As I come to the end of my assigned social media week, I look back
\nupon my tweets, my photos, and my theme songs. My initial reaction to the Media
\nAccount Week was not entirely positive. I was not excited about taking charge
\nof the class\u2019s account because I, personally, am not a great supporter of
\nsocial media as a whole. I do not have my own twitter; I have never been on
\ntumblr; and I did not have a spotify account. I often view social media and
\nsocial networking as a way that today\u2019s generation hides their true identities.
\nMany people today portray a facade on social media. However, this Media Account
\nWeek assignment gave me a chance to understand how social networking can be
\nused for good, and not evil.<\/p>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0This past week, I documented my days
\nand experiences through tweets, instagrams, and songs. I used twitter to share
\narticles and photos that sparked my interest. I became more aware of my
\nsurroundings as I documented my day on instagram. The music that I enjoy became
\nmore meaningful, as I focused on why it describes my personality. I tried to
\ntell an authentic story about myself through these social media accounts.<\/p>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Twitter was the hardest component
\nfor me. Throughout the week, I would often read or experience something worth
\nsharing. These experiences did not all reach the account because I was either
\ntoo busy enjoying them, or because I simply forgot to tell about them. The
\ninstagram account was a lot of fun. I found a regular Tuesday in the life of a
\nBoston College student. This everyday lifestyle is actually one of great
\nadventures. As I moved from the classroom, to the city\u2019s public transportation,
\nto the BC hockey game, I found snapshots that could describe the experience
\nwith little explanation in words. When I began gathering songs for my Biopic
\nplaylist, many of my favorite songs came rushing to mind. The playlist itself
\nallowed me to notice that the music I enjoy often has deeper meaning within the
\nwords. I believe that the song, \u201cI Hold On\u201d by Dierks Bentley, captures a lot
\nof my personal beliefs. I feel that the song describes many sides of my
\ncharacter. The rest of the playlist is compiled of songs from my childhood,
\nsongs I like to party to, and songs that make me think.<\/p>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0After this week, I have found
\nauthenticity in social media. The tweets, photos, and songs I have shared give
\na small look inside my personality and my lifestyle. I hope others can see
\nthis, too!<\/p>\n\n