I decided to quit facebook last Sunday – for only a month. 

Social media has been integrated into my personal and my work life. I can't escape the daily babble and the notifications. Sometimes these small conversations become a very big time suck. It's like an addiction. 

I had the idea when I bought Fast Company magazine with Bartunde Thurston happy face on it. i was traveling to Las Vegas. Who reads magazines now a days? But I love it for its connivence and its portability on the plane. I didn't have to put it away during flight and it was in my hands. I didn't have the backlight disturbing me. After I read the article, I disconnected for 30 days.

I left my public  announcement of leaving, but as you can guess; majority of my facebook friends didn't care. I disabled my feed and notifications. The only reason why I would log into facebook is to chat and post for work. 

When, I did leave for a short moment. It made me aware of my surroundings. I went blueberry picking with some friends. 

I was able to take in nature and brought me a little closer, to baby hens and bugs.  

I'm still logging into facebook, but only to chat with some friends. Now, the bigger problem is getting out of the other social media addictions, instagram and twitter. It won't go away, but at least I can focus on my own personal work. 

Hello online! It has been awhile. I removed myself from online and traveled. Asked deep meaningful questions about life and work. For several months I've traveled to Tennessee, Virginia, and Pennsylvania. I took care of family and meditated, and now I am back to share the good news. 

I am happy to say I rooted my myself strongly. Found inspirations in my stories I've covered the past few months. I am ready to share with you my experiences. 

I am here in York, Pennsylvania working with York Daily Record as a multiplatform journalist. Here is some of my work recently in the passed three weeks. It is a mixture of photos, video I've done.  

The Brothel in Gettysburg Valerie Francesangeli is not afraid to open her brothel business, Chateau de Repose during the Gettysburg 150th reenactment Friday, July 5, 2013. "Put the shingles out and take off your dress we, are open for business."  - Valerie

My work so far at Public Opinion. This time, I did more video work than photography. Each video took me about at least one or two hours of shooting time and three hours of editing. Process video is a bit more fun and creative. Food will be a continuous project at Public Opinion. I will break down my videos even for more the coming week. Please enjoy. Caution, eat something before you watch the videos.

Windy Knoll Farm Market and Creamery, Chambersburg, makes doughnuts on Monday afternoon and sells it on Fastnacht Day. 

Olympia Candy Kitchen, Chambersburg, makes chocolate covered Strawberries for Valentine's Day.