Facebook Update

So, it has been a little over a week since Kathleen and I joined Facebook. It started out great, finding old friends, connecting with far away relatives. Well now, for me at least, it has lost some appeal. It is too much pressure. How many friends do you have? How many posts on your wall? Has anyone commented on your pictures? Did anybody send you a water balloon? a hug? a shot? It is like high school all over again. But, my husband, reminded me that I am a grown woman with four children, should I really care if somebody doesn't send me an online shot? I tell myself no, I don't. But, you can't help feel that way. A friend recently told me she is thinking of going back to school, because, a guy she went to school with ( 20 years ago) is a doctor according to his Facebook page. What has she accomplished? I told her plenty, but, she now thinks her life is boring and useless. I also reminded her that just because his Facebook page says he is a doctor, doesn't mean he is. I could say I am a botanist that enjoys scuba diving, red wine and we own a vacation home in Maui. Only my family knows that I am a stay at home mom in the burbs, haven't drank in over 10 years and can barely afford my current home, let alone have enough money for a vacation home. Ok, I am getting off track..sorry.
I have enjoyed re-connecting with some friends from the past. I have also found some relatives that I haven't spoken to in 20 years. So, that aspect has been positive. The rest..I am going to try and just remember it is just a website.