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VHS and TV
I would watch my favorite movies and TV shows as a baby and into my toddler years -
Cassettes and CDs
I can remember being exposed to both cassettes and CDs when I was very young. Even though cassettes were beginning to die out, I still remember my parents playing music off of cassettes. -
Video Camera
My mom had a video camera very similar to the one pictured. My sister and I loved having my mom make home videos of us playing and singing. -
DVD player
We transitioned from VHS to DVD. I mostly used the DVD player to play music off of CDs in our living room. -
Parent's had cell phones
I can remember my parents having a cell phone around the 2000s. All the phones could do was to call -
Computer Games
I can remember playing computer games with my older sister around the 2003 time frame. We liked to play games like cruise ship tycoon, the Oregon Trail, Polar Bowler, etc. -
Digital Camera
Our family's first digital camera came in the mid-2000s. -
Gameboy SP
I got a gameboy SP for Christmas. It was one of the most exciting gifts I had ever received. You couldn't keep me off of it. -
Microsoft Office
Since I was playing on the computer a lot in 2004, I'm sure I played on Microsoft office also especially with the Wordart. I still learn something new with Microsoft office everyday. -
Myspace- Social Media
My first social media platform was Myspace in 2007. On this platform I would change my profile and profile song often, and there was drama with your top friends lists. I later upgraded to Facebook and Instagram and never used Myspace again. -
Email
My first email to message my friends in middle school. My first email address was "blondebarbi130@yahoo.com" which is very embarrassing now. -
My first Ipod- Music
My first Ipod to listen to music. -
My first cellphone
I was finally getting my first cell phone for a family trip to disney world when I was 13. Only parents were allowed to have my phone number. -
Facebook- Social Media
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Bluetooth
I started using Bluetooth to send music to and from cell phones. Now I use Bluetooth in almost every aspect of my life. I use it in my car, cordless headphones, TV, etc. My phone is connected to several types of technology to make my every day life more convenient. -
Pinterest
I started using, my now favorite media, Pinterest in 2010. I used at first for finding my favorite "quotes" in high school. I now use it for everything from home decor, work inspiration, blogging, planning trips, homework assignments, etc. -
My first laptop
I received my first personal laptop in 2010 for Christmas. -
My first Iphone
My first iphone was an Iphone 4. This is when I first upgraded to the apple world. -
Online Banking
Banking is convenient using online access and apps on my cell phone -
GPS Navagation
I am not sure how people traveled before the use of GPS. I use GPS daily especially for work when I travel to high schools and college fairs. -
Netflix
Once I graduated from High School and moved away for college Netflix was my only form of entertainment. My college roommates and I were convinced that we could not afford cable TV. -
Ipad
One of my high school graduation gifts was an Ipad mini. It was intended to be used for note taking in college. -
Instagram- Social Media
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Amazon Prime
I was introduced to Amazon Prime in College. I was was able to order books electronically, stream music, receive free eBooks, and shop online with free shipping. I now utilize online shopping more than ever. Today I also have Amazon Fire TV which is streamed online. This is something me and my husband watch regularly. -
Pandora Radio
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Linkedin- Social Networking
I was introduced to Linkedin through college as a social networking platform. -
Adobe Creative Suite
In one of my college classes I was introduced to Adobe Creative Cloud and other designing programs like Canva. -
Online Portfolio
In college, we were required to have an online portfolio using wix. -
My first Mac (apple) Laptop
My Macbook Pro is the best laptop I have owned. There are several technical features that are more advanced in my opinion. My favorite part is being able to link my phone and Ipad with my computer so that all of my devices are cohesive and share the same information. -
Kroger Clicklist
Kroger Clicklist allows you to order groceries online and pick it up at the store with out leaving your car. It is extremely nice after long weekends and busy workdays. I have utilized this technology a few times and will see myself using it once our family begins to grow. -
Spotify (Music)
I listen to full albums and any song with this App. I listen at work, at home, in the car, while working out, etc. It has playlists that you can choose from or you can make your own. It also has Podcasts (talk shows or story lines) that you can listen to. This has replaced the radio in my life.
