It’s pathetic how much I missed it. I’m almost ashamed of how much I missed it. I have to face the reality that I am a Facebook addict and should receive treatment as quickly as possible. And to think I’ve only been indulging in this evil, time-sucking virtual community since… maybe mid-May of this year.

When I broke my Facebook Fast this morning, it felt so good! I got to see the new video my nephew posted about a project he’s working on for Autodesk. Well, now, come on! He’s my nephew and I wouldn’t have known a thing about this project if I hadn’t seen his video posted on Facebook.

I read Jason’s new poem. Which told me so much about what’s going on with him.

Facebook is becoming the way I connect with people in my life. And while that scares me a little, I’m grateful for it. Very grateful. Because I can complain about the fact that life is moving too fast and we’re all so busy that we never have time to just talk on the phone or actually meet face to face (I can’t remember the last time I saw my nephew in the flesh), or I can just appreciate this fun, easy and virtual way to stay in the loop with people I care about. And people I’m starting to get to know.

And yes, it’s good for business. I’ve made some good business connections on Facebook that I probably wouldn’t have made otherwise. Like wise-guy Lou Bortone.

So, my fast is over, baby! And I’m digging in!

I’m going on a Facebook Fast for at least a week.

I used to LOVE playing around on Facebook. Checking out what my “friends” are doing. What Jason is writing. What videos Lorrie has put up. Ali’s supportive comments and messages. Chatting with Mark every now and then.

For me, it was like having a vitual office full of really cool people where I could take a break from my work and go check in with someone, just to say, “hey!” and see what they are up to. It made me feel less lonely and isolated. Hey, I love working at home, but it can feel a little isolating at times. Especially for someone like me who loves interacting with people.

But now I’m finding Facebook oppressive and, at times, way too time consuming. I’m starting to care more about what other people are doing than what I’m doing! Or should be doing. And I’ve become disconnected from what’s really important to me.

For instance, this blog. I haven’t posted anything here for months. Now, it’s true, I was in the process of moving this blog from Typepad to Wordpress. And that slowed down my blogging momentum a bit. But that’s not the real reason. I’ve just been tied up in other things. Including playing around on Facebook and Twitter and other social networking stuff.

So, here I go! A Facebook Fast for a WHOLE WEEK! Can I do it? Will I make it?

I’ll let you know.