Get down with Social Networking!

 

I will start by saying: "If your food supply was my blog entries, then you would have perished months ago!"

As we all know I am very loose in my blogging actions. I will be here one minute gone the next and the next and the next... you get my point. I'm sporadic, spontaneous, free, unplanned, off the cuff, extemporaneous (I've provided a link to save you pulling out the dictionary)

Enough of my opening rant stupidity, I am here to deliver a short commentary on what has become a large chunk of my life recently. Social Networking!!

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Now firstly I must admit. I'm not an enthusiast when it comes to all social networks. By that I mean, just because I like the idea of Social Networking doesn't mean I actively attempt to seek and find any and all social networks to sate some innate desire for the love and affection of others by creating a witty alternate cyber-self that relies on 'friendship, followers and views' to fill the void of social acceptance in my heart... Although I will clarify now that I am an active member of Facebook, Twitter, Youtube and Blogger (queue laugh), and a dormant member of Foursquare, Google+, Formspring and Myspace.
(I sincerely apologize for swearing) 

I must now ask you to strap yourselves in tight as I deliver a subjective view on the benefits found within the realm of each social network.

Facebook - (link to me)
I'll start with Facey as it has kind of made its way into the dictionary meaning of 'social network' after the release of an aptly named film. It seems to me that other social networks measure their success by comparing themselves to 'The Facebook.' Truly though, Facebook is the ultimate social network when it comes to keeping in contact with friends and the people you actually kinda know from somewhere. Unfortunately it also works as an extremely effective tool for stalking any particular person you may wish to pursue eg; your arch nemesis, your mum, your ex, the enormous man dating your ex, and if facebook's popularity continues increasing you'll eventually be able to keep a cyber eye on your dog and  neighbors cat!

Facebook has it all from stati to chats, pics to posts and even local events. It's a package deal that has not and can not be replicated now or in the foreseeable future. Although at the dawn of time there was this other social network... what was it??

Myspace - (link to me)

RIP - That is all

Twitter - (link to me)
It was only recently that a friend sat me down and revealed to me the true fruits of Twitter. Up 'till then I strongly held the conviction that it was a lazy facey stripped down to naught but 'status updates.' I was so very wrong.

Twitter is the ultimate opinion medium. No matter the mood, no matter the subject. You can post anything! It's 'socially' acceptable to whinge, to promote, to share your lunch and mundane snapshots of your life. Twitter is where you can slap your life on an open smorgasbord for the world to see without fear of too much discrimination and hate. I'll make it clear for you. Say you are having a crappy day and you need to unleash your opinion. Facebook is not an option, because common sense dictates that by posting a depressing status leads to your not so close friends bitching about how much of a neg head you are all over their feed. Whereas  Twitter has a much looser approach, personal opinions, feelings, and random facts are embraced and categorized with the miracle of #hashtags.

Twitter also elevates you far and beyond your restricted physical social circles. On Twitter you are one with the stars, and can share in their awesome lives, comment on their fancy lunch pics and tweet @them in the desperate hope of a @reply.

YouTube - (link to me)

I won't say to much because the perks of YouTube are pretty obvious. It is an amazing site which enables us to all view the delightful scenery of other people really REALLY hurting themselves. But also in another sense it works as a form of pirate radio. Due to the extreme ease of access to internet in this day and age and thanks to whatever marketing campaign VEVO has got going on. We can all enjoy access to the latest and greatest of music, anytime we want. Not only the music but also the music videos as well. A privilege that oftentimes buying the album doesn't even entitle us to. YouTube is also a great source of social media, news and entertainment. It is the number one medium for Vloggers and online stars such as Kassem G, CommunityChannel, Shay Tards and Phillip DeFranco. The only downside to this open source medium is the  phenomenal amount of trash that hits the web. For example check out my videos in the link above. Although their production value is higher than most trashy content, if you saw me on TV you would make an official complaint.

Blogger
I refuse to entertain and explain the obvious. I use Blogger to blog. I use it to spout randomness and to promote my Vlogs. Its great and very simple but very unexciting unfortunately. Also I wouldn't have a clue about the advanced use of Blogger either. I kinda just write and click 'post.'

The Rest
Ok the commentary on the next few is short because I am not well enough acquainted to make any kind of convincing arguments for or against them: 

Google+ is simply the definition of complete confusion. There are circles and chats and outrageous interfaces fused together to create an irritating disease that causes brain rash. It is the mentally ill and physically deformed brother of Facebook.  

Formspring is way to narrow in its field of features. It consists of getting to know someone through the use of questions. It is clunky, faulty and noneffective. But if you enjoy asking a friend a question and getting a response in 2025 when they remember they have a Formspring account due to a lucky spam message in their inbox that happens to catch their attention. Then be my guest.

