I’m going to miss you
It seems life is dragging me away from the web on all fronts of late. First there’s the continuous illnesses our household has had to contend with; since September (or even before) we’ve had maybe 2 consecutive weeks where nobody has had a cold/ flu/ norovirus/ ear infection ..and that’s not even accounting for my [...]
Decisions made like a responsible adult
I have decided that if neither adult in this household is employed when my current hosting runs out then this blog will be transferred to a local installation with all my other ‘web stuff’.
Technology for marketing & advertising – the event.
As a student, attending one of these events may seem a little daft, but with the promise of sessions discussing topics such as content strategy, SEO, website design and usability, and the use of analytics and social media metrics how could I afford to miss it?
The future of TV, news and you
While reminiscing about my 14yr old self and the paper round I endured, it suddenly occurred to me that my 2 year old daughter will likely never experience such a thing – not just because of the safety issues involved these days (seriously.. Just WHY is it so much more dangerous NOW for a 14 [...]
The truth about online social media
Having a blog or a twitter account or even an openly searchable facebook account leaves you at a social disadvantage offline.
Against all odds..
Principles and applications of web Services (technology): A3 Digital Entertainment Systems: A1 Web Application development (design): A3 Professional Issues in computing: A3
Who needs a sidebar?
I know that folks check out sites in an ‘F’ fashion, I know about SEO basics and understand some advertising strategy, I know my site is a little less than accessible (one of the main reasons it’s due an overhaul) but this is my PERSONAL site and most folks use the RSS feed to access [...]
Revision for professional issues in computing
This is for my last exam which is tomorrow – the blogging my revision trick seemed to work quite well for PAWS so lets see how I get on with PIC. A lot of this is cut and paste so most links will be to where ever the information has been taken – if anyone [...]
Revision for Principles and Applications of Web Services
I’ve neglected to blog for a while and figure that since repetition is the best way to learn I should kill two birds with one stone and share a little of what I’ve been going through today.. So read on if you’re trying to sleep – it’ll help cure insomnia – trust me.
Memories and musings
“She greets us as we enter the world; she is with us when we leave it. She is never more than a second away from us, as close as our own heartbeat; but when she does not stand directly before us, we cannot recall her face. When she calls, loud and clear, we drop whatever [...]
Like Social networking? Want to meet Kylie Minogue?
In best meercat voice: SIMPLES! All you need to do is become a student and sign up to social networking site Studyvox.co.uk.
Is the Real Time Web stunting creativity?
Perhaps this post should really have been entitled GTD vs the Real Time Web.. Most folks are aware of the GTD method created by David Allen and coming up fast behind in the awareness stakes is the Pomodoro technique created by Francesco Cirillo.
Victoria Stringer; getting professional?
I’ve been culling posts left right and centre from this blog so that I can ‘streamline’ the content when I merge my other blogs to it during the (hopefully soon) site redesign and update I’ve been working on. Doing so I’ve discovered many things; not least the changes in my writing style and the tone [...]
HCI as a student sees it
This is a post about future developments in HCI from one of my studynet blogs. As my HCI exam approaches I figured – why not use it here as well? There are many of you twitterers and facebooky types interested in this too, no need just to share thoughts of this nature with the studious [...]
A little less than Zen
I try to be a good person, truly I do but maybe I’m going against human nature and that’s why I have to work so hard at it.
#Twitter (again)
I was asked today to come back to the college in June (after exams etc) to give a presentation on twitter and other social media applications, this has made me go back to thinking about what is so great about twitter – why do I and others enthuse about it so much?
WordPress thoughts
I’m currently in the process of sorting out a website for my ‘final’ year project, I’m using wordpress to create a site for a peripatetic music teacher based in Surrey (who just also happens to be my best friend..)
A meme
It’s been soooo long since I’ve done something this bloggy (as in community of bloggers type bloggy) I saw this on the LittleBead blog (which I found following through from her twitter page) who got it from Swirly and despite not knowing the lass (though I’m now following on twitter, gotta love the fellow beaders [...]
Blended learning
On top of my coursework I’ve joined the University Cable 3.0 project team, we’re trying to organise collaborative online learning between members of the 4 consortium colleges studying on the Foundation Degree Business and Computing Programme.
