Reflecting on my Online Presence
In my last blog post, I touched on the presence I have online. Personal social media pages and this blog comprised my main presence. I don't always enjoy having social media. It primarily serves as a way to connect with my family and long distance friends. There is a lot of unnecessary "drama" or sharing of strong opions on social media that can sometimes feel more stressful than useful. I set my Instagram and Facebook to "private" and adjusted my settings to deter some of the content and people I prefer not to see. I kept my Twitter on a public setting for professional reasons. I figured one day it may come in useful in connecting with others in the scientific/educational community. I've also been told that many employers are using Twitter to advertise job openings. My only 'desire' in terms of social media presence is to have less, at least on my personal pages. When I have time, I will likely reduce my friends list to only those I real