Affable Amanda
Doesn't matter if she is in class, dancing away at a club or chilling at home, young Amanda Choe just can't stop Twittering. She replies to some Tweets in 140-characters or less.
By NIKI CHEONG
Amanda Choe / Pic courtesy of Lee Tat Leon
First things first, what do you Tweet about?
All sorts of things: My status, my meals, photos, feelings, thoughts, stress, adverts, cool links.
And what kinds of Tweets do you, er, ReTweet?
Stuff that I agree with, most of the time. There’s always something you can win or events to look forward to, and I retweet those as well.
Here's the magic question, do you Tweet often?
Oh God. Everyday, multiple times a day. There has only been one day when I didn’t tweet at all. It felt really strange.
What is your Twitter application of choice?
When I’m out and about, I use my iPhone. Other than that, I use Tweetdeck on my notebook.
You're a popular blogger. How has Twitter changed your use of social media?
It’s easier to direct people to my blog – Just copy & paste your link along with “Hey. Check this out!”.
Anything else?
It’s made my social circle a lot smaller too and it’s easier for clients to keep track of your blogging now that there’s Twitter.
What should we never Tweet about?
Your personal problems. No one wants to see you hang your dirty laundry out there.
Speaking of dirty ... what was your most controversial Tweet?
I think I said something like, “I hate Malaysian politics, the government and education!” because I had to write an article on that for an assignment. I was stressed out!
Assignments! Does Twitter help you as a student?
Yes, I ask friends if they’ve started studying and completed their assignments AND my lecturers can about how much work I’m putting into my education and take pity on me!
How many followers do you have and is it enough?
Currently I’m up to 640 followers, and sure, I think it’s enough. I don’t know all my followers, but the more the merrier I think.
And why would anyone want to follow you?
I’m so random, you’ll probably find something interesting in one of my Tweets (hopefully). Plus I retweet about stuff you can win ;)
Any interesting ways you use Twitter that you'd like to share?
I like to Twitpic a lot. For example, I’ll Tweet my friends random photos about little things I do that would put a smile on someone’s face.
Describe yourself in 140 characters.
Female, 20. Student and blogger. I love running, singing, romantic comedies, post-it notes & bright colors. I love laughing, & I love life.
Follow Amanda at @amandachoe and Niki at @nikicheong.
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