What’s in a name?
I’ve been dipping in and out of the blog and social media ‘scenes’ for a while, I *know* all about how I should be optimising my website for search engines and keeping my posts organised, concise and FOCUSED – but I am not a brand, I am not a company, I am a jewellery making, [...]
Salute to the IT support guys..
A couple of weeks ago my technology hating brother called me to talk him through opening a work document his girlfriend had emailed to herself.
Want!
My T-mobile contract is up for renewal, I currently have an MDA Vario (aka HTC wizard) and It’s done me proud for the last 3 years or so – but a shiny new toy has caught my eye and I feel it’s time for a change..
MediaCamp London #2
In July I went along to an event organised by some folks I’ve come to know through using various online social media. As a direct result of that I have been offered work (paid) and participation in several interesting sounding projects (paid and unpaid) which, sadly, I’ve been unable to take up because of this [...]
Social media mafia – Mediacamp London
I’m not able to speak for everyone else who attended but as far as my first social media event goes, what an absolute corker! The discussions were stimulating and the topics interesting, I’m just sorry that I couldn’t get into all of the sessions but the building was just too hot for me to risk [...]
Fun times!
I’m really looking forward to mediacamp london, I’ve already spread the word facebook style but as it gets closer I’m getting all a-jiggle about it. This will be my first social media event and I’m just really looking forward to soaking up the atmosphere, conversations and hopefully learning something in the process. I was going [...]
The international net
..I wish *sigh* Half the interesting ‘new media’ apps are USA based and every website I’ve looked at for things I’ve considered purchasing of late are ‘ship to US only’ sites *sniff* ah well, I’ve taken to collecting pretty pictures instead with which to console myself. Let’s face it, I’m unlikely to have the cash [...]
Bags of stuff
The latest college assignments had me chuckling; first of all we have to keep a career planning blog, they’re trying to initiate some sort of micro social network within the group with these – at least that’s how it seems. They all have to be public, we are all supposed to keep up to date [...]
Getting ahead of myself
Seems I should check my paperwork more carefully, I’m still fully hosted right up until june YEY! *grin*
Tutorom is the place to learn online.
For video or flash tutorials Tutorom really is the place to be. I found this while catching up on my feeds over at Cybernirvana it’s proof positive of why I keep Zia at the top of my info list *grin*
Can our social skills be hurt or helped by what we do online?
I saw this posted in the comments of a blog post by Mediajoltz and it got me to thinking.
The internet as a means of exclusion
You and Yours:How has the internet changed your life? Broadcast on BBC Radio 4 – Tue 04 Sep – 12:00
Blog for ‘stuff’
I’m thinking there must be something in the air, bloggers are giving away a tonne of stuff for free! Well, not exactly for ‘free’ but there’s many a ‘blog about this and you could win..‘ type post knocking about at present. The first one I noticed was for a game – a very pretty game [...]
Net perceptions
I had an almost argument with my Gran the other day, it’s one we’ve had before because it’s a subject on which we both have strong and opposing views.
Leaving a useable email address helps..
(and yes I did try moving the ‘dot’ before you point that out HK *grin*) On 8/30/07, Matt Cotter < Matt@dimacc.om> wrote:
I like to move it move it..
We got back to Manchester sometime around 3am Wednesday morning, I have to say, I missed my pc.. Not because it’s a great pc – far from it, but because it has all my files and bookmarks in situ, which is why today I sat and weeded out all the useless stuff and dead links [...]
Cunning spam
I’m not entirely sure why but this blog has had an explosion of visitors of late – I can only assume twitter and the socialset site have something to do with it..
Who do you follow and why do you do it?
I’ve spent most of the evening writing and re-writing a question on twitter over at the socialset blog and this post is kind of an addendum to it..
The after party shoe
I’ve just come across this site and I have to say.. What a brilliant idea. The redfootrevolution is here. There is nothing worse than that crippling sensation at the end of the night if you’ve been wearing heels – I was recently reminded of this after wearing an old pair for the first time in [...]
