FB Rocks!

Can I just tell you all how much I love FB? It has opened up a whole new world of friends for me! Or, maybe I should say, it has opened up a whole new way of getting to know my friends better. I've realized that you really do get to know people well just by seeing how they spend their time, the kinds of things they do each day, the comments they make to other people, and the things they write about themselves (of course all the "notes" help--I love those!). I was really skeptical when I first learned about FB, because it just seemed like it would be glorified texting. I just couldn't fathom that people could really get to know each other without "being" together. I had heard that teenagers would communicate on FB pretty much before they even knew each other and then they would go out on a date having not ever really met. Anyway, now that I'm a part of it, I definitely see the benefits. Don't get me wrong--it's AWESOME to get together with others, but let's face it--it's less and less practical as we all get so involved with our families. I do think that over time we will become more available to hang out with friends again, but for now FB seems to fill that void. I'm able to communicate with others on my own time and they on theirs and IT REALLY WORKS! I'm able to cultivate friendships that I otherwise wouldn't be able to and I'm able to get to know people that I otherwise just don't cross paths with anywhere else. It's really great. But, just a note of caution--it is also addicting! :)