this semester, i’ve been thinking a lot about social media. possibly because i’m taking three classes on it – but, nevertheless, i have. i thought about the amount of time i spend posting, who i am online versus who i am in real life & so much more.
i was asked to create a role for my social media self if i were in a movie. here’s what i wrote:
IAM is a self declared blogger. she buys coffee that is too expensive for her college budget, but declares it is okay because she often gets clothes and food for free. she writes her posts on the iphone notes app and forces herself to do it even when she isn’t in the mood. IAM responds to all dms and comments because she wants to be there for people, regardless of whether she knows them or not. she tries to live a life that is common in california, although she lives on the other side of the country. she tries to balance being present in person, while also present online. she poses at restaurants, in streets, in gardens and newly explored cities. she poses even when she feels disgusting. she is honest in how she is feeling, whether it’s good or bad. she does live a life that is very much pleasing to an online audience, but she would live the same way if it were not online.
i’m aware that my experience with social media is not typical. in some ways, i love the way i use this platform, but in others, i hate it. i believe that i am hopefully sharing a good message, or at least being a person to rant to (shoutout to the people that come to me for help! i’m here for you). yet, sometimes i wish i could take a break.
i feel guilty not writing two blog posts a week, but it’s a lot of work… what should i do?
ps. i encourage you to think about who you are on social media, as well. as someone who thought i was very aware of what i post and who i am, i was still amazed by what i wrote. maybe you will be too.
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