Facebook vs. Anti-Social Paranoia

I have always tended to lean towards the Anti-social side of life. I have seldom been comfortable in Social situations. Dinners, informal social gatherings, meetings, just about anything in excess of two people. I am highly dependent on my wife to guide me through those situations. One example is that I always have her in front of me during the visitation line after a funeral service. Her actions guide my behavior. I am uncomfortable with exposing my life. That is why this blog is infrequent and a oxymoron (Wada and blog). I am currently struggling with Facebook. I was tricked into Facebook by a cousin (thanks Grace). She sent out a notification of pictures posted on Facebook. Little did I know that in order to view them, I had to create a Facebook account. My curiosity won out. I freaked when I found out that when I post something new or update my profile, notifications go out to all of my "friends" Of course according to Facebook, it is all nine of them. I don't request friends, but if someone requests if of me, I accept. Who am I to deny someone the privilege of viewing my life of in- activity. I gave in to LinkedIn as part of my professional development and now I am slowly sliding down the slippery slope of Facebook. The other side of the coin is that my wife is not to thrilled with this blog. Some have commented to her on my writing, and she then requested editing rights. That is why I write this late at night while she sleeps. I have to be especially careful in the pictures I post. Her sense of humor tends to fade when it borders on public embarrassment. On the other hand, I am still struck by other folk's life story. I have a quote from Bill Clinton. “ I learned that everybody has a story but not everyone can tell it”. Facebook only gives you glimpses into their story. What is reason why they chose a certain dish to order and photograph? How did they meet the friends in the picture and what continues to tie them together? What is it about that specific point of time in their life that compelled them to post it for public view? When I view a Facebook page, I see a title page of the story of their life.