Ophelia's Madness

Frivolous Fhinking

2008-05-30T00:36:00.007+10:00

Hey there, thinking about exploring a few more Things. Frivolous may not be the correct word to use considering these thoughts may require me to stop being silly, trifling and frivolous.
While exploring other library blogs (in some cases this has given me very interesting reading and often great enlightenment) Anyway, I had a small frivolous thought, what if I do some more Things, well I looked around and found the 43 Things.
I shall sleep on it! Upon day break when the black hairy beasty named Ambrose awakes and demands that I prepare his Eukanuba's for him. It is then I will consider if this moment is just a moment of frivolousness.

Finito

2007-12-02T22:27:00.000+11:00

My goodness I think I've reached the end, this has been an excruciating experience but also a fantastic one, challenging me to venture into the great unknown. I thought I would have plenty of time to get it all done. However, the last few days I have been frantic. I was determined to step out of my comfort zone when I registered. I'm so glad to reach 23 for I am(was) totally I. T. challenged this has made me rather hesitant to continue. I have had terrific support from Lorrie to get me started and then of course my Obi One has been so patient when the directions I endeavoured to follow didn't quite happen or I forgot some obvious step. I have really enjoyed learning all these new Things. I have rushed along a bit to get it all finished. I now have this Mad blog full of 23 things to refer back to and hopefully consolidate my new skills. I am very interested in using RSS feeds, I love the Library Thing that's fantastic, Wiki's are wonderful what a brilliant tool for the workplace. I have gained confidence throughout this learning experience, I am far more prepared to jump in and be bold. Does this mean I need to do 43 Things what a scary thought. Obi One will require a diamond encrusted mouse for sure. This has been a great initiative to learn about web 2.0 technology. A lot of the 2.0 tools were terrific fun to play with while learning at the same time. It is very important for library professionals to continue to grow and adapt to new ways of storing, accessing and sharing all sorts of information. This Learning 2.0 project has been very practical and enlightening. I am grateful I was able to participate. Thankyou.

So upset I just managed to delete two posts accidently my Farandole library post, discussing my libraries name and my Far Out post about Rollyo. So can someone tell me how I get them back. Um, yeah sure!

Forget Pages

2007-12-02T18:59:00.000+11:00

The World eBook Fair site is just amazing this eBook consortia is the world's largest digital archive of more than 500,000 PDF eBooks and eDocuments. Once a member you have access to the complete collection which is constantly growing. By early 2008 it is estimated to reach 600,000 eBooks and eDocuments. It was founded in 1996. An amazing initiative on a global scale, there mission is to serve the public by providing free public access and an enhanced membership section to the world's most complete collection of electronic texts, books and documents on-line. I am totally amazed I just don't get out enough, into the online world that is. I will look into this in the future. I have added a link, check Futuristic Finks

Flikr, Flikr, world full of wonder so exciting to see

2007-12-02T18:31:00.000+11:00

Exploring a site from the Web 2.0 awards list. I just love Flikr it enables you to add your photos, store, share, organize and get updates from family and friends. A lot of my friends have their family albums on Flikr. I got to see overseas wedding photos that I normally would not of had access to. While doing 2.0 I found photos of my husband working in the Port of Melbourne, that's great because you tend not to bother to take photos at work. The guys Chris & Steve (see below) who took them must of been on a berthed cruise ship and they are fantastic images. So for me I think Flikr is great.

We call it Flikr, Flikr, faster than lightning, all the photos you'll see, so stupendous to see, And we know Flikr, creates a world full of wonder, right there online, for you and for me.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/c-j-b/

Foho Featuring Feorge

2007-12-02T16:18:00.001+11:00

Yeh baby

ForYouTube Furry Friend

2007-12-02T15:38:00.001+11:00

Fohozealous

2007-12-02T00:51:00.001+11:00

I checked with Obi and she helped me to successfully complete the Zoho exercise. I was doing it correctly but just needed to edit out some of the URL, anyway all finished now. I was pleased because it appears (amazing I know) I was doing it right. I got this great comment from Zoho, that's so nice, seems I have friends in Zoho. It was actually my fault I lost my document, I clicked a little to speedy, getting Zohozealous in my ramblings about George. You can check on the comments in the last post but hey I'm able to add it here. Big Brothers Watching.

