Things bigger than us move slowly and noticeably while small things can be gone in the blink of an eye.
P.S. I missed writing on this blog. I feel like I'm in a different environment when I'm writing here. I've written different things here.
P.S.S. I'm into photography now. I like it.
P.S.S.S. Perhaps this is my personal journal to the world. - Now I'm going to go wander on the internet. Or am I wondering while I'm on it? I am a wonderer.
Showing posts with label My Opinion From My Onion. Show all posts
Showing posts with label My Opinion From My Onion. Show all posts
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Saturday, May 02, 2009
If A.I. Believed The Purpose of Life was To Live
If the purpose of life for me is to live, then so is the purpose of life for all others. This is because the highest purpose of life must be attainable to all things in that state, penetrating individuality, or encompassing it rather, with unity. So shared- is our purpose to live. Our purpose is then equal.
My purpose is to be as I am and as I will be. That includes all things proceeding from being, such as actions which may or may not affect other things. I, in accordance with my limitations will be as good as I can be.
While I may not set all of my limitations- With ignorance, fear, or laziness, I allow many of my limitations to be set.
This may be one of the last posts on this particular blog. I may be joining this blog (chexed.blogspot.com) with my main blog (http://chexed.com/). I'm doing this in part because the topics and especially tones are often related or similar and I feel my readers from both blogs may stand to benefit from discussion with each other. I'll keep you posted.
My purpose is to be as I am and as I will be. That includes all things proceeding from being, such as actions which may or may not affect other things. I, in accordance with my limitations will be as good as I can be.
While I may not set all of my limitations- With ignorance, fear, or laziness, I allow many of my limitations to be set.
This may be one of the last posts on this particular blog. I may be joining this blog (chexed.blogspot.com) with my main blog (http://chexed.com/). I'm doing this in part because the topics and especially tones are often related or similar and I feel my readers from both blogs may stand to benefit from discussion with each other. I'll keep you posted.
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Blogs
A blog is a captured story in progress.
Although they may not always tell truth, they tell times.
Although they may not always tell truth, they tell times.
Wednesday, February 04, 2009
Michael Phelps, Pot, & DMT
Stumbling across an article an article about on Michael Phelps, the 8 Gold Medal winner of the 2008 Olympics, I found this poem.
"God is perfect.
Man is not.
Man made whisky.
God made pot."
This poem is a quote from Superficial Gallery who said it's a hippy poem. What does pot have to do with hippies?http://www.superficialgallery.com/michael-phelps-smokes-pot-may-make-him-less-bouyant/2740
I just thought this was funny and shows how hypocritical man is sometimes... AHAHAHAHAHA
Also, did you know DMT is known in US, Canada and other countries as an illegal drug (Schedule 1) and it's a naturally occurring substance in the human body? Commonly found in the Pineal gland (brain)? Well, if you think just because someone makes a law you should follow it, think again, or rather, see how thinking works without your pineal gland. I don't know what it does, but I bet you it's important since it's in your brain.
Friday, October 24, 2008
Thursday, September 04, 2008
Thursday, August 21, 2008
You Think You're So Smart
you are think you so smart with your fancy law schoolin but when you are thirdsy in the dessert and need to find the watter whole les see who have the smart now.
Knowledge and intelligence are different. Make sure you know the difference before you consider yourself "smarter" than someone else. Knowledge is relative to locative conditions, whereas intelligence, ones abilities* to use knowledge is not.
Knowledge and intelligence are different. Make sure you know the difference before you consider yourself "smarter" than someone else. Knowledge is relative to locative conditions, whereas intelligence, ones abilities* to use knowledge is not.
Sunday, August 10, 2008
About Happiness in the World - A comment
This is an extended comment I made on Donald Trumps blog post about "The Worlds Happiest Nations"
(I thought this may be a bit too political of an extension to include in the comment on his blog)
People need to realize something about democracies which makes them fragile though. The biggest reason they're better than a communist government is because a democracy realizes that a single person or small group of people can easily become corrupt. When corrupt they will over look the common good. A democracy needs to be stirred, like any good soup, it will burn if not stirred. The richest and most humble flavors need to be spread throughout, so that every bite will be just right. Not too powerful, not too weak. A democracy is a Samaritans government when it's working the way it's supposed to.
