Media Circus

I would like to consider myself apart of the amazing 3 ring circus that is the media. As a media maker and media devourer. I find that media is crucial in not only my day to day routine, but how my mind has been shaped for the last 22 years. When i think of media, i usually see it as an attachment of me, as natural as my hair or the clothes on my body. On this September 11th memorial weekend, I am reminded on how much media I actively consume. From websites, blogs, news stations, newspapers, Twitter, Facebook and the radio, I am bombarded with information and messages in the first few hours of the day.

I cannot say that "I am media" because even as a media maker, I'm only a small fish in a vast galaxy.

Growing up I knew that writing was a strong passion of mine. Although I enjoy creative writing such as poetry and short stories, I’ve always wanted to be a journalist. Someone who can investigate and write about the things I enjoyed. Similar to Norman Mailer, John Hersey and Truman Capote, I wanted to write pieces about people who often don’t get the spotlight in the topic of my interest, Fashion. In stead of writing about big shots like Ralph Lauren, Marc Ecko and Tommy Hillfigure I wanted to write about the “little people,” the consumer, that are equally as important to their success but not as well known. As a 22-year-old English major my love for media is as inescapable as my love of fresh air. As media fuels all aspects of our lives, I have always wanted to be the person who tell the story of the things we hold dear to us as a society. Growing up in the 90’s with two older sisters I have gained a love of fashion and always wanted to dive deeper into telling the story of the people behind it. From tagging along with my sisters as a little boy to malls, and clothing stores to going to fashion week with my friends. I have always known that this love of Fashion. As shallow as it sounds, I love that we live in a material world. I love how fashion has been used to express people. Growing up in the nest of Urban City fashion in New York has helped me appreciate where style has come from and where it’s going. I plan to show the world “Fashion” through my eyes.