Such Great Heights
All this flipping news about the market going up and down is really annoying. Who cares? Eventually the market will continue to grow - a little drop today does not mean that in 10 years it's going to still be down.
The growth of all these social networking sites is amazing. Though who uses what site is an interesting look at the social fractures in America today. More collegiate and college bound kids are part of facebook than myspace. Makes sense though - face book was exclusively open to college kids- so the college bound seniors want to join with their older siblings or friends join "exclusive" access. I'm kinda of annoyed by all social networking sites. It's not like you are making real "friends" with someone - and it seems to be more of a popularity contest to see how many friends you can get. However, it doesn't have any effect on your real life - you know that thing that exists outside of the digital realm. The problem is that just because you tag someone as a "friend" doesn't mean that you are going to talk to them any more - or even catch up with what they have been doing the last few years. Generally - even if you do catch up with them - it's a in cursory manner with no real meaning or relationship. The intentions are good - but people's actual execution of them is lacking. I'm generally mildly annoyed by these things - but because of the fact that facebook opened itself up to all these new "applications" my inbox is now clogged with useless requests from people to join something stupid like "zombies."
Even though I am annoyed with these applications - I don't think that my actions should hinder other people's enjoyment of it. So if you invite me to be your friend - I'll accept. But don't expect me to actually spend time trying to post on your "wall" - or finding "friends" or anything else that wastes time. If you want to talk to me - I figure that my contact information is there - and you can email me - or for the lucky few - call me. The problem is that I don't see any benefit from facebook or myspace. Yes it's social networking - but its not business networking. It's usefulness had not penetrated the entire age range of the population - nor is it really worldwide (unless you have close ties to the US - I doubt many foreigners have heard of it...) so work wise - and networking wise it's not all that useful.
I think the reason I'm so annoyed by it is that I feel like I'm wasting time and not accomplishing anything by it. I have recently noticed that the leisure activities that I enjoy the most are always goal based. I like running now because I see progress. I go and try to learn/practice a new language, I read tons of online news to be well informed, I'm learning how to play the piano. I learn how to cook something new and experiment.... I'm not a big fan of things like watching TV (unless I'm doing something else while watching TV), playing video games (which my brothers and some of my friends would say video games are goal based - but I feel like I'm wasting time..), or anything mundane tasks really dis motivate me.
I guess I'm too much Type A personality. I think Type A's die earlier.... ehhh I'm not one for the slow lane.
I need to practice small talk. Maybe that will be my goal this week. Chat up one person a day in an unfamilar situation - see what happens. Someone at work suggested I join ToastMasters.... hummm maybe.
The growth of all these social networking sites is amazing. Though who uses what site is an interesting look at the social fractures in America today. More collegiate and college bound kids are part of facebook than myspace. Makes sense though - face book was exclusively open to college kids- so the college bound seniors want to join with their older siblings or friends join "exclusive" access. I'm kinda of annoyed by all social networking sites. It's not like you are making real "friends" with someone - and it seems to be more of a popularity contest to see how many friends you can get. However, it doesn't have any effect on your real life - you know that thing that exists outside of the digital realm. The problem is that just because you tag someone as a "friend" doesn't mean that you are going to talk to them any more - or even catch up with what they have been doing the last few years. Generally - even if you do catch up with them - it's a in cursory manner with no real meaning or relationship. The intentions are good - but people's actual execution of them is lacking. I'm generally mildly annoyed by these things - but because of the fact that facebook opened itself up to all these new "applications" my inbox is now clogged with useless requests from people to join something stupid like "zombies."
Even though I am annoyed with these applications - I don't think that my actions should hinder other people's enjoyment of it. So if you invite me to be your friend - I'll accept. But don't expect me to actually spend time trying to post on your "wall" - or finding "friends" or anything else that wastes time. If you want to talk to me - I figure that my contact information is there - and you can email me - or for the lucky few - call me. The problem is that I don't see any benefit from facebook or myspace. Yes it's social networking - but its not business networking. It's usefulness had not penetrated the entire age range of the population - nor is it really worldwide (unless you have close ties to the US - I doubt many foreigners have heard of it...) so work wise - and networking wise it's not all that useful.
I think the reason I'm so annoyed by it is that I feel like I'm wasting time and not accomplishing anything by it. I have recently noticed that the leisure activities that I enjoy the most are always goal based. I like running now because I see progress. I go and try to learn/practice a new language, I read tons of online news to be well informed, I'm learning how to play the piano. I learn how to cook something new and experiment.... I'm not a big fan of things like watching TV (unless I'm doing something else while watching TV), playing video games (which my brothers and some of my friends would say video games are goal based - but I feel like I'm wasting time..), or anything mundane tasks really dis motivate me.
I guess I'm too much Type A personality. I think Type A's die earlier.... ehhh I'm not one for the slow lane.
I need to practice small talk. Maybe that will be my goal this week. Chat up one person a day in an unfamilar situation - see what happens. Someone at work suggested I join ToastMasters.... hummm maybe.
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