A Reflection on Internet Apocalypso

It’s funny how the internet controls our lives when it’s supposed to be the other way around. My brother was raising hell last night because he couldn’t ‘level up’ his game due to the very slow internet connection. Thanks to Michael Jackson. The internet’s role has gone a long way from being used to serve military needs down to being my little brother’s BFF. The internet sure has contributed a lot to the changes happening in the world right now, be it positive or negative.

On a personal level…

The internet is commonly used by people who want to stay connected to their families, friends, and even to their idols. It is human nature dictating us to poke our friends on Facebook, to follow them on Twitter, and to buzz them on YM. We, humans, need to feel some sense of belongingness and be connected with each other. That’s why I do not believe people saying that internet use leads to isolation. It’s actually a powerful tool to help battle isolation. In fact, I, myself was able to reconnect with my high school batchmates via Facebook. When I’m home, more than half of my day is devoted in front of Mastina but that does not mean I isolate myself from people. Because I still make an effort to meet with my friends once in a while and I would actually prefer FTF communication with them, if only our schedule would permit us. Of course, being able to catch up with your peers over beer is def better than IM-ing. And it’s not actually the internet that’s keeping us from seeing each other, it’s actually our schedules. Being isolated is a choice people make. Blaming it on the net is unfair and downright stupid. It’s not the internet’s problem if you don’t wanna get your little butt out of the house. It’s just matter of choosing whether you want to be the cute puppet or the powerful puppeteer.

On business…

While some view the net as the isolation perpetrator, it also seems to pose some favorable features. The rise of the internet paved the way for a more exciting market competition. The businessmen, however, viewed this differently. The online fora mushrooming the net allow consumers to exchange reviews and comments regarding a certain product thus, helping consumers make wiser investments. It has become a habit for people to check out product reviews online before buying. And having an intelligent market was never good for business. This is the nightmare of every businessman. That’s why at first, they were reluctant to acknowledge the presence of the internet. But now, having a company website is a must. If your company does not own one, it sends the message of instability. It’s been a status symbol, the more sophisticated your company website looks, the more powerful your company is.

The internet is a very powerful communication tool. I can almost imagine people saying they can’t live without it. But really, we can. Our ancestors did for crying out loud. But it’s going to be very difficult. We need the internet at one point or another, that’s for sure. But it shouldn’t control you. You control it. It shouldn’t dominate you. You dominate it. You don’t live for it. You live with it.

Open your mouth more than your legs.

Hello, Perv!

This entry is divided into three. These three are the Holy Trinity of everybody’s favorite extra-curricular activity. Wanna get a taste of me? Read up Attempting First Base. This part paints a picture of my normal everyday life. Juicy stories? Enjoy Reaching Second Base. This part takes you to my inner thoughts and realizations. Craving for some meat? Gorge on Conquering the Third Base. This narrates my life as a commwhore.

Attempting First Base:

So I went to see Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen last night at the SM Mall of Asia alone. Well, my folks were with me but, mom decided to head the “emo direction” and went on to deposit herself at McDonald’s where she rot for nearly three long and boring hours. Talk about martyrdom. Sheesh. Weh? Whatever, ever, ever. Dad, on the other hand, was busy doing what he does best… taking pictures! Well, whatever works for him, works for me! It was actually a special screening thrown by one of his clients and he obviously scored some free tix hence, my gorgeous presence rubbing elbows with Kris Aquino. Well, I really did not see her but some did. Anyway, I DID enjoy the film because of Megan Fox. Mountains of free popcorn + free flowing softdrinks + boobs and curves= OMG I could die there! I kinda got lost on the visual effects, though. Some things seem to have just existed to stress me out (cough, Internet Apocalypso, cough) Hihi It sure deserves a second watch, well, for the love of The Foxy One.

Reaching Second Base:

Two weeks in school made me realize some things I was not supposed to realize. Well, to protect the image of the people involved. Hmmm, People? Realizations? You know where I am heading, you gossip whore!

H is betten than TB. More approachable, less intimidating.

The Big J is… well, a hotpants for some people in our little community. Hmmm, glasses with a higher grade, perhaps?

I, errr, we have developed this love-hate relationship with this professor. Never mind the six-hour break we battle every Monday and Thursday just to attend her class. Though her schedule does not comfortably fit ours, we still enrolled in her class. In fairness, she’s getting interesting now unlike last sem. We despise her teaching techniques, her sometimes jaw-dropping (and this is not a compliment) answers to our quite sensible questions, and her ability to counteract our spontaneity. But as I’ve said, she’s getting better now. Kudos, Dark Lips.

Conquering Third Base:

Knowing that a LOT of my batchmates are new to this whole wordpress blogging thing is such a relief. Let’s get lost, people! Blogging was never my cup of tea and I thought it will never be. Then along came Barry. Now, all I can think of is how to beautify my boudoir and the sane messages that must come with it. I finally saw the light.

While I am a self-confessed Facebook quiz addict, I am a complete outsider in the blogging world. I am no stranger to the virtual world, that’s for sure. On the physical, I am The Bar. Always open. But virtually, I am that little girl who just doesn’t want to come out of her shell let alone publicize her escapades no matter how blog-worthy they are. But your little girl is not really a little girl after all. My virtual life shall reflect the real me. So now, I’m ready to share my pieces and bare it all.

So to my mates who are just as lost as I am, this whole I’m-lost-I-don’t-know-what-to-do thing will come to pass and we will emerge as kick-ass wordpress bloggers. Remember how lost we were when we entered Orcom? Remember how we struggle to comprehend the program we got ourselves into? I am more than 100% sure that we’ll understand wordpress as we understand every bit of our program STAT! So ladies guys, open your mouth more than your legs. Be brave to speak up your mind. They don’t call us communicologists for nothing.

Welcome to my Boudoir!

Yes, I am whore. This blog site is my boudoir and my fellow Organizational Communication practitioners are my pimps. But I’m not your ordinary whore. I provide a different kind of satisfaction and take pleasure not from the three-letter word you think but rather from my first love which is actually communication. While I love men, fashion, and gossip, communication will always, ALWAYS have that little but special place in my heart.

This blog will follow me as I explore What’s Hot and What’s Not in the exciting world of communication. I smell interesting exchange of insights and heated comments. Hmm, juicy!

If you love communication, then we’re sure to hit it off immediately. You can enter me, errr, my world anytime, anywhere and when you do, please feel free to leave a comment. I would love to know if you enjoyed my performance.