Three posts within one week?! That is definitely a new record!
I originally posted about wanting/trying to unplug from my phone a little more in One Week Later: Chloe Update and Starting to Unplug. After speaking to a friend, I thought back and wondered if the way I explained my feelings about the situation came off too harsh and possibly too aggressive (that is if anyone really read it and took any of it to heart haha)
I wanted to just clear the air, for myself, that I did (and do) truly appreciate everyone who made the effort to keep in contact with me during the roller coaster ride of Chloe's sickness. It was not my intention to come off ungrateful or unappreciative with that rant. I did, however, still learn from that experience that I actually set myself up for people to assume I would, and could, reply rather promptly. I have almost always had the habit of, as soon as I hear the chime of a text message, go to my phone (or look at it if it is next to me) and respond within seconds. So, for those to now not receive a response that quickly, I can see how that may have warranted some worry or justified a second message when I did not get back to them.
Now that life has calmed downed a bit, I do not plan on jumping back into my old habit of having my phone attached to my hip. So, I apologize in advance to those who may text me and it takes me a little while to continue on the conversation. I do not love you any less or dislike talking to you now, I just need to detached myself a bit.
I also mentioned, in that earlier post, that although I wont be on my phone as much, I am still going to keep up my Instagram, Facebook, and blog(s). I know that some find most social media use a cry for attention, or portraying a sense of falseness, but in my case, I have really relied on it for motivation and support. At least when it comes to Instagram, I connect with organizations and others that are also tackling this uphill battle known as sobriety, and have gained a good amount of "friends" who are on Weight Watchers and we support and motivate each other through our posts and communication. As for Facebook, I still struggle with the "point" of it but I started to see more use for the site once Chloe was sick and I was able to reach every one with a mass update (and many people sent love and support back our way)
Overall, I felt the need to write this post for myself. Not to just clarify one of the previous posts but to also keep on track with my positive thinking. I noticed the past few posts seemed to have a negative tone, sort of ranting in each one, and that is not the goal for this blog (or this year!)
Until next time...
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