Facebook

I have finally succumbed to being on Facebook.

I am not sure what changed my mind, I am not lonely or looking for love.

I have no desire to catch up with people I went to school with or show anyone photos of my cat (if I had one) or children ( in that order).

I have very few new friends so the old ones are even fewer. I may block my ex wife but I am not sure which one.

I am mildly concerned by the level of interaction required.

I guess you could say twitter made me do it.

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