Media is a "security blanket"...

When we are little often times children will have a certain object that we consider a "security object or blanket". This object that we obsess over gives us some sort of comfort and secure feeling. Lately, as I have been evaluating my use of media in my everyday life I have found that all forms of media have become a security object in my life. Every minute of my day there is a form of media around me that I feel connects me to the "world" and that gives me a feeling of comfort and security. When I am in my dorm room doing homework or just relaxing I always have the TV on. Sometimes on the news, but usually just normal television shows. While I am watching TV I know that if anything major or urgent were to happen then a warning message of breaking news would scroll across the screen. Even just studying with the television sound on in the background gives me the feeling of comfort and security. Everywhere I go I also take my cell phone with me. I admit that texting has become an obsession of mine, but beyond the small conversations we have with people on the phone or over texting having my phone lets me know that if anyone needed to get hold of me in the case of an emergency or important message then they can contact me through my cell phone. Having my cell phone makes me feel connected to my family, friends, and other people in my life while being away at school. Finally, my computer. Every time that I open my Internet the AOL recent news comes up and I glace to see what is going on in the world that day. Besides all the social networking pages, my computer does not only keep me up to date and connected with all my friends and family, but also the rest of the world. Knowing what is going on around the world is the just another thing that give me a secure feeling through the use of media.