Writing Electronically

1) The experience I have with blogging began in junior high school, probably in seventh grade, where I used AIM to instant message my friends. After I used that for a while, Email became a part of my life too. Back then email wasn't that big in my life but now since I'm in college, it's a HUGE part. I obviously use it for classes, but I also use it to email my mom back and fourth. It is sometimes easier then talking on the phone with her due to the fact that she likes to talk a lot on the phone. Along with email, I of course use facebook. I love facebook because it allows me to stay in contact with all my high school friends and people I can't talk to every day. I am not addicted to it, but i would say I'm pretty close to it. And now, last but not least, texting!!!! Texting is probably the one thing I seriously would have trouble living without. I text every day and that's how I become closer to people. I love texting because it allows you to tell people things you wouldn't normally tell people in person. So, all in all, I believe my blogging experience has been a good one.

2) I do believe that your writing does change when you use an electronic medium as opposed to a pen and pencil because first, the way words are used and the use of grammar is totally different when compared to writing a letter or talking in person. For example, we often use "ttyl" when typing or texting. We all shorten the words to save time. Also, in my opinion, I know I feel more comfortable saying things in texting or online rather in person because I don't get as nervous and such. It is also hard because you cannot see the person's reaction to something you tell them if you're texting them or IMing them.