FOMO

Yesterday, I took a dive. I am taking a temporary break from Facebook and Instagram. I am doing this in part as an experiment and in part for my own good.  

I would not call myself a Facebook or Instagram addict, as my posts are infrequent and are generally links to an article I read, a picture of Dunsmuir, a post about the dinner Phill and I made, or a post about my run.  Additionally, I would not call myself a "Fear Of Missing Out" addict...entirely.  I am more FOMO on my family's lives, which is ultimately why I am on Facebook and Instagram in the first place.  

My two Sisters and Nephew live in Ireland, and communication on the phone is hard to coordinate and expensive.  Additionally, my Mom travels to Ireland pretty often so it is a great way for me to keep in touch with her as well.  Social Media is cheap and easy, and I get to see adorable pictures of my Nephew! 

But, I find myself wanting to be connected a little too much - and I don't really think that is incredibly healthy, family or not.  And, I have to admit, I am feeling pretty FOMO today.  Feelings of curiosity and anxiety that I haven't spoken with my family today are floating in the periphery of my focus...it is distracting.  Not being connected via Facebook or Instagram makes my family feel even farther away. I don't really like how this feels. I am sure this will get easier, and I will find better, more meaningful ways to keep in touch with my family (and friends). 

Yesterday, I did 30 - 40 minutes of core work.  I did sit-ups, planks, push-ups, squats, and other misc Pilates moves.  I am feeling a lot stronger, especially on the push-up front. 

Today, I will run 20 minutes, easy.  Then, it's eating dinner and watching Grey's with Mom! :)  

It is also Dunsmuir's 2nd birthday.  I plan on making a card for him after my run.  The card will include little tastes of honey spread throughout the card...so he can have fun tearing up the card to get to random dots of sugar!  I'll try to capture this in a photograph, and share.