My social network Crush

If there is one thing that I hate about social network chat applications, it is the fact that they can make a person rather obsessive.  I am a BBM girl, however, since camp, I have spent a tremendous time on Whatsapp.  And, I actually love whatsapp, my justifications against it were really subjective as I was a die hard BBM fan.

Now, as much as I love whatsapp, it has two major flaws.  One, it has made me somewhat obsessive.  I have those contacts that I love to chat to, however, when they do not respond to your messages...  My goodness, I wish I could just...  Whoooooh, let me not say.  Then there is this last seen nonsense.  Like really, you are online, but you are not responding to my messages.  Or the "last seen on Thurs at 23:52", when you didnt even respond to my message sent at 23:45.  Kanti what have you been doing?  And who were you chatting to, cause clearly it is not me alone. Hayi, to be honest, this is a violation of privacy.  Not just mine (as there are those that I dont respond to as well), but the person that I am now questioning.

Anyways, this has contributed in me having a crush on someone.  Known in real life, but making me like them more through a social network. I look forward to their "hello, goodmorning, or Hey Manandi" greetings, and the flow of convo thereafter.  I stalk them on Whatsapp, BBM, facebook, twitter, etc...  It is sad when you have a crush who is NOT even active on social media, as you die ALONE.  Either way, I really hope there is real substance to my crush, (otherwise all these hopes remain to be an infliction of my imagination) as the more you interact face to face with someone, the more you know them.  The more you get to know their dreams, flaws, bad habits and vice versa.  I really hope this wont be another use to be, but in the interim, I will continue to have the fun in my mind...

Social networks have contributed to instant gratification, and this kills substance, suspense and patience.  However, after reading this link below, I know that the intent of social media is to make us insane: http://postgradproblems.com/new-study-says-social-media-is-making-you-crazy/ .  So my prayer for February, is for God to make me more patient.

Amen!