Three Things I Love About Twitter

I never thought I'd say I love Twitter. After all, I have a bit of an aversion to social networking. Yes, I blog, but with that, I don't always feel the need to engage in a conversation. Most of you know I have an aversion to Facebook, and I've made asked my children to promise they'll not be on it until I die. (And yes, I've had several friends tell me Twitter is no different than Facebook, but I still think it is. Of course, I've been known to eat my words, more than once.)

I ended up on Twitter when I wanted to join Pinterest (which I found to be a bit overwhelming). Then Ink followed, and then my Beloved, and now we're the Three Twitter Musketeers. Like anything, it has the potential to be a time waster. It's much easier to read what others are tweeting than to mop the floor or finish lesson plans or discipline that stubborn child. It requires, at least for me, a constant watching and guarding of my heart.

But, there are three things I love about Twitter so far:

1) A More Personal View: Several of my favorite bloggers are on Twitter, and it's wonderful to read snippets of everyday life. I've been able to pray for them, laugh with them, and just get to know them better. It's also nice to get a few doses of my Pastor's humor throughout the week and share articles of interest with family members. (Although I have been banned from following one family member on Twitter because she didn't like what I had to say...)

2) Private Messaging: Ink is one of the last 17 year olds on earth who doesn't have a phone. We see no need for it, but when he was going to Mexico, we were wondering how he could communicate with us, especially at the airport. With an old version of an iTouch, he's still able to send us private messages on Twitter. And I'm able to leave those notes wishing him a good morning or letting him know I'm praying God will bless him with sweet sleep.

3) Unexpected Blessings: Whether it's in the form of "I'm praying" or an encouraging word or a package sent across the miles, I'm grateful for the ways God has used others on Twitter to bless me. Just the other day I posted a link to a pink bowl that I loved. Alas, it was only available at IKEA, and we don't have one of those nearby. I mentioned that I'd be extremely grateful if anyone who lived near one wanted to pick me up that pink bowl and send it my way, not thinking anyone would really be able to do so. BUT a sweet gal, Tricia, who has never met me, went to IKEA that very weekend and had the bowl in the mail to me on Monday! I was floored at her kindness and in awe again how the body of Christ is drawn together to do even these kinds of things for each other. :) Thank you, Tricia!

Isn't it perty?

Yes, I'm lovin' Twitter so far for these reasons, but I'm very fickle when it comes to this kind of stuff. Tomorrow my account might be deleted and my blog gone, too. I just never know.

(I do know one of you is going to tell me my Twitter-lovin' reasons are why you  you love Facebook, though.) :)

With love,
Trisha