Social networking and web 2.0
You know, I’ve never ‘got’ the whole ‘web 2.0′ thing. I know there’s a big hue and cry about it, anyone who’s anyone in the net media seems to be throwing out kudos here and opinions there about it but really, it’s just another buzzword. It doesn’t mean a damned thing – if it did [...]
RSS feeds
As most of you know I had this blog over at blogger originally, I remember when RSS feeds were the new shiny thing to come out and everyone was talking about ‘em. At that time though, I didn’t pay much attention because I just didn’t ‘get’ what they were or what was so good about [...]
Random link love
Twitter is better than any of the social networking sites for finding like minded people to ‘talk’ to, it’s even good for finding random strangers to follow just for the sake of procrastination, The only problem is.. You then start ‘talking’ to those random strangers and develop a relationship of sorts. As an example, when [...]
Saving the environment a card at a time
Nik aka loudmouthman has become my net pusher.
Everyone’s related
At least that’s the byline Geni.com uses. I blame Nik for the argument I had with my gran this afternoon. He was the person who posted the geni link on twitter and so he’s the one who has to await the karma bite back *grin*
The masks we wear
It’s odd isn’t it, that we can appear one way to to a vast majority of people online and yet somehow, should we meet those people, the way we appear is almost totally at odds with that former representation.
Begging vampires.. So uncool.
I’ve realised I’m a nice person. No.. Really. Stop laughing! I am. I have proof. My werewolf received an email from a high yield victim (vampire) to ‘plz stop attacking me’ and I was hit with a stomach churning sense of guilt – even though the whole point of the game is for me to [...]
A guide to English accents in the UK and abroad.
This video details Uk accents: I watched this and had at least 2 laugh out loud moments, the guy has it almost right – give it a go, just try not to be offended because stereotypes are rife *grin*
Pandora radio
It’s da bomb! *grin* Sorry, I’ve been re-living my musical youth this afternoon. (in a none ‘pass tha dutchi’ sense..) Pandora radio is based on the music genome project:
Blogging is definitely the new sex.
You see, my previous post was just a fly by thought, since then a few more things have occurred to me that tend to confirm that thought as a valid one.
Is blogging the new sex?
Seriously, that thought just raced across my mind as I was looking around for new things to put on my blog. (you know, toys as opposed to content – I’m selfish like that)
We have upgrade!
Woohoo! Right, that actually turned out to be easier than I thought – why I kept putting it off I don’t know..
Freecycle funny
I know I’ve mentioned freecycle before, it’s a website where people post items they’re giving away on a first come first served basis. I’m a member of the manchester board and in this mornings digest there was a corker of a wanted ad:
We should start a company and make misery..
As the song goes anyway. I’m really sick of always being tired and always being in pain, logically I know it’s worse at the moment because of the incipient arrival of certain biological functions – but logic does not enter into it where emotion is concerned.
Facebook and SingSnap
..The latest things to keep me occupied online. Facebook is probably something most of you already know about (and if so, why have you not invited me into your network *shakes head in disgust*) it’s a social network site but it certainly beats faceparty/ facepic/ lookitsme and the like hands down. It has the option [...]
Fire and Damnation
I didn’t get to have my driving lesson after all, pain interrupted my plans. Seriously, I’m starting to feel a little paranoid, though to be fair that could just be residual pms. But since I’ve been trying to sort out getting a licence for a number of years now and each time I’ve been thwarted [...]
Paypal protects you my ARSE!
(check the back history for details; post #1 #2 #3 #4)
Damnation, I was all comfy here
By ‘here’ I of course mean my email address, I managed to jump on the gmail bandwagon pretty early on when it was considered a great thing to get an invite (just before everyone had so many they couldn’t give ‘em away) now I may have to be changing things a bit according to a [...]
The internet, it’s not just for porn anymore.
That post title cracks me up – totally ripped off from Master K but I’m sure he won’t mind.. You don’t right? You love me, right? ..Right?
The fine art of blogging.
I received an email earlier from Dio over at Quasi Fictional asking me to write a post answering the question “What is a blog to you?” since said email was also peppered with such flattering phrases as ‘guru blogger’ and the insinuation was made that I am one of those almighty figures referred to as [...]
