Dear Facebook

The prompt at WriteTribe this week is to write a letter to a friend.


Write Tribe




 Dear Facebook,

Thanks for always being there for me even when I’ve had a bad day or the big grey menopausal cloud of doom has been hovering over me. You’re always there for me 24/7. You don’t judge or criticize me and are a good listener.

I appreciate how I can come to you at anytime and express how I’m feeling, be creative, share a few jokes and connect with others. You have introduced me to some wonderful friends (even furry ones) and for that I am very grateful. I’ve even met some of these Facebook friends in person which I think is the best thing ever.

My one complaint would be that you do like to take up all my time when I should be doing other more productive tasks. You like to distract me when I should be focused on other things but just like a good piece of chocolate, you tempt me. It’s easy to be with you and I don’t have to think too much. We’re comfortable together, right?

I don’t like to be critical, but I do wish you’d stop changing your appearance so much as I like you the way you are. When you keep changing, I find it hard to figure you out. Maybe you have identity issues. I get it. Things change and you're trying to keep up. I get that, too.

I do find that sometimes you pretend and aren’t always what you appear to be. You can deceive me on occasion which isn’t very nice. I dislike fakes and don’t like it when you act that way. Why can’t you be honest and up front? When you act that way, I start to question your motives and intentions.

And I don’t really like that side of you that pursues financial gain. Money isn’t everything, you know.

Anyhow, I am grateful that you are always there for me any time of day like a true good friend should be and I do appreciate it.

Hope we’ll be friends for many years to come. Tell your friend Mark that I say hello.

Love Cat

Comments

  1. AnonymousAugust 11, 2013 at 9:12 PM

    I was wondering why no one wrote a letter to FB. The "bestest" friend to everyone these days. Nice one. :)

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    1. UnknownAugust 14, 2013 at 3:50 AM

      Thanks very much jyothisdayout. Appreciate you stopping by.

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  2. SuzyAugust 11, 2013 at 11:26 PM

    Love your take on the prompt. I also wish FB would not keep changing - it gets too confusing. Nice one.

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  3. AnonymousAugust 12, 2013 at 3:28 AM

    Haha...nice one! FB isn't my best friend but was when I was at uni...best way to procrastinate! :D

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    1. UnknownAugust 14, 2013 at 3:49 AM

      It's a great way to procrastinate, isn't it? Sigh!

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  4. Grace Grits and GardeningAugust 12, 2013 at 5:15 AM

    haha very cute! And I agree with your sentiment. Could you add my name to the bottom? :)

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  5. UnknownAugust 12, 2013 at 7:30 AM

    LOL, oh I absolutely love this truth filled letter to Face Book. Such a little time sucker isn't it?? It is addictive and it sure beats being alone. This is awesome and just plain brilliant! ♥♥

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    1. UnknownAugust 14, 2013 at 3:46 AM

      Thanks, Kathy. Yep. A real time suck but I enjoy it so much, I don't think I could give it up.

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  6. Corinne RodriguesAugust 13, 2013 at 7:43 AM

    Haha...I hope 'she' responds kindly! ;)

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    1. UnknownAugust 14, 2013 at 3:46 AM

      Hahaha, Corinne. Facebook is a she? I like that!

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  7. Kajal KapurAugust 13, 2013 at 7:17 PM

    Wow, Cathy...no wonder FB takes a lot of our time an dis there when you want to share thoughts, views, jokes etc. Nevertheless, it could never turn out to be my best friend.

    I lvoe the way that you've been so honest about it. Thanks :)

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  8. Richa SinghAugust 14, 2013 at 7:11 AM

    Haha this one was so different! and of course quite a fun post. We can all relate to it in one way or the other :D :D

    Richa

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