Video Blogging and Other Stuff
January 3rd, 2009
Bear with me if this post seems a little off. I’m testing out this new desktop blogging software and well, have you ever taken a tour through an empty house possibly before buying it? That feeling of being in a completely new but yet somehow private place? That’s how I feel when pouring my thoughts and feelings into a new bit of software. I know it’s meant to be the private place it may become but that doesn’t stop it from being the foreign and alluring place it currently is.
For those who are curious: why am I trying out a new desktop publishing program?
Two reasons.
First, for the main part of this site (the .com without the /blog added) I’m going to be reviewing some of the different writing software I use. This isn’t one I typically use but I thought that this might give me a great excuse to download and play with things.
Secondly, Windows Live Writer takes too long to load for me and tends to go funny while I’m listening to music which pretty much means all the time. This program (BlogJet) isn’t half as pretty but it has less distraction. If I can figure out how to set up some sort of autosave feature then I’ll be all set but we’ll see what time has to say about the matter.
On another blog related note I’m going to start video-blogging. Not all the time obviously, just every couple of posts. I’m going to start as soon as I find some batteries for my camera but I’m also saving up some money for a regular camcorder that will last through my nature hikes, skits, songs, and some of my thoughts that would take more than any AA battery can offer. I’ve never video-blogged before (obviously) and I’m not really sure how I’m going to start it but it just sounds so fun and I love making videos anyways. If anyone has any suggestions, tips, tricks or anything else they’d like to share I’d be extremely thankful.
Let’s see here,… what else… hmm.
Oh, I got a new haircut. I had a friend do it at work just before New Years. She did an excellent job considering we were both trying to get through the experience in under twenty minutes since she had to catch a ride and I shouldn’t have been on break. That’s probably the first time I’ve done something like that at work– not something I plan on making a habit of but it was a fun way to break in the new year. She still has some tweaking to do she says but I love it, either way I’m willing to let her play with my hair again. I’ve had bad experiences with letting friends play with my hair before but she really did an excellent job that and it’s really nice to have a friend at work who isn’t just a work friend.
You know what I mean?
It’s… disappointing to come and go from work all the time, to have all these people I talk to and then listen to them talk to each other about their plans before or after work, to know that I’m not socially brave enough to ask to go along. I have been getting a little braver though– while I can’t make myself ask if I can ‘hang out’ I have been organizing these little outings between a few of us. It’s not too much but it’s enough for me.
On another note I’ve been a bit out of it lately– to my credit it’s been a really hectic week, but it’s just weird. I feel off balance. I have nothing to be depressed about, my life is wonderful right now. I love so much and I have so much I really am happy about. I’m not in a bad mood or anything -but– I’ve still been feeling kind of down for no reason. I know it’s natural for this to happen from time to time but that still doesn’t make it any less weird.
Anyways, it’s… well, I don’t know what time it but it’s AM and the sun’s been up for a few hours which probably means I shouldn’t be conscious. Good night all and thank you so much for everything.
PS– I’m adding something to my resolutions, I really want to do all I can this year to find a way to help others through my writing. I’d love it if anyone could point me in a possible direction though I’m sure something will come my way when the time is right.