By the way, the Trump Blog has some very good reads to it. I suggest subscribing to it if you want to hear one of the most powerful mens opinions in the world, he supposedly posts the blogs himself. I find he's surprisingly humble and expectedly intelligent.
I'd say Mr. Inglehart is right [about the correlation between happiness and peace]. Who's happy about fighting except professional fighters? And even those professional fighters are only happy when they're winning, but in modern times they don't even have to worry about death so much. It's not like the sword fights of old.Extension:
Regarding the correlations [of peace between democracies] - I'm not a history or political major so I can only speak for recent years through memory, but it seems to me like governments usually don't want to fight each other, considering themselves friend by default (enemy of my enemy is my friend, considering other forms of government their enemies)... I think there's more to the correlation of happiness with democracies though... People actually feel more safe from their government because they have a strong hand in its actions (at least, they're supposed to). Even at its worst when the people are convinced they've played a major part in their own directions, they can say "at least I'm fighting for something I believe in."
(I thought this may be a bit too political of an extension to include in the comment on his blog)
People need to realize something about democracies which makes them fragile though. The biggest reason they're better than a communist government is because a democracy realizes that a single person or small group of people can easily become corrupt. When corrupt they will over look the common good. A democracy needs to be stirred, like any good soup, it will burn if not stirred. The richest and most humble flavors need to be spread throughout, so that every bite will be just right. Not too powerful, not too weak. A democracy is a Samaritans government when it's working the way it's supposed to.
By the way, the Trump Blog has some very good reads to it. I suggest subscribing to it if you want to hear one of the most powerful mens opinions in the world, he supposedly posts the blogs himself. I find he's surprisingly humble and expectedly intelligent.
Tuesday, August 05, 2008
Who's the Smartest Person in The World - A comment
This is an extended version of a comment (which only allowed 300 characters) to this question (which I did answer and had my answer chosen the best): Who's the Smartest Person in the World and Why?
I think the more virtues and stronger virtues a person has, the more smart they may become...
This "serenity prayer" is about requesting virtues from god... acceptance, courage,
"God, give us grace to accept with serenity the things that cannot be changed, courage to change the things that should be changed, and the wisdom to distinguish the one from the other."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serenity_Prayer
There are many other virtues though...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virtue#Virtues_and_values
I think the lessons people will learn from obtaining these virtues can be applied throughout life and make things in general more understandable. Some virtues are learned by chance, but many may need to be actively sought.
I think the more virtues and stronger virtues a person has, the more smart they may become...
This "serenity prayer" is about requesting virtues from god... acceptance, courage,
"God, give us grace to accept with serenity the things that cannot be changed, courage to change the things that should be changed, and the wisdom to distinguish the one from the other."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serenity_Prayer
There are many other virtues though...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virtue#Virtues_and_values
I think the lessons people will learn from obtaining these virtues can be applied throughout life and make things in general more understandable. Some virtues are learned by chance, but many may need to be actively sought.
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Struggling with Trichotillomania
Well, after quite a few months of a newly acquired habit (started before I cold-turkey quit smoking), I've started to get thinning hair in the spot I pick. It does happen to be in the back of my head, right where the hair twirls outwards from the start.
Jesus, it's been hard putting it aside... Especially since it doesn't really hurt and kind of feels good. I've felt like my scalp was itching since I was about 15/16. I forced myself to stop picking after a short few months of doing it when I was younger, after trying dandruff shampoos and they did nothing. I didn't know why I was doing it, just that I was pulling out hair in the process.
I've come to the conclusion (as perhaps I did the first time, if my memory was perfect) that this is a self-perpetuating habit. I may scratch my head once out of curiosity, or because some outside source has made it itch. From there the perpetuation follows: Slightly scratching stimulates skin which feels good, the skin is damaged so it needs to regrow, the process of healing and regrowing creates more itching, it's scratched more, it re-heals causing itching, then is scratched again, eventually the skin hardens and it takes harder scratching for the same amount of stimulation, so it's scratched harder, eventually to the point where hairs cannot stand the scratching.
