We live in a world where we are constantly bombarded with
media; it is impossible to go a day without it making its way into our media
dependent lives. Here are my experiences with eight different types of media:
1. Books
I first fell in love with reading when I read the first
Harry Potter book. I know, how typical. It’s true though, once I read the first
one it was game over, I had to read the whole series…and then read it again.
Books require something from the reader, that’s why I appreciate them so much;
you have to use your imagination to make the stories come to life.
2. Newspaper/News
To be perfectly honest, I hate news. I hate that all people
ever report on are crimes and celebrity sleaze. I want to know what’s going on
in the world and my community, but I don’t want to be afraid all the time. I
also don’t care how “Kim Kardashian stuns in mocha and white gown”
3. Magazines
I’ll pick up a magazine when I’m getting my hair done or
when I have to travel on a bus or plane, but other than that I don’t spend
money on them. Sometimes I like to know what the “latest fall trends” are or
“what scarf suits your body type”…they amuse me.
4. Movies
I love movies. I could spend hours watching movies back to
back, especially if I’m lazy or sick because they don’t require you to think,
just watch. However I do think a lot during movies, I love to find errors that
the movie editors didn’t catch. My favorite movie of all time is the 2000
remake of How the Grinch Stole Christmas starring Jim Carrey. Weirdest favorite
movie ever, but it has been my favorite since I saw it in the theaters.
5. Audio
I think, like most people my age, I’m constantly listening
to music. I’m listening to some J-Lo and Iggy Iz as I type... Why is this song
so catchy? “big big big booty but you gotta big booty…”
6. Radio
I also listen to the radio everyday. I have no way to
connect my phone to my stereo so I’m unfortunately stuck with the radio. I have
grown very fond of JV and Selena in the Morning talk show.
I actually don’t watch that much television. The only thing
I have set up to record on my DVR is Dancing with the Stars because I’m
secretly a 50-year-old woman. I think most shows on television now are just
shit. If I ever watch television I flip through the channels until I find a
marathon of an older show from the 90’s or early 2000’s. My favorite shows to
watch when I find them are Fresh Prince, Friends, Seinfeld, Saved by the Bell,
Roseanne, Will & Grace… you get the idea.
8. Internet
I have deleted almost all of my social media accounts. I
still have a pinterest for when I’m feeling crafty and need some inspiration. I
deleted everything because I don’t enjoy mass communicating everything about my
life. I also don’t care about what other people are posting.
Hello Abbey!
ReplyDeleteI am very similar to you and your relation to the media world. I share the almost the very same views on all 8 types of media you listed only, i still have an Instagram i use when i am bored and i don't watch cable tv at all but will stream some shows on my laptop on my sick/lazy days.
Interesting that you deleted most of your social media accounts. I also wonder about the future of "living out loud" on social media.
ReplyDeleteAbbey
ReplyDeleteFirst things first, we have to set the record straight. Friends is possibly the greatest show to ever be in existence haha. In a serious note, it's funny because we have very similar tastes in our media choice. I watch some of your favorite tv shows as well.
When it comes to music, I hate to admit it but there are times where I cave and listen to music with little or no lyrical admiration. But hey don't we all?
Abbey,
ReplyDeleteYou seem to have a very well-spread out interactions with mass media. Like Angelica's media autobiography, I think it's awesome that you deleted your social media apps on your smartphone. When it comes to movies, it's interesting that you watch them without suspending your disbelief to some extent.