Face Time

This week's 23 Things Kansas assignment is online communities, and while I'd already made a modest foray into the realm of Facebook, I don't consider myself well versed on the subject. Little did I know how very little I know! I have friends, and I've joined a couple of causes. My wall is covered with messages from others. I feel as though I've fallen down the proverbial rabbit hole. At any moment I expect to encounter a hookah-smioking caterpillar sitting on a mushroom--what is the cyber version of that? Surely it's not Masheable?! As one who loves face time with others, I find the online community a bit surreal but that's just the newbie in me speaking.

I joined Facebook about three months ago, and it's been interesting to reconnect with people from the past. I found an old friend from high school who now lives in Germany. A friend from college found me, and her invitations to join causes tell me a lot about her life. A friend who is a graduate student sent me two great music videos. Those aspects of Facebook are wonderful--but how does one maintain balance?

Tomorrow is another day, and I'll try another new thing--maybe Ning?