Those of you unfamiliar with the world wide phenomenon that is Facebook, allow me to enlighten you of a certain component of the crack-addictive social net work and its recent implications on my life.
Among the many critical preferences that Facebook allows one to display to the world regarding television, books, politics and religious denomination there is one ‘open ended answer’ offered; this section is referred to as the “About Me.” The about me is an individuals chance to express his or her true uniqueness. Many people choose to reiterate tenets already established in other categories (His dominance in Guitar Hero, Her belief that the Dave Matthews Band really speaks to her heart etc.), others provide information regarding future plans, hopes and dreams. The most hesitant among we Facebook fiends choose to leave the space blank for fear that completing the open ended section will reveal just too much to his/her friends who know everything else about him/her- that one last detail may just be the tipping point between holding some semblance of privacy and total self-imposed disregard of the 9th amendment.
I, on the other hand, have a very specific approach to my “About Me” section; it is a chance to share a bit of information with my good (and not so good) friends that is a critical factor of my daily existence that they otherwise would not have known. My current About Me has not been changed for months now. It reads, “I get the hiccups when I’m hungry.” I figured it was fascinating - yet not widely known- and would perhaps allow me to send non-verbal cues to friends when I am in their presence and in need of a snack. Yet, dear readers, I feel it is time for me to move on and provide my die-hard fans with a new snippet of information from my utterly compelling daily life. The unfortunate result of this commitment to Fair and Accurate reporting About Me is that I now find myself thinking in 200 character phrases. Ideas that have crossed my mind in the past few days include, but are not limited to:
Among the many critical preferences that Facebook allows one to display to the world regarding television, books, politics and religious denomination there is one ‘open ended answer’ offered; this section is referred to as the “About Me.” The about me is an individuals chance to express his or her true uniqueness. Many people choose to reiterate tenets already established in other categories (His dominance in Guitar Hero, Her belief that the Dave Matthews Band really speaks to her heart etc.), others provide information regarding future plans, hopes and dreams. The most hesitant among we Facebook fiends choose to leave the space blank for fear that completing the open ended section will reveal just too much to his/her friends who know everything else about him/her- that one last detail may just be the tipping point between holding some semblance of privacy and total self-imposed disregard of the 9th amendment.
I, on the other hand, have a very specific approach to my “About Me” section; it is a chance to share a bit of information with my good (and not so good) friends that is a critical factor of my daily existence that they otherwise would not have known. My current About Me has not been changed for months now. It reads, “I get the hiccups when I’m hungry.” I figured it was fascinating - yet not widely known- and would perhaps allow me to send non-verbal cues to friends when I am in their presence and in need of a snack. Yet, dear readers, I feel it is time for me to move on and provide my die-hard fans with a new snippet of information from my utterly compelling daily life. The unfortunate result of this commitment to Fair and Accurate reporting About Me is that I now find myself thinking in 200 character phrases. Ideas that have crossed my mind in the past few days include, but are not limited to:
- I am afraid to light a match. I used tongs and a Bunsen burner for matches required in 10th grade chemistry class. (This one would make my chemistry partner from said class smile)
- I’m that sweaty girl at the gym.
- I am afraid of getting stuck in elevators; not because of the small space aspect, but because, ‘What if I have to go to the bathroom?’
- Matt Damon, Zach Braff, Taye Diggs and Jim from the Office are on my Five List. The spot formally held by Tom Brady is open for negotiation.
- I drink more water than you. (I do believe this is a universal truth)
While there are several others in contention, and I am open to suggestion, I think I may just settle upon:
I have the unsettling habit of thinking in phrases of 200 characters or less.
- I’m that sweaty girl at the gym.
- I am afraid of getting stuck in elevators; not because of the small space aspect, but because, ‘What if I have to go to the bathroom?’
- Matt Damon, Zach Braff, Taye Diggs and Jim from the Office are on my Five List. The spot formally held by Tom Brady is open for negotiation.
- I drink more water than you. (I do believe this is a universal truth)
While there are several others in contention, and I am open to suggestion, I think I may just settle upon:
I have the unsettling habit of thinking in phrases of 200 characters or less.
Also: A bit of viewing pleasure from my alma mater: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FahBBnfHAQ
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