One of the first examples of mass media that was presented to me at a young age were books. Books were read to me when I was a small child and later I began reading them on my own. My favorite childhood book was, The Giving Tree , and as I began reading on my own my taste in books changed from fantasy to science fictions and know is a little of everything. Today I do more mandatory reading for school, but always enjoy a good book when I get the time.
Another mass media that has been in my life for quiet a while is newspaper. My family has been getting the San Jose Mercury Newspaper since before I was born and my parents both read it every morning. I have never been a newspaper reader and figure why not watch the news on T.V. instead. However, on the occasion I will pick up the newspaper and read an article or two. I have no real reason as to why I don't particularly care for the newspaper, but it doesn't make a difference in my life whether I read it or not so I don't.
Somethings I do enjoy reading are magazines and always find myself flipping through the latest magazine while in line at the grocery store. I noticed magazines at a young age not for relevant news but for pop culture information and the latest hit trends. I read the occasional fitness magazine or cooking magazine when I need to to but mainly stick to the entertainment and gossip magazines today.
As far as movies go I have never been a huge movie fan. I enjoy a good funny movie and chick flick every now and then but find myself either falling asleep in the movies or loosing interest fast. When I was young my parents would take my brothers and I to the movies and I was only excited for the snacks and treats we could buy when we got there. Popcorn and an a cherry icee are my definition of a good time !!!
The internet is another huge mass media that has been present in my life from an early age. I learned to use the internet and to type in elementary school and have been a frequent internet explorer since. Using the internet for school is always a must especially in college. However I also use the internet for social networking and to interact with friends I can not see on a daily basses. This by far is one of my favorite means of mass media and I know it will continue to be a part of my daily life!
Although we hear a lot people saying television is ruining our youth and parents shouldn't allow their children to watch too much t.v if any at all, I have been watching it since I was really young. Cartoons on Cartoon Network and whenIi was really small Barney and PBS. I believe that televisions is a great information source and can in fact be educational. It all depends on what one watches and the impact they allow it to have on their life. Today I am a frequent television watcher and find myself watching way too much Jersey Shore and all the other reality T.V. shows each network has to offer. I enjoy watching T.V. because it is an escape from my own reality and serves as a way for me to relax. I enjoy it and know it will continue to be a part of my life in the future
Two sources of mass media that do not play a huge roll in my life are radio and recordings. Recordings I have never really used and don't see myself using in the future. I don't dislike the idea but don't see the need for its use. Radio however, I do use, while I'm driving or occasionally when I'm working out. For educational news related information...no but for entertainment gossip and good music yes! I do like the radio however with all the other ways to get music and listen to ones favorite artist I do not believe I would be lost without it.
It's funny how some people's "reality" is in fact an escape for most of us who live real, but normal lives.
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