Thing 2 and 3

Hi, here goes! First blog, never saw myself as a blogger. Already mortification is setting in at the thoughts of anyone reading this. I have always been wary of social media. I have never used twitter or snap chat but I do have Instagram and Facebook accounts but I don’t participate in either in any great way. I haven’t been in my Instagram account in months. However I do login to Facebook from time to time, maybe once a week. When I do I am always surprised at the amount of news especially in my local area that I have been totally unaware of so in that respect it is a great forum for posting local news, events etc.

lets get twitting!!

So I guess what I am saying is that I should not be afraid and wary of social media, I should embrace it. It can be a lifesaver as I discovered while reading an article on Hurricane Irma in the guardian today.

“Many current and former BVI residents are using social media to mobilise resources and circulate lists of urgently needed supplies, including generators, blankets, bed linen, mosquito tablets and construction materials."

Social media is a good thing and need not be feared. Lets embrace it!