Just because I can.
arvind said...
Obadiah: My sincere apologies for the bad experience you had with Zoho. Do mail us your Zoho user ID and the name of the document which you lost to feedback(at)zohowriter.com. We will sure look into what might have gone wrong and try our best in retrieving your lost data.Sorry once again for the inconvenience caused.

Frazzled Zoho

2007-12-02T00:22:00.000+11:00

Well, back to number 18 Zoho Oh No. I just spent 30 minutes manipulating a rather insignificant staff meeting flyer into the most elaborate special meeting flyer. I mean the place was somewhere expensive, beach views, a balcony of course. I had covered all requirements: Limitless Gold Visa, Car of Choice, not to mention the 24ct gold laptop with diamond encrusted mouse all courtesy from the main presenter George. You would then become great friends and would holiday at a Tuscan Villa with many other beautiful people each year. He, of course would be charming and you would have interesting intelligent conversations with moments of pure fun. You would teach him Library 2.0. He would always open doors for you. Do not scoff that's very important. It was all set Obi One. I tried to save it and post it on my blog then it happened I lost it. Like waves against the rocks all hope was dashed and that special meeting with George forever lost. Fragmentation was certainly the correct heading for the link. I think it's time to sleep, perhaps I'll dream of George. Zoho was a no go, George a no show. I shall try again, just stop for a moment and consider the possibility of (should I say it) a sequel.

Fido Fodcasts

2007-12-01T19:39:00.000+11:00

Okay, I'm up to number 21 but I overlooked number 18 so I will have to venture back there in the next post. Sorry about that. Podcasts are interesting, a new word for the Dictionary meaning "word of the year" and you don't have to wait forever while they load. I like that. So I found one and added it to my Bloglines.

Just because I can.

For You Tube

2007-12-01T18:38:00.000+11:00

I understand the process cut and paste the embeddable player, got fed up waiting for it to upload there must be a quicker way. When I went to You Tube Share I kept getting email error so I was doing something wrong there. So I haven't managed to add a You Tube to my blog, I have added a Film Fink to my You Tube I will try again later.

Frustration

2007-12-01T16:22:00.000+11:00

Learning 2.0 SandBox Wiki just isn't happening. I have done the right thing evidently, checked with Obi, something wrong in the SandBox perhaps Jaspers been in there. I shall move on running out of time. Later that day after 2 conversations with Obi and serious help, the instructions I followed [ ] brackets were not needed. Confusion over. Thanks Obi. SandBox now happening.

FIKIS WIKIS

2007-12-01T12:20:00.000+11:00

Wiki's are easy to use and flexible, My immediate application would be to use them for idea generating. The flexible nature of a Wiki allows all staff to be involved in adding ideas, opinions etc. Fantastic when you have a lot of part time or casual staff and it is difficult to all get together. A Wiki allows you to think through ideas, gather your thoughts and respond in a thoughtful manner rather than perhaps a reactive manner. A great negotiating or project planning tool. Some drawbacks would be vandalism, too open, no control. However, very flexible, easy to use, everyone can be involved. Looking forward to investigating in depth in the future. No. 16 I think I can.

Fellowship versus Fradition

2007-12-01T08:26:00.000+11:00

Library 2.0. Well, I'm wondering where I've been! Busy serving library customers, while out there all this is happening. 2.0 will require major change in libraries and it appears not to be optional. Children will always want to go to story time, it may be computer generated and accessed at home via the library website. However, I am comforted by the fact that people will always want to hold a book and turn the crisp clean pages, (they will, won't they, Um).
2.0 is revolutionary and libraries are going to have many challenges in the future. Just the budget alone, books versus software. Considering what Jasper's been up to the past weeks, withdrawing books in copious quantities. Some in mint condition having only been borrowed once or twice, then sitting on the shelf for the past 10 years. Software purchasing is looking rather appealing right now! (it ain't heavy ). A mindset shift from many library traditions will have to take place. I think it is very exciting to consider this greater communication that is possible and the sharing of resources that will take place between organizations, libraries and borrowers in the future. I just hope I can get my crawl to a walk before then.

Fechnorati

2007-11-30T21:55:00.000+11:00

I've been busy working with Technorati, I am speechless and totally scatter brained with the amount of stuff you can do, I don't know how people remember it all. I am beyond explaining it with any degree of intelligence. I sort of stumble along and if it doesn't work I back up and read the directions. Always a good place to start. I am looking forward to going back and trying to digest it all. Oh, Obi One you are such an encouragement to me. I'm not so fearful now.

