Week 2, Thing 4: Register Blog

I registered my blog, so I'm up-to-date. Looking forward to exploring Flickr next.

Week 2, Thing 3: Set up Blog

Setting up a blog was much easier than I expected, although accessing it later proved challenging (see earlier post). When I have more time, I plan to experiment with the templates and settings available to change the look of the blog and add images and other page elements.

Week 1, Thing 2: Lifelong Learning

I viewed the tutorial and listened to the podcast. I enjoy learning new things, but I have never felt compelled to create a learning plan or follow a specific procedure. Perhaps if I did, I would be more successful. I tend to be a dabbler and don't consider myself an expert in anything. I am a gadget freak and love new electronic devices, but I never seem to master all of the features available with any of them.

As for the 7 1/2 Habits , I would say that the easiest for me is #2. I am aware that the degree of my learning is directly proportional to the effort I put into it. The hardest is probably #3. Although I enjoy the challenge of solving puzzles and mysteries, I tend to view problems in the real world as difficulties to overcome or avoid but not as learning experiences. I should try to put that positive spin on problems in the future.

Sign-in Problems

At last I'm back into my blog after much time and frustration trying to sign in. I was able to sign in to my Google account but then nothing happened, and I couldn't get to the blogger site. Apparently I have an IE security setting that is incompatible. I haven't determined what the faulty setting is, but Fred Rappa solved the problem by adding Google.com as a trusted site, and now I'm back in business. Thanks, Fred.

Week 1, Thing 1: About This Program

I am happy to participate in the 23 Things program. I have been interested in learning more about many of these new technologies but have not taken the time to experiment. This program provides a structured environment that will encourage me to set aside the time to try some new things and have fun while still feeling productive.