Video Blog - Testing...

So I realized that with my computer and the fancy Photobooth application, I can record videos of myself, when then led me to think about posting a video blog. As I just discovered this is easier said than done. When you watch it you will see it was really hard for me to articulate myself and even sort of focus on what I wanted to say. I considered re-recording a more planned version, but hopefully this uncut and unedited version will provide some amusement.



In case you are wondering, that red spot on my nose is from rubbing my glasses up my nose. I took them off for this video because they were very "reflectory."

iMac Happiness

Yay! My iMac is here, whooppeee! Now I still have some more downloads and updates but I thought I should have a little bit of fun with it. Here are some silly photos:

"It's here and it's working!!!"

P.S> I LOve you, Rachel, and I'm very glad that you called me today.

The Haircut

So about every 2 and half years or so, I cut about 10-12 inches of my hair off and donate it to Locks of Love. They make wigs from the hair for kids who have lost their hair due to an illness. I believe it is a very worthy cause and I'm glad that I can contribute. This time, however, I had intended to hold out until after Megan and Philip's wedding but I just couldn't do it. Long hair is so much work to maintain and it is really heavy. In the shower, I had to comb out all the knots with the conditioner and a strong pick. Putting my hair up in a ponytail or a bun felt like it was adding 5 lbs to my head. So all that to say I gave in and what was supposed to be a trim turned into the chop. So here are some before and after photos.

Found My Baptism Video

This is my baptism, done at First Baptist Church in San Luis Obispo on February, 2002. I have to say that there was a lot of talking before I was baptized. Pastor Tom asked me to explain how I came to be a follower of Jesus; however, because my camera could only hold 20 seconds worth of video, Katy was only able to get the dipping part. So it may look like he just dipped me and then tossed me away but there was more leading up to it than appears. Once we became wet, he didn't want us to be wet for too long.
(There is no sound, this digital camera was not that sophisticated.)

Academic Library 2.0 conference

Yesterday, I went to my first professional conference: Academic Library 2.0 hosted by UC Berkeley. It was excellent and I can say for certain that I learned quite a bit about my soon-to-be career. Next, is to type up a summary and critical analysis of the experience. I may post a portion of this when I get around to doing it. I am hoping to include this experience into my e-portfolio.

One of the "new" technologies I encountered was www.librarything.com and so now I have decided I must put all my books on the site. So far, I think have about 6 or 7. You can see on the right, the new display of some of the books. I think I might have to dig up some of my math books, so I can add them to the list. fun fun.