Wednesday, June 26, 2013

Thing 5: Social Networking

I have been a member of Facebook since 2008.  When MySpace was popular, I use to think it was ridiculous and didn't understand why it was so popular.  My cousin constantly kept recommending Facebook.  Out of boredom after Hurricane Ike, I decided to sign up and I've been hooked ever since.

I'm not someone who constantly posts and updates, but I do upload a lot of pictures of my son because I want to share them with my friends and family. My husband doesn't like that I do this. He feels like Grant's whole life is there for the world to see even with secured privacy settings.  I understand his point, but several of my friends and family are on Facebook, and it's a fast and easy way to share what's going on in our lives.  I try not to be one of those people who explodes the news feed, but when I have a cute picture or an accomplishment to share, I'll post it.

I liked the Freeman Public Library in Clear Lake and Helen Hall Public Library in League City.  Grant loves going to story time at so we attend regularly.

I tried to search if any library in Clear Creek had a Facebook page, but surprisingly I didn't find any.  I could understand why an elementary librarian would be hesitant since I don't believe children should have Facebook accounts.  However I think this would be a great way to communicate with parents and teachers.  The librarian could remind them when books are due or upcoming events.  Our school PTA has a Facebook page, and I see parents communicating all the time.

I am a member of Pinterest, but don't use it often.  I have some fabulous "do it yourself" projects pinned that I hope to try one day!

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