i think i like this little life

A popular tiktok going around right now, usually a video showcasing someone's dog or family members. Social media, ugh, I don't know what to say, but I think most people my age would say they have a love-hate relationship with it. Of course, it's wonderful to stay connected with old friends, or family that can't be near, but on the other hand, it's recipe for comparison that can lead to jealousy. You know what "they" say, comparison is the thief of joy. "They" likely being my mother or grandmother. Social media allows us to feel like we still know old friends and now their children, getting their licenses, going to Homecoming, excelling in school and sports. Family Easter egg hunts, new babies & even the death of loved ones. It's such a false sense of knowing someone, being a part of their lives. Kindof sad but it's how a lot of relationships are these days. I easily think it lets me put my relationships on cruise control. "Aww there is so-and-so's new baby, commenting 'Congrats on your baby girl, she is precious. Enjoy her!' Done. Now I've acknowledged that, let's move on to a video of a baby giraffe or a high speed chase that didn't end well". But it's the daily monotony of life that we miss out on. Conversations over lunch that lead to venting about an argument with your mother, the daily struggle with your daughter that you want advice on, planning a getaway when noone has money or the time to make it actually happen. Sidenote: that is one of my favorite things that organically occur, when you're with friends, and you automatically plan for "the next vacation" and all but book it while still with your friends. Likely, the vacation may not or will surely not happen, but it's so fun to think about the possibility. That phenomenon has got to have a name. But I will say I love having a planner personality in this scenario because they might make it happen. But me, nah, I'll wait to see you on IG and just comment on your post. Maybe it's a season and soon we'll be footloose and fancy free to make those vacations happen more frequently, to actually connect to old friends who we still hold near to our hearts.