I've recently been reading a lot about Fakebooking and I like what I see. Not only because I get a kick out of the fact that people are actively admitting to airbrushing their lives to appear perfect on Facebook, but also because I think it's a good idea to remind everyone not every day will be a happy one.

That said, it's interesting to me when friends of friends of friends pop up in my newsfeed saying things like "Smile! Be blessed with today" or a "Can't wait to go to yoga at 7AM and feel amazing before going out with the girls :)." On one level, you're happy that they're happy. On the other hand, you're annoyed that you're not that happy, or annoyed that they're rubbing their questionable mood in your face.

I do believe in the mood principle, or the idea that a smile on from a stranger on the street instantly brightens your own mood. In that way, I believe that Facebook can be beneficial like that, or help one be happy that others are happy somewhere someplace. What isn't instrinsically clear however, is if the poster is actually happy, or if they're secretly feeling like a shitshow and are trying to cover it up.

Theres no shame in being a bit glum, or sad, or bummed out. There's nothing wrong with admitting that you're not at the top of your game because your Mom made a weird comment to you last night on the phone, or your boyfriend decided he was going to take up texting his old flame, or your Dog simply refused to relieve themselves anywhere but your living room rug, etc. etc. 

Trust me, it's okay to feel shitty sometimes. 

The next day, or the day after that, things will get better, you'll feel not shitty, and you'll want to share that emotion. Just remember not to gloat, for others may be in the same state you were three days prior!