Good Morning,

I never knew there was quite so much to do on Facebook. Over the last few days I spent more time looking into the history, applications and features than I did reading and following posts. I learned some interesting things about safety, new features, and way too many applications.

Facebook, I feel, has created a foundation for safety. They have clearly defined and designed the privacy features to be user friendly for the not so technical individual. Their explanation of managing your information and the minimal amount of personal information that can be accessed by all is easy to understand. What I really appreciated was the SAFETY information for General Safety, Safety and Law Enforcement, Safety for Educators, Safety for Parents, and Safety for Teens. Each is formatted in a question style "if this...then this". The Safety for teens offered advice for teens regarding personal information and staying safe.

I noticed to upcoming features: Questions and a Facebook Advice type area. A new icon popped up for questions that you the Facebook user can type in a question and answers will be generated. It is still under construction so I was unclear if it is advice from experts or peers. The other feature is still in development as Facebook is recruiting individuals through a small recruitment advertisement in the bottom of the homepage, or at least on my homepage. It was inviting participation in a beta test. Individuals were asked to answer a question offering their knowledge on one of many questions. So keep an eye peeled or submit to be part of the beta test.

Finally, like I mentioned I had not really taken the time to explore the myriad of features and applications. I think I am most impressed that there seems to be something for everyone. That sounds cliche, but I discovered quizzes, surveys, cards, calendars, dice game, mind games, mafia wars, travel advisor, trip tracking, farmville, Happy Aquarium, and too many others.

I understand how Facebook can be so addicting, it makes me I wonder when the first Facebook anonymous will be formed. I love staying connected, sharing, and following family and friends, in a non-stalker kinda way. I also find I am still partial to the old fashioned face to face or telephone call to catch up, but keep checking and posting to Facebook. Times are definitely changing...

Wow! What a week. I have decided that I definitely selected the correct Master's program. I was beginning to wonder what I had gotten myself into and did my "driver" like personality sign me on for more than I was ready to manage. Worry no more. Blogging, tweeting, and creating a wiki has been awesome.

This is my second blog, though I really don't count the first one for much as I went through the motions of creating it and have yet to add a post. I am excited to use this blog throughout my masters to capture my journey. It will be a source of sharing, venting and capturing my weeks.

Tweeting is yet to be discovered or fully understood. I will have to post more on my thoughts as they sink in.

Wiki, wiki, wiki is on my mind constantly. I am so excited about all the applications I am discovering. I look forward to our next family and friends camping trip just for the chance to set up a wiki. As for now I will play in the "sand box" creating my learning activities.

My business partner just looks at me and smiles as I ramble on and on and on about the cool new things I am learning that will help our company. My kids have been wonderful and supportive as my time with them is impacted by studying. They return to school next month. I am looking forward to teaching them how to use a wiki to manage their team projects. I am a teacher by nature. The more I apply what I am learning in my life the better I will be at teaching others. So much to learn and do!