Social Networking: I'm my own worst enemy

    I have a love/hate relationship with social networking.  Websites like Facebook and Pinterest make me believe that I'm the Betty Crocker/Martha Stewart of the virtual world.  I thoroughly enjoy browsing through my friends status updates about babies, marital problems, prayer requests, and various other day to day tidbits while never leaving the comfort of my bed.  I can inquire about Aunt Mable's hip replacement and pin a tutorial on hair bows while I'm brushing my teeth and find a plethora of DIY projects to nag my husband about starting.  The problem with that is, its made me lazy.  I can be considerate without inconveniencing myself.  During a discussion with my husband the other day I realized just how much I've secluded myself in the last year.  Social networking has fooled me into thinking that's normal. I'm virtually social.  Can you blame me, though?  I mean, have you seen some of those recipes on Pinterest??  I can barely boil water and I have concoctions on my boards that would rally Rachel Ray.  I proudly own a sewing machine, embroidery machine, candle making supplies and a collection of scrapbooking supplies that would even make ole' Martha jealous.  Somewhere in the back of my mind, I've convinced myself I'm going to get around to making my own Christmas presents, embroidering my own baby gifts, and pulling my children's enormous cache of photos off of a cd and onto a perfectly composed personalized album.  Every year my craft room groans underneath the weight of half finished projects and great ideas that I've started and never finished.  I've even gone as far as give it its own ROOM.  (See?  I told you I have honorable intentions.  I'm just a charter member of Procrastinator's Anonymous.)
    With all of that said, I've made a vow.  I'm going to start being a better friend.  I've let thoughtfulness go by the wayside for long enough and its high time I change it.  I'm going to start being more hands-on.  Will I be baking lots of homemade goodies and dutifully delivering them like my friend Stephanie does?  Highly unlikely.  Perhaps I will remember more birthdays and start mailing out random cards of encouragement like my sweet long-distance pal Stacy?  Doubtful.  Maybe, just maybe I will start getting involved with lots of community activities and social functions like my buddy Chelsea.  Seriously??  Have you seen my schedule??  I will find a way though, my way...  Whatever that might be...