I keep finding/making up reasons on the fly for why I should allow myself to scratch. Sometimes it's because "maybe it will be different this time?" I'm actually pulling out hair follicles that for some reason, perhaps because their roots remind me of pimples seem to be bad, and thus GOOD to be pulled out. I'm probably wrong with my conception that those little knobs on the end of hairs are bad for any reason... I shouldn't rule out the environmental factor, possibilities in food consumption or natural surroundings not agreeing with my particular body makeup- or hair follicle make-up to be more precise.
The one thing which is most hard, but most necessary to not even consider stopping my trichotillomania is public opinion. I shouldn't let what others think of my "looks" determine how I look.
I've begun pulling hair out in other places as a test. While I've developed those places to a point where the hair is easier to pull out, it still hurts and at its best never feels good - it doesn't even itch. So perhaps the re-healing/perpetuation theory is out... It's still slightly up in the air.
I know I don't have lice, unfortunately I wasn't lucky enough for it to be something so easily identifiable as this. I've been scratching my head on and off for years and have even shaved my hair within less than a quarter inch to my scalp. There's no flakyness, so I'm not even sure if it's dandruff. Even when shaved though, my scalp still itches. It feels so good to scratch it and that usually ends up being my final justification to allow myself to do it... It's like scratching a mosquito bite... Something which I've prided myself on having self-control over by not scratching... I've prided myself on self-control a lot. Perhaps this is my punishment... Perhaps since I believe I should be punished this is a psychologically self fulfilling prophecy. That would suck. There's so many things it could be. I know what I really need to do (but for what reason?) is to just stop scratching. All of the other mumbo jumbo doesn't matter... But what is my motivation!
It's possible that UV rays may be causing the itching, at least that's one of the things I assumed from this article. I used to have psoriasis when I was younger, but I stopped giving it attention and tried willing it away. I'm not sure if that's why it's gone, but it's gone now. Modern science would suggest that's crazy, but modern science doesn't integrate will power into their calculations far too often. Will power is often an absolute deciding factor in some situations. I'm just curious what will happen if I continue to scratch my head? Will the ultimate lesson be that I should have stopped myself when I thought it might be the right thing to do earlier? Or will the ultimate lesson be I've evolved past the necessity of hair? Hahaha. Who the hell knows? I'm pulling my hair out over this question! :D lol, that's right... laugh... it's not that serious anyways. well, at least not for me since i seek spiritual peace and know that my body will never be as i want it, unless i want it as it is.
I've also thought that perhaps slight scratching of the head, so long as it's greatly controlled and moderated may be good for my hair, since it may stimulate growth.
Who knew I could go on so long about hair? I'm surprising myself right now.
Since global temperature has been rising, and evolutionarily speaking, the hair of my race (white) has been formed to keep warm, the hair is becoming less necessary, perhaps even obtrusive, potentially causing overheating and the scratching of the head is induced by an adaption to environmental changes.
Perhaps I am getting too little or too much UV exposure? Perhaps I need more direct exposure or less? Hahaha. So many things it could be and it could be more than one or even none! Should I shun this for lack of fun? I think I should stop pulling my hair and without pun this matter is done!
Jesus, it's been hard putting it aside... Especially since it doesn't really hurt and kind of feels good. I've felt like my scalp was itching since I was about 15/16. I forced myself to stop picking after a short few months of doing it when I was younger, after trying dandruff shampoos and they did nothing. I didn't know why I was doing it, just that I was pulling out hair in the process.
I've come to the conclusion (as perhaps I did the first time, if my memory was perfect) that this is a self-perpetuating habit. I may scratch my head once out of curiosity, or because some outside source has made it itch. From there the perpetuation follows: Slightly scratching stimulates skin which feels good, the skin is damaged so it needs to regrow, the process of healing and regrowing creates more itching, it's scratched more, it re-heals causing itching, then is scratched again, eventually the skin hardens and it takes harder scratching for the same amount of stimulation, so it's scratched harder, eventually to the point where hairs cannot stand the scratching.
