Keeping it Real

Its been a year now, since I said goodbye to FB, gone are the tagged photos and the incessant need for me to check everyones mundane posts. Focusing on my Real life has been treating me well, and i dont think ive missed a single thing of use.
The apparent need for constant connection of todays society appears to be taking many more forms than a year ago, with people like myself choosing to opt in and opt out, of the forms that suit them.
My friends still email me, occasionally phone and we meet up. When we do meet up there is much more to talk about, because i have not seen their last 50 status updates, altogether it makes for a much more nourishing life.
I have lost contact with some people, but this feels natural, rather than an ongoing challenge. The divide between work and life is again restored.
My most lasting observation of my 12 months away from facebook, has been the reduction of my social contacts, but the enrichment of my life. I would advise it to all.