Cold Turkey

I wrote my last Facebook post for the next six weeks tonight. It was kind of painful and yet easy all in the same. I tend to spend a lot (read too much) time on The FB 'socializing' and have realized many times that it's been the majority of my 'socializing' since moving to Santa Barbara 4 years ago. It's fun and it does keep me connected with many people I otherwise wouldn't be in touch with, it's cute and it's easy and actually I find the Post/Response thing very fun but I need to balance it with more human interactions. So, I'm taking a break which just happens to coincide exactly with Lent.

I had a great chat with my mom the other day about habits, indulgence and sacrifice. She got me thinking about my power of giving up things that I crave and indulge in for the sake of "Mindful over Mindless" behavior. I've given it serious thought and am fasting from red meat and bread for the next six weeks. I'm also taking a six week hiatus from Facebook starting tomorrow morning.

Funny thing is I'm more nervous about not using Facebook to banter and keep in touch with people than I am about not eating bread or red meat. I know I'll manage. Also I've set this blog up as an outlet. I just hope I'm not trading a meth addiction for a crack addiction by starting a blog.

Ok off to bed.