i “like” to be liked.
Sometimes I sit around and think of witty things to put on my Facebook page – simply because seeing someone “like” something I wrote kind of makes my day.
What? You think that’s sad? Hmmm.
You mean you don’t love it when people “like” the fact that you just checked into California Pizza Kitchen or Bloomingdale’s or Best Buy? (Naturally this would be Ali).
You don’t feel special when they comment on the fact that you ate a Carmelized Peach Salad or bought some jeans or purchased a new adapter for your iPad2? (Ali. Again).
You don’t feel like a million bucks when someone compliments your new profile picture or gives your clever status update the thumbs up? Or what about when it’s your birthday and your wall is so full of happy birthday wishes that you literally “feel the love?”
I love it when my husband publicizes what a dedicated wife I am for all of Facebook to see.
Alright then, maybe it’s just me. Maybe my carefully cultivated Facebook page and I are in need of a social-media intervention, the same way my husband needs a Best Buy-intervention. Maybe. Or maybe not?
All I can say is getting my kicks from the 10-15 minutes I spend on Facebook every day is cheaper and more efficient than paying a shrink to tell me I’m a fabulous human being.
So please feel free to like/comment/retweet/share away. And I’ll do the same for you.
While I'm not going to win Mother/Wife of the Year Award anytime soon, I haven't killed anyone yet or shot myself in the head. And that, my friends, is how I calculate success these days. 
FANCY THAT FANCY THIS 
Lovely picture awwwwwww:-)
Ok the I LIKE and really LIKE this article 🙂
Keeep smiling…
Thank you Bikram! So glad you “like.”
I LIKE!! 😉
Haha, it’s the same with me, I love to be “like”‘d on facebook. 😀
There may be a silent fist pump when people “like” something I say.
The little things are important for my well-being. You’re so right.
Silent fist pump? I love it.
Bwhahaha!
Is that all I need to cure me?
What have I been thinking
Note to self: must spend more time on FB and less time on psychiatrist’s couch 😉
Unforch…my husband refuses the FB so I must get my golly comments from random men…I mean they’re my friends…but still 😉
You should definitely try it Kimberly – FB is the best and cheapest therapy ever. And any compliment is better than no compliment – doesn’t really matter who it’s from!
Okay, one of the reasons I was really excited to post about my pregnancy on FB was because I knew I’d get a lot of likes and comments. Ryan posted about it at the same time, and he got MORE likes and comments– I was a little pissed off, haha. 🙂
I’d be annoyed by that too – does he just have more FB friends? That’s the only explanation?
Also, a sweet post like that from your husband is cheaper (and more publicly visible!) than a bouquet of flowers. It makes you both looks good. That Ali is a genius.
I’m glad I’m not the only one that likes to be liked.
Ali is a genius – plus he knows that I am not into flowers. At all!
That was a fabulous way to start the day! What a great shout-out from your husband!
The best is when you post something and people just keep commenting. It’s like FB Christmas.
FB Christmas! I feel like today is FB Christmas!
You are not alone! I love it when people “like” my FB pictures, comments, statuses…the more “likes” the better!
I had a feeling I wasn’t alone and that maybe I was the only one who would admit it! I’m glad you are on the same page. 🙂
Lol- true its the small things like likes and sharing moments that make the difference. Great post!
Thanks my friend!
I LIKE 🙂
As much as I like it when people like my status in the FB, I like it even more when people leave their comments.. it’s kind like an ego booster.. 😉 Have a great weekend!
I LOVE the comments but I try to get too greedy. The “likes” are sufficient for me. 🙂
I’ve totally checked to see if someone liked something…and sometimes if i upload something or write a status and nobody likes/comments – i delete it! haha
I’ve been so tempted to do that but I haven’t yet. I love the honesty!!
It’s so great that Ali was thoughtful enough to do something like that AND to thank you for all the world to see, well. all of the FB world anyway! Very sweet. Oh, yes…I LIKe YOU, and your posts. So there!!
