As I have previously written, I have become increasingly bored and isolated over these long, cold winter months, and have been, at times, teetering on the edge of insanity.  Not talking to anyone or going anywhere, I was left to contemplate my existence and become depressed about my lack of purpose in life. 

                     Then came Facebook            .
 

My post Facebook introduction existence has been somewhat of a surprise!  Through this miraculous invention I have achieved the following:

1)                  Connected with a near and dear friend that I had lost contact with due to adolescent angst.

2)                  Gained new perspective through Facebook Stalking old school mates that maybe everything wasn’t as bad as I remember.

3)                  Realized that I wasn’t as dorky/ugly/awkward as I felt during my adolescent years (though I’ve also come to realize the true extent of my increasingly haggard appearance).

4)                  Been entertained by pointless “wall” conversations with a friend of a friend (whom I’ve never met) about nothing but kid shows.

5)                  Realized that “old” moms (sorry 30 something’s) are cooler than me and are routinely out having fun while I sit at home loving my laptop.

6)                  Found an outlet where I can shamelessly promote my blogs and have gained some new readership...I hope.

7)                  Realized that other people have their lame moments too.

8)                  Confirmed, again through Facebook Stalking, that my kids are the cutest, funniest most awesome offspring out there hands down, without bias.

9)                  Have saved tons of money by using Facebook as online therapy, rather than starting the real thing.

10)              Have found something to talk about—although it is embarrassing how many conversations have the word Facebook in it (not to mention blog postings…).

All in all, I have to credit Facebook with reconnecting me with the world during these bleak months.  I wonder if my love affair will end once the sun is shining and we are once again lounging by the pool all summer, rather than tanning ourselves in front of the glow of the TV/laptop. 

I sure hope so. Otherwise I think I’ll need an intervention.