Ridiculous Reliance.

This week I"m on a facebook/social media fast (with the exception of blogger, of course).

I really wish I would just do this more often. It's so refreshing to not scroll through pictures and statuses for what feels like days thinking it's somehow important or fun. And yet, not being on facebook also makes me painfully aware of how much I actually do need it for certain things.

I know need is a strong word, but it's true! Yesterday I had to have my husband check my facebook for me to make sure I hadn't gotten any notifications from my online class that I'm in right now. Part of the class requirements is having a facebook, which is actually the only thing that prevented me from deleting it all together at the beginning of the semester. I know it serves its purpose for class discussion and getting help from each other, but would it really be so bad if we just used Learning Suite or email like normal classes?! The class relies completely on facebook for communication, and it's frustrating to say the least.

Facebook/social media serves so many purposes and is relied on so heavily now, that it's difficult to pull away from once you have it. It is truly something I wish I could get rid of for good, but every time I try to go through with it, I'm reminded of all of the events, ward reminders, etc that I rely on through facebook. It's gotten ridiculous.

Surely this can't be how it will be forever? Are we stuck being reliant on social media? How will it change over the next ten years? These are all questions I can't even wrap my head around. What do you think?