I love Facebook, the online social networking tool. It was created for college students, but I find it more useful for adults.
Over the years, you collect a diverse and far-flung set of friends, but you rarely make the time to contact them to see what’s new in their lives. On Facebook, that information comes to you automatically.
My favorite part of Facebook is the “status update.” That’s where you say in one sentence what you’re doing, thinking or feeling, and it goes out to all of your Facebook friends with a time stamp.
Today’s lineup on my Facebook home page was classic. It included the following:
- (A friend in Detroit) is very worried about Lebanon today. 2 hours ago
- (A photojournalist friend in Florida) is editing audio. 3 hours ago
- (A foreign correspondent friend) is back from Afghan, which was good, and Dubai, which is weirdsville, and is now in Moscow, which is chilly, and soon to be headed for the states, which is far. 5 hours ago
- (A young friend in Australia) ’s favourite food is risotto. 7 hours ago
- (A friend in Maine) has high spirits, but a creaky knee. 16 hours ago
So how would you sum up your life at this moment, in one sentence? Comment below.
May 9, 2008 at 12:07 pm |
I use Twitter. I learned real quick how to sum everything up in 140 characters or fewer. LOL So, for right now:
Mari is behind and doing her best to catch up and create a working schedule.
Facebook has become a handy social marketing tool. I have made many contacts there since January and have learned a lot in the process.
May 9, 2008 at 5:56 pm |
is looking for Tom Eblen so I can add him as a friend on Facebook.
(I also use Twitter…it’s my fave)
May 9, 2008 at 5:56 pm |
Sucking down whiskey after a lousy day at work.
May 9, 2008 at 8:07 pm |
Shannon is…hating Classical Art, but loving the outdoors.
I like that you enjoy facebook so much.
May 11, 2008 at 5:03 pm |
Jamie G is…feeling pretty awesome about being alive!