Twitter

I was introduced to Twitter last fall by some friends at work. At first, like many newbies, I really wasn't getting it. But that didn't last long. It's a fun way to keep in touch, a great way to meet people online that have the same interests, a wonderful networking tool and you can get up to the minute news updates. It's a fast way to keep people updated.

Here are a few highlights...

Steven was at the Las Vegas marathon last winter tweeting updates and uploading pics from his Blackberry while Kevin and I were watching the live feed in our respective homes. We would tell him what we were seeing and then he would upload pics. It was a pretty cool experience!

I have met many people, mostly in technology and education fields. They are a tremendous resource for interesting concepts.

I re-connected with Laura, a co-worker who now works in another dept. While that may seem a bit silly since we work in the same place, we made a connection that we probably wouldn't have by just seeing each other in the hall once in awhile. We try to take the time to have lunch every so often. And when we can't, we keep in touch and support each other. Right now she is in Florida but keeping us updated.

I met a Twit from Skaneateles that I probably would never have. Her sense of humor is welcome especially when I'm having a stressful day.

I met an assistant editor from the Post Standard and now I get news updates throughout the day through Twitter.

My sisters, Dianne and Sue, and my brother, Bob have signed up. Looking forward to more friends and family to join.

It is hard to explain Twitter but a website Oh Twitter seems to explain it best. Also, it works best if you use a Twitter client like Twhirl or Snitter that way your updates with pop up in the corner of your screen and you won't have to keep refreshing the Twitter site. I can also update and receive updates via my phone since I have unlimited texting. This is how I will keep friends and family updated while my sisters and I are on vacation in two weeks since Internet connection will be pretty scarce.

I'm sure that I didn't explain this as well as my more technology-oriented friends but just consider this Twitter in laymen's terms.

Happy Tweeting, Twits!!