Ipods and laptops and cells, oh my!

The Social Media Revolution is here. What is the best way to communicate at college? with your family? at work?

I prefer face to face interaction most of the time. I know I get the message; if I have questions I can ask and have immediate clarification and I can be sure that my reply is received.

I get frustrated with conference calls because it is hard to know who is talking without the visual cues. I don't like Skype because I have to make sure I look okay before I make a call...or answer. I can't always hear on my cell phone, and when I press speaker phone, everyone around me is a part of my conversation - whether they want to be or not. My cellphone dies, and when I finally charge it I don't check my voicemails. I don't check my facebook or email often enough to be in the loop either. In this instant information age, I fail terribly at being instant with MY information.

Music. Don't get me started on music... No. I don't use 8 track tapes, cassette tapes, vinyl or CDs. I do like to listen to the radio via my laptop or the car stereo. It seems like a good idea to carry my MP3 to work out, but I never seem to have it with me. Same with kindle. I've downloaded kindle books to my laptop, but have never read them. Even though I love the idea of these gadgets, it may be the lack of time that gets in the way. I'd prefer to chat at Brewed Awakenings or the Speaking Center instead.