Let me be the first to say I'm just as guilty as anyone for posting personal sentiments to my spouse on Facebook. On our last anniversary I stated it had been 17 years and how wonderful my husband is plus more, but the truth is I can write that in a card. Do all of my friends and family need to know how I feel? This morning I read a very sweet happy anniversary post, but I felt like maybe I was violating that person's privacy, like I had picked up their diary to read the most intimate details of there relationship. When did Facebook replace cards? I know, probably when we all started using it. Trust me I wouldn't know when people's birthdays were, and I happily get online to wish a happy birthday to the next person on the list. I like when its my birthday and I get to read all the sweet happy birthdays to me. However in years to come will I go back and re-read the happy anniversary from my pilot? Probably not, what I will read is the card I received on our 10th anniversary because it was incredible. And it reminds me how lucky I am to have the pilot in my life. I also keep my cards from my birthdays. I know the electronic way is easier but sometimes I just want that card. I want to know that somebody took the time to look through a bunch of cards at the store and found that perfect one that they knew would make me smile or laugh. When Facebook first came out I was reluctant to join. I'm not saying I dislike it by any means, I get to be in contact with family and friends that I may otherwise never see or talk to. I like that I can share sweet pictures of D-boy and his friends. As well as vacations that we go on and it helps me take more pictures then before. I guess what I'm looking for is a balance. And our next anniversary I think I'll keep it short and simple. However the card I purchase will have how I really feel.
Is there someone in your life that could use a card from you?
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