I LOVE facebook! I have reconnected with many people from my past that I really missed. Since I now live so far away from family and friends, it's my way of connecting with them. Although, family members seem to enjoy airing dirty laundry for everyone to see, I simply put them on mute so I don't have to know about it.
Since I'm not comfortable talking on the phone, facebook is my way of letting people know I'm still alive. I mostly post photos, quips or a "daily weird holiday". A lot of people make a point to tell me that I have lifted their spirits for the day, which makes me feel good too.