Facebook..what gives?

So we've all seen them, at least most of us have, the top 10 things women, men, moms, etc, say/do on fb. They are pretty dead on, too. I read one about moms, and I reposted it on my FB because I found it interesting. It listed things such as wishing your kid(s) happy birthday, posting a bunch of pics of them, putting your kid(s) pic as your profile pic, advertising your "Mom" blog, asking for advice, etc. I was guilty of probably MOST of the things, and I think we all do it because we see our other mom friends do those things too. So, one particular friend of mine said she hates when people do those things, and has even deleted someone because of it. Now, I have to admit this type of response aggravated me because a.) I'm guilty of most of the list, as I stated above, and b.) why have that person on your friend list if something as simple as what they post about their experience in being a Mom gets them axed? and lastly, c.) I'm pretty sure I've seen her do some of these things. Do people really work themselves up like this over FB? These were all questions that came to my mind.

I'm not trying to make a hate blog against my said friend, but I'm truly just trying to figure out why people get so worked up over their friends status updates. I've come across a lot of people who are like this, and it irritates me. I suppose you could possibly say that one of the reasons is that I take it personally. I am a military wife, which means I don't have the luxury of being close to home, therefore, my main means of communication is FB. This may be sad to some people, but it works for me. I'm not even in the same country as my family, so now more than ever I want to utilize my FB to keep my friends and family updated on my life and also feel closer to them. But, I can't help but feel like I can't be open and say whatever I want. People are way too critical about it.

My advice for those who nag and complain about what your friends are posting, it is as simple as if you don't care that much, then delete them. Obviously, you don't care that much to be their friend if you don't want to hear what is going on in their life. FB also has this great option that lets you block what they post, so that it won't show up on your wall..but again, why are you keeping them as a friend, then?

This has bothered me for a long time, the feeling of not being able to post whatever on FB. I've wanted to blog about it for quite some time, and I guess when I posted that link on my FB page it just fired me up to write about it. It actually feels pretty good to put it in writing. And as far as my 'mommy blog' making it to FB, I no longer have it set up to automatically post anymore. Not just because it could annoy some of my 'friends', but mainly because I also have felt restricted on here as well. Now I'm letting loose, I'm tired of holding all of my feelings inside. I think better when I feel like no one is watching/reading. My mind opens up, and it's like therapy.

This past year has been difficult for me, more than anyone could know. I have been somewhat vocal, but no where near where it would reflect what I'm really feeling. I think for one of my New Year resolutions, I will be removing those who I feel don't need to be apart of my life anymore.