Summary: Somebody recently asked me why I love social media. There are so many reasons, and it’s hard for me to choose only a few. I did what any other social media-savvy individual would do: I posted the question on Facebook, Twitter, and other outlets. I was able to use social media to explain why I love social media, and I think fellow blogger Jenna McWilliams said it best: “Social media is not a trend, but a fundamental human urge to communicate.” Now we have more ways to do so. Here are my top five reasons.