tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7061247060314874235.post8191359091644562756..comments2023-04-29T04:35:23.614-04:00Comments on Perpetually Moving Target: Redefining friendship on social mediaRirinettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08655714425760755697noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7061247060314874235.post-89629583338750731612015-09-16T16:52:48.600-04:002015-09-16T16:52:48.600-04:00Spent much of today thinking about your post and w...Spent much of today thinking about your post and what social media means to me and all that sort of good stuff. It was interesting to chew it over in my head. I won't clutter up your blog with a long ramble (I have a whole thing I'm mulling over about extraverts and introverts and how we approach social media), but I will say that it's important that your social media life - however you handle it - be an overall benefit to your life. And if some aspect isn't working, for whatever reason, then it's time to make a change. Good for you for recognizing what you need to do to keep yourself healthy and happy - and following through on it! Too often we keep doing things we know aren't helping.Emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07455307792115305791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7061247060314874235.post-75869863394675700482015-09-16T13:17:10.205-04:002015-09-16T13:17:10.205-04:00Totally agree. I made the best friendships through...Totally agree. I made the best friendships through social media and I have no regrets whatsoever. The only regret I may have is to have tried too hard sometimes. But it's easier to keep friendships alive if the real life aspect is present IMHO. You get bonus points for being an Iron Canuck. ;-)Ririnettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08655714425760755697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7061247060314874235.post-49359472644415820272015-09-16T13:01:45.909-04:002015-09-16T13:01:45.909-04:00Tiina, I hesitated long and hard before I unfriend...Tiina, I hesitated long and hard before I unfriended you because I knew you are reading my blog, and that does mean that you care. However I don't remember us ever interacting on FB, so, like with many other people, I think it is totally appropriate to stick with the means of communication that works, be it here, Instagram, Twitter etc. We don't have to be connected everywhere and I am really glad that you understand. I appreciate the fact that you took time to comment too. Thank you for sticking with me through this.Ririnettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08655714425760755697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7061247060314874235.post-52631366187589775022015-09-16T12:28:17.142-04:002015-09-16T12:28:17.142-04:00I didn't make the cut and that's okay. I ...I didn't make the cut and that's okay. I only connected with you on FB since we have lots of mutual tri friends, but it gets cumbersome. You have to do what's best for you mentally. I'll gladly keep following along with you on your journey on here though :) One Crazy Penguinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11133357078606683041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7061247060314874235.post-42215832715958422492015-09-16T10:01:04.077-04:002015-09-16T10:01:04.077-04:00I'm glad I made the cut :) I love me my sugar...I'm glad I made the cut :) I love me my sugar and stuff, so definitely won't see me blogging about that stuff. Kidding aside, you need to do what's best for you, all the time. It's important to be happy.Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11946013805052703096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7061247060314874235.post-49407040592265984332015-09-16T09:47:43.629-04:002015-09-16T09:47:43.629-04:00Something to think about doing that's for sure...Something to think about doing that's for sure. I tend to unfollow and that usually helps but why be connected if we truly aren't "connected". I know I'm glad I made the cut ;) I remember how excited I was when you called out my name at IMMT this year and we finally got to meet in person. Funny how someone you meet online can become more of a friend than someone you know "in real life". I suppose that's just it. Social media is changing what constitues "real life". MandyBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18423988153644160472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7061247060314874235.post-76055434722370019722015-09-16T08:50:58.374-04:002015-09-16T08:50:58.374-04:00Good for you! We are too old for this bullshit to ...Good for you! We are too old for this bullshit to drag us down in life so often. I took similar action when I declined to go away on an annual girls weekend this weekend; it was just not making me feel good. Life is too short not to surround yourself with the care and friendships you need!macnichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756849604085886005noreply@blogger.com