#blessed explored

My case study is about the different ways in which people communicate about their relationship with Christianity through the use of “hashtags” on Instagram. I have researched the use of #blessed.  I have changed my proposal to focus on fewer pictures due to the challenging nature of finding a way to categorize 50 pictures. I will be focusing on the six most recent pictures per response and finding a way to categorize them. I also plan on sticking with the word #blessed because it is the most consistent way to find the results that I am seeking.

1.     #blessed- I looked at the 6 most recent pictures

a.     There were 3 selfies

                                               i.     “I’m so happy. I love @_____. He’s a blessing in my life. I didn’t think I could be this happy. #happy #bliss #blessed #smile #boyfriend

                                              ii.     “You are where God wants you to be at this very moment. Every experience is part of his divine plane. Have a good day ahead” #igers (emojis) #goodmorning

                                            iii.     “Browwwn” #me #selfie #autumn #falltime #favoriteseason #love #hair #amazing #happy #blessed #smile

b.     1 Sunset picture

                                               i.     #nyc #sunset #home #blessed #neywork

c.      1 picstich/video celebrating a 30^th birthday

                                               i.     “Happy 30^th babe!! (emojis) #Celebration #30thbirthday #Myhunny #Family @_____ you’re the BEST for this dinner!! SEAFOOD! (emojis) #GreatTime #Seafood & #RedVelvetCake #Family #Love #Celebration #Blessed #Thankful #Live #Life (emoji)

d.     1 picture of a girl

                                               i.     “#nammyohorengueko #budismo #god #eguilibrio #faith #blessed thankful #makeadifference #challenge #santos #brazil #sampa #madeinsampa #parents #family #powerandgrace #tattoedgirls #gypsy

The use of the #blessed is unique because people get to choose a picture that they want to portray as what makes them feel blessed. Religion can be communicated in numerous ways with this project, which may become a limitation due to so many possible interpretations of a picture and what the user writes about that picture. The primary use of #blessed seems to come from seflies so far. People seem very interested in posting pictures of themselves with an explanation of why they are so blessed. People also seem to feel blessed in the presence of a sunset and around loved ones. So far, it is obvious that people feel blessed throughout very different circumstances in their lives and individuals portray their faith through Instagram in various different ways.