Life with the Media

I believe that media is one of the most important things in my life. It plays an important role in my life because it helps me stay connected with things that go on all over the world. Without the media I wouldn't know what was going with my favourite celebrities, and I wouldn't know who the newest breakout-artist is.

One of my favourite types of media is social networking. Without social networking I wouldn't be up-to-date with the newest internet trends and viral videos/photos. I would still be listening to radio music (oh god), and I wouldn't know what is going on with my favourite bands and celebrities. The main social networking sites that I enjoy using are Twitter, Tumblr, and Youtube.

Another one of my favourite types of media is books. I really enjoy this type of media because no matter the type of book, I always get right into it. It's hard for me to actually pick up a book and start reading, but when I do it's difficult for me to put the book down.

And my last (but not least) favourite type of media is advertisement -- preferably commercials. I know most people hate commercials, because I am one of those people, but the only reason why I do like commercials is for the people that are in them. I like the actors in the commercials because while they're trying to sell you the product, they can either do it well and persuade you to buy their product or, they can make complete fools out of themselves and make you laugh instead of make you want to buy the product that they're advertising.

What these three types of media have in common is that they can make me happy. Social networking with keeping me up-to-date on the world; Books with taking me into a completely different world; and advertisement with some of the crappy actors that are casted to try to sell you a company's product. 

One of the things that struggles to make me happy, but could if I gave it some time, is today's popular culture. We live in a time where technology is starting to get more advanced and things are beginning to get a little more difficult. We are the most modern generation, yet some of us have troubles with figuring out how to work the newest technology. It's like how your parents are when they decide to buy a new computer, or decide to get a phone that doesn't flip. With time, yes, we will get used to the new technology that is coming out, but it's annoying when I finally get used to an update and then the software or the website updates again.

I use the media mostly for entertainment. When I can't sleep at night I usually stay up and watch Youtube videos until I get tired, or I go on Tumblr and reblog pictures that I think are nice and go with my blog. I also use the media for shopping. Pictures on Tumblr influence my sense of style, and sometimes I browse my favourite clothing websites and I buy things.

One type of media that I have a strong, passionate connection to is music. The reason why I have a strong connection with music is best said in the cliche saying "music has been there when no one else has" (ooo so deep). Artists like Of Mice and Men, Justin Bieber, and Tyler, the Creator have helped me a lot throughout high school. If it's not through their music, it's through what they believe in and what they try to influence their fans to do. Of Mice and Men's music has helped me with my minor anxiety in year nine. Their album The Flood has been one of my favourite albums, and it's always been like a "safe place" whenever I feel anxious during school. Justin Bieber's music has helped me through a lot of tough times because hearing his angelic voice makes me happy. His newest album Believe is my favourite album of his because it was his transition album; he went from the "Baby singer" to a more mature artist. Tyler, the Creator's music is definitely the most played in my iTunes library. His music always ends up messing with my brain because to me he's a lyrical genius. My favourite album of his is Wolf. I can connect with some of the songs on that album, and the ones that I don't connect with get me excited and hyped up.

These three artists have both changed and influenced me as a person to do better in life. If it's not through their music, it's through the things they say in interviews and on social media websites like Twitter.