Facebook

Ya know, I don't think enough credit is given to this miraculous thing called "Facebook" or as someone I know calls it "Facey-space."

I'm at a low point in this journey of mine.  Not for any "real" reason, except the fact that I'm working five jobs and trying to keep stress down.  Can I tell you? That is certainly not an option.  Stress is an everyday thing for me. Balancing work, a social life, a romantic life and all the bills. I know, everyone has stress, it's how we all deal with it that makes us different.

Me? I post 10 million Facebook status updates, songs, lyrics, poems and quotes that I think will inspire people to no end. (Turns out it's just a lot of jib jab, but that's okay, you can just simply ignore me, I won't be offended!)

My status a couple days ago was one of great despair. Not five minutes after posting, I had people chiming in with words of wisdom, and offers for a shoulder or just an ear. I took some up on that offer, which honestly, I had never done before.  Not only did it alert those on my Facey-space of my lowness, but when I went to bootcamp, it made folks aware in "the real world" too. I had a couple people just offer a pat on the back and one who offered an ear, which I think the poor girl got a lot more than she anticipated.

However, with that low point, it made me realize how unbelievably blessed I am to have friends around the world, who simply give a damn.  They WANT to see me succeed, and aren't just putting on a front. If I have gotten anything out of this journey, other than this weightloss and new health, it's meeting all these wonderful people I've gotten to!  Most I've met face to face, others I have yet to actually meet on this journey. (But I expect to, because you guys have delt with my crap just as much as everyone else!)

For as many of you say that I'm an inspiration, you people that pull me up when I'm down, YOU guys are the inspirations. You're moms who always find times for friends, you're athletes who always help those who need a lift and you guys are all amazing friends who know what to say, or sometimes not say! You're teachers who will always make time, and you all have your wisdoms that I love hearing.

While we are all on different paths in life, thanks to Facey-space, we all get to be part of each others' lives. So thank you Facebook, with all the drama you cause in people's lives, you are the bringer of friends and wisdom.