read these books yet. It’s time to hop on the bandwagon my friend. Besides it’s fun to get obsessed with fictional characters once in a while. I’m actually seriously curious as to why you haven’t read them? Is there a particular reason? They really are a quick and fun read. They are romantic, but not in a crude or overly sexual way. I haven’t read them since November and I’m nearly through with my Edward obsession already … well nearly!
ReplyDeleteAs for the Facebook arguments I can’t really comment or bash it being that I don’t participate in MySpace, Facebook, Blogging, etc. I just live vicariously through my friends by keeping up with theirs. I really don’t know if I ever will, but I do enjoy hearing about and keeping up on everyone else’s lives. Not to mention having these wonderful debates on books, internet sites and real vs. artificial trees. Good times!
Oh and Kay here is the back cover of the book. Please tell me it entices you just a little bit?
“About three things I was absolutely positive … First, Edward was a vampire, Second, there was a part of him, and I didn't know how dominant that part might be, that thirsted for my blood, and Third, I was unconditionally and irrevocably in love with him.”
OK. I think you just don't know what you're missing! I tried Twilight and probably should have read all 4 books before seeing the movie because MY Edward looked nothing like the movie Edward and it totally ruined my fantasy.
ReplyDeleteFacebook is a fun way to reconnect with people you know and some that you totally had forgotten about. It's been a way to catch up on lost friendships. Facebook IS real life. Your friends are real friends whether you connect with them on line or for coffee.
Don't be a hater! Gotta go...
I'm going to go make Jenny my friend!
I LOVE facebook, and I LOVE Twilight...I really don't know who to side with on this one. I think this opened up a great discussion, though. Way to be controversial, Jess!!
ReplyDelete-Jen
Perhaps I should clarify a tad. One, I really do love facebook. And I really am so glad to be able to have a connection with a lot of my friends through it. And I agree, it is real life. I just meant that even though Jess....or Erin aren't on Facebook I still connect with you guys and it doesn't affect our friendship a bit. But other friends I might not be connected with at all, be it not for Facebook....or blogs for that matter. It just makes the world a little smaller. And I live far away and it can be lonely...so Facebook it is, to stay connected with everyone, from everywhere.
ReplyDeleteNow as for Twilight. I swear. I'm not bashing it. I was just saying there's not a huge difference and it seemed like Jess was bashing Facebook. As for my reason for not reading the books yet...or seeing the movie. I just haven't gotten sucked in yet. Not that I won't pick the books up at some point, but I don't book-shop very often. And I just haven't gotten my hands on a copy of it. I don't watch TV so I never even saw a preview. And I RARELY go to the movies anyway. Movie tickets over here are 11 dollars!!
You guys aren't really mad at me are you?
:)
Please tell me you are kidding about us being mad at you. It's just NOT POSSIBLE. Well I can't speak for Jess, but I'm guessing she isn't mad! :) All I can say is you should be expecting a package in the mail in the next couple of weeks. My first book has gone through several readers and I think you should be one of them. Hold off on buying it. It will be perfect timing if I get it to you in early March the movie comes out March 21st so you can watch it after you have read it. I'll be honest, the movie isn't as good as the book (usually the case), but it really is still nice to watch the book come to life.
ReplyDeleteAlso, to be clear I have no hate for any of these internet sites. I give you all props for being so technologically savvy. YOU ALL ROCK!
Just to rile everyone up again...I love FACEBOOK..love it! I think you should reconsider...and I love Jacob - not as much in book 4...however love Jacob (and my artificial Christmas tree)..
ReplyDeleteI heard that one more opposing view, and you and I can't be friends anymore (Chelle said she ran into you :)
Now let the fireworks begin! (Erin Lea - be easy here - we need to remain friends too :)
Wow! Who knew my little post would spark such discussion. Let me attempt a little damage control here.
ReplyDeleteKaylee: I re-read my post and I don't feel that I was bashing Facebook. Specifically, it reminded me a lot of highschool...which wasn't the greatest time of my life, so why revisit those old feelings?? I already feel I spend too much time online, why add to it? I know people love it, but at the moment I don't want to do it. Of course I am not mad at you (but I was a deer in the headlights with my mouth dropped open reading your original comment) Oh, and one more thing, you do have a very valid point about feeling connected while you are lonely and far away. I miss you lots.
Michelle: You and my sister can go meet for Starbucks and some shopping on Facebook...oh wait, that's not possible. Have a good time anyway ;)
Jamie...Jamie...Jamie...as if our friendship wasn't already on thin ice. Do you have fantasies of decorating your artificial Christmas tree with your fictional teenage warewolf boyfriend Jacob? Go girl!
Erin: I love how you have no site of your own, but are still such an active part of everyone else's. See you Tuesday.
Jen: You know me well. 'nuff said.