May 2008
11 posts
Event Dynamics & Making People Feel Welcome
Social gatherings are amazing…when you can get up the nerve to overcome the intimidation factors. So how do we as event organizers help make people feel welcome? And, how do we as future event attendees conquer those doubts or moments of insecurity, which may or may not be valid depending on the group? Mobile post sent by jbruin using Utterz. Replies.
Social Media and Real World Stalking →
Yesterday I recorded a video post on Utterz about one of the negative effects of being open on social networks like Twitter and Brightkite — the possibility of attracting unwanted…
Social Media & Real World Stalking
Am I being too open by disclosing my locale via Twitter or location based services such as Brighkite? I’m starting to attract some rather abnormal attention that is making me rethink how open I can be about where I am and what I’m doing.
Oh and in case your wondering…the door to my office is almost always locked and I NEVER disclose my home address. Mobile post sent by jbruin...
Meet Calypso and Toby (Kittens)
My mom just adopted two kittens, so I stopped by to play with them & I can’t get enough. Aren’t they cute? Mobile post sent by jbruin using Utterz. Replies.
Watch…and I was your silver lining, as the story goes…but now I’m gone…
Relationship Drama Courtesy of Twitter
Relationships are tricky, but once you throw social media in the mix, drama is inevitable. Take, for example, my best friend @abull. She blogged about her relationship woes, I commented on her blog and via DM on Twitter, her boyfriend found everything, and now they’re still together and I’m the odd one out. Go figure. Mobile post sent by jbruin using Utterz. Replies.
From HP Hell to MacBook Pro Heaven
Want to know what the last 48 hours of my life have been like? Just watch and cross your fingers it doesn’t happen to you…but hey at least I find a reason to go out and buy a new MBP, eh? Mobile post sent by jbruin using Utterz. Replies. mp3
Interview with Ryan Kuder, Internet Famous for... →
Is Ryan Kuder the first person to attract national attention for losing his job (he was only 1 of 1100 people laid off from Yahoo 2/12/08)? Probably not, but his story is…
#sdtweetup = #twitter + #sandiego + #networking →
We’re Living in Twitter Times
It’s no secret that Twitter is the “it” web application of the moment for web and technology professionals, but little did I know how pervasive Twitter…
Social Media Evangelists, We Are Our Own Worst... →
I’ve been thinking about people like me — super users of social media applications, evangelists for new ways of thinking and engaging with people online, and habitual content creators either…
Robin - Real World Twitter User →
Robin is a mainstream, non-geeky gal who’s recently found Twitter. I asked her about her experiences thus far, how she found out about the service, and why she’s using it….