Media Autobiography

    My relationship with the eight types of mass media being studied in my class.


    Let's start with books. Books, books, books... definately not a fan. I start by reading many books all at once, then quit halfway. I end up overwhelming myself and losing interest. Newspapers are much more interesting because it covers current issues of the world that we live in. I personally enjoy reading the fashion and local crime section. Once in a while, I will recognize a name in the local crime section, like an old classmate getting caught robbing a store. Magazines and newspapers are similar because they are written in a condensed, easy-to-read format. I happen to love magazines. I especially love the fashion magazines that exist today, such as Vogue, Elle, and Cosmopolitan, to name a few. Movies are excellent as well. I just don't believe all the propaganda that I hear. If I ever feel like listening to some old classics, I ask my grandparents to put on some of their old records. These recordings comes from the 50's, and the sound that is produced from the record is a full and rich sound that CDs can't quite duplicate. Whatever mood I'm in, I can always find a music station on the radio to satisfy me. Growing up in Hawai'i, the most popular radio stations played local Hawaiian music. If I was ever in the mood to listen to rap music, the television was my only option living on the island. MTV was great for keeping me up-to-date with the newest rap artists. Today, I enjoy watching BET, VH1 and MTV2 on television to keep current with all types of music. Television is the easiest way to stay connected with today's issues. It is also a great way to get a good laugh. The internet is my favorite type of mass media; life is so much easier with the internet. Doing research online is quicker and more efficient because of search engines like google.com. It reduces my time searching in the local library and looking up books that are usually outdated. The internet is also a great way to contact important people and connect with potential job employers. Shopping is also something I enjoy doing online. It's convenient and open 24 hours a day!