It has finally happened. My facebook account teeters on the brink of abandonment. No, I didn’t get an add from the parents. Long ago, I explained in detail why they would ruin facebook if they joined. However, this add is only about one Kevin Bacon away. My aunt has sent me a friend request.

Now, I have nothing against my aunt. She’s a perfectly nice person, and lives several states away. However, something about it just takes the shine out of having an active facebook social life. I understand that you are supposed to keep your profile nicely groomed in case of potential employers or the parole board. And I’ve managed to keep beer pong table cameos to a minimum. I’ve de-tagged most pictures that clearly show me in a state of inebriation. I’ve even gone back and removed many status updates that seemed somewhat irresponsible in hindsight. Unfortunately, one cannot underestimate the speed at which good family gossip travels. Now that everyone is mobile uploading their drunken antics within moments of the questionable activities, there’s simply no time to react. To be honest, I didn’t even know I went to Foxfield last year until I saw myself in attendance all over facebook.

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