 

FourSquare has a whole bunch of interesting features. But it's audience and target market is that of successful business men and women. Considering I am spending time writing a blog about social networks you may have gathered that I do not fit this description. Therefore FourSquare is useless to me...and anyone with a Facebook account.

 

After all that. I must thank you for reading this far. I bid you well. Until next time fair reader!

Sam xx

Geocaching is really FUN!

I'm back but NOT in Business!

Woo! That's right readers, or lack thereof. I'm back to blogging. You might find yourself wondering why I left in the first place. That's an easy question. I've been working full time at ANCR (Australian National Construction Review) as a telesales person. Often I would get home buggered and go straight to bed. Then the next morning I would be desperate for more sleep so I would wear out the "Snooze" option on my alarm up to the point of needing super human speed to actually get to work on time. Then I would naturally get through the morning of work. Then have lunch, followed by an afternoon of productive work powered and sponsored by "No-Doz" After a while of doing this your body starts losing efficiency and the gears begin grinding to a halt. Well luckily before my heart shut down forever my Boss decided to rescue me by kindly firing me...WHAT! Haha no not really. I didn't get fired. I quit before I could get fired. That way I get a reference and no stain on the occupational records ;) 

I'm one who prefers to jump before I'm pushed so to say. 

Enough of that rubbish. I'm back!

I've made a decision here. Why on earth should I write a blog about my life when I could simply show you what I've been up to. Id like you to sit back and watch my intensive video of all the exciting and happy things that have happened in my life. Such as being a slave and getting a car :)

I will then provide you with small commentaries on different parts of the video, as to enhance your viewing pleasure profoundly!

1. I say its not "original material" but it kinda is. I'm yet to see an identical video. Oh and lets hope my vlogs are more consistent then these blogs aye ;)

2. I think it drastically degrades the videos content quality when I forgot to take the flip into the Bluegum, because it was a good time that you'll never know about now :(

3. How good is my unconvincing lip sync of maroon 5!

4. Broken link for presbytery found here: PRESBYTERY

5. So many damn cleaning scenes!!!

6. I think I mention "Mops" at least 12 times in the video

7. Listen carefully in the church scene and you will hear some funky maroon 5 tunes from my headphones

8. Sick moonwalk aye ;)

9. NEW CAR!!! Yes I love that thing so much. (Funny story coming up actually)

10. I seem to mention "Blown" to often

11. How good is the skating film technique!

12. Note the various religious items hanging from my walls. Not afraid to show off my Catholicism!!

FIN

Glass Half Full

Did you miss me? (No Answer)
Whatever! It was only18 days.


Generally a real blogger would spend a load of time and effort explaining away their absence from the fans. But I'm blessed to have the opportunity to write without consequence. Although this blessing generally goes hand in hand with having very little to no fans at all. :)




So I wont spend much time, I will actually have my absence explained by the end of this paragraph. Basically I was very busy with work/youth group/life, and thus had later nights, thus later mornings, thus no blog time, thus my absence... Got that? (I don't care what you think anyway)


Ok onto the headlining topic of today's blog. Glass Half Full. This is obviously an allusion to the recurring motif "positivity" found within my writings. But as you may have guessed. It's a big deal to me.

Today's world bombards us with information about the so called "necessities of life" such as clothes, technology, and organic foodstuffs ect ect. These things all have a certain way of wriggling their way into society one person at a time. I know this because we all give in to the gravitational pull of the status quo in some way or another. But I think that normalising all these unnecessary "necessities" lays wake to many side effects. One in particular which concerns me most would have to be the personality ailment known to many as "whinging" or "unsatisfaction."
Best example would be to look at "The Rolling Stones." They 'had it all', so to say. Yet Jagger still couldn't get no satisfaction. I'm going to go ahead and say because of the extreme media influence on his life, he had clearly developed a whingy attitude.

There's no person more annoying than that girl or guy who whinges all the time, is there? You can be having a great day until they come along with their devo dance and tell you off for double boiling the water in their tea. Or getting scolded for offering them food not of the 100% organic society of Australasia approved variety.
So some may say it's only the spoilt ones that whinge, but there are also those on the opposite end of the spectrum that plead they deserve more than they have and spend their lives making that point clear to the world around them, rather than striving for what they desire. So in the end it boils down to attitude.

It is really up to you to make the choice of whether you want to be a negative or positive person. You really just have to take every situation and look at it in the right way. Try and see all the positives that come from a situation rather than negging out.
For example: You catch a cold and are feeling really run down. It's easy to mope around popping pills with a sad face, while posting a depressing facebook status and screaming "Why Me?" On the flip side of that you could take joy in getting the day off work, and look forward to having a strengthened immune system in a few days.

The Bible says in Romans 12:2:
Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.

