In my house, we have had a form of the internet since I was in about 7th grade. I did grow up with most of the current technology, but normally was slightly behind everyone else it getting that technology. By 7th grade, my mom finally let me create my own AOL account and talk to others through instant messenger. This is how I first remember using the web. I rarely used it for anything else. I didn't search for many things then. I used it as a means of socializing. There was one time my mom got on my account and sent a message to a friend of mine who I was with at the time. I remember this as being one of the first times I was aware of how scary it was to think someone was impersonating you on the internet or really just that the person on the other side of your conversation could be anyone.
On a daily basis I visit basically the same sites. I always check my mail on the mix website. I check my bank and credit card accounts online. I also check espn.com, tvguide.com, and ew.com simply for my enjoyment because I love sports, tv, and movies. I am not much of an instant messenger. I use text messages more often. I do have a facebook and myspace page. I rarely use the myspace page. My facebook page I use to keep in touch with friends. I probably use the web for about an hour or 2 a day.
I love using the web. I use it for gathering information and keeping track of different things.
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