Sunday, 28 January 2024

My Social Media Life

 


I first got into social media when a friend told me about Orkut, a site that promised to connect people in new ways. Excited to try it out, I made a profile, carefully picking a good picture and writing about my teen self. Orkut let me connect with friends, classmates, and new people worldwide – like a virtual playground for chatting and making friends.

One cool thing on Orkut was the testimonials. It was like the notes we passed in class but digital. Friends wrote nice messages on my profile, and I did the same, creating a digital scrapbook of memories. Checking for new messages or updating my status became a daily routine I loved.

As I got more into social media, I discovered Blogao. It was a place where users could share their thoughts, experiences, and creative writing through blogs. I loved the idea of having my digital journal, so I created my first blog, pouring my heart
into every post.

Blogao became my safe space. I could express myself, share my passions, and connect with people who liked the same things. The comments section was like a virtual meeting place where readers and other bloggers had lively discussions. It was a digital community that brought people together, no matter where they were, based on shared interests and ideas.

2 comments:

  1. wow, I thought all of us had same feeling about the first time to approach to media or social media. Your experience is interesting. When i read your story, immediately go on to search about Orkut and Blogao. They are really interesting.

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  2. you have a very nice digital journal. thumbs up.

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