Posted by Blanquis in I’m a full time mother of three, dental assistant/clinical coordinator, Zumba fitness trainer wannabe and a Twitterholic and proud of it! I am very aware of that there are people who think that being a Twitterholic is sad or silly. 
You are entitled to your opinion…….but sit down because here comes mine! I started my Twitter account on December the 10th of last year. My best friend has a blog and Twitter account and he introduced me to both. I was going through a divorce and used my blog and Twitter to help me cope with all my obstacles. The first time I got on Twitter I had no idea of what I was doing and since I have no patience what so ever I stopped after a couple of days. I am also not a quitter, so I came back on Twitter around January and became a Twitterholic ever since. My weird friends (non-Twitter users) don’t understand, nor want to be a part of my Twitter family. I have made two of my weird friends get an account but they have only been on there a couple of days. It was sad that they didn’t get into it because I wanted to share what Twitter is all about, but a part of me is okay with it, because they get to hear all about Twitter when we talk whether they want to or not! Many congratulated me on my one year Twitter anniversary and I had to really stop and reflect on how much Twitter has helped me. I have made many great connections on Twitter. There are people on there that will always be in my heart and I know that I am in theirs. I communicate with them by phone, IM or Skype and of course we always have Twitter. These are friends that know about my past, my present and who I’ll share my future with. Friends who are not trying to sell me anything, not trying to use me for RTs, or use me to tweet about a site or a show. These are my true friends. These friends have heard me cry and these friends have heard my crazy laughter. These are the friends who tweet or DM me when I have been missing for a while. Go with your gut and follow your heart and you will know what friends are worth your number. (If they are too pushy abort!) My close Twitter friends are in my heart and I owe them so much. I won’t name them because they know who they are. Thank you for the support, the lessons taught, P90X push and support, the late night tweeting, but most of all thank you for being the real you and for liking me knowing who I am. I have been through many ups and downs, twists and turns this past year and Twitter has come along for the ride. Oh yeah, that hot body picture on the upper right is what I want to look like on my next Twitter anniversary!!
I have made so many friends on Twitter, some on a professional level, a few socially but many are just friends who I care for.
The great thing about Twitter, it allows for friendships that are based on understanding and sharing of ideas and not necessarily gender, age or ethnicity.
Tweetups are great fun and I have enjoyed the few that I have attended. I am sure anyone looking from the outside at the group would have difficulties understanding how can such a group enjoy each others company (The group ranges from university students to professionals in their late 40s and early 50s and every thing in between).
So to all my Twitter friends and to you Blanquis, my wishes for a prosperous 2010 full with success and happiness. May all your dreams come true
Oussama, thank you for being my friend. You have always been there when I have needed you and I hope you know that I will do the same for you. I know you have tried to get me to branch out on Linked…but I am too impatient! LOL Thank you though for trying. You are one of my original follows on Twitter, I’m glad that I followed and honored that you followed back. I wish you happiness with your loved ones, enjoy the holidays. *hugs*
Work it! I am proud of all you have accomplished. You are one of the strongest people I know, male or female.
At times I don’t think you truly realized how much awesome you are(handing mirror) all the while making others feel better about themselves.
That has changed and you see your own brilliance.
It has been my honor and pleasure to have you in my life and that of my family’s. You illuminate a room with your brilliance when you walk in. No doubt!
Your best friend,
teevee
ps
You already look hotter than that woman in that picture.
alright, i’m going to give the non-twitter folks (the weird people) rebuttal… before u read this, i’m just playing devils advocate. i support anybody who tweets as long as they don’t lose their job or family over it.
i just have one question… when u come home after 7, have to take care of a daughter, wife, ur household, and a dog, and then no thanks to u (blanquis) do a 1 hr P90x workout (which i hate, but love it at the same time!) when do u have time to tweet?!! thats just in my case, but i’m sure most people have similar situations. i myself would like to tweet, but i’m already going to bed at midnight, i don’t want to be making that later. otherwise you will be cleaning up the careless messes i make. i’m pretty sure that ur 2 friends (if they’re the 2 friends who i’m thinking they r) r in same boat as me.
i’m not trying to start a fight or anything, i’m just trying to represent us “weird” people, even though u guys r the “weirdos”.
i understand u can make really good friends thru twitter, but u can also make them right here at home where u can physically see them, hug them, shake their hand, and make sure they’re not a big booty ho when their pic is suspect of it
i understand if u make the time to tweet, u’ll get it, but if there’s not enough hours in the day, how can u make time? for most people, its not a priority. anyways, thats my rant. hopefully u took that tongue in cheek, but there is truth to it.
i still don’t know how u do it with 3 kids! but thats probably why i respect u so much even though i don’t admit it. you know, my BHS and all.