So basically don't follow suit and whinge like celebrities, exclaiming you cant get no satisfaction. Take joy in life and what you have and do. Because even if you feel like crap, yet you wear a smile, you might just brighten someone elses day!



Peace Out
Sam xx

Absolutely Furious!

Reason that my title says I'm furious is because there should be a blog in place of this one, but when I came back to fix it up this afternoon it was missing. So naturally I'm fighting anger demons as I write.


Well lets do a basic summary of my life commentary and I'll throw down a political/ religious joke for you. (as that seems to be the running theme of the blog)


Why do these crazy things happen to me each day? I blame the system! Moreover I blame what public transport has become. It is now a forum for crazy people to unload their unwanted emotions onto the people around them. This has probably been seen by most of us, say when a couple start screaming at one another incomprehensibly over issues that no one in the 10km radius really wants to know or hear about.

The next two examples differ slightly, but are true events that occurred to me within the confines of the public transport system.
After work I was sitting at the platform, the train pulled in, and in front of me I noticed a completely bare carriage. SCORE! I stupidly thought to myself as i settled into a seat and spread my belongings around me. It seemed I was going to ride in this one solo until I got home. At least that was the case until one other girl sat herself down with a thud at the other end of the carriage. I could tell she was upset as she went on to slump her shoulders and throw her head between her knees seemingly in despair... just as her phone rang.

Being a shy soul, I slid lower into my seat to avoid eye contact, and not wanting to make her feel embarrassed that I had witnessed her in such a state. Hiding was also one of the worst ideas of my life, but I only realised this as the phone conversation progressed. The whole scene made sense when I realised the boyfriend was on the phone, and he was breaking up with her. The wailing began.

She started bawling and screaming, it was a scary hybrid of anger and sorrow (angorrow). She shopping listed all of the things that he had done wrong by her, followed by all the good times they'd had together, all intermingled and held together with a consistent snotty sniffle and snort combo.

It was to late for me to show my face or offer any consolation I had started hiding, and frankly enough I was now committed to the cause of stealth and invisibility. This went on for another 10mins until finally I got to my stop. At which I leaped forth from my seat and bailed towards the door. At seeing me she straightened up thinking that she had preserved herself from revealing what just went down. To put the icing on the cake for this experience. As I walked parallel to the train with her on it, our eyes met as the train started moving. This eye lock seemed like eternity... it was love. Jokes! It looked like she wanted my heart on a spear.

Second experience was of an entirely different nature. I was actually on the platform just before my train arrived when I witnessed another epic event. A guy and a girl were sitting with one another, and I hope for the girls sake that they were not a couple. (You will understand soon)

Coincidence maybe, but I think not, literally moments after I arrived on the scene the boy came out of the closet and admitted he was gay to the girl. She was quite taken aback it seemed, as she drew a deep breath. I merely cocked my head to the side and stared to see what happened next. My curiosity rewarded me well as the girl let out a squeal. At first I thought she was upset over a potential break up, but it turns out she was exclaiming in delight. (with retarded vocal chords) At the fact that she had finally attained a gay friend. A bond that she had so ardently desired for years.

After this there was much hugging and giggling so I soon walked away and downed my coffee and hopped on the train. The rest is history (stupid saying actually)


POLITICAL JOKE WITH RELIGIOUS EDGE TIME!!!

Last Saturday afternoon an aide to Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd visited the Bishop of the Catholic cathedral in Canberra .

He told the Cardinal that Kevin would be attending the next day's Mass, and he asked if the Cardinal would kindly point him out  to the congregation and say a few words that would include calling Kevin a saint.


The Cardinal replied, "No. I don't really like the man, and there are issues of conflict with the Catholic Church over certain of his views."


Rudd's aide then said, "Look, I'll write a cheque here and now for a donation of $100,000 to your church if you'll just tell the congregation you see Kevin as a saint."


The Cardinal thought about it and said, "Well, the church can use the money, so I'll work your request into tomorrow's sermon."

As the aide promised, Foreign Minister Rudd appeared for the Sunday worship and seated himself prominently at the forward left side of the centre aisle. As promised, at the start of his sermon, the Cardinal pointed out that Mr Rudd was present.





The Cardinal concluded, "But, when compared with Prime Minister Gillard, Foreign Minister Rudd is a saint."


Peace
Sam xx

P.S: Thanks James Harrison for the joke

Terrific Terrorism for Kids.

Just so you know I squeezed this blog out with the last of my energy after a hard day and a excruciating drive. It is only for you my dear readers that I would exert myself for your sake.

