Overdrive

Just spent an hour exploring the Overdrive feature. I checked out a book and a CD. I don't really like listening to books because I'd rather read them. I might use the music selections when I have time to download them to my Ipod. I need to explore a little more to see if there are any music CD's I'd like to check out. A co-worker showed me how to listen to an excerpt of a book, movie, or CD. I think that is a great feature to use before you check anything out. It seems a shame that our computers for the public don't allow them to use the download feature.

Facebook

I joined Facebook and downloaded a picture of myself. I found friends I haven't seen in years and found friends who work with Sno-Isle. I assume it's popular because it's easy to connect with new and old friends. I don't like the look of the site, it's not very attractive. I'll add it to the list of sites I check everyday since starting Web 2.0!

Flicker

I created a Flicker account and uploaded this picture from my computer. Here is Lulu my 4 year old dachshund waiting for me to throw her ball or give her a treat. I've spend too much time on the flicker website so she's getting impatient!

Pandora

I'm listening to the Beatles while writing this post. Pandora is so much fun. It's my favorite "thing" on Web 2.0. I'm creating my own radio station with all different artists. It's quite an eclectic mix of some oldies and some more popular artists.

RSS

This afternoon I registered to receive three RSS feeds to my gmail account. My favorite is 101 cookbook. I'm always on the look out for something new to cook. I also like keeping up to date on the news so CNN keeps me posted! Lulu's favorite is Dog reader, she especially likes anything to do with food!

Step Four

Completed step four by IMing with Suzanne and Chrissie. I sent Suzanne the URL for a Mr. Bean library video from utube and she sent me a URL about poi dancing. Chrissie sent me a URL for a utube muppet library video. We had a lot of laughs. I think we'll get a lot of use out of IM! I've never used IM before and found it very easy to set up and fun to use.

I created a meebo account and set up a widget to go to my blog.

Linda and Lulu knitting

Here's a picture of Lulu sitting on my lap while I'm knitting. She loves to get under the afghan, it keeps her nice and warm.