tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-303316735393486980.post6198080049697908354..comments2023-10-14T06:10:08.898-05:00Comments on More Books Than Time: SOLC 2015 Day 6: Two weeks without Facebook Chris Margocshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18261261993571716230noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-303316735393486980.post-64142810062408162602015-03-07T06:52:17.815-06:002015-03-07T06:52:17.815-06:00Virginia, I'm happy my post resonated with you...Virginia, I'm happy my post resonated with you! My decision to give up FB for Lent was a spur-of-the-moment idea, an experiment with time more than anything else. I really didn't expect the myriad of feelings that accompanied the act. Happily, my friends are very supportive; one texted me the other day to let me know they're waiting for my return. :-) And I'm using IFTTT to post my blogs, so they know I'm still alive and kicking.Chris Margocshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18261261993571716230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-303316735393486980.post-67459585820097207192015-03-06T23:30:57.874-06:002015-03-06T23:30:57.874-06:00Hi, Chris,
I was really interested to read your po...Hi, Chris,<br />I was really interested to read your post. I have often wondered about taking a hiatus from Facebook myself. Like you, there are lots of good things I get off of FB. My biggest issue seems to be getting "sucked in", and before I know it I've been on there WAY longer than I need to be. <br /><br />Just like so much of life, I guess this is an area where I need to learn moderation: Don't throw it out completely, but set a realistic amount of time and then GET OFF when that time is up.<br /><br />My favorite part of your writing is where you talk about how you don't seem to be any more or less interested in exercising or decluttering whether you are on FB or not. I laughed at that, because I could totally relate. In some ways, I think I'm feeling "I'm already giving up something I enjoy, and now I'm going to fill that time doing something I hate/don't love/dread/________ instead." <br /><br />Congratulations on setting a goal for yourself, sticking to it, and learning about yourself in the process. Easter is coming! :)Virginia Pratthttps://www.learnerinspired.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-303316735393486980.post-25430723672165700152015-03-06T22:19:09.708-06:002015-03-06T22:19:09.708-06:00Thank you, Morgan. I like the naming you give it,...Thank you, Morgan. I like the naming you give it, "making space". The last time I read something like that, it had to do with making your home a restful place, a suggestion to leave a blank space until you really know what you want to put in it. I really like that description, especially during this season of Lent. You have given me some peace of mind in this pursuit!Chris Margocshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18261261993571716230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-303316735393486980.post-39807807711838653782015-03-06T19:24:20.282-06:002015-03-06T19:24:20.282-06:00What an interesting challenge and your post gives ...What an interesting challenge and your post gives voice to the hopefulness and the despair all at the same time, creating an interesting contrast that captures your inner struggle beautifully. Even though you haven't marked things off your to-do list, I wonder if you are making space for something that has yet to emerge. With your open mind and enthusiastic spirit, I don't imagine this commitment will be in vain. Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18242789002327147206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-303316735393486980.post-77041432666029373582015-03-06T17:43:03.542-06:002015-03-06T17:43:03.542-06:00I could do with less of those too, Glenda! Maybe ...I could do with less of those too, Glenda! Maybe I'll be better at weeding out too many distractions on Facebook after my hiatus.Chris Margocshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18261261993571716230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-303316735393486980.post-29111123060280764722015-03-06T13:54:12.549-06:002015-03-06T13:54:12.549-06:00You raise a very real dilemma in terms of both the...You raise a very real dilemma in terms of both the problem with and benefit of Facebook. Still, I need fewer Buzzfeed posts and quizzes! Glenda Funkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07020745976555044975noreply@blogger.com