True Life: Twitter Is My Diary

I am a big fan of Twitter. It's all been within the past year, but I've developed some series feelings for the social media website.

Let me explain, though. I don't post emotional junk or little updates about my life that no one wants to hear (i.e. Pizza for dinner!). I think sub-tweeting is hilarious because the sub-tweeter always looks dumb, so I don't partake in that practice either. Instead, I tweet almost any funny little thought that pops into my head. Well, I think they're funny.

Me as I read my own tweets

The point is Twitter has become an outlet for my thoughts the way many people use diaries or journals. Though, unlike the traditional forms of recording your thoughts, Twitter is convenient and doesn't require much commitment.

I tried countless times to start a diary and have always given up within a month at the most. If I can't write in it every day, I feel like I'm failing. Then I grow frustrated (there's no way I have time to write in a diary every day) and just quit.

Regardless, Twitter and I have been together for over a year, so safe to say things are getting pretty serious. I have realized only recently how beneficial Twitter can be. I'm going to share a few of these realizations with you.

1. I have learned how to write comedy. Granted, it's very short comedy, composed of 140 characters or less, but nevertheless I have had to adapt my thoughts into tweets that others will find humorous. 
2. I have learned how to appreciate different types of humor. I follow many random, unknown comedians on Twitter, along with my friends. I have grown to enjoy the vast array of comedy styles that are shared. Some are weirder than others, but all are valid senses of humor.
3. I have learned that a little laughter can turn my day around. When I'm having a particularly stressful day, I can scroll through my Twitter feed and after a few funny tweets, I'm already feeling better. This is fast, simple way to improve my mood and find some quick comedy.

These are just a few things I've learned from Twitter. These benefits are only gained when you use this site to share funny tidbits, not every aspect of your life or your deepest, darkest feelings. No one wants to be the over-sharer on social media. You've been warned.