Until recently all I knew about twitter was that the post was called a tweet. I have recently given into the twitter fad and created my own and I can honestly (and hesitantly) admit that I am already addicted. After my first 3 posts, which I am very proud of, I have come to the realization that no matter how hard I try to latch on to the old times of tangible letters and phone calls the world is adapting to one where efficiency and mass communication are the main focus.
Although this was a harsh reality to come to, the presence of media such as Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin and other outlets of the sort are really quite an amazing thing. They allow you to reach out to so many different places and influence so many new groups of people. But I have to admit, I will always miss the simple days when you just looked up someone's name in the phone book and anxiously waited for them or their home message machine to pick up. #90'sgirlproblems. (See I'm already getting the hang of it!)
So what does this have to do with art or creativity? Why am I talking about this on my blog today?
Well as every single one of you have probably already come to this realization, as well as the rest of the world I'm sure (sorry I'm slow), that the new world of media has opened up portals where artists, creators theorists, or just plain Janes with something on their mind can express themselves. As intellectuals, bakers, painters, or musicians we can now share our macaroni craft project with a family in China! or a school in Peru! or just the lady down the street! All with clicks of a button!
So again, I'm pretty sure I'm 5 years too late with my epiphany but I am just so excited to be starting something here, on my blog, on Twitter, on Facebook, and I can't wait til I get the hang of it. So hang in there people, I'll be rockin' this blog soon!
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