Facebook vs Blogging

I've been thinking a lot about Facebook and Blogging. I enjoy both for different reasons. Obviously I like blogging or I wouldn't have written over 400 posts.

I am an empty-nester with too much time on my hands. It's a strange transition, you know. I tried to be the best mom. I loved making chocolate chip cookies for my kids when they came home from school. I have fond memories of carpooling and sporting events. I miss my kids sitting at the kitchen table doing their homework. As I type this I am grateful to have been able to stay home with them instead of working full-time, especially since I was a single mom for a long time. But my job is over. So now what? I think my priorities are changing. I am at the point where I would be okay to sell everything and travel. I don't need any more stuff. I could be content with my laptop, iPod and a few clothes. Well, and some highlights in my hair. When I was younger I used to hear people talk that way and had a hard time believing them. I thought they were a little weird. Now I love the simple life. I used to be obsessive about trying to make the perfect home. Now it just doesn't matter. I have been reminded this week (by a book I am reading by Dr. Laura... don't laugh) that I need to remember to make sure I am still making our home nice for my husband. I need a second wind... to show him love and respect! He deserves to be my #1 priority!

I love my job, but I don't live for it! I love the one-on-one conversations with my patients. Believe it or not, I even enjoy cleaning teeth. God keeps bringing people to me who need Him. I've gotten a lot more bold in the past few years, especially since I've surrounded myself with so many Christian women who aren't afraid to give credit where credit is due.

Back to the topic of this post. Sorry for the detour. I recently started with FB. I'm excited to be reunited with some old neighbors from when I was a kid. Our whole group is back in touch. So cool. I've been able to connect with a lot of my family who lives all over the country. So many of my nieces and nephews are on there. I never thought the day would come when both of my kids would let me be their friend and their friends are even sending me friend requests. All of my brothers and sisters and some of Lincoln's are as well as many cousins. And many of my blog Siestas...and some patients? Where do they find the time? Oh, and my mom too, although I think she forgets how to use it. But... I've noticed that once I say hello and get caught up there is no need for it. I've heard of many who get their feelings hurt because of comments taken the wrong way. Lately I notice I don't call people as much because I've talked with them via FB and that's not good. I do enjoy reading the status updates to feel more connected. I enjoyed the many birthday wishes, but got my feelings hurt because my husband didn't post a "Happy Birthday". How pathetic of me to allow my feelings to get hurt? He lives with me for goodness sakes!

All this to say I like blogging better. I get to read what's going on in people's hearts. I'm worried that many who used to write have decided FB is easier. It may be easier but not better in my opinion. I realize I need to keep it in perspective and not allow it to get in the way of my marriage! I just enjoy blogging more than t.v. I haven't visited many of the blogs I used to read and can honestly say I miss them. Keep writing about Jesus, friends. Your blogs bless me!

Could it be a case of this...?

Love,
Angie xoxo