I completely forgot to blog about going to see Divergent a few weeks back! I am shocked at myself, ha. When I read the book {just over 3 years ago}, I LOVED it. When I read Insurgent {2 years ago}, I still thought it was great... but Divergent was WAY better in my mind. I stopped reading the 3rd book after I got spoiled on the ending, so I'm unsure if I will ever finish it. Such a letdown... So I was curious to see what I would think of the movie.
Plot: In a world divided by factions based on virtues, Tris learns she's Divergent and won't fit in. When she discovers a plot to destroy Divergents, Tris and the mysterious Four must find out what makes Divergents dangerous before it's too late.
Review: I LOVED the movie! It was pretty true to the plot, I loved the casting {especially Four - who was Kemal Pamuk in season 1 of Downton Abbey - and who I could watch for hours}, and it was just fun overall. I'm curious how they will finish the movies out since the ending is very controversial...
This weekend I made the executive decision to NOT work. I didn't pull my laptop out of its case until 10:30 on Sunday night, and that was mainly to submit my timesheet. IT.WAS.GLORIOUS.
For some reason, I pretty much was unplugged most of the weekend. I don't consider myself to be a social media junkie {Brent, be quiet.} - Of course, I LOVE blogging, but I will only look at Facebook and Instagram a few times a day. Lately, though, it felt like I had to make sure I was totally caught up. Constantly refreshing. Checking notifications. Liking pictures and status updates.
This weekend I maybe spent a TOTAL of 10 minutes combined on both apps. I felt so relaxed. It was wonderful. I didn't care if I wasn't caught up. I didn't care that I might miss an 'important' update. I want to feel like that more. I think because I'm on my computer SO much, it makes me feel like I need to be connected all the time. Yuck.
I also turned the TV on for maybe 10 minutes. When the kids were napping/sleeping and I WASN'T working...I read books! I spent time with my husband! I slept!
All in all, it felt great to be mostly unplugged.
What do you think about social media? Do you use it or abuse it?
