Through My Screen: How I Use Social Media as an Individual

Social media is a virtual space or platform where people can interact, share contents, and connect with anyone. Social media is really prevalent nowadays, people of all ages use social media. As an individual, I have social media accounts, and I use it for connectivity with other people, learning, and entertainment.

Social medias like Instagram, Messenger, WhatsApp, etc. helps me in staying connected with my family who are working in another country. I use these apps, especially WhatsApp and Messenger, to receive updates from my uncle and aunt who is both working at the ship. I made a group chat for our family in Messenger so that we can share our daily activities with each other privately and also solve issues that we are having even if they are away. My uncle and aunt barely spend time with us face-to-face, that is why these apps are a big help in messaging and talking to them while they are working. Additionally, I have close friends who are now attending in different schools. It is really a struggle now to see each other and hangout because of the distance and conflicting schedules. Despite this, our bond is still intact because we message and send each other memes and photos every day. 

I use social media for learning. When I have difficult projects in school, I can watch a short video on YouTube for additional knowledge and reference. It is sometimes enjoyable when learning visually. I can also watch tutorials when I want to learn new hobbies. It is really helpful to me because through this, I can learn on my own pace. Whenever I forgot a step, I can always rewatch it for free. I also watch random life hacks that are actually useful, like how to fold clothes properly in easier steps and how to make flowerpots using materials at home.

In terms of entertainment, I mostly use YouTube. YouTube has a diverse content that you can choose from. When I have a lot of free time and to avoid boredom. I often watch short horror videos and also compilation of funny vines.  Reading funny comments of people while watching videos is fun. I also like to listen to music and watch music videos. I often watch my favorite artists' live performances that Spotify does not have. There are also a lot of video discussions about interesting astronomical theories that I watch. 

 I use social media every day and I admit that it is sometimes distracting, and it is also harmful to my health. But with correct time management and self-discipline, we can enjoy social media with moderation.