I cannot wait to see what our generation comes out with next regarding technology. Already I have witnessed so many amazing things, and have been able to add these wonderful inventions into my everyday life style.
One thing that never seizes to amaze me is the internet.
How insane is it that I can waste 6 hours randomly searching the web, watching Youtube videos, taking picture on Daily Booth, browsing Facebook, checking on the news at Digg, updating Twitter and watching last night's episodes of Secret Life at the click of a button.
GASP! It's overwhelming!
I think it's more overwhelming that it has been just in the recent months that I've turned myself over to the world wide web and consumed myself in it. In fact, I have only been a Twitter user for three days now which goes to show I'm still a newbie in the internet community. (Or should I say "n00b" which is what the pro-interneters call us who have just joined the "community.")
Now I don't want to give the wrong impression. I'm not a gamer and I don't base my existence off of how many views my Daily Booth photo receives. But I, like many others I am sure, find people on the internet I find fascinating. The internet community out there is unique, and genuine. There must be something about hiding behind a computer screen that allows people to just "let go."
The other day I came across vlogs (vlog was created to mean: blogging through video form). I knew vlogs existed, but I had no clue as to the extent in which they were used; for example, there are people out there (there=everywhere)who have a following of over a thousand people who tune in to see their new video postings.
One "vlogger" (yes I think I made that word up) had over 84 videos and 8,000+ subscribers!
I wonder if people try to live vicariously through someone else on the internet? Just a thought...
As technology continues to change, and the internet continues to become larger and larger and full of more opportunities, how will human interaction change? Will social development take different forms via the internet?
While I am not sure of the answers to the ^^^ questions, I do know that the internet has been very positive for the world to come together into one community. Children, students and adults can discuss ideas, share their culture, and spread their words by a click of a button.
With businesses going global, this is a very positive thing.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Happy Valentine's Day!
Wonderful Valentine's Day news:
With the final vote coming late in the night, Congress yesterday approved a $787 billion stimulus package that aims to spur millions of jobs through massive new investments in energy, transportation, education and health-care projects, while reviving social safety-net programs that have been shrinking for nearly three decades.
Going to celebrate this holiday by going tubing at Mad River then maybe making dinner back at my place.
With the final vote coming late in the night, Congress yesterday approved a $787 billion stimulus package that aims to spur millions of jobs through massive new investments in energy, transportation, education and health-care projects, while reviving social safety-net programs that have been shrinking for nearly three decades.
Going to celebrate this holiday by going tubing at Mad River then maybe making dinner back at my place.
Friday, February 13, 2009
The End of an Era.
Tonight marked the beginning of the end for me being involved as an officer in Block "O": the first meet-and-greet for those interested in becoming an officer for the next term.
The meeting in general went well, however it made me extremely nervous wondering what would come of my public relations position. Everyone there was mainly interested in doing the football director position or the basketball director position…wanting to bask in the glory. However, a majority of the people there also just wanted to have a position so they could have the title of a Block “O” officer. They were walking around asking which position would be the least amount of work. Sigh.
What happens next year is out of my hands, I know that. The thing is though, I have made the PR position my own; I’ve put my own voice to it and put so much of my time into making Block “O” the organization I want it to be viewed as. When people read things I write up about the organization, they are getting to know me along with the org. I just hope who ever we find next year to replace me has the same passion I hate. I’m sure anyone in my position would have the same view with something they’ve “made their own.”
It took me a long time to figure out whether or not I would be as active in Block “O” my senior year. Once I thought about it though the decision was easy for two main reasons. The first reason is that next year will be my senior year at Ohio State; my last year! How the hell did that happen? I want to make sure I end my college career the way I want to: hanging out with my friends as much as possible and accomplishing everything I wanted to accomplish while here. The second reason:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/02/11/AR2009021104311.html?wpisrc=newsletter
AND
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/02/11/AR2009021101836.html?wpisrc=newsletter.
Early next year I will begin my process of trying to find a job, so when I graduate I can have a source of income, whoo! With the economy in shambles and the job market continuing to be extremely competitive, I really need to find internships during the school year to build up my resume. Although being the PR Director for Block “O” was a great resume builder, I’ve done it for two years now. It’s time to move on and continue to build onto knowledge I have already received.
The economy is really a scary thing though. I am terrified to see where our country is headed over the next few years. I believe electing President Obama was one of the best decisions our country made for our future. The first time I saw Obama speak I knew we had one amazing candidate; once he was elected I realized the majority of our country saw that also. Hopefully the stimulus package is a success, and my resume/personality is appealing to companies so I can find a job with ease.
The meeting in general went well, however it made me extremely nervous wondering what would come of my public relations position. Everyone there was mainly interested in doing the football director position or the basketball director position…wanting to bask in the glory. However, a majority of the people there also just wanted to have a position so they could have the title of a Block “O” officer. They were walking around asking which position would be the least amount of work. Sigh.
What happens next year is out of my hands, I know that. The thing is though, I have made the PR position my own; I’ve put my own voice to it and put so much of my time into making Block “O” the organization I want it to be viewed as. When people read things I write up about the organization, they are getting to know me along with the org. I just hope who ever we find next year to replace me has the same passion I hate. I’m sure anyone in my position would have the same view with something they’ve “made their own.”
It took me a long time to figure out whether or not I would be as active in Block “O” my senior year. Once I thought about it though the decision was easy for two main reasons. The first reason is that next year will be my senior year at Ohio State; my last year! How the hell did that happen? I want to make sure I end my college career the way I want to: hanging out with my friends as much as possible and accomplishing everything I wanted to accomplish while here. The second reason:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/02/11/AR2009021104311.html?wpisrc=newsletter
AND
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/02/11/AR2009021101836.html?wpisrc=newsletter.
Early next year I will begin my process of trying to find a job, so when I graduate I can have a source of income, whoo! With the economy in shambles and the job market continuing to be extremely competitive, I really need to find internships during the school year to build up my resume. Although being the PR Director for Block “O” was a great resume builder, I’ve done it for two years now. It’s time to move on and continue to build onto knowledge I have already received.
The economy is really a scary thing though. I am terrified to see where our country is headed over the next few years. I believe electing President Obama was one of the best decisions our country made for our future. The first time I saw Obama speak I knew we had one amazing candidate; once he was elected I realized the majority of our country saw that also. Hopefully the stimulus package is a success, and my resume/personality is appealing to companies so I can find a job with ease.
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