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- I've Moved!August 20
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Remember that new concept I was talking about forever ago? Well - it's up and running (sorry for not alerting you earlier). I won't give anything away, but you can check it out at http://littlebabylump.com. Have fun following my new adventure!
You can also check out what I'm contributing to Our American Shelf Life, a group blog.
Happy blogging/reading! - Extreme Makeover: Blog EditionMay 29
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This is going to be quick ...
I apologize for the complete abandonment of my blog. I am currently brainstorming a new blog concept, so please stay tuned for a future blog makeover.
Thanks for your patience! - Shifting GearsMay 6
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It's been a hectic couple of weeks. I've finished my final college work and started my full-time job. This seems a bit strange considering I still have about a week and a half to go before I graduate, and truthfully, some of my friends think I'm nuts (but most of them are also still stressing about exams, so it's fair to say they're also going nuts). Still, I'm excited to be making the transition already. It's comforting knowing I am getting settled into my new life sooner rather than later.
On the other hand, it's been pretty exhausting. Last week I completed two projects, two papers and one final exam. My brain was working overtime, and I barely had time to devote to any therapeutic blogging and/or tweeting. While I've only had two days' experience with this new real-world lifestyle, it's proving to be a rude awakening, and I'm already noticing its tiring effects. However, I'm looking forward to adjusting to the con - Advantages of the Social Media Release: A PodcastApril 28
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It's finally done! After fiddling around with microphones, Audacity, a mess of hosting sites, and with some much-appreciated guidance from James Connors, the podcast is up!
Using a witty (and possibly strange) example, this podcast highlights and explains the advantages of using a social media release rather than a traditional news release.This was a group project assignment completed for my New Media and PR class. Yes, that's my voice. Enjoy, and let us know what you think! - Stay Humble, Bloggers: Superficiality and Social MediaApril 22
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Many of you know I am a huge lover, enthusiast and advocate of all things social media. Still, sometimes even I have gripes about its various aspects.
The Web never sleeps, which makes being an active and engaged social media player practically a 24 hours a day, 7 days a week job. It's not enough to maintain your own blog, but you are also expected to be a blog commenter and a Twitter player, participating in conversations and discussions. And while I love blogging, reading others' blogs and tweeting at all hours of the night, sometimes it can be a bit overwhelming.
As Commencement looms nearer and the end-of-semester crunch is upon me, I've been succumbing to a greater degree of stress lately. This past weekend, I decided to take some social media time off, making a quick little getaway to Maine, sans technology. It was just what I needed, but even when I returned, I felt a sort of unspoken pressure to play catch-up in the blogosphere.
This leads me to discuss my biggest social media pet peeve: its element of superficiality. It seems like everywhere you turn, we bloggers are screaming,"Look at me! Look at me! Look what I've done."
