journal entry

Mass Media Journal Entry #2

There was a topic in chapter one that I suppose I sort of wanted to talk about. It is the subject of media dependence. For me I am one that has to have my cell phone with me or I have an empty feeling, like something is missing. However when I was a kid this was never the case, or even into my teen years I wanted to be free and away from the realm of other people. I would love to be out doing something, and now in my spare time I would rather turn on some music or vege out to an old office episode. It makes me think, is it my age that has changed this or simply my dependence on these items. These things are more widely available, so maybe that is it. I just have more of the opportunity to get these things in my hands. Tough thing though. But it really makes me think about my own personality and dependence on media. I think that society today, including myself has made it a priority. I think that while news should be an important priority, yes, the other stuff tends to be junk and almost a waste of time. It is one thing to say that though but actually breaking yourself away from the media is harder than you would think. I tried to attempt the project where you don’t watch television for two weeks, and embarrassingly enough, I couldn’t do it. I need to have my phone everywhere I go, and also my I-pod in my ears, my computer close at hand if needed, and when I say these things I feel pretty pathetic to be honest. Why is it that we are so dependant, it doesn’t suit too much of a need or anything. Hm.