GQ's Got Me Covered

So I'm reading GQ Magazine's January issue and I noticed they took my motto and placed it on the top right of their cover. I can't be angry with this; after all, it is a great motto for this year. I just wanted to say kudos to them for knowing a good statement when they hear one!

However, I was intrigued by the article about annoying Facebook friends. As I was reading the article I couldn't help but chuckle at the truth behind the 'article' [if you can call it that]. But then I got to thinking -- am I one of these people.

It's no secret that I'm a fairly savvy and prolific Facebook-er. At the house, at the office or on the go, I interact with my Facebook. I'm not ashamed about it; I would say that, at the very least, my posts are quite entertaining. It would be safe to say that I have a few friends on there that are dedicated followers, and to them, I send my thanks.

But what about the other friends who are not as addicted [for lack of better words] as others? Do I fall in to one of the 18 categories that GQ has established? Naturally, I started to compare myself to each classification and started to justify how it doesn't apply to me. Quite honestly I don't think I was part of any of the categories, which was a relief. Of course I re-thought my thoughts [am I allowed to say that?] and I took a step back. I'd have to let others judge me if I wanted the truth.

After even more deliberation I decided that it doesn't matter. Whether I fall in to one of the 18 'annoying' categories, I still have friends [in the real world, too!] and in the end I am having fun and living life, which is all that matters. After all, that's what I wanted to do this year, isn't it? Live more?

Now I know that playing PS3, messing around on my iMac, reading magazines or watching UFC might not be living life to the fullest. But knowing that all of this is going on in the world, experiencing it, and still having time to hang out with friends doing random things like trips to Vegas, trips to Baltimore, bowling, movies, plays, shows, concerts, and a plethora of other things proves that I am having fun -- and this is what matters to me.

Thanks GQ. You got me covered.