TTYL

Our lecture on Tuesday made me a lot more aware of how I use the media in my relationships with others. I've always felt I was more on the conservative side with texting. But now I'm not so sure. I think texting has its place, it can be really convenient. Or the other morning I sent a text to my sister telling her I love her and to have a great day. That's not a bad thing, but would have it been better or more meaningful if I would have called and talked to her? (I guess that technically would still be using media). Ironically, as I'm writing this, my roommates are having a conversation about texting and when it is and isn't appropriate. One roommate brought up the point that texting is kind of like going back to the time of the telegraph with quick, short word answers. I don't know what the bottom line is as far as texting and relationships go, but its definitely something that's been on my mind lately. Also, just minutes ago I got on facebook for the first time in awhile and one of my friends from high school starting chatting with me. I was actually pretty happy (usually I get annoyed by those chat things and ignore them, so everyone probably thinks I'm super rude). It was fun to catch up. But I know I would probably never have called or initiated a conversation with him in any other context. It just wouldn't have crossed my mind. Is this a good or bad thing (or neither)?