Interesting World This...

So, I am very new to blogging. I did it once before on MySpace, but I have been informed that reestablishing a blog on that site is not as respectable these days. On the other hand, this blogger world is pretty interesting. It is not the stories so much, or the random comedy, or the waste of space pages where people write poorly researched opinions. No, the unique and most interesting facet of this world is how I see people connecting and disconnecting in the real world.

Take for example the story of random cross country acquaintances coming together both physically and virtually all to cheer up friend whom many have never met. People coming together to meet and greet and share common interests and fellowship. I love it.

Now let's take a look on the other hand. First, here's a little mood music.

How many times have walked down the street, sat in a pub, or fast food restaurant - been anywhere for that matter - and seen someone passionately pecking away at a blackberry, updating facebook or twitter or blog posts while they are in the presence of real physical company? I know that I have witnessed on more than one occasion the hapless crackberry addict deny his or her companions the benefit, privilege, and courtesy of their full attention.

It is with this in mind that I offer the follow suggested rules PDA Etiquette. Suggestions are welcome, but these are just my opinions:

At the Movies:
1) If your virtual friends are really following your tweets and messages, then they should know that you are in the theater. So send your updates about the coolness of the movie when IT'S OVER!

2) Your screen is bright and distracting. Just because you have turned off your ringer doesn't mean that you aren't disturbing the rest of the movie patrons. Show a little respect. And if you have to ask why, then refer to point #1.

3) Don't piss and PDA. If what you have to say is so important that it can't wait until you've finished in the bathroom after the movie is over, then stay outside let someone else have the stall ladies. Gentlemen, come on... You should know better. Keep your mind on your mop.

At Work:

1) Seriously...need I say more? At work...you are at work, so WORK!

On a Date:

1) Now if you've gone it alone and the date starts to go poorly, send a text to your friend to bail you out. Don't post a tweet about how bad it's going. It shows poor judgment on your part both in choosing a date, and not having a real back-out plan before you started.

2) If your date ends up describing you to his friends as having, "the most beautifully chiseled black, shiny, square face," then you are not only holding your phone too high, but your are holding it too much. Put it down and look the guy in the face to make sure he's worth friending. Guys...if she's breathing and hasn't left yet, count your blessings.

Social Events:

1) Ladies, you are the masters of multitasking. We humbly bow to you and acknowledge your greatness, but do you really need to tweet, text, blog, and facebook from the dance floor or dinner table? For that matter, how do you do it with a drink in one hand and your little purse in the other? Some of your phones don't even fit in those little purses. Where are you keeping that ph...nevermind.

2) Gentlemen...I will say this once. YOU ARE NOT ASHTON KUTCHER! No one really wants to know what you are doing right this second. It's probably not that interesting. If it is you should be enjoying it!

Well, that is a concise list of the PDA abuses that bug me most. What are yours?

Again, I think it's great how people come together. But turn it off sometimes. Unplug! detoxify your senses so that you can practice connecting face-to-face in the real world without the acronyms and abbreviations. FTW!