At first, it was actually pretty hard NOT clicking these websites daily because I had habitually done so for who-knows-how-many years. I had to make a conscious effort to stay away. It became easier with time, and I've now removed that primate from my back. Thinking about it now, it makes me sick to say I was addicted to reading about such things. Every time I logged on, I clicked through numerous stories. What a waste of energy and my chipper attitude!
That being said, the reason for this post is to say, Sorry I'm not sorry for banishing all the Negative Nellies from my life, virtual and otherwise. I live in Colorado, which is hundreds of miles away from most of these people, so there are few chances I'd run into them on the street and get an ear-full of the latest woe-is-me tale.
Facebook has allowed me to reconnect with grade school friends and stay in touch with family and friends back East. I really enjoy it and my page is all about being funny! Status Shuffle plays an integral part of the virtual me; I have a good time! I had a little over one hundred 'friends' on my Facebook page at one time; a lot of them relatives. I don't friend everyone who asks and my profile is not searchable for a reason. I make a conscious effort to deflect bullshit before it starts. And sometimes, I don't succeed. Thankfully, there is a 'remove from friends' button that can remedy that with one click. I've streamlined my list to include the people I actually interact with regularly. If your sole purpose to frequent FB is to rack up kills in MafiaWars, grow pot and screw sheep in FarmVille or act like a 'ho in YoVille, you're automatically banished. I couldn't give a shit what your high score is in Family Feud, and I certainly won't help you win Fast Money.
Another thing that will get you 'taking a long walk off a short pier' is airing out your dirty laundry and having absolutely nothing positive to say...about anything...EVER! My response is, "Don't let the doorknob hit you were the Good Lord split you" on your way out. It's hard enough to keep a genuine smile on your face without having to hear another 'He-Done-Me-Wrong' song because you made a bad choice and decided to sleep with a guy you met online after only talking to him for two weeks and you wonder why he won't return any of your messages. Or crying about how you can't afford anything, but refusing to change your spending habits or get a second job to help remedy the situation. Don't even try that one on me! I worked three minimum wage jobs in the one-horse town I grew up in to buy my first car. I work hard now and keep my spending in check, always covering my financial responsibilities before splurging on a 'little pretty' for me. And, I've managed to keep a meager savings account afloat for quite some time. That's a real accomplishment for me!
THAT, in a not-so-small (and punctuationally-challenged) nutshell, is my Sorry I'm not sorry post that I am owning.
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