23 Mobile Things - First Thing

I'm very excited to do 23 Mobile things! I had a lot of fun with 23 Things on a Stick and learned a lot. I have a Smart Phone but I don't think I have a clue as to what that phone can really do for me. I'm eager to learn and ready to blog.

Thing 47: Evaluation

Well, it's over again and I'm a little sad. It was quite fun learning all the new tools. I have been back to 23 Things on a Stick many times since it ended and I'm sure I'll be using More Things on a Stick as a reference tool, too. I'm all done though, and I had a great time!

Thing 46: Library Junction

I am a member of Library Junction and find it very intriguing. I haven't used it a lot since I am only a substitute librarian and really don't work many hours - so I don't have much use for a lot of Web Junction - but it is fun to browse around in.

Thing 45: Cloud Computing

I was curious to find out what on earth "Cloud Computing" was, and I guess I use it all the time. I have all kinds of files and pictures and information online, so that I can access them from work or on vacation (sad to say) or at home. Anywhere! I find it really does help my productivity. The internet is a fabulous tool!

Thing 44: The Economy

I find the internet to be both helpful and disastrous for my own personal economy... I have looked at a lot of the webpages listed, and I use Yodlee quite a bit and my bank's website. I don't even write many checks any more - I do all my banking and billpaying on line, which I really like. I really like Dave Ramsey's books and website and someday I'll take his course. But the downside of the internet is that it brings impulse buying to a whole new level! Even living out in the rural area like I do with even the nearest Walmart 22 miles away, I can buy literally almost anything on earth for anywhere on earth in a matter of seconds! It's wonderful, fun and scary. It's good to have all this information at my fingertips. Now if I could just put it to good use and not find so many wonderful things out there there I didn't even know existed! I enjoy using FreeCycle and Craig's List, but my favorite site is really eBay where I sell things that I no longer need - and can't believe what some people will pay for my old junk sometimes.

Thing 43: Online TV and Video

My daughter has been using online TV for a while now, PBS has a number of shows online, and we saw a few episodes of "Me or the Dog." It's nice to know the option is out there, but I really don't watch TV or very many movies, so it's not something I'll be using much. It's good to know though, for those who do have to miss an episode, so I can get their cooperation and assistance without them having to miss their shows. ;-) I will stick to my computer work and my Wii!

New Deadline

I'm a little disappointed in the new deadline. I was racing to get this all done before I leave town on May 18th, and now I don't have to race. That probably means in one month I'll be racing again because I will have put it off till the deadline loomed once again. I understand the rationale in moving the deadline, but still it's a frustrating thing to have deadlines that aren't! I am however, truly enjoying More Things on a Stick! I'm learning so much and really having a fun time doing it.