I keep finding/making up reasons on the fly for why I should allow myself to scratch. Sometimes it's because "maybe it will be different this time?" I'm actually pulling out hair follicles that for some reason, perhaps because their roots remind me of pimples seem to be bad, and thus GOOD to be pulled out. I'm probably wrong with my conception that those little knobs on the end of hairs are bad for any reason... I shouldn't rule out the environmental factor, possibilities in food consumption or natural surroundings not agreeing with my particular body makeup- or hair follicle make-up to be more precise.
The one thing which is most hard, but most necessary to not even consider stopping my trichotillomania is public opinion. I shouldn't let what others think of my "looks" determine how I look.
I've begun pulling hair out in other places as a test. While I've developed those places to a point where the hair is easier to pull out, it still hurts and at its best never feels good - it doesn't even itch. So perhaps the re-healing/perpetuation theory is out... It's still slightly up in the air.
I know I don't have lice, unfortunately I wasn't lucky enough for it to be something so easily identifiable as this. I've been scratching my head on and off for years and have even shaved my hair within less than a quarter inch to my scalp. There's no flakyness, so I'm not even sure if it's dandruff. Even when shaved though, my scalp still itches. It feels so good to scratch it and that usually ends up being my final justification to allow myself to do it... It's like scratching a mosquito bite... Something which I've prided myself on having self-control over by not scratching... I've prided myself on self-control a lot. Perhaps this is my punishment... Perhaps since I believe I should be punished this is a psychologically self fulfilling prophecy. That would suck. There's so many things it could be. I know what I really need to do (but for what reason?) is to just stop scratching. All of the other mumbo jumbo doesn't matter... But what is my motivation!
It's possible that UV rays may be causing the itching, at least that's one of the things I assumed from this article. I used to have psoriasis when I was younger, but I stopped giving it attention and tried willing it away. I'm not sure if that's why it's gone, but it's gone now. Modern science would suggest that's crazy, but modern science doesn't integrate will power into their calculations far too often. Will power is often an absolute deciding factor in some situations. I'm just curious what will happen if I continue to scratch my head? Will the ultimate lesson be that I should have stopped myself when I thought it might be the right thing to do earlier? Or will the ultimate lesson be I've evolved past the necessity of hair? Hahaha. Who the hell knows? I'm pulling my hair out over this question! :D lol, that's right... laugh... it's not that serious anyways. well, at least not for me since i seek spiritual peace and know that my body will never be as i want it, unless i want it as it is.
I've also thought that perhaps slight scratching of the head, so long as it's greatly controlled and moderated may be good for my hair, since it may stimulate growth.
Who knew I could go on so long about hair? I'm surprising myself right now.
Since global temperature has been rising, and evolutionarily speaking, the hair of my race (white) has been formed to keep warm, the hair is becoming less necessary, perhaps even obtrusive, potentially causing overheating and the scratching of the head is induced by an adaption to environmental changes.
Perhaps I am getting too little or too much UV exposure? Perhaps I need more direct exposure or less? Hahaha. So many things it could be and it could be more than one or even none! Should I shun this for lack of fun? I think I should stop pulling my hair and without pun this matter is done!
Monday, June 30, 2008
Doing Wrong To Me
I want you to know that though you've done wrong to me, I forgive you and even if you do wrong to me again, I'll forgive you again... So this way you don't have to worry and I don't kid myself into thinking I wouldn't forgive you the next time too. It's been so many times and still I don't know if you just don't care or if you just don't realize.
Times do however come when I must and have stood for what is right, my family and friends (none of which are left out, even you who may hate me). I also stand for forgiving morals which have been stretched to accompany even the strangest human customs to attend to the basic human needs of everyone. Though I try to be more forgiving than the most nimble twig, there does come a point where I must choose between snapping back or being broken and I will try not to snap back as hard as the force that pushed me so far. If I do snap back so hard, I hope that you will forgive me and tell me I have went to far to ensure I know of my mistakes.
Times do however come when I must and have stood for what is right, my family and friends (none of which are left out, even you who may hate me). I also stand for forgiving morals which have been stretched to accompany even the strangest human customs to attend to the basic human needs of everyone. Though I try to be more forgiving than the most nimble twig, there does come a point where I must choose between snapping back or being broken and I will try not to snap back as hard as the force that pushed me so far. If I do snap back so hard, I hope that you will forgive me and tell me I have went to far to ensure I know of my mistakes.
