Oh Instagram, why can't I quit you

[susandennis]

I have a not very rational disdain for Facebook. I do not have an account and so have voluntarily cut myself off from much stuff - a lot of it probably good. When Facebook bought Instagram, I was not yet hooked and should have quit right then. I don't know why I did not. But, now, it seems impossible. Like the concept of quitting LiveJournal.

I follow a lot of local businesses. And a lot of crocheting (I have another site for knitting) and then a fair amount of odds and ends. Oddly, for me, a fair number of children/families. I get a chuckle out of their antics and never have to hear them cry or whine.

I still crack up every time I see a toddler take a call on a TV remote or a banana.

But this morning, Millie, who's 3, had her baby doll in her baby's high chair and was feeding it. When she stopped and went over and got the remote, held it up to her eyes, and starting taking the baby's picture. I cracked up. She had all the moves, this angle, that angle. Then she put down the remote and went back to feeding. I'm still laughing.

This is why I can't quit Instagram

I forgot that my checking account requires a minimum average amount and got slapped with a bank fee. Stupid Stupid Stupid. Fixed now. But Stupid.

I have two things that need to be returned to Amazon. I can take them both to the Amazon down the street which is easy and relatively safe. I have until the end of January for both so I think I'll just wait until one of my house cleaner outings. I did go to the garage yesterday. But I did not see any body. I got nowhere I need to go today.

So all along they have been naming Seniors or At Risk to be among those who get the vaccine first. As a At Risk Senior, I was fine with that. Now, it turns out, it's Nursing Home Seniors. And, it appears, that people like me will be at the tail end of the list which is, honestly, where we belong. I can stay in my house by myself happily fairly indefinitely. Yep. I'd love to go to a restaurant. I'd be happier maybe being able to come and go as I pleased. But am I suffering for not being able to gather with friends and family? Nope. I am struggling at all? Not really. I'm cool with waiting my turn. I am kind of sad about probably missing another year of baseball but small price to pay, etc.

I will have my last turkey sandwich today. I just checked, and, once again, the place where I get the Thanksgiving feast does not do one for Christmas. They have several prepared meals but their smallest is offering for 4-6 people. Oh well. Not a big deal.

It is really chilly in this house this morning. 60 degrees here in the living room. I have a little heater I could turn on but I think I'm just going to go take a hot shower and put on extra clothes. Biggie's outside playing on the terrace and he's not even got on a sweater.

Comments

[bill-schubert.livejournal.com]

I was a little surprised at the shift in who gets the vaccine too but I'm with you. Never thought I should be near the front as I can easily avoid exposure. And, frankly, it would not make much difference in what I do anyway. Not like I'm going to throw out all my masks soon as I get the vaccine. Even if only to model good behavior I'd continue to wear it.

What will be a huge deal is when the politicians start getting them. The leaders of our society. I'd like to see Dan Patrick turning down the vaccine after spewing his nonsense for so long. But he'll probably be in the front of the line.

[susandennis]

I think we should VOTE! on which politicians get it when... that would be hilarious.

Yes! Vote! Let's Vote!

[mairi-dubh.livejournal.com]

Oooh! That WOULD be hilarious.

And they could all demand re-counts, and accuse whomever of voter fraud, and refuse to accept "illegal votes" being tallied, and all sorts of mayhem could ensue.

The media would be besides themselves....

[msconduct.livejournal.com]

You'd think people who sell those holiday meals would have wised up to Christmas being celebrated in smaller groups this year.

[terri gordon (from livejournal.com)]

I have a love / hate relationship with Facebook. People can get truly nasty with each other in their comments. And it is a constant issue on some pages. I have known someone for 20 years and he got downright nasty with me. Our area has a major issue with coyotes and they are getting way too used to humans to the point of approaching people in an aggressive way. When I posted that something needs to be done about them before pets start disappearing and kids get attacked in their backyards, he essentially posted that something needs to be done about me. I have known him for 20 years and I am shocked at his comment, not like him at all.
Facebook is very hard to deal with sometimes.

[parisconstruct.livejournal.com]

NICE

[richaarde.livejournal.com]

Instagram is fun for posting photos for everyone to marvel at. And it's been pretty much drama-free. I have no particular reason to stop using it.

[opakele.livejournal.com]

Thank you for your understanding.

It has been brutal. People are pissed, scared and weary. They are losing everything they worked for.

For me, it is hard seeing both sides.

I am on the educational stage of this process, but wow.

We introverts have an advantage in this game.

The Grinch

[susandennis]

Dear Grinch, Thank you so much for your service. Really, Sincerely. I cannot imagine how hard the work is mentally and emotionally. Thank you.

[fflo.livejournal.com]

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[susandennis]

:)