To my friends who have FB accounts, I’m sorry for the abrupt disappearance. You probably didn’t even notice, given the wads of information you’re processing.
BTW, did you see this ad? I saw it on Facebook.
Sorry for that brief interruption; my brain gets like that lately. Scattered, random bits of information keep popping in. I’ve found it difficult to stay on track, and stay focused. I’ve become so hung up on maintaining relationships with people from 20 years ago that I’ve started to slip at some of my present goals. For example, I’ve been working on a book chapter prospectus for the last month, and I’ve had a devil of a time trying to keep it on track. I’ve also agreed to help host another SQL Saturday in October, and I’ve done nothing for it. Not to mention the random checking of my account during the work day.
This doesn’t really apply to me, but it’s funny, and I saw it on Facebook.
Facebook has also take some toll on me personally; sure, it’s 15 minutes here or there, but those frequent 15 minute interruptions add up, and they’re time away from my wife and kids. I’m already in front of a PC 8 hours a day for my job, plus time for my career goals; they shouldn’t feel squeezed in between my FB time as well.
Facebook time?
Anyway, when does being the Social DBA become too social? For me, it’s apparently when I use Facebook. I’m afraid I’ll have to walk away from the applications, the social experiences, and the advertisements. I’m not saying that others can’t manage their online experiences and their real-world time with aplomb and grace; I just can’t.
Farewell, Facebook, I shall miss thee!
