Day 7

I am over halfway through my 10 Days without Social Media Challenge!
I am thankful for this challenge, it has given me more time and changed the way I look at social media.
The only thing that has really bothered me is not being able to send "Happy Birthday" messages on facebook, but I think I'm going to make a small concession and ask my husband to log in to my account and send messages for me.
I am so very blessed to have a husband who supports me in all I do!

Without facebook and twitter, I have had more time to study and learn the music I am singing for a special mass next month, that has been invaluable. I would not be able to perform this music without having devoted (and continuing to devote) so much time to studying.
I've had more time to study and memorize my lines and music for 42nd Street.
I've gotten to sleep a few minutes earlier each night, since I'm not checking facebook before bed.

We are constantly hearing about the benefits of red wine.
I've had problems finding a red wine that doesn't give me headaches. I've tried wine after wine, and each one gives me an almost instant headache. Then someone pointed me toward the wine Our Daily Red. Because it is both organic and sulfite free I have no headaches! It is also delicious!
I've been drinking it regularly for about a month now and the other night I was thinking, "I really need to go and "like" Our Daily Red on facebook!" That has become the way that I stay in touch with companies and products that I love, and the way that I show them appreciation.
Since I am on a hiatus from facebook, I decided to contact the two winemakers who make Our Daily Red, and express my appreciation.
They both replied to my emails almost immediately and thanked me warmly for my message. They explained to me that part of the reason Our Daily Red came about was because one of the winemakers had the same problem I do, instant headaches from most red wines. They discussed with me how the wine is made and what next year's batch will be like. That's information I never would have gotten from simply "liking" their facebook page.

Only 3 more days to go until the end of my challenge, I know that this time has changed how I will use social media tools!