I have been dreading this week. For most of us, sending a Snap, posting on Instagram, or Tweeting an event comes naturally. Not so much for me. I was never very active on either mode of social media (though I can be quite the occasional lurker), not because I had some strong agenda against it, but I just never “got into it”. I saw it as more of a burden to constantly have my social life ruled by these little boxes on our screens. So when this assignment was announced, I got pretty nervous. When my week began, I actually had to plan how I was going to curate in my head (noooo I didn’t google “how to hashtag”…ok fine yes. Yes, I did). But once I shared my first post on Instagram, the blinders came right off! It was like exploring a whole new world for me: Confusing, but exciting! I actually enjoyed actively participating in social media, and sharing new experiences via these networks. I have always been a WhatsApp girl, and am constantly sending life updates to family and friends. But I enjoyed this new-found medium of sharing and connecting just as much! I found myself posting pictures of food, adventures in Austin, and memories, tweeting helpful articles and words of encouragement. More importantly, I found myself looking forward to doing so. I’m glad I got to experience this change, and see what it was all about for myself. And while my week of being media curator was so much fun, I hope to continue engaging with social media. They say “All good things must come to an end eventually, but the next experience awaits.”

Love, Sakeenah