***Disclaimer: One thing that I find awkward about Twitter is the idea of “following” someone. It brings to mind such religious connotations which do not quite sit well with me. I would prefer a term that does not have such a religious nature. Not sure what it would be, but something that does not sound so cultish.***
Anyhow, Twitter is a way to quickly and briefly update people on what a person is doing at a particular moment. When I first heard about Twitter in undergrad, I was not very impressed with it. And then came the status updates on Facebook. I figured if I wanted to know that much about a person I would just pick up the phone and call them. There are different ways to use Twitter; however, that make it more suitable for the less invasive public audience.
As I am not one to publicize my daily life’s event to an unknown mass public, I have opted for alternative uses of Twitter. For example, if there is a quote or something inspiring that I have read, I am likely to share this on Twitter. Also, when I notice the accomplishments of friends and family members, I like to make that known on my Twitter page as well. This may sound pretty lame to some, but it is just my personal preference. It is always a challenge for me to decide on how I will present my personal self/life in such a public space. The best thing for me to do when facing this challenge is to think about what I am posting and if what I am posting is something I would actually saw in a face to face conversation with someone. If not, it won’t be posted either. It’s just a part of being true to who I am regardless of the environments I find myself in. So if you’re looking for something “juicy” from my tweets, just know that it will only be as “juicy” as what I would normally say. Ta Ta!!!
