disconnecting.

I said a temporary farewell to what has become one of my true loves the last few years.

Facebook.

The wonderful consumer of my time, connection to friends old and new, and distraction from basically anything productive I attempt to do.

I will miss it, but it was time for a break. A cleanse of sorts.

I've gained quite a bit from facebook throughout the years - friendships kept alive, encouragement when I've needed it by a simple post on a wall or a funny picture, updated info on my friends lives and funny stories, conversation starters, people to nonchalantly stalk. It is something I truly do enjoy.

However, I'd be embarrassed to admit how frequently I check my facebook or how soon after I walk in the door from work that I pull up my computer for a quick update.

Yeah, about that...

Thus, I'm cutting it off for a few weeks. I expect to have more blogs during that time. I'm even getting my camera fixed so that I can actually take pictures in 2011 (it's been broken since mid 2009). Possibly more actual time with friends, more time doing my work, more time reading. The potential is unlimited really!