What is Social Media?

I asked the same question about 2 years back where I knew nothing about it. But today, it's something I love doing. For me, sharing is caring. But today, I believe there are many people out there who are still very puzzle what Social Media is.
As I was browsing for some article, I came across this youtube, "Social Media In Plain English". I spend a few minutes checking it out and I personally think it is simple for people to understand. I am sharing it here so you all can learn a thing or two.

What I love about Social Media

Social Media don't even exist much if we mentioned it like 10 years ago but it's a trend and one of the hottest topic everywhere today! Many people have ask me this question, what do you like about social media? For me, it's about getting the latest topic and shared it with my family and friends via social media  tools such as twitter or facebook. Besides that, I get to expand my circle of friends. Up to date, I have 463 friends on Facebook (only less than 10% of people I haven't met in real life) and 460 followers on Twitter. 

Even if it is a new thing for most of you, Social Media has been a daily thing for me. I enjoyed tweeting and facebooking on daily basis such as updating my status and sharing the pictures I took. Besides that, I even enjoy Foursquaring. It's like a game where I get to collect my points and badges and also explore new shops in town! Other than that, you get good tips from other players too and specials from the business owner. 

Despite all that, I have won iPod Shuffle via twitter contest, a designer handbag for a friend via Facebook contest and also an iPhone app - paid version for FREE via twitter too. It's been a really fun time for me both on twitter and facebook. :D 

From all the above, I also use Social Media to conduct charity in March, 2010, which is known as Penang Twestival. At present, I am also volunteering for Social Media Club Penang. It's a non-profit organization to help to educate the public about social media and how it can help you in your personal life and businesses in general. 

What do you like about Social Media? Would love to hear your thoughts about it... :)

Let's tweet! 

Oldest Twitter User @IvyBean104

I keep getting complains from my mother and cousin that I spend too much time on social media like facebook and twitter. Even with those complains, I still pursue what I liked. You will be amaze with the fast and updated information you will receive and also not forgetting the amount of new and interesting friends too. 

Yesterday, I read a tweet about the oldest twitter user Ivy Bean dies at 104. I was amaze and inspired by her in a way. Social media doesn't limit to any particular age group or professions. She even have more followers than me! :-) I didn't have a chance to follow her while she was alive but just wanna share with you who missed out about this news. May you rest in peace, Ivy Bean. 

iPhone App: Pocoyize

As I was browsing for new and interesting application for my iphone, I came across this application called Pocoyize. It's for social networking where you can create your own and friends avatar. Wish your own design of avatar, you can use it for your Caller ID, Facebook Profile Picture, Twitter and other social media too!

I was testing it out and here is my version of avatar! :P

It's for FUN! :-D