I thought I had friends...

Just when you think you have more than enough friends, you go and join these "social networking" sites.  Oh my good lord!  I recently joined Facebook and still haven't quite figured that one out.  I'm thrilled that I got the hang on PNN so quickly though there are still some things I'm learning about it.  I think what makes PNN easy for me is that I love to write, THAT is the purpose of the site.  Mind you, I have a college education, I have raised 4 children, I have the patience to think things through and keep a level head in a crisis.  BUT...Some of these sites are driving me crazy.

Okay, so I write too much, that's a given.  I love belonging to writing groups, but I also have other interests.  It's always nice to have contacts who share the same interests as you.  Of course, as far as the social network sites, my 14 year old is beside herself with embarassment.  Her MOM on Facebook?  Oh well, she will get over it.

So, my dilemma seems to be how to find "friends" on these networking sites.  You cannot read their profile until you ask to be their friend.  How do I know if I want to be their friend if I don't know anything about them?  That seems a little like asking someone who has dialed a wrong number to be your friend.  Has anyone else over the age of 40 joined these sites?  I'm lost.  I need help.  MY 14 year old offers to help.  (Great, that's all I need is for a teenager to "Pimp" my space)

I need to pare down the number of sites to which I belong, I know that.  As far as writing, I will keep PNN, and one, maybe two others.  The social networking?  Goodness, if it wasn't for the fact that I am trying to advertise not only my writing, but my Itinerary business, I'm sure I'd give up.  Well, maybe.  I'm not much of a quitter.

Is there a "Social Networking for Dummies?"  Hey, if not, maybe I should write it!  Am I rambling?  You Betcha, it's one of the things I do best.  Spontaneous writing.  Thank God for saner moments.