Hey Folks,
I hope everyone is doing well this Saturday! This last week has been full of news and fun events. With the Olympics, back to school madness, the national jobs report and life in general, ...let's just say waking up this Saturday was a welcomed change of pace. I drove to meet friends for breakfast and noticed that between my Facebook app and my Twitter app, my phone was one buzzing, beeping box of bantering broadcasts. After awhile, the phone began to buzz so much, that I turned a deaf ear to the tones by turning up the radio. While I was racing to the next possible television to see Serena Williams beat down Maria Sharapova, I thought, "man, do I really need a Facebook and Twitter account. My first inclination was that they serve the same purpose: keeping up with your friends (and family). Then as I pondered over the issue further, I could not figure out which account would be less painful for me to delete. Here is how I broke things down:
When I am on Facebook, I am aware that there are some pretty meaningful people in with whom I am connected to. As of a few months ago, my Mother has connected with me on Facebook (I am still getting used to having to elaborate on a posting that did not meet my Mother's (aka Momma's) approval)! I will admit it; without Facebook, I would not remember many if not most birthdays. I am not talking about just birthdays in general, but were talking, aunts, cousins and close friends. Simply put, Facebook helps to keep me out of hot water! The things I do and say on Facebook have real repercussions. If I post that I made dinner, I better be ready for company. If I tag myself somewhere and did not send the appropriate invitations to my family and friends, I would be labeled as being "shady". On the other side of the coin, if I post that I am feeling bad or need help, I have a wonderful group of support to rally me to brighter days. Looks like I am keeping Facebook.
When I am on Twitter, I feel as though that account is my personally crafted peep hole into life and society in general. The individuals you subscribe to, basically help to keep you abreast to who and what are making headlines. From quirky facts, to worldwide news, to the Tweet of God (OK, he is not God, but boy does he put some one liners out there!), my Twitter account is better than reading most mainstream media magazines. Twitter provides easy to access forums to keep up with and find people who share similar interests. If you liked a TV show and want someone to talk about it with...go on Twitter, it will be easy to find someone to chat about it with...in real time! Also, Twitter is made to be constantly updated. So, whatever is on your mind or whatever you would like to put in the atmosphere, seems to be 20 times less offensive to read and or see. Between garnering more followers and always having fresh news (that you care about) to read, Twitter has made itself almost indispensable to the guy or girl on the move. Looks like I am keeping Twitter,
Okay, so maybe I will just adjust the settings on how many notifications I receive. It looks like each account has it's own purpose. In order to be a good family member and friend, I will keep the Facebook account. In order to be an up to date and "with it" type of guy, Tweet I must. ....I'll just be sure to not have my Mother as a follower on Twitter (I can only explain so much)!
Have a Fantastic Saturday!
TADA
