Raise your hand if you have fallen victim to Facbook guilt.
Ok put down your hands, you know you fall prey to all the things people post, publish, and say on Facebook. The things that make you feel bad about yourself, your decisions, what you did or didn't do. Or even the things that made you go, " I guess I didn't really think this through, maybe I shouldn't have given my kids immunizations, maybe I should save every animal, maybe I shouldn't wear Pink in October for Breast Cancer, maybe I should change my political party, or not believe in God because that makes me dumb. Or maybe I just take things personally, I don't know but here are a list of things I am guilty of according to Facebook.
1. I covered when I breastfed.
2. I got immunizations for my children.
3. I got fat. I let myself go, I am a disgusting human being for allowing this weight to overtake my body. shame, shame, shame.
4. I am a republican.
5. I believe in God, and in Jesus Christ. (go figure)
6. I did not do every craft with my kids I have seen on Pintrest. ( and when I try, they don't always turn out well) ( that's what they made fail blog for.)
7. I did not homeschool my children. I sent them to public school. ( I know I'm a terrible person)
8. I did not actively take photos of every milestone in my kids lives. ( I'm lucky I remember to take photos)
9. I do not make my own, laundry soap, dish soap, shampoo, conditioner, cleaning spray, finger paint, play doh, dryer sheets, clothes, quilts, scarves, beds, furniture, eye shadow, lip stick, lip gloss, cold medication, air freshener, toothpaste, mouth wash, face wash, soap, furniture polish, toilet paper, paper towels, reusable plastic baggies, cat food, dog food, flea treatment, bug spray, Windex, Christmas decorations, chair covers, couch covers, curtains, towels, carpets, hair spray, moose, pillows, blankets, paint, gas, oil, cooking spray, etc... etc... ( I waste money on all that crap)
10. I do not get up in the morning with a smile and my face and a positive disposition.
11. I yell at my kids.
12. I do not rescue every animal I see. (I know it seems like it, but I let a few go)
13. I don't always remember to say Happy Birthday.
14. I don't have a super clean house. ( I have a super tiny, grossly disorganized one)
15. I am not organized.
16. I am not an advocate for anything to the point of beating down everyone who is also not an advocate.
17. I wear Pink in October ( and most months) Even though it trivializes Breast Cancer. ( Because it is the way I know to support those who suffer)
18. I know for a fact, not all babies can be saved no matter what you do.
19. I have a relationship with my family.
20. I don't go to the gym regularly and work out.
21. I don't always eat healthy. Those damn french fries are my Achilles heal. And chips..
22. I apparently inundate Facebook with useless thoughts from my head. ( guess I'm doing that now)
23. I drink alcohol.
24. I smoke even though I'm going to die. (in this day and age I should know better)
25. I am not fiscally responsible.
26. I believe you should work hard, and not get hand outs.
27. I got a useless degree. And I paid for it. ( I know crazy right)
28. I don't work a phenomenal job that everyone is so impressed with.
29. I don't shame you for not believing the way I do.
30. My kids are not perfect, straight A students that I must boast about at all times. ( but they are mine and I love them)
31. My husband drives me nuts sometimes. I drive him nuts. It's an equal partnership of nut driving. (That's what she said)
32. We are not perfect. I know it's hard to believe, but geeze we just can't get perfection down.
33. I like meat. ( I have seen the cow slaughtered, I know where it comes from, I still eat it. And Bacon. Bacon is good. )
34. I am not environmentally friendly. ( I recycle, I compost, but I also drive a Hemi.. I'm sure my great-grandkids will thank me for that.)
35. I hate romance.
36. I feed my family crap sometimes. Not always, but sometimes, I'm just not that organized for every day non-crap feeding. We stop at McDonald's. I know the horror of it all. It's just so sad....
37. I do not believe guns kill people, I believe people kill people.
38. I like guns.
39. I believe my kids should pay for their own college.
40. I love my family all of them, everyone, no matter who they are, what they have done, or where they are, I love them.
41. I love the gays. ( I know, I know it's against my religion, but I'm certainly not going to go to hell for loving people)
I'm sure I could go on and on, but I think you get my point.
I am only posting this because I am sick and tired of being beat down by Facebook. Everyone has their own lives, everyone has their own beliefs. Do not bash me for mine, as I have not bashed you for yours. Stop making people feel guilty. Facebook is the forum for providing encouragement, prayers, thumbs up, staying connected with friends and family, and a million other things. It should not be the place where people go to pick on people for their beliefs, or lifestyles, or choices. I may not agree, but I respect your belief, I respect your right to believe that way, and in no way do I believe you are somehow uneducated, dumb, or just do not pay attention to the world around you. You are who you are, I am who I am, and we are all going to live harmoniously in this life of craziness. I am on Facebook for you. Not for what you believe, but for who you are. So stop the Facebook bashing. And Love each other for who you are, love yourselves. Be proud of every accomplishment, and mistake. Take pride in your life, and always respect each other.
And please don't take offense. This was meant to be funny.
