Giving Up Social Media - Day One

Today is Ash Wednesday and marked the beginning of the season of Lent. How many people were not able to enjoy their Valentine's Day chocolate today because of the start of the season of Lent? In all seriousness, though - this is a time of reflection. My reflection this year is the sheer amount of time spent on Social Media apps like Facebook and Instagram and how that takes away from other more important facets of my life.

I know, some people reading this would say that I am just transferring the time I spend on social media to the time I spend writing this blog instead. In a way, yes that may be true, but on the other side of the arguments this is also a more reflective time than scrolling through a Facebook or Instagram feed. Therefore, today began my 40 days of silence on Social Media. Hopefully this time will help me become a better wife, mom, daughter, friend, and teacher.

The only struggle I faced today in the world of social media was at lunch. It was the first time during the day that I actually took time to look at and access my phone. I wanted to hit the Facebook button so terribly bad - but I refrained and instead opened my settings and took off any possible notifications that I could get from the app.

Day One has not been overly difficult to stay away from social media. However, I did discover today that I probably should have gone to the doctor sooner for my ankle. I fell of a step stool on Sunday evening. Didn't think much of it at the time until the pain started on Monday. I went to the doctor today and discovered that it is much worse of a sprain than I expected it to be. Now I have to get a "lace up ankle brace" and basically wear tennis shoes for the next two to three weeks. Ice every three to four hours for twenty minutes and sleep with it above my heart. Also -- not running during this time. :( C'est la vie, I guess. Should learn not to fall of step stools.

Well anyway - need to help Bella with her homework real quick and then it's time for us to shuffle off to bed. Have a restful night everyone!

--Kate 👋