Kimberly's+Journal

 __Media Studies Journal Entries__ 1. __My Experiences With Media__

Media is a consistent part of the world around me and in my life personally. Daily, I experience media through the means of my Blackberry, laptop, television and Ipod, among many other mediums Through these media tools I am able to experience social networking, enjoyment and exposure. My blackberry ( or Crackberry as some call it), is my most frequently used form of media and it truly is addictive.Since BBM has been introduced to my life, I've never left it. It brings social communications to another level and I would feel socially inept without it. Through my blackberry I furthermore enjoy the pictures, music and the internet. What is a teenager these days without their numerous social networking sites? I take advantage of websites such as Facebook, Tumblr, Twitter and Youtube, all of which I use pretty much every day. It's how I stay connected with friends, events in my community and most of all the pop culture that is injected into every aspect of media.

2. __Peep Culture__ Peep culture is the way in which individuals expose their personal lives. Through the means of video, TV and blogging, people begin to share every aspect of their lives with people they likely have no connection with past the means of the internet. I believe people are welcome to others "peeping" into their lives because they want to be noticed in a world that in some ways is all about being noticed. They want to gain attention and they exploit themselves to do so. I do not object to those who choose to allow others total "peepage" into their lives, as it is solely their choice to do so and should be aware of the possible dangers of their self exploitation.