Back in the Saddle Again

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Howdy, folks!

I realize I committed the mortal sin among bloggers, and went on a spontaneous month hiatus -- which is exactly what I swore I wouldn't do. The good news is, due to my untimely departure, I have a bunch of unwritten blog topics that are just waiting for me to finally put pen to paper (or finger to keyboard).

But first, I wanted to give a quick update.

Since my last post, I have returned to Facebook. I made the decision that there is just too much communication and sharing of knowledge that takes place through the social media site. Not being a part of it leaves me in the Dark Age, so to speak.

Yet, every day I log in and scroll up to the "deactivate" button and wonder if I have the courage to finally click on it today. Alas, each day I can't bring myself to do it.

Since coming back to Facebook, I'm having the same feelings I had when I left: I enjoy being connected with friends I might not otherwise communicate with outside of Facebook, but at the same time, there is just too much damn information.

I really don't want to see another Instagram photo that's been enhanced with corny photo effects (I'll get into that in another blog post). And I swear seeing everyone's wedding photos, engagement shoots, and (gasp) new baby photos is giving me nightmares. There are so many things about Facebook that make me utterly unhappy.

But... I will admit that it was nice to log back in on Easter and finally be able to view the photos from the Hot Chocolate 15k run I did on March 24th. See, there we go, Facebook does have value.

I did the 15k run (that's a little over 9 miles for those who aren't stellar at math) with Ryan and Ryan's parents. Ryan's parents took several photos and proceeded to upload them to Facebook for Ryan and I to view.

Since I vowed Facebook abstinence through Easter, I was unable to see the photos from my first-ever running event. They were patiently waiting for me when I logged in again on Easter. For the whole 10 seconds it took to scroll through them, I had fun looking at them. I was able to relive the adrenaline and fun memory. And then I had the feeling of, "okay -- now what?"

Naturally, the answer was I started facebook stalking everyone I know -- A very unhealthy waste of time.

But this post was not intended to be another Facebook bashing. Instead, I simply wanted to give a quick life update so I can come back later and fill in the gaps with more insightful blog postings about these events.

During the past month, I have:

1. Completed my first-ever running event.
2. Started traning for my first-ever half marathon
3. Had our first house visitors
4. Attended my first In the Company of Women event, hosted by the YWCA
5. Participated in my first (but definitely not last) Color Run
6. ... Had to make painful efforts to erase all marks of that Color for work the next day
7. Attended a graduation ceremony for our ladies (talk about a cry fest)
8. Happily been visited by my parents and brother for the first time

Needless to say, it's been a month of firsts (just in case you didn't pick up on that trend from my list). Of course, that will be the topic of my next blog post: the importance of "firsts."

Till then, maybe I'll deactivate my facebook today. Hey, there's a first time for everything!

Well... okay, maybe I'll wait until tomorrow...