Part of it was because I had to assemble the blog in class, so I was a little more uncomfortable than if I were in my own house. I think that's because I like to talk to the computer and say please and thank you, which I think persuades the computer to run smoothly. But I'm certainly not doing that in the lab in front of all my classmates. So I tried to register my blog and create my Avatar, while hoping and praying I didn't break the computer by simply looking at it. I also kept imaging the scene from Little Shop of Horrors in which Audrey II starts eating every one. I was convinced that the Mac would sense my frustration and start raving, "Feed me, Lauren...Feed me!" And then it would open up and eat me...So I guess there's just something about using a computer that is not my own, it's a lot like borrowing your dad's NICE car. It's very intimidating.
So once I got home and worked on my avatar, I had a great time. I favorited a bunch of outfits for "LP in 2D and 6inches taller." It had a similar euphoric effect that shopping does. I made one that was similar to my haircut, same eye color, etc. Unfortunately there isn't a way (that I am aware of) in which to change the Avatar's height, or else I would be CRAZY tall. In reality, I am barely 5 feet tall, and it is NOT cool. This world is NOT short people friendly. The whole theme of my avatar was "fun". I even considered adding a pet cow (there wasn't a cocker spaniel, which I do have). So the Cow seemed like a fun pet but it didn't fit with the skate park background (no helmet...). Uploading it was a bit confusing, but I got through it all right (once the computer and I had a friendly chat about how she was going to behave and work nicely for me.)
I am enjoying blogging, anything that involves writing I typically really enjoy. So setting up my blog for readers was fun. I decided to keep my user name and title pretty simple for grading purposes. If there's a bunch of students in 1040 right now, I would hate for my prof to get REALLY confused over my blog, so I thought the more obvious the better. Simply for the sake of my readers. However, the creative pun-lover in me decided to have fun with the post titles. So instead of labeling them thing one, thing two, etc., I'm going to come up with a cute phrase like "First Things First" So I hope it isn't a problem or too confusing. And I hope some one else finds it humorous.
3 comments:
I found your entire blog post seriously humorous! I am glad you got everything to work out for you. Do not feel alone...I would consider myself a bona fide computer nerd, and still, I get VERY frustrated with technology sometimes. I think it's the nature of the "beast." :)
I love the idea of creating titles for the things. Just by reading your blog I can tell you are a very creative thinker. I love "Little Shop of Horrors", but I would have never came up with the analogy you did. It was great!
I have to agree with the confusing nature of blogger. Of all the blogging sites Ive tried, this one has given me the biggest headache.
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