Well, today I learned about a web ring. I'm still a little confused as to how it works and how to join, but I'll figure it out soon. And then I'll share.
I also learned how to subscribe or follow someone else's blog. I love Jane Austen and I found a great blog about her and her works (Austen-tateous)...It's so professional looking and interesting. I have a lot to read.
As a matter of fact, I've found so much to read and do on the internet during this journey that I almost feel overwhelmed, but I'm taking it slow and I know that on a rainy day when I've got plenty of time I have so much to fill my little brain with! I'm really excited and can't wait to dive in some more!
Thanks for reading this little blog!
It's a new world
It's definitely a new world. Instead of reading to my son, who is 10 years old, tonight I am on my laptop and he is on his dad's laptop, playing club penguin. (He's so game savy)...and I have to ask him what to do.
He loves playing in this crazy little penguin world. I can see why. It's fun and interesting. You meet other little penguins who are being controlled by little people all over the world (mostly little people-I have the feeling that I'm not the only mom in the world that gets online with their kids) It can actually become addicting. You can sled, play hockey and throw snowballs at other penguins.
We've tried other virtual game worlds. My preference is for Build-a-Bearville. It's cute with it's little people that you can dress in your own style and walk around a larger world than on club penguin. There's also Zookazoo. It's not quite as fun.
On most of these sites you have to pay a premium to be able to buy things or play certain games. My son and I just enjoy waving at each other or playing hide-n-seek.
I also like the peace of mind in playing the games with him and understanding what he's doing. There are a few penguins who are a little rude (saying "go away" or making frowny faces)...but other than that I feel pretty good about Club Penguin and the other sites (so far).
He loves playing in this crazy little penguin world. I can see why. It's fun and interesting. You meet other little penguins who are being controlled by little people all over the world (mostly little people-I have the feeling that I'm not the only mom in the world that gets online with their kids) It can actually become addicting. You can sled, play hockey and throw snowballs at other penguins.
We've tried other virtual game worlds. My preference is for Build-a-Bearville. It's cute with it's little people that you can dress in your own style and walk around a larger world than on club penguin. There's also Zookazoo. It's not quite as fun.
On most of these sites you have to pay a premium to be able to buy things or play certain games. My son and I just enjoy waving at each other or playing hide-n-seek.
I also like the peace of mind in playing the games with him and understanding what he's doing. There are a few penguins who are a little rude (saying "go away" or making frowny faces)...but other than that I feel pretty good about Club Penguin and the other sites (so far).
It begins...
I started about 3 weeks ago in my online journey. It all started when I bought my very own laptop. My husband and my son and I shared a computer at home...but I never went online much. I work at a computer every day and I just didn't care to sit in front of another one at home.
But, then I started thinking about starting a portrait business (I draw portraits from photographs). So I bought a laptop, started a website (www.melindahowardportraits.com) and started using google adwords, blogging, squidooing...etc.).
It's all new to me. I'm a little overwhelmed actually. But I thought I'd begin my blogging world by going through my journey for a bit and see if it will help anyone else. These are strictly my issues and opinions, which is what blogging is, I suppose...but I'll do my best to be accurate and relevant.
First of all I love my Dell Inspiron laptop. I got it from ebay and it has vista...you got to understand, I'm a Mac person. I love Apple computers and if it were not for the extremely high price of apple laptops (I still think they are worth it)...I'd own one now. But I'm not totally disapoointed in my pc laptop. Dell did a good job. (comparatively)...I mean who can compare to an apple? And Vista isn't the devil like I thought it'd be. So, I'm content and satisfied. (although I can't promise that as soon as I can afford it I won't be selling the Dell on craigslist and buying my dream Mac).
Thanks for reading this ...especially if you aren't myself, my husband or any friends that I wrangled into reading it!
Peace out!
But, then I started thinking about starting a portrait business (I draw portraits from photographs). So I bought a laptop, started a website (www.melindahowardportraits.com) and started using google adwords, blogging, squidooing...etc.).
It's all new to me. I'm a little overwhelmed actually. But I thought I'd begin my blogging world by going through my journey for a bit and see if it will help anyone else. These are strictly my issues and opinions, which is what blogging is, I suppose...but I'll do my best to be accurate and relevant.
First of all I love my Dell Inspiron laptop. I got it from ebay and it has vista...you got to understand, I'm a Mac person. I love Apple computers and if it were not for the extremely high price of apple laptops (I still think they are worth it)...I'd own one now. But I'm not totally disapoointed in my pc laptop. Dell did a good job. (comparatively)...I mean who can compare to an apple? And Vista isn't the devil like I thought it'd be. So, I'm content and satisfied. (although I can't promise that as soon as I can afford it I won't be selling the Dell on craigslist and buying my dream Mac).
Thanks for reading this ...especially if you aren't myself, my husband or any friends that I wrangled into reading it!
Peace out!
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