...on 23 things that is. I have really enjoyed blogging and fully intend to keep going with my blog now that I'm up and running.
Looking back on my first few posts I see a nervousness about exploring the unknown and a definite reticence to get involved. As one of the organisers of the Sot 23 things programme I should have been throwing myself in enthusiastically. So early on I was handling a large helping of guilt that I wasn't finding the time, when I was expecting all the partipants to. My approach to the first few things was that I tried to explore everything about the new 'thing' and tried to become proficient. As nearly all the things were new to me I soon realised that I had to change this approach. If I enjoyed something and could see a use (attempt nothing that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful ) I would spend longer. Other things I explored on a more superficial level and made a note to come back to.
The things I most enjoyed were Twitter, a surprise one here, along with Flickr, Wordle and Tagxedo, not so much of a surprise as I like creative things. I really want to explore the use of Twitter in a professional context at work, particularly with regard to the artists' book collection at WSA. I least enjoyed Netvibes - it's just not how I work.
I feel very proud both to have organised and completed 23 things. In pushing myself to try new things I have more often than not surprised myself, and there has been a knock on effect of me trying new things in other areas of my life. I feel so much more confident with social media and have really started to think how I can use the things I have learnt both professionally and socially.
I think if we were to run it again I would want more consistency with the instructions and to give more thought to the order that the things are delivered in and the time involved.
I have really enjoyed being part of the Sot23 things team and have learnt much from my colleagues Nick, Emma and Vicky. Thank-you for your patience and humour! More on the Oscar speech next week!
Right, I'm off to register my completion and finally get myself a smartphone. It's time to move on!
You definitely get a prize for being the first of the So23 team to finish - well done you! And thank you for your kind comments - genuinely been a pleasure working with you.
ReplyDeleteI actually felt I expended a lot of energy (possibly too much) on my earlier posts trying to set a good example, and have ended up feeling a little burnt out.
However like you, have really enjoyed the experience overall. We also share the same favourite things, but I've never considered myself artistic.
See you on the red carpet;)
Thanks Nick. I think you should rethink your view of yourself as non-artistic as your blog is very artistic and you are full of creative ideas!
ReplyDeleteSmart phones all round I think!
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