I still like to post here. Shhh don't tell anyone.

I'm not sure any of my old blog readers are still around on MS.  What a dead place now. Sooo sad.  There are so many things better here than FB.  It's just not the "in" place anymore.

Groups and forums are prettier here. Customization is still "cool" in my opinion.

I have 20k blogviews - and get about 20 per day. Those are prolly just random people popping in - not sure - I link this blog publicly but not all are viewable.

The new fashion is your own domain and wordpress blog. meh I've been doing that for ages.  There are millions of blogs in the city and this is just one. <-- quote from Dragnet.

At first you think - wow!! My own website. LOL - that's like...wow! My own pin in this haystack!  Think you can find me?

Twitter is fun however too many people are promoting themselves so much it's boring.
I added this one girl who seemed talented and interesting but 90 percent of her tweets are........"did you see the ad for my book"...."did you see the ad for my book"...."did you see my latest blog? about my book"..........  -unfollows-

Are we all about LOOK AT ME?  I guess we are. Which is fine. We all want validation, affirmation, attention and adoration.  I DO read and click on all your blogs and updates and links if you provide me with humor, interesting info on junk I like plus if I like you I do want to keep track of your life.  I really do.

I'm at the stage right now that I am so scattered on different sites - that I am trying to bring them all together - getting a common theme - making my own "brand" etc...finding out who I want to be online and what I want from it.

Several of you are on the same journey I think and it's cool to share and watch as each of us do this - we are outgrowing myspace as the "only" place. It's only natural.


I have photos in too many places. Maybe the site I just found yesterday is the key.
This guy has a totally cool splash page that links everything he's involved with and it looks like an Adobe air type of technology.  It's way beyond my knowledge.


I think if you give people TOO MUCH INFO - they get overwhelmed and might just turn off to anything that BIG.

I know one thing I'd like:

A private diary type blog away from all my public ones.  If I do that...you'll be the 1st to know where that is.

:D  *loves*

If you clicked to get here from my LAX blog, this Groundhog Day clip ( only 4 minutes ) is repeated here.  For those coming here from MySpace, this is the clip in question.


This is one of my favorite films of all time.  It has 3 things that I'm wild about in film and literature and that is.... themes or story lines about "time".

Time stopping - time repeating ( as in the case of this story ) and also time warps are the ultimate fantasy or possible nightmare. 

In the case of Groundhog Day, Phil finds redemption.  He can choose to live in the hell of everything being the same every day or.... he can change his attitude, his actions and take advantage of the situation.

Watch in these scenes as he changes each day in order to try and "win" the girl
Bill Murray was born for this role. I have stopped counting how many times I've'watched
this movie -- I love it that much. 



yes the humor lies in the fact he "lies" each day to win her. He is totally charming and you forgive him.
He actually begins to help people, becomes the town hero, and wins the heart of the girl, not for lying but for becoming a better person in the process.


OK - So how does this relate to my job?  If anyone roves at the self serve kiosks, it is just like being Bill Murray every day. Every morning dozens of people have never seen or checked in at a self serve machine.  Every morning the same person asks the same questions over and over and over.  They might have different names and faces but they all have the same script.  "This machine can't find me".  "Where do you swipe the passport"?  "I need help, I've never used a machine".  "Someone else's card bought this ticket".

"Ned!!!! Ned Ryerson....!!! Don't you remember me...Phil???" The clock flips back to 6am. Again.

The trick is - I think we have to become like Phil.  It's too easy to be annoyed when we hear the same thing every time.  Why not become amazingly fast and alleviate whatever problem they are having by anticipating what they'll say, get to the solution quicker, and get them on their way.

We know what the question is half way through - don't let them trick you into thinking your stuck hearing "I Got You Babe" over and over.  Be better than that - if Phil can learn French and play jazz piano, why can't we simply guide their hand.  As soon as you get them closer to checking in - they relax. We relax. Then we all see our shadow and we can go home.

Why I like/use Twidder (TWITTER)

dedicated to John

How many Twitter reviews have you read online?  I must read 3 or 4 per week. Why? I enjoy social media, & like reading the pulse of what people are doing online. I am a people watcher, mainly to see what impact social networking sites have on our culture.

This blog is for people who are using Twitter, who might be new to it plus a little confused as to what to "do" with it.

I like lists to break things down. Let's go that route - because the organization of lists can clear your head. Sound good?

OK - here is what Twitter IS NOT (my opinion of course)

1.) Twitter is not mySpace or FB. Those sites offer much more detail in the way you can socialize with a certain group of people you befriend. Your forums and groups will always be more intimate and a place to play or have discussion.

2.) Twitter is not blogging. Micro-blogging perhaps. It's instant, short, quick and very sufficient, efficient, clean & concise. You can get so many links to look at or read it can be mind boggeling. People advertise themselves - express themselves - link to news - link to fun stuff. It's endless and facinating and opens up your universe.

