Bloglines and Newsfeeds

Sorry I have been so absent lately. I just haven't had time to play at work. However, today I finally had some time to explore bloglines. To be honest, this was probably one of the least interesting things we've done so far. I think it's because to me, it's a lot like my typical work... scanning the online universe for newsfeeds and articles about CML or the library industry. Heck, I put a Google newsfeed on my Blog the first week we began these 23 Things. On the upside, this "thing" allowed me to look for things like Rolling Stone articles and movies that are coming soon to theaters! I'm quite a movie buff. =) With regard to searching for RSS feeds, I preferred to search topics like "movies" and "art" at Bloglines and Topix.net and then explore suggestions made by various websites. Perhaps that makes me lazy. But the way I see it, I spend about 6 to 7 hours at work on my computer in a typical day. I don't want to spend too much "play" time staring at a computer screen. I'd rather go with quick information and check out a new best selling book or hit the town to go see those new movies. =) But that's just me.

If you would like to see the various RSS feeds I found to be interesting and decided to subcribe to, you can visit my blogline page at: http://www.bloglines.com/blog/MediaDiva.

A hair about Flickr

I guess we are going to talk about Flickr. Many of my friends have had accounts on Flickr for years. They created them when they got married or had children as an easy way to share photos with friends around the globe. I, on the other hand, just created my very first Flickr account as part of the 23 Things project at CML. It was pretty simple, much like uploading photos anywhere else. I just don't have a ton of recent photos to share. I don't have a new house or cute little rug rats running around. I do, however, have a brand new car... The wheels are turning (no pun intended) in my head right now. Perhaps I will take a few photos of my new Volkswagon "baby" and post them. =) Until then, all I have is an illustration of what happens to my hair when "dark brown" is left on too long. Enjoy! =) http://www.flickr.com/photos/29968094@N04/2802475867/

This Isn't My Blog

My job at work is to make sure "official messages" between the organization, staff, customers, board members, government officials, stakeholders, and of course, the media, is very clear and concise. After I gather information from a variety of resources and subject matter experts, I create and shape these messages, or help other people do the same. That being said, I would be lying if I said the idea of blogging didn't make me a little nervous. Sure, I'm a regular blog reader, but I rarely comment. Where's the order? Where's the control? Who exactly is the SME?

I came up with a way to gracefully let go of the responsibility of making sure only the best light is shined on the topics we may cover. It was really a matter of getting my brain wrapped around the fact that this is not MY blog. It's everyone's blog. Everyone who reads this blog has the opportunity to comment, good or bad. This is a perpetual conversation, and I love talking to people and learning new things! Sharing ideas, opinions, experiences, suggestions... I'm pretty darn excited about this now! That means I have a new job by virtue of this medium... Being a gracious hostess. =) Thanks for reading!