I like you too Fran. You are the best. 🙂
I get a total thrill when people like my FB post or comment and I feel a bit rejected if my post sits there with no attention. Which I suspect might mean I need to get more of a life and not use FB as a litmus test of my importance. 🙂
I totally agree…and yet I keep using FB as a litmus test (love the high school science reference btw).
Arghhh, too much food porn at 630 am – I’m craving a carmelized peach salad right now. BTW, Ali’s breakfast looks like a photo out of the deceased-but-missed Gourmet magazine. Maybe a spread on Early Morning Urban Starts. Faaaar above the streaking red and white lines of car lights streaming, Ali Din hovers above the cacophony with his steaming mug in hand. Laid out in front of the soaring window is a repast, lovingly prepared by his ever svelte, ever sweet & sexy wife Ameena. Organic, vegan, and arrayed with an eye inspired by Helen Frankenthaler’s color field works of the late 1960’s, Ali digs in……….
See too much yummy looking food, and, to quote Whitney Cummings, I’m all “uber cray-cray.”
Leslie – we must hit CPK and have the peach salad. You will not be disappointed! I’m off now to Google Helen Franenthaler….
Going over to Like you now. 🙂
I just saw that you did!! Thank you!
I love when people like anything on my facebook. I always feel so proud of how clever I am. 🙂
Haha oh Ameena, I’m the same way (and I have to say I am very flattered every time you ‘like’/comment on something of mine…you’re a role model of sorts to me; and i know you’re going to respond being puzzled how that can be true etc, but I love your wit/writing style/sense of humour/and YES parenting skills)!
But with that said I love coming up with some sort of clever (in my mind at least) thing to say/post and see who ends up responding 😉
I’m so touched to be your role model. Seriously. That means SO much because I think you are fabulous Sara!
LIKE!
I’m the same. I’m actually having to wean myself off of facebook a bit!
10-15 minutes a day is the magic FB number…it’s just enough but not too much!
What really irritates me is when someone wants me to “like” their Facebook page just because they’ve “liked” mine. If I want to like someone’s page, I’ll do it on my own time because I respect that person and his/her writing!
On a totally different topic that has nothing to do with anything you’ve written, or even that I’ve written, want to “like” my Facebook page?
I’m totally kind of joking. *Insert smiley face emoticon with a wink here*
I just liked your page…it’s the least I could do!
dude, you are quite the chef. i didn’t think you plate your husband’s breakfast so well. you make me look and feel bad. i don’t even give him breakfast. 😦 and your home/apartment ( i can’t tell) looks soooooooooo nice. i love the floors and the view.
yes, i too, love comments and likes on my status.. it makes me feel so cool and happy! 🙂 have a fabulous day ameena!
This happens once or twice a year…this time it was in honor of Ali’s birthday! So really, don’t feel bad.
Does liking this post count?
Absolutely. Every little bit helps with the self-esteem. Every. Little. Bit.
i don’t just like you, i love ya!
Love you back!
I’m sure you’ve seen how well my hubby portrays me on FB. I’m surprised I still have friends. Whatever, crazy and proud of it! 😉
This reminds me, I really need to block him. And what d’ya know…not only do I get to block him outta my real life, now I can do it in the virtual one. Ha!
Dang, girl! If I “like” you, will you make me that breakfast too? That looks really delicious! Ok back to my pathetic Mini Wheats. But just for the record, you know I don’t just “like” you, right? I luvssss youssss! Teehee. Have a wonderful weekend, my dear! 😀
Can you really block your hubby from FB? Real life is easy but FB is a whole different story. 🙂
I’m not so popular on face book. I’ll post something and I can literally hear crickets. So, I don’t do it too much these days but I definitely enjoy checking out everyone else’s posts. Awww…what a good wifey!
Somedays I hear crickets too. Those are not good days.
Hey…I already “liked” your page for a while now.
Thanks Nazneen.