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Righteousness
YOUR LAW HAS BECOME CORRUPT! I WILL NOT TAKE IT INTO MY HANDS!! I WILL TAKE RIGHTEOUSNESS INTO MY FISTS!!!
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Tips For Writing comment
While reading an article on tips for writing, I decided to comment!
ADDED EXTRA FOR THIS BLOG
I'll be trying some of these things, especially the introductions and conclusions... I too often start in the middle, after all, if time is infinite, then that's where we and everything else in the present are, right? With infinity of time on both sides?
Well that's the end, I suppose I'm not too good at ending things... Neither is time, is it?
"Taking out words like "i think" and "i believe" take away the readers ease of knowing how strongly the writer feels about what s/he has written. For example: I think the world may be flat, but I also think it may be round, since evidence points to round, for now I'll believe that the world is round. This is just my opinion.
In all honesty, if memory serves me correctly, I have had less comments on argumentative articles where the grounds for my conviction seem less solid, but if I were to speak negatively about the grounds of opposer's of my convictions, I fear for their characters sake often may seem less solid than my grounds.
A little quid pro quo: Some stand on mountains and some fly. Who is better?
Thanks for your article!"
ADDED EXTRA FOR THIS BLOG
I'll be trying some of these things, especially the introductions and conclusions... I too often start in the middle, after all, if time is infinite, then that's where we and everything else in the present are, right? With infinity of time on both sides?
Well that's the end, I suppose I'm not too good at ending things... Neither is time, is it?
Sunday, June 08, 2008
Perception of Time
This was a bulletin post on myspace...
Without a perception of time, a year is the same as a month. it happens in three stages, it begins, its happening, and it's done, no more stages than any other moment in time. Seeing time in this manner seems a likely way to make time pass faster if desired, so long as other methods of time measurement are not employed. Because every moment apparently has an end, it can be assumed that even while a moment is happening, it has already ended in the future.
Without a perception of time, a year is the same as a month. it happens in three stages, it begins, its happening, and it's done, no more stages than any other moment in time. Seeing time in this manner seems a likely way to make time pass faster if desired, so long as other methods of time measurement are not employed. Because every moment apparently has an end, it can be assumed that even while a moment is happening, it has already ended in the future.
Saturday, June 07, 2008
Death by a thousand impatient moments
My tolerance for pain I hold in high esteem, but I have learned about myself that an abundance of vagrant impatience peels off layers of skin creating the sensation of a death by a thousand cuts.
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Humility
Anyone doesn't know everything has the ability to make mistakes and could be making one right now...
(Related subject... Subjective Reality)
(Related subject... Subjective Reality)
Saturday, May 10, 2008
Universal Math
I do not think the universe works in accordance with math, because when math does two plus two it always equals four, but when then universe replicates something, it's always slightly different. Two plus two is 4.00091920200001011010111 and on a rare occasion it may even be 7.
I'm only partially joking about this.
If you look closely enough at an atom, a neutron, or anything, even those tiny things will probably have "finger prints."
I'm only partially joking about this.
If you look closely enough at an atom, a neutron, or anything, even those tiny things will probably have "finger prints."
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Blego Definition
I don't normally post this stuff, in fact, it'll probably be my first and last time! I don't even have a proper category for it on Chexed.com, so I'm posting it ony my "That Which is I have been tagged with a meme! Honestly, I don't feel like looking for the definition of "meme" other than the one I know which isn't what it's used for here in the "blogosphere," but from what I gather many bloggers consider it nothing more than a chain letter. I feel at least this meme is quite different, because it contributes to the betterment of the whole, sharing knowledge amongst many, even if on a seemingly joking subject. I got this one from my friend, Amid. It originated apparently from someone named Wogan May. This meme is actually kind of funny too when reading the definitions made by contributors.
In this meme we're supposed to define what a "blego" is, which may or my not be anything before we define it. So what the heck do people consider a “blego”? Here are what others have tried to define it so far, plus my opinion what it ought to be:
Blego (evilwoobie.com’s definition) - n. an acronym of “blog ego”, which pertains to a blogger’s sense of self in the blogosphere.
