Happy Hancock's: the note. thoughts on facebook, instagram + social media.

a week ago, a sweet friend messaged me, asking for my address.

thinking it was for her new baby, maybe an announcement or a party,

i sent it over with some small talk,

+ a hope you're doing alright.

she responded

with the normal,

i've been good

and then the not so normal,

i just sent you a little note in the mail, it's sloppy and silly-but i jotted down real quick this morning as i was studying my scriptures. i felt impressed to write it, so maybe it was more for me than for you-but either way-ill mail it out tomorrow.

whoa.

then i got the "sloppy + silly" note in the mail.

simply, it brought tears to my eyes.

she wrote the sweetest things
things that i've been struggling with, things that i worry about.

that i needed to hear.

how could she know?

jen + i lived in the same apartment complex when we were

freshman at BYU-Idaho.

i think we have actually talked in person just

a few times over the years.

facebook, insta + blogging,

has kept me in touch with her + her with me.

i've spoken more with her over the internet, than i have in real life.

+ yet, here i am, note in hand,

from a girl that some people would say i hardly know.

false.

i know that her baby has been really sick, but he is also really cute.

i know that her hubby has been out of town lately,

+ she misses him.

i know she took trips to hawaii + loves food.

creepy?

no.

that's the beauty of social media.

social media can be cruel.

anything can really.
but social media can be a beautiful thing, a powerful tool.

i've been incredibly blessed with people in my life.

because of blogging, facebook + insta,

i never have to say goodbye.

+ i really don't do goodbyes.

i see my family wherever + always can connect with them.

some may say it's a waste of time,

all that social media.

i mean, i sorta disagree.

i personally think

it's really awesome to

get a notification of love, or a message or a kind word or know someone miles away

is thinking of me.

i think it's wonderful to be inspired from those around me,

who aren't really around me.
i look at the pictures, video's post + think,
these people.
i want to be more like these people.
i want her loving smile, her way with children, how she shows her love.
i love her talents, her voice, her clothes, her happiness.
i am given great examples just about everyday
for positive living through social media.
i appreciate that.

where much is given, much is received.
jen started something. i would love to write you a note of how much i think you're great.
message or leave your address with me so sometime perfect,
i can send you a needed note.

maybe i do spend too much time, looking into other's lives.

probably.

but i think i find it wonderful to be inspired or find examples

through life.

thank you jen.

ps. how seriously cute is she