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my name is Shiloh Rimando, 16 years old and I love the color pink and receiving letters whether handwritten or not.

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most prized possession: my digital camera

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my family. they are my everything to me and are my no.1 supporters who are always by my side no matter the circumstances.

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these are the people who make me happy everyday and give me a reason to smile when i'm down

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traveling is comfort for me, especially when with my family when doing so. it serves as a mean to escape from our hustling busy school and work life and enjoy what life has to offer for even a short while.

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-Why do I like these media?

The reason why I consume various media types varies with different factors such as personal interests and values, it allows me to hone and discover different hobbies that I enjoy. In addition, it also serves as somewhat an escapism from my busy life and provides me solace. These media also allows me to become aware of the issues currently happening globally.

-﻿How are these media influencing or affecting me?

Media influences my lifestyle, aspirations, attitudes, and behavior by shaping my everyday choices and perceptions.

For instance, media portrayals of certain lifestyles or achievements can shape our own lifestyle decisons and aspirations, this also influences our attitudes and reactions towards certain societal issues and cultutal norms.

Consuming media both possess pros and cons. If media serves as a source of inspiration, motivation, or education, it can be a healthy influence. However, unrealistic portrayals such as negative self perception or excessive consumption can potentially lead to body dsymorphia, dissatisfaction, self-esteem issues and many more. Aspects of media such as the internet is a very diverse community but also dangerous if we don't take precautionary measures in mind.

To mitigate unhealthy influences, it's important to reflect on how media affects you, set screentime limits, decipher the types of media you engage with, and enhance critical thinking skills to assess media messages. Furthermore, seeking support from a mental health professional will be beneficial if media impacts your well-being profusely. In conclusion, media plays a very big role in our everyday life and it is valuable that we know how to handle and limit our media consumption when it becomes too much for our well-being.