Blego (Darkside-Dreamland.com’s definition) - n. a protologism combining blog and ego. Used to define the ego of a blog or blogger. Like personal ego, blego may be good or bad.
Blego (benbarden.com’s definition) - n. a toy for children to build with but with a B in front.
BLEGO (Wogan May’s definition) - abbr. Breaking Little Enterprises - Godzilla Organisations.
Blego (Blogosis.com’s definition) - n. An Eggo waffle and a blog mixed together. I don’t know what this would look like, but maybe I can come up with a prototype.
Blego (Amid’s defintion) - expression. “Bleh, let’s go!” If you’re being forced to go somewhere or do something, by your spouse or friends, just slur those words together and get “blego”. It is usually said after a big sigh. For example, “Do I have to? Hrmph! Blego!”
Blego (David Rader II's definition) - n. A type of blog which makes people go "bleh." Kind of like a "splog" is a spam blog, a blego is a "bleh blog." You could just say it's a bleg, but it's more cute to say blego. - Honestly, I think "bloggers ego" is my favorite pick, I just wanted to contribute something different.
A blog meme has rules, this one has rules.
1. The person tagged must copy the word (”Blego”) and paste the definitions of the word contributed previously by the people who did the meme.
2. Link backs would be nice, but not necessary.
3. The person tagged must then add her own definition in this format ‘yourname.com’s definition’ and place your link. Being creative with the acronym is encouraged.
4. Answer the following questions.
5. Tag 5 other people to do the meme.
For #4, here are the answers to the questions:
1. Do you know what your blog is really about, and you can write a one-sentence promotional material for it in a flash? If yes, write it here.
I absolutely love writing and feel that anyone who expresses their thoughts and shares their experiences makes themselves more valuable more to the whole of society, so that's what I do, write for myself and everyone.
(everyone has their own experiences, I think it would be foolish to leave anyones opinions out if all were possible to take all of their opinions in)
2. Do you join social networks to promote your blog? If yes, do you hope to find friends in these social networks and in the process get regular readers of your blog?
Yes, I have joined many. I have found friends through their use as well. It's an excellent way to connect with other bloggers.
3. Do you or do you plan to join ranking sites that put your blog in competition with others for popularity? If yes, do you or do you plan to monitor your stats regularly?
No.
4. Do you tweak your blog often in accordance with the tips you get from blogging guides and gurus? If yes, list the bloggers you visit often to obtain these tips.
Mostly only Swollen Pickles... I think he may be a little newer to the blogging game than the top dogs are, which allows me to gain more from his experiences, especially because he expresses them honestly and most of his tips are something new bloggers can jump in on.
5. Do you think of your next post even if you have just written a new one? If yes, list your inspirations for posting, and/or some routines that you go through before posting.
Yes, I have many posts waiting to be posted. Over the course of more than 3 years of pen and pencil writing, I have boxes and boxes full of material... I'm just trying to organize it before I post it.
TAG 5 BLOGGERS TO DO THIS MEME!!!! I'm tagging 5 people I don't know to meet some people, because that's part of what posting a "meme" is all about - connecting with other bloggers.
1. BendzG
2. read my mind
3. By the Sea
4. Footprints on the Moon
5. Michael's So-Called Life
In this meme we're supposed to define what a "blego" is, which may or my not be anything before we define it. So what the heck do people consider a “blego”? Here are what others have tried to define it so far, plus my opinion what it ought to be:
Blego (evilwoobie.com’s definition) - n. an acronym of “blog ego”, which pertains to a blogger’s sense of self in the blogosphere.
Blego (Darkside-Dreamland.com’s definition) - n. a protologism combining blog and ego. Used to define the ego of a blog or blogger. Like personal ego, blego may be good or bad.
Blego (benbarden.com’s definition) - n. a toy for children to build with but with a B in front.
BLEGO (Wogan May’s definition) - abbr. Breaking Little Enterprises - Godzilla Organisations.
Blego (Blogosis.com’s definition) - n. An Eggo waffle and a blog mixed together. I don’t know what this would look like, but maybe I can come up with a prototype.
Blego (Amid’s defintion) - expression. “Bleh, let’s go!” If you’re being forced to go somewhere or do something, by your spouse or friends, just slur those words together and get “blego”. It is usually said after a big sigh. For example, “Do I have to? Hrmph! Blego!”
