How I use media.

I am a student taking a mass communication class and in order to experience being an active part of mass communication I am now writing a blog for all to see. The first step in looking at mass communication is to really think about how I use media in my everyday life. In order to do this below I have answered a series of questions about media and how I use it.

1. How often do you use a telephone? Who do you call the most?

I use a telephone everyday, typically 3 or 4 times. I call my boyfriend and my mom the most.

2. When is the last time you listened to speech or public speaker where you were physically in the audience(not required for class)? What was it and why?

The last time I listened to a speech was last semester in November. I went to listen to a talk about Chemistry equipment and the business of creating a chemistry company that an alumni gave to science majors.

3. How often do you IM? Name two people on your buddy list or people you frequently chat with.

I use AIM about once a week or so typically depending on how much work I have. I talk mostly with a friend at another school, Tony, and a few friends here Ashley, Sarah and Carrie.

4. How often do you use email?

When at school I use email more than once a day. At home I use email about 3 times a week.

5. When is the last time you paid for music to listen to? What was it?

I bought a song from itunes on world AIDS day because I like the band and the proceeds when to AIDS research.

6. What's the most recent thing you've watched on TV? Why?

I watched Martha Stewart yesterday morning before class because I got up early and had some extra time before I needed to leave for class.

7. When is the last time you recorded a movie or television program? What was it?

Last December I taped NUMB3RS, a television show, because I typically watch it and was unable to watch that week.

8. Name the most recent movie you watched for fun at the theater and DVD.

The last movie I saw at the theater was The Good Shepard. The last movie that I watched on DVD was Little Miss Sunshine.

9. Name the type of radio station you listen to and why?

At school I listen to the school radio station because it doesn't have commercials and the music is usually an ok mix. At home I listen to a station that plays rock and pop from the 80's, 90's and now because it also has a good mix or a local country station because they play songs that people in the area like and talk about area events as they program their own station.

10. Name the most recent book you read for you and why?

I just finished the last book in the Obsidian trilogy called When Darkness Falls (it is a fantasy trilogy). Right now I am reading a mage winds series book while trying to find a cheap copy of Why do all the black kids sit together in the cafeteria? to read because it looks interesting.

11. When was the last time you read a newspaper? Name it. Why?

I read USA today about 30 minutes ago because I like to know what's going on and I enjoy reading the newspaper.

12. When was the last time you read a magazine? Name it. Why?

I read a Good Housekeeping two days ago because I enjoy it and was waiting for AAA to come and unlock my car doors as my keys were locked inside of it.

13. When the last time you wrote a letter and sent it?

I sent postcards from vacation over break about 2 weeks ago and before that I sent a letter to my friend in Florida before Christmas.

14. Name a web site you frequent or have bookmarked on your browser? When is the last time you visited? Why?

I visit Myspace often because many of my friends have moved to other places and it provides an easy way for us to keep in touch. I checked there this morning.

15. Do you have a Myspace or Facebook blog? Why?

I have accounts at both places that I use regularly to message people and keep in touch but I do not blog at either of them. I am a private person and blogging about my life doesn't appeal to me. If I wanted someone to know about my life I would send them a letter or email.