Don’t venture into that world that is socially blue
On the night when the Earth has made a full circle
As the faces that glare out of pictures online
Will haunt and will taunt and sneer at your life.
You’ll see inside houses that have islands in kitchens
And living rooms like a Habitat ad.
And there is the girl with her boiler in view,
Walls with holes and doors that don’t match.
I wish I’d not looked into those windows
Into the lives of people I met once,
The people who I mocked for being a bit stupid
And now I am realising they’re richer than me.
I’m not actually as bitter as this poem makes me out to be. I love all my friends and I think people with money and lovely houses are very deserving of everything they have.
However, sometimes I feel those tendrils of jealousy wrapping around my heart and Facebook is not a good place for easing that problem. On New Year’s Eve (particularly this year) you are subjected to seeing inside every house of every friend, and they’re all better than yours.
However, this year, more than ever, I’ve realised just how much I love my little flat and everybody in it. I feel so blessed and actually quite proud that I have made a home and run it smoothly for the entirety of 2020. Four years ago I would have struggled to do that for more than a month, so that’s a win.
Be proud of everything you’ve achieved this year. No matter how small your achievement was, you’re amazing.
Cheers,
Rachel xx
Margot Kinberg
Happy New Year! I love your way of looking at the whole Facebook phenomenon. I’m on FB a lot, as that’s how I keep in contact with a lot of friends and colleagues, etc.. But it is important to remember that the point is maintaining relationships, not comparing the size of the kitchen or seeing whether the furniture is new. In the end, those things simply don’t matter.
patientandkindlove
It’s a battle for me to remember all the time. I think that as a child I was told that I could only be loved it I was successful and perfect, so I see perfect lives and think the worst. Sorry, that’s a bit deep, but I think that’s where it might come from!
Raw Writings (Thor and Tamara)
Happy New Year! 🎈 We made it through! 🎉 I thank Jesus for this miracle. ♥️
patientandkindlove
Happy New Year! It has been quite the journey! x
Raw Writings (Thor and Tamara)
I only go on Facebook to post my writings, but I try not to linger there too long.
patientandkindlove
Yep, I think that using it for business and messages is great, but comparing holiday photos is never going to end well.
Ingrid
Happy New Year to you! I give up on Facebook, it’s much nicer in the real world and if you have your own place and a family you’re a winner 🥳🎊🎉
patientandkindlove
I agree, and normally I must admit that when I’m posting on Facebook more, it’s when I’m unhappy and just wanting those likes!
crispina kemp
Cheers, Rachel. Make yours the best year!
patientandkindlove
Happy New Year! Let’s hope it’s a good one!
crispina kemp
Oh yes 🙂