Closing doors = New Beginnings so here goes!
It’s time for a change. I feel like a fish who’s been flopping around on land for months/years trying to figure out where the water is. Kind of going in endless circles so I’m going to try doing a few things differently. Mainly getting off of social media for awhile.
I deleted Twitter when E.Musk took it over. Yesterday I deactivated Instagram. I’ve never used it much and don’t really know how to drive that particular machine. I’m in the process of writing a “Goodbye for a while” to my Facebook friends. Something like:
“Closing door coming soon! I have several important projects I need to get done so have decided to step away from FB for a little while to better focus on the tasks at hand. If you need to be in touch, my email is beth@bethwilliamsmusic.com
I’ll continue to post on my You Tube channel HERE
You can still listen to a new Beth Williams Songwriter Show each week HERE ”
And why, you may ask, am I getting off social media? (Maybe for 2 weeks. Maybe forever. Who knows?)
A few reasons I can think of right off hand.
- I find myself quite addicted to FB, following people, often comparing myself to others. I know, I know. “Comparison is the kiss of death.” I’m really happy with where I am in my life so there’s really no reason to compare myself to anyone. #truth I think removing myself from the temptation to fall into the trap of comparision is a good plan for now.
- The FB “algorithm ” keeps throwing Taylor Swift and Travis Kelsie in my view so I come to a stop and turn my attention to their love story. Just one example of how FB is something I need to step away from. Wasting waaaayyyyy too much time.
Mozelle, my granddaughter daughter, asked me a couple of years ago “How have you gone this long without knowing you have ADHD?” mmmm …Pretty sure she’s right with that diagnosis. So easily and constantly distracted. And there seems to be the possibility I’m on the Autism Spectrum. Would certainly explain sooooo many things about my life.
3. The 3rd and main reason for stepping back from social media for a bit is because I want to spend more time writing songs, practicing instuments, learning how to better run my Pro Tools Studio and how to make more advanced videos using Adobe Premier. I also have some large projects I’m working on so need more time for those.
I’m 68 years old. Sixty nine in August. (I find that so hard to believe!!) Since none of us know how much time we have on this earth, the closer I get to “home” the more I realize I need to get done the things I want and feel like I should do.
Something else new:
Instead of FB, I’m going to try and do a weekly Blog post about whats going on here. If you’re reading this, and follow me on social media, thank you for being here and being there! I hope to be back on social media once I’ve had a little down low and pondering time!
Until then, please leave a comment and I hope you’ll join me on my YouTube channel where you can hear my original songs as well as cover tunes like this:
My love to you. xxoo tater