3.) Twitter is not a one-stop-shopping store - but it's a hub like a train station. It's a starting point to then go off to more places. It's always claimed that it is a "tool".

OK, so if it is NOT those things above - that opens up a series of more questions, doesn't it?


How do I get to know people?
What's the point of following thousands?
I miss many updates, I can't keep up.
Is everyone just "selling" something - I'm tired of spammers adding me.


Like John I started with Leo Laporte too. :D He is the Peter Pan of all things tech as far as I'm concerned. I also Follow Robert Scoble (he created Friendfeed).  My other favs are all the guys from mashable. Mashable is a "must" for all things social networking.
I had never heard of any of these people untill I discovered Twitter. It has opened up a larger more accessible online experience than MySpace. MySpace is limiting.
But that's ok - the way I look at it - is all these sites work together to create your complete experience - like having a total outfit with accessories.
Don't forget the scarf~! 

mashable has a complete Twitter section with tips, tricks, links and guides to make Twitter a better experience.  mashable is THE most RT (retweet) in Twitter history I believe.  RT is like posting someone here with "quotes" - same type of thing.

So, first - start following Pete Cashmore if you're not already doing so.
http://twitter.com/mashable

It is enjoyable to follow celebs or your favorite book author. I have a few and yes, they have thousands that follow and they DON'T normally reply to you.  I keep trying. I routinely ask Eddie Izzard to marry me - as far as I know, I'm probably just another stalker to him.  Those people use twitter to update their fans - and it's probably fun for them too - they can't possibly respond to everyone.  All you can hope for is that once in a while while they read their replies - they might just see "YOUR" tweet and even get enjoyment from it.  I guess that's all we can hope for.


Mrsha's TIPS about TWIDDER:

It's all about who you choose to follow that makes it interesting.
Don't worry about the spammers or odd people you have nothing in common with following you.... the spammers get deleted on a daily basis.

I do look at every account that adds (follows me) - I read one page of their updates and read what link they posted in their BIO. If they appear like someone that interests me, I'll follow to give them a chance.  I have gotten to know a few people simply in their updates over time and really enjoy them.  I may reply a little and this begins a relationship - some of them are superficial and don't go very far.  That's ok - don't stress on that part.

I let Twitter be what I want it to be:
1.)  A place to get info I'm interesting in.
2.) I use a Twitter client on my phone AND desktop
Tweetdeck
Twittelator PRO (iphone)

If you use a client you can have multi columns (some have multi account capabilities), and use search words or group your people in categories.  If you simply use Twitter from the website you are missing an enormous way to get information.

Here's an example of my lists:
1.) myspace friends (people I'm close to, known a long time)
2.) everyone else
3.)keywords:  Painter, PSCS4, iphone, PSW, ubuntu, dell mini9
(you get the picture - you read what people are saying about YOUR interests)
4.) an entire column to a special follow (their user name) why? Because Twitter is ongoing and flowing continually - you will NEVER see every tweet - don't stress about that - you will miss things but if there is someone you don't want to miss - make a search column to see all their tweets plus anyone who replies to them. nice huh?
(stalking? It can be..lolz)


Because of Twitter popularity right now there are many third party sites, tools, clients that make it even more fun.  Decorate your background. (mine is new)
There are management sites to help you manage followers - it just keeps growing.
You can google those or just follow mashable or Timmy from MySpace. Hi Timmy. :D

Final thoughts:

If Twitter hasn't been fun lately, let me ask you a few questions:

1.) How active are you? You should make updates a few times a day, maybe spread out the times so people "see" you.  If you are quiet you won't get much attention.
Also - make occasional posts using hash symbol that people see in twitter search - it does increase your visibility.
search.twitter.com <----

note: The more interesting, quality people out there are worth having on your list because people will look at your list sometimes and then base that info on following you.  Go ahead and look at Leo's list if you like top tech guru types.

2.) Have you searched around with keywords on things that interest you?  You will see endless junk and accounts that look boring.  Don't give up.  Read what people post on followfriday - those are people's favs or a reason (or they are selling something)

3.) Are spammers bugging you? Discouraging you?  Just forget about it - they weed themselves out - you can't stop it - just ignore. Going private makes no sense unless you are creeped out. Remember if you are private nobody will find you. Is that what you want in social networking?

4.) Is your Tweeting interactive?
 Are you posting on Twitpic? (easy linkable photos)
 blip.fm? (music sharing) (there are others..just an ex.)


The more you comment on other people's links (some make new tweets which I LOVE)..the more you will have satisfying interaction.


What Twitter IS:

_________________ . yup. You fill it in - it's what YOU make it.


Get out there and reply to a few people that make you laugh... or if they post an amazing photo or link - it opens up new communication.

