Kimberlys+Media+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 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 seems to be thoroughly infused in every aspect of media around us. 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 their self exploitation may cause. However, I do not agree with the entertainment these people ** think ** they are providing. I am truly uninclined to take the time out of ** my ** life to listen to some girl half way across the world informing us on the delicious eggs she had for breakfast, much less to watch her cook them. Though, some of these people broadcast their interests or opinions to which I share and I would then consider it a form of entertainment. For example, Dulcecandy87, a YouTube star who shares with intent viewers her life of fashion and things realated. As fashion is a interest of mine, I find enjoyment in her channel. media type="custom" key="11043724" This is an example of how though she is allowing us to peep into a very personal part of her life, her living space, yet I still find it to be entertaining because it is centered around our shared interest and love of fashion.

__3. Pop Culture__ Something that caught my attention is the relationship between pop culture and social networking. Facebook, Tumblr, Twitter and YouTube are some examples of popular social networks. As these social networks are so widely known they have created logos and lingo which is now used all throughout society. These networks interconnect individuals through mediums of music, pictures and interactions among one another, all of which are involving pop culture. Twitter provides you with a connection to icons of pop culture as well allows you to discover current trends in society. YouTube specifically advertises mainstream artists. Tumblr displays photographs of popular trends within our society, These social networking sites, however a pop culture in its self, are consumed with pop culture which is why I believe them to be so popular and widely used.

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