Pinterest

Several of my friends and family told me about Pinterest.  They were all excited about it and wanted me to join because I would just love it....this went on for months.  I am not really a joiner.  I am not on Facebook - yes, it is true - though I was years ago. I get a new cell phone totally against my will, kicking and screaming, as it takes me ions to learn anything hi-tech.
When I decided to blog, I was told by Mr. Google that I had to do it through Facebook or Twitter...talk about a ridiculous name.  Determined to stay off of Facebook, I signed up for Twitter.  Have no idea what to do with it and don't care a hill of beans, but it was a means to an end.  Not really worthy of a post though, because I know absolutely zero about it...just that people follow people and read what they have to say about...whatever.
When did we as a society decide it was "cool" and "in" to voice our opinions to the masses? (Yes, I know that is exactly what I am doing right now.  Just be quiet.)  I can get myself into trouble on any given day all by myself...WHY in the world would I want it broadcast for the world to see?  Believe me, I have read some self-revealing stuff on the internet.
ANYWAY, back to Pinterest.  Finally I joined.  Then it took me another month to take the time to figure it out.  I picked a few things I liked.  All of a sudden I am getting notices that some stranger likes what I picked.  Really?  As if I made some huge wonderful decision to choose wisely.  It made me laugh.  Whoever Mr. or Mrs. Pinterest is, they have pushed the right button and won the cupie doll.  Women want to hear that what they want/like/love is also wanted/liked/loved by someone else.  This idea encourages them to pick more things and get more compliments via the automated emails of affirmation.  And again, people follow people...but I am not sure why yet.  Guess it is flattering to be followed.  I wouldn't know.
BUT I HAVE TO SAY - it is like looking at a free magazine.  You can get ideas on how to fix things, make things, change things in your house...for free.  The internet can be a total time waster, that is for sure.  But if you are feeling domestic and get a hankering to cook, sew, decorate, make crafts with your kids/grandkids, etc., then Pinterest may be the answer for you.  It can actually take the place of shopping and spending money you don't really have at the moment, anyway...plus someone somewhere will always like what you like and Mrs. P will tell you so.  Kind of nice.