1 Month
Yesterday made one full month being off of social media. In this time I have had many positive reflections of that, I have also had few negatives.
On the positive side of things I have most importantly spent less time on my phone. I have been more engaged with my family and that is the most important aspect to me.
There has been less bullshit in my life. I do not care about politics, or celebrities. TikTok and Instagram are the worst when you ask to not be suggested a category of shit they make sure to push more of it into your ‘‘for you page‘‘. That and the annoying Blue Chew advertisements. We will see an entire generation 10 years from now with major erectile dysfunction issues in men in their late 20’s, good luck guys.
I created a fucking website! I have sold 3 hats! I have started a Print Shop on my website!
I think in the last month alone my photography has changed. My style, my technique, my editing process. I am still watching Youtube videos and learning as much as I can, not shorts. Actual videos that you have to pay attention to and can’t soullessly scroll.
I am happier with what I am doing and capturing. I know the analytics of this website, they could be better, but I don’t fucking care. This is my space, and to me it is amazing.
Oh I also inspired someone in to photography and that is something I can’t even wrap my head around.
On the not so great side of things.
I don’t hear from people as much. I never realized the amount of conversations I started. That part does hurt a little.
I don’t see pictures of my best friends kids anymore. Used to I would see them posted almost daily, and now I have not seen anything since leaving social media.
I didn’t realize the amount of money Squarespace was going to be, to do what I want to do. I loved the newsletters, but I refuse to fucking pay $80 a month to be able to annoy 3 people when I post a blog.
I think that is about it, honestly.
So, one month without social media. I created a website, inspired someone into photography, sold hats with my brand on them, created a Print Shop, started shooting film thanks to an amazing fucking person, and this was only in 1 month.
I can not say thank you enough.
