I Know I Did It!, Week 6, #14

I went to Technorati and searched my last name. There were about 20 blogs about Yenzer, but I knew no one. There are new blogs everyday, so it's hard to choose a favorite one; so I didn't. I'm not sure how I'd use this at work. Still confused about the tag thing.

Ok Jim - here is week 1, #2

I forgot to post it. Of course Habit 7 1/2 is the easiest for me. I always try to play when learning something new. It makes it a lot more fun and I think a lot easier. If only everyone could play. I always try, but sometimes do not succeed in beginning with the end in mind. That is one I need to work on. I need to work on Habit 4. I'd like to complete the 23 Things so I will be able to teach others and to use this technology.

Week 9, #23!!!!!!!!!!!!!

OMG! I'm on step 23. The Wii is mine!
Many of the steps were very frustrating and (I think) I am glad that I learned them, even though I don't know when I will use them. Overall I think that the whole idea of 23 things is great. In our jobs, we all need to learn new things. Some of the steps were very time consuming and I ended up skipping some and then going back to them.

I loved creating my avatar. Some of my learning goals were to learn some of these things, and I have. The only things that were unexpected were how difficult some of the tasks were and how much time some took. I think better and more training would have helped. I would definitely participate in another program, but only if it were streamlined. It was a great experience and "you can teach an old dog new tricks".

Week 9, #22

I went to Project Gutenburg and found that it did not have titles such as Fahrenheit 451 or anything by Ray Bradbury. No J.K. Rowling, no Janet Evanovich. I wasn't impressed.

Week 9, #21

I located a podcast and added the RSS feed. It was easier than I thought it would be, or am I getting better? There are so many podcasts about every subject imaginable. I still have a lot of exploring to do with podcasts. I don't know how much I'll use them, but at least I have an idea on what's out there and how to get to it.

Week 7, #17

I played in the Sandbox.

Week 6, #15

To a temporary place in time...

Librarians just ain't what they used to be. Nor are libraries. As the article by Dr. Wendy Schultz states, libraries are communities and they are not merely in communities. This is so true, especially in Baltimore County. We have a relationship with our customers and the community in which the library is housed. As Dr. Schultz says, the neo-library will be a retreat with comfy chairs, quiet and coffee. Going back to the old -- the library.

Week 9, #20

Went to YouTube and found this cool video.

Week 8, #19

Found this on Oodle.com

Checked out the Web 2.0 awards list. Oodle is pretty cool. "Oodle searches over 75,000 websites, so you don’t have to." Instead of YOU having to look in AutoGuide.com, usedcars.com, autobytel.com, Web2Carz.com, etc. for that new car, Oodle will do it for you. It even tells you how long it has been listed. Try it out.

Week 7, #16

Wikidi doo dah, wikidi ay.

Library 2.0 in 15 minutes a day - it's good to see that other library systems are doing similar things.

I think it's very important to explain to our public (and staff) what wikis are and what they are not. Too many students are using Wikipedia like an encyclopedia and not realizing where the info has originated. Maybe BCPL could put out a fact sheet on this for our students.

Week 6, #13

I am Del.icio.us! Finally!! Thanks to ScrappinErin. This is like a file cabinet online. Maybe I'll get organized. Great experience. Love to do it again.

Week 4, #8

Check out my feeds!

Week 4, # 9

Explored MERLIN. I haven't found much on it that I can use - yet. Maybe I haven't explored it enough to get something out of it. I'll keep trying.

Week 8, # 18

Well I made a calendar to try and get myself organized, now I just have to look at it. It has possiblilities.

Week 3, #7

This blogging stuff is fun, but frustrating. I am getting stuck and end up skipping steps. Oh well. I'll finish eventually.

Today is my birthday! Happy birthday to me!

Hockneyed Steven

Library Thing - Week 5, #11

She wore an itsy bitsy...

This is me 25 years ago and 50 lbs ago!!

Sunday Night, July 9

It's been a while since I've written. I said that I was not going to use this to air my personal life, but I've changed my mind. I need to let out some of the emotions that I hold in 24 hours a day. As some may know, my husband is very ill. I don't know if he is going to live another 4 months or 4 years. It's very tough going to work everyday and trying to be sociable and upbeat. I know it's uncomfortable for some to talk to me about it. Please talk to me. Just ask me how things are going. This building is where I'll be spending every Thursday. It's the Weinberg Building at Johns Hopkins. It houses the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center. We are so lucky to be close to Hopkins, where I feel my husband will get the best and most advanced care. What I am most sad and angry about is my son Steven. I think it is unfair that his father will not be able to see him graduate from college and will not see him succeed in life. It's just not fair! You know, life really sucks sometimes. I think that sums it all up. Good night all.

YEAH!!!

I finally posted a picture!! I worked on it for over an hour today at work and couldn't get it posted and then came home and my son got it posted within 15 seconds. I'm on to my next step.

It's been a very long week. Those of you who know me, know what I am going through. I thought that I'd never say that going to work would be an escape, but it is now.

I wrote a long post tonight, but then my computer pooped out on me twice, so I lost it, so good night all. Write to you soon

Ami James

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I want HIM to do my next tattoo!

Sunday Night, June 24

It's Sunday night and back to work tomorrow morning. Why are weekends so short? I'm going through a lot of emotional hell right now, but I don't want to bore everyone with it. Everyone at my branch hears it every day and I thank you all for listening and caring. Well, I'm going to go read Lean Mean Thirteen now. Goodnight all!

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