Friday, January 6, 2012

Vlog Fridays: We're Back, Boopsters!

I kind of wanted that there title to say "We're back, B words!" but then I realized I actually strongly dislike women calling other women B-atches, so I decided to make up my own word.

And now I realize it looks a little bit like I'm calling you all boobs.  Sorry about that.

I'd like to take a second to expound a bit on something I say below.  I've had a recent revelation- Tuesday, to be precise- about life as a Peace Corps Volunteer and technology- specifically, the interwebs.

At first, I had a clearly un-defined stance that technology is good, and mainly around and to be used sparingly but without guilt.

And now, I have a more clearly defined thought that essentially says using the internet in much the same way that I did when I lived in 'merica is not wrong. It's also not always possible, but in general,  it can happen and that's ok.

Up until this week, I had not watched a single video or downloaded any shows or movies save for when I was using free wi-fi at a guesthouse or the like.  Then, I was opened to the ways of far less money for far more internet GBs, and I realized that just because I live in a whole new world (to me) doesn't mean I actually live in a whole new world.

Everyday, people ask me if I play Facebook, what my email address is, and tell me about a funny clip they saw online that morning.

Technology, it's everywhere, man! And I'm done having an indistinct opinion on it.  So, I've decided I can be a great Volunteer and normally communicate with the outside world via my blog, my email and Skype as I would if I was in my country of origin.

Well, the Skype part is new, but wouldn't it be fun if we went to lunch via Skype instead of meeting at the California Pizza Kitchen?  Let's try it in 2013!

Ok, finally, the vlog.


You should join in next week, as we talk about our:

Favorite book, movie and song from 2011.

Also, do tell me: why is it so great? You see, I only have a certain amount of GBs and I am wanting to be using them on the best books and movies!

Cheers to Vlog Fridays with some fun, cool people, yeah!

Do you have any planned or unplanned goals for 2012?

9 comments:

  1. Sooo excited Vlog Friday is back!! :D

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  2. That was a lovely vlog! I'm a glasses girl now, too (I wear contacts for special occasions, but that's about it)!

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  3. I am soooo happy that vlog friday is back! Your glasses are nice!

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  4. I AM SO HAPPY TO SEE YOUR FACE!!!!!!! I am so excited to partake in this year's VLOGFRIDAYS :) Thanks for letting me join! You are amazing teacher :):):) I'm so glad you are back in the internetttttty world! :)

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  5. Aw, I loved your vlog, Kate... and your glasses! {"Dusty" is one of the first words that comes to mind from my visit to Siem Reap.} It's wild to think that you're posting from the other side of the world... technology indeed rocks! :o)

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  6. Fun to see you vlog again! Good faux resolutions, too -- and I really like those glasses!

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  7. Thanks all! I'm glad Vlog Friday is back too- it's been fun listening to everyone's! Cheers to 2012 :)

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  8. My dear katey! While watching this video I had instant flashbacks to the movie/commercial/martha stewerty video we recorded during a sleepover as girls. What fun times we had. You will always be a cherished friend.

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  9. @Cami! Hey girl hey! ha ha, that is EXACTLY what doing vlogs reminds me of, lol! too much fun in your basement.

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