Blurb
I went to the doctors this morning to get something to help me sleep, he’s given me a months worth of Phenargan (not liking the look of the possible side effects though)
Twitterati
I really need my mind to kick into fully functioning mode so I can update wordpress, add all the little widgets I’ve had my eye on – and more importantly.. Get my twitterbox up and running. I can’t believe I’m admitting this but I think I’m hooked on twitter. It’s just random people spouting random [...]
Popularity contests
It seems life does come full circle – even when it’s a virtual life. I’m blaming Master K for this of course, he talked me into joining the twitter thing which in turn had me noticing a few other people on there, this in turn had me checking their blogs – which then had me [...]
Jealousy
I truly am jealous of the new gaff Stefs sister and her boyfriend are in the process of moving too – it’s HUGE.
Flyyyy little wi-ing
Just listening to a few of the tracks we’re rehearsing – I just hope my throats up for it *sigh* ah well, I’ve a fair amount of time until we get together again.
I dunno..
Can you believe the reason I cannot log into my web account is because my host took it upon themselves to change my log in details without informing me?
BASTARD!
GRRRRrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.. Some sneaky little witch has locked me out of my account – I cannot do a DAMNED thing on my website, it’s either been hacked or my blokes attempts to retrieve something I had stored on the host have buggerd it up – he’s only just told me he tried logging in before we [...]
Dirty weekend in Durham
Well, not really a dirty weekend, but it sounds good *grin* One of Stef’s friends got married on Saturday, we had to go really – he made Stef do a reading at the wedding (which he got through in magnificent style despite his qualms about using the word ‘foibles’ *chuckle*) When we tried to book [...]
More eBay nonesense..
I’ve had to escalate the paypal dispute to claim status. I’m seriously wondering if it’s worth all the hassle – it’s even causing rows between me and Stef now and that’s pissed me off more than anything else. I think I’ll be laying off eBay for quite some time now – I just can’t afford [...]
That’s just extracting the urine!
Before you read any more of the saga you probably need to go here.
Ciao baby!
MUAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA! I’ve actually found a site that gives you money for writing things. seriously, you just write a review about practically anything and they pay you for it – and if people read, rate and comment on the review.. so much tha better, more mulah for you.
Beady things
I’ve been toying with the idea for some time now of trying to sell some of my creations on Ebay since there’s really nothing else I can do to raise money and fund my hobby, this has led to me also thinking of ways to link my website and make it do something useful as [...]
Vampire Vicky – the return..
Allow me to bite you
A parable for modern times
I was sent this by a mate and felt that every brit who stops by could identify with it – sadly.. a parable for modern times (or the real reason the BNP have such a large following) A PARABLE FOR MODERN TIMES.
DAMNED browser issues!
I had virtually finished this post, it was witty.. Informative.. Fairly disgusting, but yes – it was just about done.. Then firefox wigged out on me – again!
“we’re having a heatwave.. A tropical heatwave”
It’s too damned hot! Yes, I’m melting – didn’t bother getting clothed today – yup, you read that right, I’ve been sat here NAKED reading your blogs and answering your emails HA! and there’s not a sorry lil thing you can do about it.
I’m a web designer.. Kinda.
OK! My site is up and running, it’s quite raw as you will plainly see – but for those of you who really wish to know more about lil ol’ me then toddle over to:
Introducing her geekiness.
ohhh.. I’m a happy bunny now I am, the nameserver change has finally gone through so yours truly can start uploading stuff to rosevibe.me.uk
Damn damn and double DAMN
My Pc is female and she has the hots for my man. It’s the only explanation. Now he has his own pc, it’s newer, faster, prettier and he spends his life on city of heroes with her (yeah, cheers for that K..) My little lady is throwing a hissy fit.
It’s decided
Was chatting to Neil last night and in the course of our conversation he helped me to solidify an idea in my mind of the website I want to create as my course project.