Fel.icio.us

2007-11-30T20:41:00.000+11:00

There is so much one can do, I can feel the Madness taking hold. Had a quick look around Del.icio.us. Signed up. Added Barney & Miss Beazley's Video's tagged them 3B's Barney, Beazley and Bush. The greatest thing about President Bush in my opinion is his superb taste in Dogs. Wow, amazing stuff this Del.icio.us I will return to it soon.

Frying hamburgers late in the evening

2007-11-28T21:50:00.000+11:00

Worked on Rollyo and added a link.

Festspiel

2007-11-28T20:14:00.000+11:00

Oh! I had to look up a word to describe my happiness and I found Festspiel which is German for 'Festival Play'. Obi One is well pleased with me I think.

Zeitung means newspaper in German, checked German/English Dictionary, just in case you wondered.

Fed up Little Red Hen

2007-11-27T19:09:00.001+11:00

Little Red Hen
Originally uploaded by Domain Barnyard

Just because I can.

Font Fun Madness

2007-11-27T18:48:00.000+11:00

Had a real quick look at Image Generator, did not read directions jumped in and oh no! Did a little art work, added the text Ophelia's Madness by Obadiah Rufus onto Disneyland sign. I then saved it to my computer and then copied into Blog. I'm sure this is not correct, unable to read words, need to be able to make them larger. So tired, time for dinner, who?oh!who? will cook it oh! that's me I'm the Little Red Hen. Talk to Obi One tomorrow
Till we meet again. Ciao

Fearless Flogroll

2007-11-27T18:16:00.000+11:00

Tackled RSS today, interesting experience I have not been very motivated with 2.0, it seems I'm not as fearless as I thought. I managed to work it out eventually. All the user names, log ins, sharing etc. gets me a little baffled. I do have our resident Obi One to help and she is most patient with my rantings. Well I hope this has it covered for the RSS because I notice Image Generators is next whatever that is, bring it on.

Fantastic Fear

2007-10-22T15:21:00.000+10:00

Well, number seven requires me to create a blog about Technology. I am constantly amazed by the information available with just the click of a mouse or the touch of a key. Since my sortie into the 23 things, I must admit to a bad case of Technology overload. The 23 things is a great initiative and I am determined to struggle on hopefully become more proficient and less terrified. I am rather proud of the fact I have managed to make a blog. I found flickr absolutely fantastic mainly because I found some great photos of my husband working a tug off Station Pier.

Obadiah Rufus Trading Card

2007-10-16T15:59:00.001+10:00

Obadiah Rufus Trading Card
Originally uploaded by photopopovic

Wow it's done, It took Lorrie, plus Tom, plus Lorrie, plus The Guru, plus Lorrie. Thanks guys.

He is such a photogenic little fellow.

2007-10-16T15:44:00.001+10:00

He is such a photogenic little fellow.
Originally uploaded by photographsmile7

I've got my eye on you.

Fathomless

2007-10-10T21:49:00.000+10:00

I had a few moments tonight, took a quick look at mashups, trading card
maker, decided I'm not in the mood, tired and out of my depth. I shall sleep on
if.

flickr

2007-10-04T21:43:00.001+10:00

boston public library panorama
Originally uploaded by FLC

Today I have been browsing around flickr, my first flickr screen name is photopopovic rather like hipp-op-ot-amus. Once you get the childhood spelling rhyme happening I am sure phot-op-op-ovic will be bigger than google. I have also managed to make the connection (sounding like Oprah now) between flickr and my blog. So I have added a library photo surprise, surprise! There is so much to become familiar with and so little time! Unable to analyse most of my technical achievements for you due to brain fatigue.I shall continue on with the 23 things because it seems to be the thing to do and it is exciting to have a challenge, However, I would prefer to be serving library customers or as I am at home right now polishing the parquetry is looking rather appealing.

Finally!

2007-09-30T21:11:00.000+10:00

Finally, I have taken my first step into the world of blogging and it all happened so quickly. Just a few moments and I was an official blogger. I will now endeavour to catch up with my colleagues. So thanks for the encouragement Lorrie.