To be honest, it was overwhelmingly eager to please. Hyper-active. Too happy. All I wanted was for it to bring me some bad news; some big, bold, red letters ranting about how nobody wanted to be its friend. I'd had enough of the exclamation points, the persistent emails that were sent straight to my junk email folder. I couldn't stand it's bubbly personality - I just wanted to be left alone!
Over time, however, I became less hostile. I realized that I actually enjoyed the emails begging me to be it's friend. It put a smile on my face to know that someone wanted to be my friend. I couldn't say no again, after months of shaking my head and refusing...
So, I accepted.
Suddenly, it wanted to know everything I was doing, who I was friends with, what movies I like watching friday nights, what music I listen to. I gladly revealed most everything, knowing that the word would get passed around that I love Tim Burton, going to see plays and Dr. Gregory House. More and more invitations were being emailed to me, and my keyboard-happy fingers were only too glad to oblige.
It's always interested in what's on my mind; I usually say so without hesitation. It likes to follow my conversations with people too, which I would find a bit creepy, if not for the fact that I, too, enjoy following my friends' conversations... It always makes sure to invite me to the next housr party or gig.. and it's pretty thoughtful, too! It doesn't even have to be my birthday, and it will send me surprise gifts that I can open when we next meet. And speaking of birthdays, it never fails to remind me of upcoming birthdays that I otherwise would have certainly forgotten.
I've learned, over time, that it's got my back. Always there for me when I want to do something or make plans... have a conversation... friendly interaction. It stays up with me late at night, distracting me from endless horus of homework that I inevitably have to plough through.
So, over our three/four year long friendship, I've begun to harbour a soft spot for it;
the ultimate cyborg - a digitalized best friend.
It's Facebook.
i actually am extremely annoyed by facebook and its convenience. damn technology! <_<
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This was a cute post :)
ReplyDeleteAlthough I knew right away what you were talking about - maybe if you gave it a gender instead of an it it would provide more mystery as to what exactly you were talking about?
Just a suggestion.
I agree with Jordan, the topic was predictable.
ReplyDeleteNonetheless it was a cute post. It really showed the qualities of facebook and why it is so addicting.
Ah, Facebook.....I am annoyed with it too, I spend far too much time on it stalking people lawl.
ReplyDeleteAnyways, another very creative post, I like this approach very fun :D I have no suggestions, except you spelled house wrong once!