Hi everyone! My name is Emily Allen and this week I took control of the social media sites and can honestly say I had a blast. When this project was first presented in class I was not completely sure if I would end up enjoying being charge of these media accounts because I didn’t have any experience using either one. Yes that’s right I don’t have a Twitter or an Instagram. Let the shock and complete bewilderment ensue. So this week when it was my turn to take the wheel I had to figure out how to use both Instagram and Twitter for the first time.
However, I wouldn’t change the experiences I have had this week because of this project for anything. Once I figured out how to work each site, which was thankfully not too difficult, I realized I have the perfect excuse to go out and explore some new places in Austin. I thought, who else can say that while exploring South Congress that they are getting homework done? Definitely none of the friends I brought with me.
So, to recap my week I was able to go out and find a new coffee shop, see the I love you so much wall, and watch the bats fly out from under the Congress Bridge for the first time! Along with all these amazing new experiences I also got to I enjoy sharing some of my favorite songs and videos with the class. Some of which I hadn’t had the opportunity to listen to or watch in a while. Overall my experience as the curator allowed me to go back and enjoy some of my favorite things and create some amazing new memories. Although I’m sad that my turn is coming to a close I am excited to pass the torch on to next weeks curators and I hope they have as much fun with the project as I had!