This semester has been very reflective for me. Analyzing my usage of new media helped me to understand the unique way I use cell phones and blogs in my daily life.

One of the things that has really been brought to my attention is how comfortable the younger generation is using this technology. I just have a sense that, even though I am pretty well versed in modern technology, I will be behind the times in a few years. I sometimes get exasperated when my mother can't figure out her cell is an actual phone and not a walkie-talkie...but I am afraid that will be me in a few years. Even being on Second Life, I felt like I was a bit outdated.

Second Life in particular was the one area of new media where I didn't feel that comfortable. Whereas, when I first got AIM or Facebook I was addicted from the start. Being on Second Life was a little too surreal for me. I felt very on edge the whole time I was on it, and think my own inability to adapt is going to be one of the reasons I will become outdated.

One of the things I did love about this semester was being able to reveal my secret celebrity blog obsession. :) Being able to talk about that and vocalize where the attraction to the blogs came from was a very introspective look at how I personally form communities.