I feel like I just made a commercial similar to Royal Caribbean Cruises.

ok - " Get out there"...... : D

I saw this trailer for the new season and was blown away by how
well done it was
Perfect blend of the right song "feel" for the genre of this series-
bluesy, roadhouse,dirty dancing in the Bayou kinda vibe.
- plus Dylan? The man just rawks..what more can you say.
Perfect poetry and heartbreak - who the feck cares if he can't sing.
Why? Because that IS perfect singing really- when you think about it.









Oh well, I love you pretty baby
You're the only love I've ever known
Just as long as you stay with me
The whole world is my throne
Beyond here lies nothin'
Nothin' we can call our own

Well, I'm movin' after midnight
Down boulevards of broken cars
Don't know what I'd do without it
Without this love that we call ours
Beyond here lies nothin'
Nothin' but the moon and stars

Down every street there's a window
And every window's made of glass
We'll keep on lovin' pretty baby
For as long as love will last
Beyond here lies nothin'
But the mountains of the past

Well, my ship is in the harbor
And the sails are spread
Listen to me, pretty baby
Lay your hand upon my head
Beyond here lies nothin'
Nothin' done and nothin' said

Where exactly is mrsh online?

http://linkedin.com/in/mrsha

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=721662991

http://www.flickr.com/photos/29542548%40N07/

http://twitter.com/mrsha

http://www.last.fm/user/born2create2/

http://myworld.ebay.com/born2create2

http://friendfeed.com/mrsha

http://mrsha.tumblr.com

http://twitpic.com/photos/mrsha <--lots of cell photos

http://born2create2.deviantart.com/

Apparently Stickam is being filtered. just add dot com/born2create2 (lol)

http://vimeo.com/mrsh <-- never got around to posting vids. I can now that I've upgraded my PC to edit HD files.

my own site.  http://marshaleigh.com/wp <-- work in progress

of course, right here:
http://myspace.com/lilrascal
blog.myspace.com/lilrascal

There are more. I have my youtube and a couple others linked in FRIENDFEED.

I have personal photos and a few other things not public.

I also am a member of a few places I've lost track of.  Let me know if you find "me" anywhere.  It's a little chilling sometimes to google yourself.


p.s.  If you know me...you know I'll come back later and make this blog look "pretty".

*sprays ou duh toilette*

Ok so I just updated the myspace iPhone app and lo and behold... Santa delivered! We can compose and/ or read blogs. Finally! Now if comments are allowed I'll pass out. Mmkay. Back later, I have blogs to read.

I will update this blog and show dates when doing so.
last update 12/21/08

The following are my favorite iphone links.
I am then linking this to a friends blog comments where his recs are. Coolio.

The first group is:

The link will open a new window and you can read about them.

1. Myspace   Watch a video (it's limited..no blogs..no bulletin comments.boo)
2. Facebook   ( because I'm pressured to have this one. meh)
3. Evernote  Very cool note app/voice recorder
4. Seadragon  Microsoft makes an APPLE app. go figure. It's very cool.
5. i.TV I frekin love this thing. I can DL all dishnetwork lists for my area.
6. BeeJiveIM  Best IM messinger so far. It's a bit expensive now.
7. Appsniper  Pretty cool app that shows lists of apps that are on sale or made free. Don't get caught paying 3.99 Monday..the app goes free Tuesday.
8. Twittelator PRO  I paid for this twitter app because it's the best one.
(note: I also paid for Tweetie. It'll be a backup.)

Twitter??  You really have to get on the ball and join.

twitter.com/mrsha  <--- follow me.

9. Amazon  Very cool app. I have an amazon account anyways. take an iphone photo of anything and amazon will search it.  It's amazing how it works.
10. Google  Hit this thing and just "talk". You search google with voice. very cool.
11. FotoTimer  I use this thing constantly taking photos now. You have to prop
up the phone but so what? 20 seconds? Sure, go get in the photo with your buds.
12. Photogene  Best photo editor I've found. crop,resize, redecorate.
13. BD Translator
14. Cooliris This is better than seadragon in many ways. It's gorgeous. Just do it.
15. Icanhascheezeburger  Because it's cute gosh darnit.
16. Fring Another IM program but this has Skype. On wifi you can actually make
or recv VOIP calls. Skype is teh awesome for VOIP.
17. Shazam hold it up to music - get results on artist/song title etc.
18. Ocarina  The only reason you'll want this a couple reasons:
1. You love Link/Zelda
2. You are a gamer freak
3. This app is cooler than anything. Try this on your blackberry. Not! lol

19. Flixster I use this a lot. Look up movie times at your theatre. get reviews, even jump to a video trailer. Not much you could want for movies.
20. Dizzy Bee  It's a game and it's cuter than cute...that's why. :D

okie dokie  ~ ~I've just listed my favs but I have tons more.

