#SMED 11
I believe that Miles Franklin, the Australian writer sums it up beautifully in the following quotation, “Someone to tell it to is one of the fundamental needs of human beings.”
I share the sentiments of the afore-mentioned quotation and to this end I must confess that I enjoy being a part of and contributing to conversations whether at home, work, commuting to and from work, being with family and friends, etc. I believe there is always something of interest to share with others, be it good or sad news. On the other hand, listening to others is also key to successful two-way conversations.
As part of my current studies, I have this year been introduced to a totally new social media conversation -Twitter and Facebook. It has often been said that I have taken to Twitter like a fish in water. I find the online conversations, whether by those I follow or my followers, interesting, up to date, informative and it keeps me abreast with the latest, real-time information. I enjoy participating in online conversations, especially in topics “now streaming in Cape Town” i.e #TableMountain, #Coldplay, etc . Upon reaching the 1000th tweet, it has however not put a stop to my online conversation. As a matter of fact the online conversations into 2012 and beyond has just begun!.
In conclusion, the words of John Milton, the English poet, sums up why I and thousands others love conversations, whether face to face or online :
‘With thee conversing, I forget all time.”
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