My name is @laura_neenan and I am a tweetaholic.
Twitter is without a doubt the new social networking system that everyone is talking about. Every since my first tweet in December of 2010, I have been hooked.
The social networking site Twitter began in 2006. Twitter is similar to Facebook, but instead of each user having profiles with pictures, wallposts and ‘likes,’Â each tweet that a user can send would be considered a status update. Anyone who simply creates a profile can send out a mini message, known as a tweet, that is less than 140 characters. Twitter is basically a minature archive of your life.
Although it took me awhile to get a hang of it, I have begun to use my resources and now dub myself a twitter queen. From a tweetaholic to the rest of the Twitter virgins reading out there, here are some ways to get the most out of your Twitter experience (Twitter lingo included):
1. Celebrity Stalking
First, Twitter can be used to track down celebrities. All you have to do is search one of your favorite celebs, hit follow and you will be able to see what is going on in their daily life. There is nothing more entertaining than knowing the exact moment when Snooki from the Jersey Shore is tanning, having a photo shoot with her fellow ‘guidettes’Âor thinking about a dream from the night before. Celebrity tweeting is the trend that put made Twitter so popular.
2. Spark Your Interest
Following celebrities on Twitter is not every one’s cup of tea. But that’s what’s great about this new world of social networking. You can follow anyone or anything for that matter on Twitter that may spark your interest. Sports fanatics, political science nerds, or humorists can all find someone or something to follow that will give them updates as they desire. For all you Harry Potter fanatics, @Lord_Voldemort has his own Twitter #avadakadavra.
3. Friends
Above all, the reason that my obsession with Twitter grew was because of the small community that I have began to follow consisting of seniors from Rockhurst, Sion and STA. The phrase ‘I’m tweeting that,’Â has become so common from funny moments with friends to unique situations that happen to someone are commonly exposed on Twitter. My car literally stops because it ran out of gas, I tweet about it. I am going on a 10.1 mile marathon bike ride with @addie_thompson, @btampke and @stankyfranke, I tweet about it. Most importantly, #thatawkwardmoment when my dad announces he forgot to bring underwear on a weekend vacation, I tweet about it, #sorry.
Follow me @laura_neenan because you know I’ll be tweeting like crazy, #whitegirlproblems.
My name is @AllisonFitts and I am also a tweetaholic.
Like @laura_neenan, I love Twitter for the entertainment it provides. I constantly receive tweets from friends discussing their car troubles, thoughts about getting braces and fears about the ACT. And you can’t forget the recent tweets about Justin Beiber’s new haircut.
While these fun tweets from friends often brighten my day, my favorite Twitter to follow is the DartNewsOnline’s. It keeps me up-to-date on all the happenings at STA. Here is what following @dartnewsonline can do for you:
1. Sports Updates
Have you ever missed an STA/Sion game and wondered the score? (#whowon?) With @dartnewsonline, live updates, stats and final scores can be sent to your phone. It’s more reliable than Sports Center!
2. Schedule Reminders
Have you ever shown up to school at 7:30 a.m. only to find out that no one else was at school and it was actually a late start? (#ihategettingupearly) Prevent this tragedy from ever happening again by following @dartnewsonline. You will receive reminders about special schedules, dress down days and meetings during activity period.
3. Story Notification
Have you spent sleepless night’s waiting for my next I Challenge You blog to be posted? (#iloveblogs) By following @dartnewsonline, you will receive a tweet whenever new content is posted to dartnewsonline.com. This includes photo galleries, blogs, videos, stories and much, much more
Following the DartNewsOnline on Twitter is essential for every member of the STA community. It keeps us informed and connected to one another in a way only 140 characters can.