My honorable mentions:
No links here...just go search if you want more info.
GAMES:
1. Bejeweled 2
2. Sol Free (awesome free solitare)
3. kittenescape
4. Cube
5. Lux Touch
6. Igammon
7. Aki Mahjong
8. Carriesdots (great for waiting for your food at the eaterie)
9. JirboJam
10. Chain3

I have 5 more games - too many I know.

OTHER cool stuff:
1. Wells Fargo ( my own bank - bill pay by cell )
2. The weather channel
3. Favorator ( one touch contact calling with photos )
4. Ebay (sure sure..just try and bid without wifi.... ;p (
5. Harp ( yup I can play muzak. why? just because I can )
6. G-park  (this thing cracks me up but it finds my car!!)
7. Tips ( quick tipping guide )
8. Earthscape
9. Britanica
10.Wikipedia
11. GPS tracker
12. airsharing
13. Gasbag ( pfft gas went down so I never use this )
14. Pano  ( make panoramic shots with your iphone camera)

I have one page for travel (I use em' at work)
I have a page for music, one for games, one for photo stuff, one for utilities, one for movies, one for news, one for social networking.

The following are my favorite iphone links online for sources/reviews/news etc.
The list keeps changing.

Macworld (news)
everythingcafe (forums)
ismashphone (tips)
iphonefreak (everything)
iphoneapplist (love this guy..I follow on twitter)
redeyechicago (iphone blogger I follow on twitter)
appshopper (very detailed app guide/price follower)
gizmodo (everything under the sun)
mashable <-- <3 this site..so many links here you'll stop eating. Twitter this site.

Ringtones:
iringer  (absolute easiest/fastest little program ever. make quick tones from your own mp3's...it gets put right in your itunes ringtone directory. how cool is that?)


I'm exhausted now. wait!! I have mail.  I get pushed email on 3 accounts so my
phone battery is never full.

email me at born2create2@gmail.com

see ya ~

I've been reflective all morning. I took that photo last night during the fullest, prettiest and creepiest moon I've ever seen. I have the moon photos still sitting on the flash card - it's in the drive awaiting a Photoshop bath.  Rinse, edit, towel dry, upload.

I feel this odd sense of transition in my life like at no other time.  I'm Alice - I'm curiouser today. I looked in the looking glass and think of all the dreams I've had this week and so many were about change.

Change is uncomfortable - change is scary - change is relief - change is inevitable.

I have some online friends about to embark on making big changes in their lives. I have several friends at work undertaking the same. One is going to possibly move to a totally new location. One had surgery - two people who don't even know each other are at hospitals today with a dying parent. I just learned an online friend lost their Dad today. A friend of a friend recently lost a child.  My own daughter took me through a journey I did not want to take.

The moon is big - the light is too much to focus on - but I can't look away - the year is ending - the social climate is evolving - the leaders are changing the locks on the doors.

Myspace isn't as cool as it once was despite the new music interface.
Facebook is growing faster and getting more media attention. yech.
Twitter & Digg are now mentioned on national news broadcasts.
iphone people make fun of WOW people and visa versa. The irony is palpable.

If iphone starts with a small "i" - using the word to begin a sentence causes a great
deal of conflict. I digress.

Our mobile technology is connecting us quicker, faster and in HD.  People are being eliminated from the workforce because of it - but every day the people I help at LAX tell me they need me - they want me - they thank me profusely for relieving their stress.  They want a human being - a voice - a calm demeanor.

Just days before Christmas 2008 - a tiny corpse is found in Orlando.

But we'll turn the channel from that breaking news and instead watch some BS about global warming or about some other nonsense we don't really know much about and might not have control over.  It's hard to sit there and watch investigators slowly carry away a pile of debris that was once an innocent human being. That might make us think too hard about evil.

My yard looks mostly the same this Christmas as last - a few LED's to make it brighter - the addition of a polarbear. It's almost comical when you think about it. We put up fake icecickles - to resemble snow - in a place that it has never touched the ground. But it's pretty - it's festive - it's touchy-feely.  Our childhoods come back - our traditions come alive - makes us remember the holiday has meaning.

I guess I'll go be melancholy now - I'm actually a human yo-yo at the moment. I fluctuate from warmth and sweetness when I open these Christmas cards from you guys - to feeling lonely, sad, puzzled in anticipation of things I can't see from here.

I keep telling you how intuitive I am - well this is one of those moments. It's always interesting when I am getting signals of something but have no idea from where.

I guess Monday would be a good day to see "The Day The Earth Stood Still".

:D 

I <3 you guys....

~Marsha

comments from outside myspace from the public and/or friends is welcomed.