Media Consumer...Who, Me?

What books would you like to read if you had more time? I would love to be able to read more scientific based books. My original college degree choice was chemistry, I know, it's quite a jump to graphic design and advertising, but I still love science! The only thing that is difficult about reading this genre is that often these books are laden with technical terms that require additional research and time. If I had extra time to invest I would love to continue my scientific backround through books. When do you listen to the radio? Do you listen primarily for music, news or talk shows? Oh, how I miss the radio! The stations around here are terrible! I used to love to listen to the radio when I lived in Boston. It gives you the opportunity to hear a variety of music, new songs and bands, and if the station is good enough, you can enjoy laughing with the DJs. I mainly listen to the radio in my car. I think the radio is a great way to pass time when you're not overly stimulated...painting your room, doing housework, or driving long distances. What was the last movie you saw in the theater? How long ago? Memoirs of a Geisha...and you all know that was a long time ago, I can't remember exactly how long! It's a shame that it costs $10 to see a movie! I never want to spend $10 to end up sitting for two hours; if I wanted to sit on my ass, I could watch my TV for free! What is your all time favorite movie? Why? Hmm...well one of my favorites would be Moulin Rouge. I really enjoy the cinematography; the camera movement, and visual imagery are dizzying and entertaining to watch. I love the quirky characters. To be watching a story that takes place in France in 1899 and have them break out into Madonna's "Like a Virgin" is comical but more importantly brilliant! Of course, the girly part of me also enjoys the sappy love story that goes along with it. Which of the advertisments on television or in magazines do you remember most clearly? Why do you think you remember them? I love advertisements that are simple but make you think. An ad that has a clean design, with a one liner accompanying the picture is perfect to me.

Honestly, Blogs?

Ok, so this is my first blog entry...EVER! And as we're supposed to write about the media, I will add my two cents about this whole blogging phenomenon. I guess I never really got swept up into the "write my thoughts down for the world to read" trend. This whole thing is very foreign to me. Honestly, I feel I have better things to do with my life than type out my opinions...just in case someone who is obviously even more bored than I could have been to write it in the first place, might stumble upon it and want to read it. In general, I try not to sit down in front of the computer for hours and lose myself; it's too easy to start searching out the mindless and information and trivia that is so abundant on the Internet. I am not criticizing those who find value in this form of communication...I guess it's just not my thing. But I am also a very optimistic person and I'm willing to try anything once. I think overall it is an interesting way to present an assignment, and one that is better than handwriting a journal for a class (which I've done). As I looked through people's blogs, I noticed it at least gives the opportunity to be creative in the presentation of the page, and this I like. So, with some venting out of the way I am ready to start a new semester and try something new.