Is Social Media a Revolution?

Hands down, no questions asked, YES.

Think about what you're doing on the computer at this moment.
Reading this blog, checking your email, facebook, myspace, tweeting and youtubing while taking side glances at your phone to see if you've missed a call or received a text message.

It's hard to ignore when the majority of people turn to the web for almost everything, people are finding life partners on internet dating sites and watching movies and TV shows on iPods. The revolution is inevitable.

I wholeheartedly believe my choice to major in Convergence (multimedia) journalism was the smartest thing I could do once I was accepted into Mizzou's Journalism school. I respect and appreciate classic media outlets, but the world is evolving and so is the media and the way society gets their news and information. It's not a bad change, it's simply a change. I do find it unfortunate that newspapers all around continue to struggle and shut down, but eventually everyone will get caught up and make the necessary changes to survive. We're in the 21st century and I know for a fact I'll be one of those old people who swear by their iPod and current cell phone when some other new technology comes out and yet again revolutionizes the way we live our lives.

This video will blow you away. Try to keep up.


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Why I Love Conan O'Brien

I've loved this man from the beginning and his last show is the perfect example why.
He is a deservedly successful man- and even more importantly, gracious.
I believe a lot of successful people get caught up in what they have at the moment and only complain about what they don't/didn't get. They forget about all the things they've been given along the way.

Check out his last show/speech:

If he isn't on your "Top 20 Coolest People" list after this... I question your standards.

"Nobody in life gets exactly what they thought they were going to get. But if you work really hard and you're kind, amazing things will happen." -COB



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