If I was on facebook, I’d totally comment all over your page daaaaaahling, but alas, Moi knows very few people so its not worth me setting up a page.
Anyways, I like you a lot in real life, so I hope that counts 😀
*kisses* HH
HH – That counts for even more than a FB “Like.”
Me “Like” to the power of infinity! I could not imagine writing about such feelings, put in a such a simple way. That is why you are special. And Ameena I did not say this to save you a trip to the shrink.:) I did becoz i meant it!
I feel like a zillion bucks right now…thank you Soma!
ha ha…yes I’m with you on the facebook thing 😉 “LIKE”
Thanks Amy!
I have to admit that the majority of my comments (the real me comments) are geared toward my mother so she can keep up with what Dudette’s doing. Anyone else that notices and comments on that stuff does make me feel good, but I keep my eye out for my mom’s comment and “likes.”
That being said, even if I forget to like your stuff, know that 90% of the time I call Hubby over and read it to him out loud because it makes me giggle so much.
You are the best MC – no explanations needed. 🙂
Ha, it’s all in the instant gratification of someong “liking” a post. It’s the same for pinterest. I realize that someone repinning my photo (one that wasn’t even mine to begin with really) is pretty inconsequentail. But…it makes me pretty happy.
Pinterest intrigues me but I simply haven’t found time to jump on that bandwagon. One of these days…
Major “Like”!!!
Thank you Annie!
commenting on your blog doesn’t make you feel “liked” enough? It’s all so silly but sort of fun too. Of course the converse- nobody commenting or tweeting or liking can ruin my day. Pathetic I know. And I pay a shrink too.
It’s totally silly but totally necessary.
It’s so funny that you bring up bday wishes on facebook. As a facebook dropout I felt so bad when I was on my account about my class reunion and I noticed all these bday wishes from 6 months prior. Whoops. I don’t really understand facebook.
I don’t really understand FB either, especially after their massive overhaul this week.
You kidding! I love it .. who doesn’t like a little more love in real world or virtual. 🙂
I’d love a little more in both. 🙂
Anyone who does not like the “like” does not belong to the FB era! That is such a great shout out by Ali!
Agreed!
I overthink every.single.thing I post on facebook, and definitely stress when nobody comments/likes my post…aah, the stress. All worth it for the gratification of positive feedback, right? Great share by Ali!
I overthink too and it can get stressful! But when something hits…the payoff is worth it. 🙂
The caramelized peach salad sounds amazing! I’m not on Facebook much anymore, but I used to be. Doesn’t everyone like to be liked?
10-15 minutes is all you need!
Couldn’t agree more…love to be liked! How nice it is to be validated for all the world to see. But, only 10-15 minutes a day? I’m afraid to time myself on FB…;)
Seriously, try it one day…it’s more than enough time!
Just read your blog about fb. I still like fb too and find it cathartic and fits my budget lol 🙂
It fits all budgets, that best part about FB!
Haha I totally just tweeted this because I feel like I wrote it! Blog comments, Facebook likes/comments, being tweeted at–> I thrive on all! Maybe that makes me shallow but it makes me happy :)! I’m glad someone else agrees with me!
I love tweets as much as I love likes. 🙂
If only there was the “like” button 10 years ago – perhaps I wouldn’t have needed so much therapy. Actually, I take that back, I probably would have needed more. It’s almost sick how “likes” can make a day… and how I can feel close to friends through FB from around the world, simply by reading there updates. Oh technology, I love thee. (But not as much as Ali.)
Here’s to many more “likes” in our futures! 🙂
Nobody loves technology as much as Ali. He takes pride in that.
Haha Ameena the “tags” at the top of this page just made my day. But very true! I’ll never forget the first time someone commented on my blog – I literally squealed with joy. Sad? Maybe. But I don’t care!
Ps. I just “liked” you on FB 🙂
I was right there with you…squealing away at my first comment. I felt like a zillion bucks.
*LIKES*
Thank you Asma!
Not going to lie..I love the comments on things! About to “like” you:) haha.
