When Mark Deuze asked us to write/post something about why we ❤ media I was a bit uninspired. Not because there are no reasons to ❤ media, but because there are so many; how do you write about something that is everything? But yesterday I found my answer.. My iPhone, which already had some flaws …
Monthly Archives: October 2017
Media lets me constantly feel up to date
Skyping with my father a few days ago, we got to discussing how incredibly easy communication through all media platforms is nowadays. In a matter of seconds I can call or FaceTime my family and friends, even though we are in different countries. It’s crazy to think that just around ten years ago when my …
Media narrows the geographical distance
I have always been living in an international environment. My friends come from all over the world and I myself am 8000 kilometers away from home. It brings me numerous interesting experiences and precious knowledge that I would never be able to get If I only stay in my comfort zone. However, it also means that most …
My little prairie in the house
I basically grew up in front of a screen, a big ol’ heavy television with an LG logo. I adored that tv, it formed my favorite pastime before playing outside. It familiarized me with the world of film and entertainment. Ignited my interest in art and culture. But most importantly it helped me define my …
Media lets me be with the one I want to be with
The answer to the question “Why I Heart My Media” is, for me, simple. Media lets me be with the one I want to be with. I have been in a relationship with this person for the past 5 ½ years now and almost 3 of them have been in a form of long distance. …
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Why I Love Media
There are so many reasons for me to love media. Media has formed my life, my understanding of life. In a way it has formed me, and my understanding of myself. I has taught me many things. Being open minded, being curious, being ashamed, being proud and being myself. It has given me images of …
How I can finally say I am not an addict anymore
I remember being 14 and being unable to rip my face away from my screen. If it was my phone where I could remain in constant contact with everyone I would see everyday at school or if it was my computer where I would watch an insane amount of series (seriously ask me about any …
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Connected 24/7
The main reason why I love my media is because when times get tough, my best friends from abroad are just one Whatsapp message, or one Facetime call away. Two weeks ago I facetimed my friend when she was moving into her new room in Toronto, and I facetimed another friend when she was feeling …
Mijn Media
Ze zijn er als je wakker wordt Ze zijn er als je slaapt Ze zijn er als je vrolijk bent En als het minder gaat Ze weten als geen ander Hoe jij je leven leidt Wie je bent en wat je doet En hoe naar huis toe rijdt Ze helpen je connecten Nieuwe …
Media in bad times
Last week a friend died. That is sad. But with (social) media, connections are made so fast. Friends over the whole world were told instantly. Best friends and family off course in person, but still with media, mostly by phones. This week we shared our memories of our friend online, we connected on whatsapp and …
Why I Heart My Media 