We find out too much about our "friends" on Facebook or we are exposed to things that we would rather not know exist. I can take this kind of stuff in small doses, but I can't take it everyday.
I know that it is shocking, but I don't really want to know about Brad Pitt, nor am I interested in what NFL player beat his wife (happy with my head in the sand). I don't want to know which Harry Potter character, insect, or gem stone you are. I don't want to be invited to play games--ever!
I do want to know when my friends have had huge accomplishments, or interesting stores, or babies, or grand-babies, or new puppies. I do want to know if you are struggling and need support. I am interested in people and what makes them human. I am interested in the things that "connect" us as humans.
My Facebook feed has been filled with more things from the "I don't really want to know" category then the things that help me "connect" with humans.
So, I created a new Facebook account. One that has no friends, no family, no personality, but one that I can get my agility information daily. One that helps me obsess on the good and interesting in my sport.
I read this everyday. I get news about OneMindDogs, FCI, USDAA, Clean Run, Agility Courses, etc...
Reading about things that help me learn and accomplish more in agility is what makes me happy. Reading things that help me be a better human for my K9 is what makes me happy.
About twice a week, I put on my armour so that I can wade through all that is bad, in order to discover the little golden nuggets that my friends have posted. I know I won't be the first to congratulate someone, or the first to console a friend. But I will be happier and more "human" when I do connect.
P.S. Facebook can't stand it when you don't have "friends".