Smiling Big,
You know I always have a rebuttal to your rebuttal…..so here goes….. yes, I have time to tweet with 3 kids because unlike some people….I know how to multitask, and I can tweet while in line at the grocery store, while waiting for food at a McDonalds(where I am ignored by my kids because they are too busy playing), while at lunch, and while cooking and cleaning…….with my handy dandy phone! You might then rebuttal by saying it takes me away from my kids or weird friends….well it doesn’t . Kids are playing with their own toys, asleep, at school or with their dad. Friends are also on their phone, you tune us out when reading your magazines, some are gossiping. You make time to watch T.V. or get on Facebook, well I tweet. These friends are available in seconds…and even though they can’t shake my hand and hug me…..they have touched my heart. Twitterholics are there at any hour to help each other. Can I wake you up just to chat when I have insomnia? I can tell you what goes on in Africa or Canada in a matter of seconds…..while you are still searching the net. I have true friends in all parts of the world. Yes I can make friends….but when?….I have three kids and I have to focus most of my time to them….I make plenty of friends in minutes in the comfort of my home. I talk to some on the phone almost everyday….and I will be able to shake their hand and hug them very soon in my MANY travels….I am responding to your rebuttal while in bed using my phone, from the comfort of my humble abode…..
xoxoxo
Feliz Aniversario Amiga,
and your blog. Keep moving forward as I know that you will not let your past ruing your present and future.
Keep it up Blanca, I will keep reading your tweets
Peace and Blessings,
Pedro
Teevee,
I thank you for being part of my journey and for staying in my heart and letting me stay in yours (rent free) I am glad you are one of my best friends, someone that knows he is in my heart to stay and needs no reminders, for it’s a given….just ask me though if you ever forget.
Tu mejor amiga,
Blanca Nieves/Snow White (the nickname you gave me in school)
Pedro,
Thank you so much for being part of my present and I look forward to meeting you and your lovely family in the future. You are one of my “original friends”. Thank you for always being there for me and I hope you know I am always there if you need me. Gracias por ser mi amigo de corazon.Ay personas que yo “siento”….no lo puedo explicar…pero es bonito cuando se sienta la sinceridad,la amistad real y confianza con un amigo. Gracias por tu apoyo. Por reirte de mis tweets y no hacerle casos a los tweet locos que mando en veces. Jaja Espero tengas mucha paz y amor esta Navidad, y prospero New Year.
Tu amiga de todo corazon,
Blanca
Hey, I feel like I have a new friend. I hear you having a great voice in your writing. Full of energy. You seem to take on life’s challenges with strength; I like that, it is admirable. Your voice also says to me you can be vulnerable,know you can feel it and are strong in dealing with it.
You seem like a very cool person to know. I look forward in getting to know you better. Kansas?
Peace & Love!
Fred
Blanca!
Just wanted to say that I am blessed to have you as a twitter friend - you make it all worthwhile.
Blessings to you and your boys in 2010!
Rick
Twitter…I too am a twitterholic.
I gave up mind numbing TV for intereactive, inspirational, educational Twitter in Feb 2009 there has not been a day I haven’t rolled in the wonderfulness that it is.
Talking, sharing, inpsiring, helping, offering, being, laughing, crying around the world day or night.
Thanks for all you bring to the stream
and a toast to what 2010 will unfold for us
cheers friend
“When you want. I’m here to learn famenco to the guitar.
A sincere friend.
Bookmanie
I feel the same way. I have had my twitter account for over a year maybe two. I tried to get family and friends to try it but they have insisted it’s not for them and they feel safer on FaceBook. I enjoy meeting new people and not just sticking with my small Facebook community. I don’t think small town. I am from Los Angeles originally and I moved all the way to Atlanta for a job and to see something new. I eventually want to move to NY or FL or back to CA but I my internet adventures have to measure to my life adventures too and that means meeting people online and offline.
I just re-tweeted this. Is that indicative of my own addiction?
Nice post.
Ash
I have really enjoyed reading this …….. Very Nice Post..
cheers
I am with you on twitter and what is weirder -being on it or off it? The level of judgment by those who are off is astounding. Peace out.