York and stuff
I’m a busy gal these days, seems like I’ve finally managed to turn the corner with this whole CFS crap because I have a life again.
a quiz thing
How to make a rosevibe Ingredients:3 parts friendliness
Games
Stef has been kaning the online games thing for a while – usually concentrating on the likes of sudoku and text twist – but he’s now got me playing along. My head hurts *whimper*
quizica..
ok, I know – tonight I’m a quiz junkie – but blame Brandie for this one:
blog traffic
I’m starting to remember why I stopped using blogexplosion. My stats are hardly worth looking at due to the hundreds of people skipping through in a mad click frenzy. I only went on there because I got an email about a message – then I thought I’d go check out the people I had blogmarked [...]
gotta have an avatar!
My newest avatar type thingys
Awesome gadetry
This is COOL!!!! Seriously, Stef pointed me in the direction of this freeware I basically now have a dictionary on tap for you all *grin* go on, just double click on any word and see what happens. That’s assuming your pop up blocker doesn’t quash it.
google rule the www
Hmm… I’m beginning to think that Google are trying to take over the webiverse. I know – you already knew that, what can I say? I’m a little slow. Anyhow, if you want to try the new google talk thing but seem to be lacking a gmail account (um…Why?) don’t worry – both K and [...]
TOYS!
I’ve found a new toy. I want – nay need this device. For the sake of my kitchen you understand. and it’s PURPLE!! kinda…
I have a virtual life, but I love it.
I began thinking earlier of just how much time I would have to myself if I gave up the internet. Now, I know that the time I spend online these days is but a mere fraction of the time I’d spend this time last year, but it is still quite a substantial portion of my [...]
finding my inner female
Have a little proof I’m a girly girl sometimes… Stuff Innovative furniture (this is way cool! Not exactly girly, but worth a mention) Home design the BBC way (see, my main viewing habits when there are no films on…)
Sing star – that’s me.
Ahhhh… Nothing like jumping 6ft in the air as the housemate walks through the door as I’m murdering jamilia ‘superstar’.
I’m half man! give or take a bit..
This explains sooooo much… Your Brain is 53.33% Female, 46.67% Male Your brain is a healthy mix of male and female
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Team fishcake
another shift, another coffee with baileys as reward upon my return home… (the whipped cream topping is what makes it a treat) as always the need to unwind after work also involves a short (yep, i said short) internet session (after all who could sleep without checking for messages..?) i decided that i should have [...]
stuff to do
Karaoke competition tonight. hmmm… still dont know what i want to sing, never a good thing – after all preperation is the key *grin* Thats the problem with knowing and liking too many songs, im a good singer, not fantastic – nowhere near as good as i used to be, but i have a good [...]
ahh.. The sheer poetry of it all
AHhhhhhhh.. how odd, i have managed to find things to do other than just sitting in front of my pc for 3 (yes, THREE!!!) whole days. the mind boggles.. truly. (although i did check my messages and send the odd email before bed and upon waking so i suppose i havent managed to wean myself [...]
surfing is work!
Got a lift home at around 8.30 this morning, actually slept through till just gone 4 this afternoon… disgusting *grin* the life of the unemployed huh? currently listening to Def Leppard’s ‘Love Bites’ ahhhhhhhhhh… the memories… but enough of that, have discoverd a new site to pique my interest (and there are sooooo many.. the [...]
Please forgive me Matt.
I am an awful person. my mates birthday today, i was supposed to spend the evening with him, chilling, feeding and watching a dvd (he’s 29 today, poor lad thinks he’s getting old and doesnt want to go out LOL) sadly, im having to let him down. I recieved a telephone call from the delightful [...]
Lack of sleep leads to much linkage!
have yet to go to bed… whoops *blushes* once again the curse of IM becomes apparant… where are my lost hours? i know i have done something more constructive than drinking with my time (until i managed to completely crash my other pc *sniff*) besides conversing with intelligent beings i have spent most of the [...]
Idiots – truly!
ahhh friday night, its absolutely pissing it down out there, its cold and windy – and even if i had the slightest inclination to leave the warm, the mental image of the leering drunkards packed into every pub and club is enough to deter me… besides, ive found another interesting site to occupy my time. [...]
Hey, hi, how are ya.
My name’s vicky and im an addict. i mean this sincerely – its a harmless addiction, physically non-invasive yet it permeates my entire being with such an intense feeling of relief and joy when i use… seriously. the worst admission i must make now is that through my usage – i have become a pusher… [...]