Facebook aka Amebo Central

Facebook came into my life very randomly. I received an email from my sister inviting me to join and when I asked her, she said 'Its like hi5 with a lot of young people in uni and stuff.' I think she was trying to say I was old. Silly Billy. But then I got more and more invites so I decided to see what it was all about. First off, It was better than Hi5, only because I could control who viewed my profile . I joined, didn't think anything about it then one day, I poked a few people, wrote on a few walls, uploaded a few pictures, added a few applications etc etc. That was it. But as with all online communities I started to get sucked in slowly but surely. What's a work day without FB? It keeps me entertained.



But now I'm starting to notice a trend. Facebook isn't just a place to connect with friends, its AMEBO CENTRAL. As in, imagine little old me in my own world, working very hard trying to earn my keep. I get a little tired of being serious and decide to check my FB account. Maybe someone loves me and has sent me a message. Innocently I sign on and Woaaaaahhhh, different kinds of info start hitting me from every direction.


Fancyfeet added new photos "My Gucci World"


Okay so I haven't seen such an album, but I have seen close. LOL. And the comments amuse me so!

'Looking good girl' - It doesn't matter if its true or not.

'I like your Gucci bag, mine doesn't look so good on me'

'I'm not really a Gucci person, all my bags are Ferragamo'

L A W L


Kekere went from 'being in a relationship' to 'single'

No way!! This is just raises all sorts of questions. It really shouldn't be anyone's business but then its on FB for all to see. What can one do?



Lepa wrote on Shandy's wall "Congratulatioooonnssss"

Congrats for what? This facebook! How can I be left hanging... I can't resist..I have to check...


Its like a puzzle, check this wall out, then the response on the other wall. I tell you facebook uses quite a lot of brain cells. Its not as easy as you think.

And tagged pictures are just the worst. I mean, how else would I have been able to view pictures that I wouldn't have necessarily known existed. All the various weddings, random vacations, and momentous occasions and those who even wish to put detailed info like pictures of giving birth and brand new rides with the owner looking chuffed in the car...Sigh. I don't ask for it but FB freely gives it to me.


Now I would like to conclude with a disclaimer: I am not jobless...but in this country, I have a lot of time on my hands....like a lot.

So facebook, thanks. Many thanks for turning me into an Amebo!


Can I sue??