WARNING: The entry you are about to read is full of angsty goodness from a generation that grew up on Social Media (unlike some of the rest of us).

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When did Facebook status updates and Tweets become a therapist’s couch?

Short answer: probably since forever.

I’m writing about this topic because I’m saturated in it—that is to say, I am a card carrying member of bi-polar, overly revealing, angst-ridden expression in social media. When your Twitter starts to sound like a Nine Inch Nails song, you’ve got to wonder if that’s healthy—not to mention, is it an appropriate use of the medium?

Granted, sometimes it’s funny when people share a bad day or a strange experience. But there are times where it becomes a banner ad and broadcast for every little emotional tweak a person has. You’re craving a burrito right now? That’s great, I really don’t care. I’m quoting Eminem again in a status update? That’s great, but they’ve seen it a thousand times before. I’ve been over-sharing in social media since I first put up an away message on AIM in 1998. Isn’t that the point? Read the rest of this entry »

September 2007: I’m three months out of college with a degree in theater and philosophy (somehow the job offers weren’t exactly lining up with that piece of paper backing me).  Some may remember this specific day in early September of that year, as there was a blackout in Los Angeles.

With nothing to do myself and my roommates, all of us related to film/performing with our majors and degrees; do exactly what any sensible twenty something would do without Xbox 360 or internet.  We sat on our lawn and drank beer, and told ghost stories.

For nine hours.

Now, don’t be fooled–I am at heart a complete and utter nerd (and I’m pretty sure I’m not the only one at KARMA Media Labs). Read the rest of this entry »