Most Used Platforms

FACEBOOK

Who else remembers when Facebook was just for our parents and other old people? I sure do! I vowed I would never have an account, because it was “the lamest thing ever.” Now here I am many years down the road, an avid Facebook user. It was tough for me to decide which Platform I use the most. It was close one in between Facebook, Instagram and Snap Chat, between the three I definitely spend way too much time.

Facebook has been such a great tool in my life. I have used it to stay connect to those that are dear to me that are far away. I served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where I made many life-long friends. It is truly a blessing in my life to be able to easily stay in contact with these individuals and to see how they are doing. Also while I am up at school, Facebook is very beneficial to stay in touch with my family and friends not in the area.

Facebook has so many avenues of expression for what is going on in our life. Individuals can post successes for all to see, we can share our trials so others can offer support, or we can simply post a picture of our delicious burger we had for lunch. Facebook is very versatile when it comes to it’s uses.

It is interesting to me how much we “share” on facebook. It seems it is the quickest way to get something to go viral as it spreads on our news feeds. Each time I get on my Facebook it seems like I see many blog posts that my friends share. Some of the blog posts are great, however some are inappropriate and I would prefer to not see on my feed. There are also funny memes floating around my news feed, which seem to always put a smile on my face.

With every Social Media, we must make sure we are using it in a beneficial way and not in a way that is negative. I must admit that I spend too much time on this site. In an effort to check it less I turned off the notifications on my phone so that I am not updated each time something happens. Facebook can be addicting, there is always something new and entertaining to look at. There can be a negative element to Facebook when we use it compare ourselves to others and their “perfect life” as it is portrayed on their Facebook. It is my goal to use my Facebook to uplift others and myself.