I didn’t know you have a page too! I just “liked” you back.
I kind of feel like Ali owes it to you to take your show on the road. Birthday breakfast is an affair that is NOT to be trifled with 🙂
Agreed…it is not to be trifled with!
Hmmm, you’ve almost convinced me that it’s worth it to actually pay some attention to my facebook account. I think I last updated about my life and my whereabouts a few years ago. Apparently, I’m somewhere in Montana on a road trip with all the favorite men in my life. That is actually a lot more interesting/exciting/appealing than my ‘real’ life, so maybe I’ll stick with it?
I had my doubts Kristina but Ali was right…I’m so glad I jumped on the FB bandwagon. It’s fabulous for a number of reasons, including keeping in touch with people AND feeling like a million bucks. 🙂
Hellll no you aren’t alone! I’m a megalomaniac with self-confidence issues so Likes totally make my day.
That’s such a pretty breakfast you made Ali!
Megalomaniac…I think that’s my new favorite word.
I definitely like when people “like” me!
Ah! I almost missed this post because it did not show up on fb. I like all your posts 🙂
Thanks Sana!
No different than enjoying the comments you get on a blog post. Why shouldn’t you like having status updates like or birthday wises on your wall? Community, including on-line community, feeds us.
I don’t discriminate…comments/likes/wishes…I love them all.
Don’t we all love this?!? It’s in our human nature. It’s probably one of the top five reasons I blog – publicity.
Honestly, until now I thought it was just me who loved the attention. The comments on this post make me feel otherwise!
I am still having comment issues.
but I LIKE THIS
I had a better comment.
way better.
plus I love best buy too.
TOO MUCH.
xoox
You and Ali should hang out at Best Buy together. No really, it’ll be a HUGE time saver for me!
I’m the same way about Facebook so it is definitely not just you! They’ll make a new psychology text book about folks like me and you! Hopefully we will at least get a cover photo credit or something good out of the deal…
Or a tweet at least. 🙂
Goodness, it’s one of the main reasons I blog! Lord knows I don’t always get the love from my family but the blog/facebook – always. 🙂 LIKE you loads girl!
I like you too Julie!
I “like” you and I like you 😉 Always 😉
I agree…there is something magical about people liking your comments or blog posts, etc. I feel like I did good in the world when I get a lot of Likes! LOL
xxoo
“I feel like I did good in the word…” Absolutely! I second that.
Okay that breakfast does deserve a Facebook spotlight! I never update my FB status. I have my posts from my blog published on my FB page. I feel like since I’m silently asking my “friends” to read my blog, it is too much for me to ask for their time on my status. Do I need to work on my self esteem or what??
i am totally with you. i love when people “like” my stuff of facebook~it’s the same as getting excited about a blog comment! it’s great knowing people appreciate what you’re doing!
Facebooks needs a “love” button to do justice to that wonderful breakfast you made for Ali. 🙂
(I’m hopping over to fb now and see what I can do.)
You’re a fabulous human being Ameena!
Coming from you that means a lot! Thank you.
Oh, there is a whole bunch of like going on for you Ameena, I tell my friends here in Australia about your blog, and how fabulous I think you are. And, I’m with you, my day is made if I get a bunch of comments and love from my cyber buddies. 🙂
Well, I like you and that’s is why I keep coming back. It is true, the likes and comments gives me the “high”. Recognition is a basic human needs so we are just being human!
I like you too! Thank you for coming back. 🙂
Actually, your thoughts on how Facebook “likes” improve your well-being has inspired me for a research project probably conducted soon! 🙂
Ha Ha. Just remembered a status message I read sometime ago. Something on the lines of … “If Facebook shuts down, will I see people on the streets showing their pictures & asking ‘do you like this’?” 😀
I like, no, love, getting thumbs up & comments. Especially if I post something the night before, the first thing morning I want to check are my notifications. 😀
I am totally laughing at that visual right now! I love it. 🙂