I sometimes ask myself why I don't write more on Facebook. The usual reasons, I am sure: no time, little interest, and a general fear of looking dumb. So many people do.
But I still "lurk" on FB; I keep up with other people's posts, especially friends and acquaintances. But I am not sure why I do that either. Most of the time I end up feeling like everyone has a more exciting, eventful, vibrant existence than I do. Parties, dinners, travel, races, workouts, children, pets, encounters with celebrities.
Of course, I am envious. Especially lately, when it seems that I am spending most of my weekends in a windowless room with my formaldehyde soaked buddies, or in front of yet another set of infectious diseases/pharmacology notes/pressure-volume loops (yeah, fellow PA-students, you know what those are!).
So, should I stop looking at FB? I tried, and it was not that hard (not like I could not use the time to do something else...), but I end up missing out on even more social events, and I don't attend the few gatherings that actually do fit into my crazy schedule. Then I REALLY feel stupid.
I know, First World Problems!! Couldn't agree more. Maybe whenever I think of checking FB I should instead turn to Pema Chodron's book. That would do my spirit some good!
Hang in there, Simona. There will be other weekends to play.
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