So in today's news we got a few exciting stories about Australia's leadership. Apparently there have been calls from within labour who want Rudd back. Proclaiming that he has eaten humble pie and come out as no longer autocratic but a changed man, and furthermore would accept the position of PM if offered.
-"Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth."
(Matthew 5:5)

Wipe that smug look off your face!
You've enjoyed every minute of her failure haven't you?

You will also stumble across terrible news such as:

1. The Austin Powers actor Joseph Hyungmin Son sentenced to life imprisonment for the rape and torture of a woman, along with other sex crimes.
2. A woman charged for gluing her daughter to a wall and beating her over a potty training incident.

It seems natural, I think, to feel entitled to know about these incidents. Although these stories come in such quantity at a constant rate that it can do none other than diminish our trust in the world we live in. Which in my opinion is why we see so much sociological change. Since the popular media has become a dominating power in society, negativity has taken hold alongside it. Therefore naturally people are decreasing in generosity and/or kindness to their fellow man. Always wary and judgemental of neighbours and new people. Assuming the worst in others and developing only a trust in oneself, which in turn creates selfishness due to increased self awareness and concern.
Most refuse to acknowledge this, as the media encourages greed with promoting ideas such as:
What's wrong with a bit of self indulgence? Your worth it aren't you?
God forbid if you feel "NOT worth it" because then inadequacy/inferiority complexes kick in and lead to all types of emotional problems. No wonder psychology is a booming industry, there's a huge demand for counsellors when half the world is suffering anxiety and depression issues.
It is these negative attitudes that eat away at society, yet still we see popular media so often highlighting the bad things, namely the wrong doings of others through these horrible news stories about crime, fraud and abuse.
GAHH!

Abrupt rant end!

Well anyway. Some good news... finally!

An ex-terrorist bomber has recently become a comic book hero sensation. When a comic was released based on his life story. He is a reformed al-Quida linked militant who not only turned himself in. But revealed to police the inside workings of terrorist organisations.

I guess that is one...different way to inspire the youngsters.
- Exploding into a comic store near you! ;)
- I'm really happy for the guy. I just hope his new career doesn't go up in smoke.

That is enough from me!

Over and Out!
Sam xx

Who wants to be a Quadrillionaire!

Today is a sick day. I have a stomach bug and not feeling good at all. But that doesn't mean the world stops dishing out Good News. So lets see what I have to work with.

You will have to wait for the explanation of what the hell that (-->) thing is. In the meantime I will continue to let it look like a glittery and inflamed rectum.



On to the other side of the scales, where I do the classic list of examples of what you would be bombarded with if I didn't step in to stop the unending war on the negative.

1. Media releases an image of Carl Williams moments before he was beaten to death on CCTV
2. Pesky plankers made to pay $1500 each after posting pics of their posting online
3. Reese Witherspoon was hit by a car during her morning jog and rushed to hospital... LOL

Speaking of getting hit by cars! I was innocently walking home from work yesterday when I saw the world dish out some refreshingly violent irony. None other than a driving instructor came speeding around a corner without caution and smashed a motorcyclist. He wasn't critically injured, just got a slightly mangled knee. I would have taken a picture but I probably would have been punched out by the angry bystander complaining about how the world  is going to ruins because of these auto mobiles.

That's enough of all that. We need something good, something positive, something that will put a smile on our dial. I have the perfect solution: A ROBBERY!
Oh no, this is not an ordinary everyday robbery. This is a robbery for the win. This robbery takes place both within a grocery store and also within the safe confines of our happy childhood memories.
"What the hell are you talking about Sam?"
Glad you asked actually! Im talking about our friend Gumby! Notorious for his goodwill and problem solving ability, has obviously went rogue after he dropped out of popularity. I guess the only sure way to get back in the spotlight was to rob a 7/11.

Funny as hell!

In other news. I have a gay cute and cuddly one for you. A house burst into flames and there was sceaming and yelling. The firemen noticed a poodle in the property and went in to save it. The moment the dog saw the firemen it raced down the stairs where they chased him, until the poodle led them to its 19 year old owner fast asleep in the basement. Nawww
Id like to know who sleeps in their basement anyway? 

And finally:  "Bible quote, story correspondence time!":
Matthew 13:44
"The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field.

This story isn't quite about finding a couple of coins in a field, or a pearl. This is about scientists who believe they found an entire planet made of DIAMOND!!!!!!!! refer to the glittery inflamed rectum above.
So I was just thinking to myself, my dad's a painter. I could lash together some ladders climb up like Gumbo did in the first episode of Gumby. And bring back some seriously impressive bling!

Thats all folks! Except for these notes...

NOTES: 

Due to popular demand of one person Joshua Gonsalves and his team. I may reconsider doing more vlogs on my youtube channel. I wont put any links down untill I successfully complete one though.

I wont torture you often with blogs of this length, I only got this far thanks to a sick stomach and a subsequent day off.

Sam xx