Blego (David Rader II's definition) - n. A type of blog which makes people go "bleh." Kind of like a "splog" is a spam blog, a blego is a "bleh blog." You could just say it's a bleg, but it's more cute to say blego. - Honestly, I think "bloggers ego" is my favorite pick, I just wanted to contribute something different.
A blog meme has rules, this one has rules.
1. The person tagged must copy the word (”Blego”) and paste the definitions of the word contributed previously by the people who did the meme.
2. Link backs would be nice, but not necessary.
3. The person tagged must then add her own definition in this format ‘yourname.com’s definition’ and place your link. Being creative with the acronym is encouraged.
4. Answer the following questions.
5. Tag 5 other people to do the meme.
For #4, here are the answers to the questions:
1. Do you know what your blog is really about, and you can write a one-sentence promotional material for it in a flash? If yes, write it here.
I absolutely love writing and feel that anyone who expresses their thoughts and shares their experiences makes themselves more valuable more to the whole of society, so that's what I do, write for myself and everyone.
(everyone has their own experiences, I think it would be foolish to leave anyones opinions out if all were possible to take all of their opinions in)
2. Do you join social networks to promote your blog? If yes, do you hope to find friends in these social networks and in the process get regular readers of your blog?
Yes, I have joined many. I have found friends through their use as well. It's an excellent way to connect with other bloggers.
3. Do you or do you plan to join ranking sites that put your blog in competition with others for popularity? If yes, do you or do you plan to monitor your stats regularly?
No.
4. Do you tweak your blog often in accordance with the tips you get from blogging guides and gurus? If yes, list the bloggers you visit often to obtain these tips.
Mostly only Swollen Pickles... I think he may be a little newer to the blogging game than the top dogs are, which allows me to gain more from his experiences, especially because he expresses them honestly and most of his tips are something new bloggers can jump in on.
5. Do you think of your next post even if you have just written a new one? If yes, list your inspirations for posting, and/or some routines that you go through before posting.
Yes, I have many posts waiting to be posted. Over the course of more than 3 years of pen and pencil writing, I have boxes and boxes full of material... I'm just trying to organize it before I post it.
TAG 5 BLOGGERS TO DO THIS MEME!!!! I'm tagging 5 people I don't know to meet some people, because that's part of what posting a "meme" is all about - connecting with other bloggers.
1. BendzG
2. read my mind
3. By the Sea
4. Footprints on the Moon
5. Michael's So-Called Life
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Qassia Beta Experience: Just Like Wikipedia
Edited
Is Qassia like wikipedia? No, Qassia is NOT like wikipedia. Although it seems most of the users are used to wikipedia or article entry style websites, Qassia has something very promising to offer other websites don't. Something personal.
Is Qassia like wikipedia? No, Qassia is NOT like wikipedia. Although it seems most of the users are used to wikipedia or article entry style websites, Qassia has something very promising to offer other websites don't. Something personal.
I understand they're still in beta, so I want to share some tips! They should have a more defined section (not more complicated, but with more examples of acceptable content so users know what kind of things they should approve and for what reasons. Keep the general, add a link to "more."
Also, I'm sure that a lot of users are just clicking through articles to approve them and to a small degree I can understand why... Because they get credits and there's rarely a "tid-bit" of information submitted on that site, so you have to read sometimes over 500 words to read, yet you get the same amount of credits for grading a 200 word submission as a 500 word submission. There should be a (lenient) counter that makes a person stay on the page they're grading a certain amount of time to grade the article. The length of that counter should depend on how many words are in the article, but should be lenient, because the people who read fast shouldn't be scorned and the people who want to cheat will find a way anyway, there will be other ways to find people who are hacking at the system without hurting the people who are not hacking up the system. Putting a short time counter on the page will just encourage people to actually read what they're reviewing, they'll figure "well i'm just sitting here waiting for it, i might as well read it."
Tags: Qassia
Sunday, January 13, 2008
Food So Good
Have you ever had food that was SO good you wanted to throw up, just so you'd have room to eat more of it? Well, I'm on a mission to find those foods at one of my new blogs, Consumable Reviews.
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