Being Digital

I have invested much of my time and self into online communities. Of course, the first social network everyone was a part of, Myspace. I spent the majority of my time decorating and updating my page as well as talking to friends. Then, Facebook. Facebook is now the biggest social network and well, what was incorporated throughout my everyday life. I realized any one I talked to on Facebook, I could also just call or text. It always causes a lot of problems; so, with these realizations in mind, I recently deleted my Facebook.

I do not pay any bills online, but I do sometimes shop online.  I do not do it to an excessive extent because you don't always get what you expected.


Deleting my social networks I had, has caused me to use my digital self less than I used to be. I no longer have to log on to services to talk to friends, but my digital self is still in use when using my cellphone of course.
 My physical self is more sufficient when it comes to talking to people in person and expressing emotions; the digital self is just a way to communicate by what is on your mind through typing on a keyboard.

Emotional Responses

Arriving at FSU made me realize I had a fresh start. Seeing the different landscaping from South Florida made me feel like I was grown up and away from home. Although I was a little nervous to start classes, I was also excited to say I was in college. My friend Bianca and I have the same classes, so that helped calm some nerves walking in to each class.

Just like I expected, I do not miss being home at all, having a curfew, and being told somewhat what I am supposed to do by my parents. Being an only child there was a lot of that. I still stay in touch with them every day by texting and a few quick phone calls, but as of right now I could not be happier about not living home. Living on my own in an apartment has made me more responsible and a lot cleaner, for I do not have a cleaning lady to clean up after me. It sucked getting used to it, but it's not that hard once cleaning up after yourself becomes a habit. I feel much more mature now having to make my own bed, change my own sheets, run my own errands and groceries, make my own appointments, and deal with financial situations.Coming to FSU is one decision I will not regret.