Former President George W. Bush posted a video he declared to be his ‘Inaugural Address' on Facebook Thursday, updating followers on his post-presidential accomplishments and future

After joining Facebook on June 2, 2010 the previous commander-in-chief has accumulated over 148,000 fans despite receiving negative feedback for his initial, less-than-personal messages. The feedback seems to have prompted a more personable touch to Bush's messages, particularly in his first posted Facebook video.

Bush's "inaugural address," a virtual reiteration of his first Facebook message that laid out his accomplishments since leaving the White House, gives viewers face-time with their former president as well as a personal introduction.

"I've been touched by the outpouring of interest," said Bush. "I am pleased to report that Laura and I are happy, healthy, and home here in the great state of Texas - or, as I call it, ‘The Promised Land.'"

Bush continues in his laid-back, personable approach, before delving into his accomplishments since leaving the Oval Office, telling viewers that "serving as president was the honor of a lifetime."

"I will always be grateful for the opportunity to represent the nation that I love," Bush said. "Retirement isn't so bad either."

He then notes that his first book, which he has been working on since his retirement, "will hit the shelves on November the 9^th." Bush utilizes the mention of his book to make a transition from his personal life to his professional life, covering once again the points made in his first post on June 2.

Bush then covers his involvement in the Clinton-Bush Haiti Fund for earthquake relief before turning to his independent accomplishments in the second half of the video.

"I am working on my Presidential Center at Southern Methodist University here in Dallas," Bush said. "The center will include the archives of my presidency and a museum. It also includes the George W. Bush Institute."

The former president said that just because he's retired and done with politics doesn't mean he's done with policy, and although his Institute won't be complete until 2013, it is already up and running. "We're promoting practical initiatives in four key areas: education reform, global health, economic growth, and human freedom," said Bush.

Bush used his ongoing women's initiative that focuses on "empowering women in the Middle East," to specify the types of goals he has set for the Institute. "In all we do at the Institute, we are guided by a firm belief in the power of freedom to promote peace and prosperity both at home and abroad," he said.

In a sign that there's more to come from the former President on Facebook, Bush told his fans to "stay tuned for future postings." Wrapping up his Facebook-video debut, Bush said, "I encourage you to share your ideas on how to promote the mission of the Institute and on what America needs to do to remain a beacon of freedom and opportunity and hope. Thanks again for your interest and support, may God bless you."