Are You on Facebook?

"You're missing out on half of your life," someone told me when I declined their question, "Are you on Facebook?"

I was aware of Facebook's existence, but I didn't realize that supposedly half of my life depended on it. Although I had an account, I had always been too occupied (or perhaps lazy) to pay much attention to it. I mean, even customizing wallpaper on Friendster felt like a daunting task for me. Facebook, on the other hand, seemed on a whole new level. It had a similar concept but appeared to be more interactive, with games and other features that I was still trying to comprehend.

One uneventful afternoon, in a country still predominantly loyal to Friendster, I decided to explore my Facebook account. I uploaded a picture, wrote some random stuff on the info page, and began adding friends. While browsing my sister's page, I discovered that all of our relatives were her friends. Cousins whom I hadn't seen in nearly two decades (except through photographs) were right there. I added them all.

Now, I wouldn't go as far as saying that I had been missing out on half of my life prior to discovering this popular social networking site. However, it did provide me with a means to stay connected with people who are a part of my life.

Alright, enough with the sentimental talk. Add me as a friend!