Blog Beginnings

Well, here is my blog. I had to edit my first post, as after I published it I saw that we were given a topic to write about.

Then I started re-writing my 1st post and I saved it in drafts, but couldn't add to it later on in the day, I could only see how to publish it and it was not complete. I then deleted the draft, and here I go again...

I like the idea of being a Lifelong Learner. The #1 habit is so important as it makes you think about what you really want to accomplish, how far do you see yourself going with your new skill or interest? I think that being very specific about the outcome you desire will help you begin to know better how much work it will entail, as well as the time it will take to accomplish that goal. My goal during 23 things is to try these new technologies, get more familiar with them, and then use them for personal use as well as being able to share my experience using these tools with patrons. I think this program is a good opportunity to try some new technology and the idea of various assignments to complete as well as the chance at prizes keeps you moving onward.

The other 7 habits were well explained and helpful. I already feel that I have benefited from habit #3 "View problems as challenges"-- I now know how to edit my blog, save a draft, delete a draft and publish my blog. The few problems I encountered were really learning experiences and I tried to view them as such.

I guess the most difficult part for me will be a bit of a fear of the unknown, and finding time each week to keep up with our assignments---but so far it is turning out well-paced and fun. More later.