Social media may be slowly bringing the world together. As a “Millennial,” I am extremely active on almost all platforms of social media (Twitter, Facebook, Snapchat, Tumblr, etc.). I’ve met tons of fans that share the same interests as myself. Some are my closest friends. It’s amazing what a strong connection one can have with another person from the other side of the country, or even the world! You get different perspectives from other cultures and races, and they also have a chance of learning about the way you may live. Maybe even learning a different way of life from others or a new language.
I learned this when talking to fans who have the same musical taste as me on social media. For example, I personally listened to music for personal pleasure, no matter what my mood is. I listen to music every hour of the day that I can. Some may say that they listen to music to get inspiration. Others say they only listen to music when they’re upset or on long car rides. I’ve even met people that said that music, or a specific artist, saved their lives. Isn’t that so interesting that an artist's lyrics in a song could have such an impact on a person? Some reading may not have even realized that there are people in the world that would even say this, but there are.
Some use social media to get ideas for their visual arts or to find out news. Others use it to make others laugh, and come to some kind of common ground with others. At home, I’m always losing something, and I’ll ask my mom to find it, and she’ll find it in less than five seconds. I thought there was something wrong with me personally. Was I OK? Why can’t I find what I’m looking for but my mom could in seconds. I was worried until I saw someone make a meme, or a Tumblr post about it. So many of the comments said things like “relatable,” or “I hate when that happens,” etc. It was such a sigh of relief for me, and it also could have been a sigh of relief for others!
A lot of the older generation believes that social media is separating and isolation us “Millennials” from the world and each other, but it’s really connecting us. To be able to talk to others from all over the country and the world. To be able to know that you’re not alone about something you’ve been worrying about for the past few years or the past few minutes. Some people make their best friends on the internet. Social media can sometimes be a very special thing.
