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My experience without media may be different from others. I spent my first 12 hours working Black Friday at Academy Sports. Oh my! Because of so much foot traffic, the radio at work wasn’t playing because there were many calls going out over the intercom. The policy on Black Friday was that we cannot use our phones or any mobile device. We had to provide strictly customer service.  After Black Friday was over, I went home and slept literally the next 12 hours. It was not difficult at all without media; because we were so busy I didn’t have time to check my phone. I missed being in the loop on social media and keeping up with everyone’s Black Friday experience.  I do not miss the drama, the phone calls and the politics on my Twitter feed.  I think the effect, if I wasn’t so busy, would almost kill me. I am a very social person, so my contacts would be worried if they have not heard from me. I felt awesome about the assignment and I am surprised I made the 24 hours honestly. Everyone in your future classes should participate in this assignment because it’s a good wake up call.

I have learned a lot about my media consumption. Oh boy, I am addicted to media. On the scale 1-10, I would rate myself a 10 because social media does control me. I am a Public Relations major, so I like to keep in the loop (rating of 10). I plan to approach the media the same away. Being active on all social media sites and making sure I post responsibly.  Recommending others to complete a media journal is an absolute.  A media journal helps you in many ways, especially realizing your media consumption.  Also, you are building examples of your writing skills.