Thing 22: Staying Current

As I reflect back on the beginning of 23 Things I remember being ready because I was inspired by Helene Blowers. When 23 Things began, I had already started a blog and enrolled in FaceBook. That's as far as I had gone. Then NEFLINS 23 Things began and I got behind and didn't know if I could keep up. Amazingly we were given a catch-up week, and I got caught up. From that point I made up my mind to stay up-to-date with the assignments. I guess you could say that I trained myself and now it comes naturally. I find myself going to my blog hoping for a comment. I was happy when Brad Ward left a comment. Sadly, that was the only comment I got. Then I was happy to find 2 followers. Presto, the followers were gone when I deleted my blog when trying to combine all my accounts. Because of that tragedy, Google wouldn't let me reuse my original blog name, Keeping Up With the Times; thus, a new name--Keeping Up With the Times Again. What a journey? Yes! But have I learned anything? Double Yes!!

I have included my blog url in my email signature in hopes of inviting viewers. I have earned one follower from my faculty. As I mentioned in an earlier entry, that follower has been a great encouragement to me. Hoping others at my school might notice our upcoming plans using Web 2.0 tools, I anticipate hooking others into Web 2.0 collaboration.

I know I will stay current. I have several things in place to keep me investigating new things. I have even added many new applications to my iphone. I have made many connections between my iphone, FaceBook account, and blog. And I have added Blah, Blah, Blah to my Google homepage. Having my Google Account link on my Google Homepage (that is now my startup page), I keep track of everything multi times a day. You have heard this quote, I am sure, " work smarter, not harder". I know I will stay current. I love it!

Thanks, NEFLIN, for giving us this opportunity. It has been GREAT!