What type of media consumer am I?

I never thought much about it but now I realize I consume media in
any way or form. This means I surround myself with incessant chattering from radio djs hocking their latest advertising for some bed that is suppose to cure the world of backaches to reading a magazine and drooling over a bag that is worth two month's paycheck. I believe in all that the advertising world has promised me.

I admit I am a brand name whore. Radios, magazines, billboards, TV, etc. tells me I need it so I need it. I scoff at no name brands. I spend even though I shouldn't be because brand X has told me that my ass will be gorgeous in their $200 jeans. Or brand Y states that by wearing their fragrance, I'll be transported to some beautiful beach hanging out with famous movie stars. When I open my wallet but only lint butterflies escapes, I swipe my "plastic" instead. Why? Because I want a gorgeous ass while I hang out with my fellow movie stars, damn it!

Time: 3-5:30am
Medium/Specific Product(s): Internet, Mail, Ebay, Blogging, Myspace, Online assignments

Alcohol

For the weekend, I did what most college students across the country usually do on the weekends; I got sh*tface drunk. It's a phenomenon I tell you. Alcohol is a social tool for some and it is strongly applied to me. Alcohol can burn or build bridges depending on what type of drunk you are. There are angry drunks, happy drunks, and sad drunks. I won't tell you what kind of drunk I am but maybe one day you will find out for yourself. And here is where I insert an Internet lingo, "LOL!" Give me a roomful of good drunks, and throw in some 80 proof and I'll show you a good time.

Alcohol is advertised in the media through magazines, TV, etc.. It tries to sell you the image of fun if you drink and I guess it has sold me. I'm a poster child of a drunk trying to find this "fun-ness" complete with funny drunk face and chunks of afternoon lunch spotting the tip of my shoes and all.

07/28/06
Time: 8-8:15am,3-3:15pm
Medium/Specific Product(s): Radio, News, Music, Advertising

Time: 4-6:30
Medium/Specific Product(s): Internet, Check Mail, Surf web, Homework for online class, Research, Myspace

07/29/06
Time: 7:30-8:30am
Medium/Specific Product(s): Internet, Mail, Ebay, Blogging, Myspace