not so random thoughts on social media
not so random thoughts on social media
I first came to Google+ at my brother’s suggestion. At the time my daughter, a budding photographer followed our lead…the image below taken at Navy Pier was one of her first posts.
After a few months of dealing with online stalkers and internet assholes she decided it wasn’t worth it and left to pursue other things she found worthwhile. I miss her presence here but I understand the reasons behind her choice. Many times I’ve thought of doing the same. I actually did leave and close my account earlier this year, (and the year before that, and maybe even another time) to take a hiatus and to try and gain fresh perspective upon my return.
The Internet is a hostile place at times… you are accepted and then criticized. … you are praised and then ridiculed…. you are often judged, misjudged, and sometimes completely misunderstood…you have good days and you have bad days.
When I feel good I let people know about it ….when I’m feeling bad or suffering a loss I tend to keep to myself. My style on posts can be just as individual and simple or complicated as I am. My mother taught me if I didn’t have anything nice to say I shouldn’t say anything at all …I’m still following that advice the best I can…but trust me, I don’t always keep my mouth (or keyboard) shut when I should. My purpose for being here is to simply share my stories, make positive connections, share some laughs and hopefully help encourage others who may be going through particularly difficult times.
That’s me. Take it or leave it.
_Life is a rollercoaster…it’s your choice to scream or enjoy the ride._
Honored, Dr. John Cassone ❤ (so glad you let me show my plus one's for a day, and took me back when I stopped the shenanigans) lolol
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Instead of leaving, I just block those that won’t pay nice, lol.
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I have a fair amount of what I deem permanently broken pluslationships blocked, Zac Lowing 🙂 But some, you just gotta keep around for reasons…ill advised, or otherwise.
I just put them on SILENT. 🙂
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We’ve been down that road together, Korinne M Jackman , and I wouldn’t trade the rocky roads next to you for ANYTHING. ❤
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I’m glad you’re here. It is what it is. Some days are great, some days not so much.
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don’t you dare leave. not seeing your smile would just, well, stab me repeatedly in the tenders. ;-p)
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Just take care and don’t let the morons get to you!
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BobbieZen I’ll come back to this post. I’m with him and my BFF and her family in NY. XO.
I thank ewe and Plus for the things most precious in my life tonight.
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Hang on tight.The scars are worth the journey. 🙂
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Di Cleverly , I hugged my stuffed hedgie today and thanked the ploos for you. ❤
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Mycroft Holmes , you’ve been around since the beginning…and even though there are long stretches in between our banter, I’m always happy to see you pop up here. I’m not going anywhere…for the time being.
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Brendan Thesingh … Will Do.
🙂
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David Andrews , the scars and the wrinkles are roadmaps…they make us unique and I’m keeping every single one of them, as a reminder.
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What wrinkles? You are the very model of a modern major ingenue! 🙂
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lololol….please cc: and or forward that to my Barbizon Instructor from 1976, cause this “Ingenue” was too thin, too lanky, and didn’t stand up straight because 6″ taller than all her besties Mycroft Holmes
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OMG ❤️ this BobbieZen!! The very brief 3rd paragraph is soooooo TRUE & PERFECTLY SAID! 👉🏻 O WOW!! So it’s NOT JUST ME!!?! 😳😬 TY for sharing U 😎🎤ROOOOOCK!!!!🎸🎶 … ✌🏻️😘💋
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If you do get to meet hundreds of people a day in your daily life, i’m sure some of them would indeed turnout to be asshats no matter how you treat them. This is humanity. The mistake is thinking that everyone on social media is nice and friendly. My advice is: Don’t get too personal. Trust takes years to build.
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I know it’s rough sometimes, but know there are those of us out here who enjoy your posts. Keep em coming, please. 🙂
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BobbieZen it does seem the G+ world is changing and not for the better. I have not been around as much as before, partially due to its changing & partially due to being busy with work & other things IRL.
I am very fond of your posts and enjoy them as they are a slice of real life. Here’s to hoping you continue to stick around, as I enjoy hearing about the adventures of you & your family! 😊
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I’ll take it
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