Face it

Who are we? How do others see us? Do we fit into this social circle of networks or do we try to model ourselves to the way we hope our new friends will accept us. Just some of the questions I have asked myself.

Sometimes I think I have worked it all out then something comes along to put my answers in doubt.

It's good to talk or I need to talk?
Will my chat accepted, ignored or rejected?
Does this affect the way I feel or perhaps I should add 'should' it affect the way I feel?
It's all too easy to feel lonely on Facebook amidst status updates streamed to a news feed why was I left out of the liking trend?

Why does Facebook only have the 'like' emotion, how can I like a friend who has posted a sad event?

Perhaps my sensitive nature leaves me vulnerable to feeling lost and alone. Would anyone miss me if my head wasn't there? After all it's only heads that we see, the profiles of others we have listed as friends. Think again I don't just see my friends as heads, they all have feelings and I care about that!

Off course there are good times when my social network makes me feel good. I can smile, help others, share their joy and hope my comments are accepted as a friend. A cyber hug with a smile makes this network worthwhile.

Twitter is another link in this chain but one which is fast moving, quick interactions, joining in to tweet and RT! Replying to others, making new friends with 140 characters or less I have to admit it's my first call of the day! Playing word games opened this world to a new set of friends who started the trends #Artwiculate #lqw #sixwords to name but three.
I can chat with friends across the world brought together with like minded interests. Cultures divide yet I feel at home exchanging tweets with Artwiculati, learning from each one.

It doesn't matter that I'm shy a tweet is all I need to join this social generation. Photography, health, beauty, tech, nature, you choose your news feed it's fast and fun.

Google+ well I am there but how long will it be before this recent social network will be accepted by family and friends or is it just for those who are famous in their specific fields of technology or photography? They have already gathered their followers on Facebook and Twitter. They don't mind posting in public for all to read!
It's not an easy place to meet people even though Google is vast but I've found some circles if only other friends would join to complete the circle.

The photo I've chosen wasn't taken for this purpose. I just liked the figures, they made me think. Heads and feet are missing, quite like the Amish people. Although they depict heads they leave out the features. Does taking part in a cyber social life leave out features....is this an advantage or disadvantage? What do others see in me do they know I feel lonely, sad or happy, do they know I care?

Friends are to be treasured hugs stored in the bank of my heart, this is the secret of learning where to invest. Social on networks or in reality are you the same friend I would greet if I met you...hope so!

I'm contemplative today, finding myself in a world where others form their opinions on whose head they fit on social models. Building my character from updates or tweets.

I can smile at the end of this blog post as I know throughout my quest I have no doubts in myself as a genuine friend to others. I may be shy but I love to have friends.

Start of a new week with exciting days. Call back, my friends, I will be blogging along most days.

Anticipation! I'm storing up my energy for Friday 14th! Will it be white this time?