Facebook

I have had a Facebook account for a few years - probably since my oldest daughter went away to France to go to university. It was a great way to keep in touch without having to phone or write emails. We did still write a lot of emails, but for short notes and posting photos, it became our lifeline to her. Now that our younger daughter is away at university, we use facebook to keep in touch with her and see her photos. Also, if she goes on a trip with friends or gets together with friends, I can access photos through her friends' sites. I've also kept in touch with someone through Facebook who used to work at our branch and is now away at university. It's great for getting in touch quickly or sending short notes, sending short notes to a lot of people. My daughter's boyfriend held a surprise party for our daughter, and he posted it on Facebook so that her friends could see but not her. They were able to RSVP and make plans, without him having to get all of their email addresses. It can be quite a far reaching and efficient way of communicating.