What a relaxing day. I've made a couple of cards and am just kicking back on the computer. My evening is planned (the last two episodes of Roswell) and I plan on getting a good night's rest.
I did something a few minutes ago - partly as a knee jerk reaction to something hurtful and partly because I am tired of the whole Facebook mentality. You see, I made a statement that went up on the feed. I noted that everyone today is talking about Earth Day, including Google making a graphic for the day. But has anyone remembered that it's also Good Friday? What was I thinking? In under 5 seconds I was under attack. Someone said that Good Friday was only for Catholics and another agreed and so it went from there. I didn't fight. I'm too tired to fight. (Others were joining in by then) So I deactivated my Facebook account. I probably worded my post wrong - I'm no orator. What was I thinking even alluding to Christian faith on the mighty Facebook? Ack. Oh well. I'll get over it with no hard feelings to the people involved, but I think a good long break from that venue is needed. And I'll privately pray for those that didn't know that today is an important Christian observance.
I find there is a notable difference in the blogosphere. We post about our projects, but we also share bits of our lives with each other and I have never witnessed anything disrespectful. I'm babbling a little here. I feel like I should have stood my ground but I was so upset and closed my account instead. I'm ashamed of myself for not pulling it together. Instead I saw what could be a 30 post melee and ran.
Well, what's done is done. I'm going to try to reclaim my evening and follow through with the good rest tonight plan. I have some crafting ideas to try tomorrow. Life goes on.
I hope you are all enjoying this holiday weekend and have a wonderful Easter.
Ah Ali first of all your card is so pretty!!!!
ReplyDeleteSecond of all I read your post about facebook and I agree with you. I am on Facebook but since I started here I no longer use it!!!! I have met so many nice people here you for one and I am very content with that!!!!I have been inondated with people trying to help me get better at making cards!!! All comments have been to help me and never to criticize me. I feel blessed to have open up this blog !!!! Happy Easter to you and your family!!!!!
Hugs Linda
It was Earth Day? I thought it was Good Friday. *s* Happy Easter to all of you...
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Lovely card Ali. Sorry you had such a bad experience after a good Good Friday! I have never joined Facebook, never wanted to, I enjoy blogging and have met some lovely people on here so think that is all I need. Hope you and your family have a good Easter weekend.
ReplyDeletePat xx
I have to agree with you. I enjoy Facebook because it keeps me connect with my family that I live so far away from but I am so tired of the "fakeness" on Facebook. Everyone trying to impress, outdo, and make others feel "less than" on a regular basis. I love my blogging friends!! I receive the sweetest comments, positive thoughts/encouragement, and advice! I enjoy reading other people's blogs because I know that there are so many others like me!
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