8 Ancient Beliefs Now Backed By Modern Science

8 Ancient Beliefs Now Backed By Modern Science

My Facebook Life

I have often said "Facebook is the Devil!". I have been involved in far to many dramas and misunderstandings to count. I never thought I would become wrapped up in the site but I reached a point where not checking my newsfeed would be like not brushing my teeth. In addition to the status of family and friends I need to know what's going on with pages I like and groups I'm involved with. I recently started a small group for friends titled 100 days to change and my addiction to Facebook was on my list.

Starting on Friday I challenged myself to go 24hrs without arguing or complaining. Not arguing or complaining with another person was difficult but not impossible. Not doing it in my mind was a different story. My Aunt is a true southern lady and when faced with ignorance would respond "Well bless your heart". This is a very ladylike way of letting someone know they're a fool. I might not have let the words pass my lips but I sure was thinking it in my mind! To this end I decided to extend my challenge through the weekend and add to it NO FACEBOOK! (insert look of terror here)

I want to curb my addiction to Facebook and I also know certain posts can make me go full tilt instantly. I have already stopped reading the comment sections on news and entertainment sites because you can't argue with trolls. Arguing on Facebook is different in that you either know the person in real life or at least know about their life online. It makes me crazy when they say something I find ridiculous. Of course everyone should agree with my point of view! To this end I thought I could kill two birds with one stone.

I missed Facebook! It was like my best friend went away without me for the weekend. I would find things online I wanted to share or discuss but I couldn't. I wondered what people were up to? What was being discussed in groups? Jeez Louise! What was I missing???????? I realize now that in some twisted way it has become a friend to me. Facebook is one of if not the person I spend the majority of my time with. I could have called, texted or visited anyone on my friends list but I didn't.  I am much more likely to inbox a friend than place a phone call. It's so much easier to interact that way. We say what we need and respond when we feel like it. The truth is I've become withdrawn.

My relationship with Facebook and it is a relationship is the consequence of many other things in my life.  I have not worked in 2 1/2 years. My workdays were from 9am until anywhere from 5 to 7pm Monday through Friday. Those hours are now for the most part empty. I also have health issues that have kept me from doing things like volunteering. Facebook has given me away to be connected without really connecting. They say acknowledging a problem is the first step. My hope going forward is that Facebook will become a smaller and smaller part of my social life instead of the main focus.

Time to begin again...

For many reasons I've been circling this blog of mine but not posting to it. It's time for me to begin again. I guess I'm back!

Do You Have Statistics On That?

My unemployment interview was today...dun dun DUN! I was forthright and tried not to overly dramatize my situation. My interviewer was very professional and moved things along swiftly. She explained that my employer had not returned the form they were sent and she would therefore be calling them to hear their side (they have a side...really?). If necessary she would call me back for rebuttal. She called me back for rebuttal....Gee Monetra! Apparently Precious was running the show while Princessa remained silent. I was made of aware of alllll the things they never told me during my tenure. A~MaZ~ing! I recall a conversation when told that area was among the worst in the state they actually said "Do you have statistics on that? I was like...umm "The blood on the sidewalk from the three people shot last night?". According to Big Mama ALL~Might-TY that proved zilch. People especially employer's create their own reality and think everyone is just going to roll along with it but eventually karma will be the biggest & baddest bitch to hit the block! WatchOutNow!  

I think we all know this feeling!

 

Mistakes.... I've Made A Few

There are things we wish never happened or wish we had done differently. It's our life lessons and how we learn to do better in the future. One thing I have learned is that saying become cliché’s for a reason. So many people have made the same damn mistake that now it's like "Please refer to page 17 and cliché #121".  I am remembering my Grandfather's wisdom right now. He use to say, "Don't stay to long at the fair". Which as a child seemed.... RIDICULOUS! Who in their right mind would leave a Fair early? Dude! Seriously? As I've gotten older that advice has applied to so many area of my life. To often we stay in situations way longer then we should for reasons that don't really hold water. It does not matter how good the sex is...when the relationship is over you need to get out. Right now I'm dealing with a job situation. I stayed longer they I should have hoping it would get better but of course it never did. Two years in I’m fired and filing an assault charge against my Manager. I should have gotten out at the one-year mark but I stayed to long at the Fair. Drama!

Cause We've All Thought Just This One Time....

 

 

We all try to be responsible. However sometime despite your good sense your body goes into autopilot. He looks good. She smells like sex. The air in the room shifts. One thing leads to the next and BLAM!! Your wondering where in the hell your panties/boxers are? Should you or someone you know find yourself in that position I have lifted this information from the NYU Medical Center website. Hope you never need it BUT someone you know might! ;-p

 

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