Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Thing 7: Way to be organized -- technology-wise!
Check out "neat sites" for a way to keep all of those messy computer cables tidy. We've used one of these at home and it's just dandy...but, we haven't unpacked it yet to use in the new house. It'll happen!
Thursday, June 14, 2007
Pretty neat...
I must say, this blogging thing is pretty neat.
On a non-work note, I've been looking at various blogs over the past few days and wanted to let you know of one, if you're interested in art, design, furniture, jewelry, etc.
It's http://designsponge.blogspot.com/
Pretty cool...
On a non-work note, I've been looking at various blogs over the past few days and wanted to let you know of one, if you're interested in art, design, furniture, jewelry, etc.
It's http://designsponge.blogspot.com/
Pretty cool...
Monday, June 11, 2007
Thing 2: 7 1/2 Habits
I certainly have more than 7 1/2 habits...some good and some rather annoying, I'm sure. (Cracking my knuckles...not a positive habit.)
7 1/2 Lifelong Learning Habits is really what I'm referring to. This is part of a learning activity I'm taking part in through the Maryland Libraries Learning 2.0 - 23 Things project. Another part of this learning activity includes creating a blog and posting on it. Pretty neat! With the blog, we're to post feedback, ideas, etc. on our learning process with 23 Things.
So, here we go.
With the 7 1/2 Lifelong Learning Habits, I'm to choose which is the hardest and easiest habit for me. The hardest came to me pretty easily because I feel that it's one I try to tackle every day. "Using technology to your advantage" is a challenge to me, but a welcomed challenge. I love learning new technology whether it's how to create a blog (my word...it's really not that hard!) or figuring out how to get my iPod to work with my car radio (without asking for help, I might add!). I really like that it's always changing...for real. What better way to keep learning? So, while this is my hardest, it's one of my favorites.
The easiest habit for me is to "view problems as challenges." I don't care for the word problem. Challenge --sure! Doesn't it sound like a lot more fun to deal with a challenge than a problem? Think about it: If someone came up to you and said, "_____, we've got a problem here." Isn't that more frightening than "______, we have a challenge here." For me--challenge is better. Easier? Probably not, but more interesting to tackle. :)
7 1/2 Lifelong Learning Habits is really what I'm referring to. This is part of a learning activity I'm taking part in through the Maryland Libraries Learning 2.0 - 23 Things project. Another part of this learning activity includes creating a blog and posting on it. Pretty neat! With the blog, we're to post feedback, ideas, etc. on our learning process with 23 Things.
So, here we go.
With the 7 1/2 Lifelong Learning Habits, I'm to choose which is the hardest and easiest habit for me. The hardest came to me pretty easily because I feel that it's one I try to tackle every day. "Using technology to your advantage" is a challenge to me, but a welcomed challenge. I love learning new technology whether it's how to create a blog (my word...it's really not that hard!) or figuring out how to get my iPod to work with my car radio (without asking for help, I might add!). I really like that it's always changing...for real. What better way to keep learning? So, while this is my hardest, it's one of my favorites.
The easiest habit for me is to "view problems as challenges." I don't care for the word problem. Challenge --sure! Doesn't it sound like a lot more fun to deal with a challenge than a problem? Think about it: If someone came up to you and said, "_____, we've got a problem here." Isn't that more frightening than "______, we have a challenge here." For me--challenge is better. Easier? Probably not, but more interesting to tackle. :)
Thing 3: A what?!?
You're probably wondering about the title of this blog...I mean come on, a librarian wannabe? Yep...it's true.
Surrounding yourself with people who love learning, books and information all around, patrons excited to get the next copy of the new Janet Evanovich, children ready and waiting to dance and sing at storytime...what could be better? I love it!
I just need to get my master's degree in library science so I can truly be a genuine librarian (no -- not a li-berry-an; there is an "r" in there). Currently, I'm a library associate and cannot tell you enough how much I enjoy my job. For me, it's the best thing since iTunes. The grad degree -- it will happen!
Surrounding yourself with people who love learning, books and information all around, patrons excited to get the next copy of the new Janet Evanovich, children ready and waiting to dance and sing at storytime...what could be better? I love it!
I just need to get my master's degree in library science so I can truly be a genuine librarian (no -- not a li-berry-an; there is an "r" in there). Currently, I'm a library associate and cannot tell you enough how much I enjoy my job. For me, it's the best thing since iTunes. The grad degree -- it will happen!
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