Comments on: Eight Bits

By: Vivien

Vivien — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 15:30:13 +0000

@Michael Somehow I can’t get a feel for Facebook. Every time I go there, I’m bombarded with the invitations to try this and that application: accept a gift, match characters, compare movies, etc. Although it would be interesting to compare movie interests (and I think I’ve done that once on FB), but it’s so time consuming to try all those applications. Though Twitter can be time consuming too, but at least it’s more or less work (in my case, design) related.
I’m not saying it’s not worth trying Facebook for you, just that it didn’t work for me.

@Lauren oh, I see now what you’re saying. Definitely, there are many crossovers, and I will be blogging about them. One thing that’s very obvious is colour inspiration from designing jewellery.

@Tracey Thanks, now if I can only learn how to organize my days better and discover ways to find more time for all my passions and work, that would be great ;)

You’re right, sometimes lists are necessary. But when I come across a new design blog, and all the recent posts there are starting with 33 This…, 47 That…, 101 More…
that gets me worried.

By: Tracey Grady

Tracey Grady — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 09:33:09 +0000

I’ve posted a few lists on my blog and I’m growing a bit weary of them, too – except for checklists, which serve a useful purpose.

Well done on discovering new passions – I would say this is the best achievement of a very good bunch.

By: LaurenMarie - Creative Curio

LaurenMarie - Creative Curio — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 06:40:21 +0000

I was thinking a blog post for you! Maybe you don’t give inspiration to design jewelery, but how jewelery designs have inspired your graphic design work (if it has?). I’m sure you know, inspiration crosses all manner of media and subjects!

By: Michael Tuck

Michael Tuck — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 05:08:49 +0000

Thanks for rescuing my comment from the spam bucket. :)

I think Facebook would be a great move for us, but we have things to do first, like redesigning the #@%$#^!@! site. I doubt we’ll go Twittering any time in the near future. In some ways, we’re quite fusty and old-fashioned. I, for one, don’t even own a mobile phone. Wouldn’t have a landline if I didn’t need it….

By: Vivien

Vivien — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 20:27:27 +0000

@Simonne Yes, I finally bought Nikon D90. I like it so far, would definitely recommend you to get one.

By: Vivien

Vivien — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 20:26:27 +0000

@Lauren, Do you feel a blog post coming for you or for me? ;) I’m not sure if I’ll be writing jewellery-related posts here on iBit. I might be starting another blog just for that. I’ll let you know if I do ;)

@Aaron Thanks. I wonder if 2009 will cause less list-related allergy cases ;)

@Michael So sorry that your comment was flagged as spam. Fortunately, I checked my Akismet folder today, and there it was. No idea why.
I’ve started my career working for non-profit organizations, then switched to teaching at private and government colleges and universities, and only then with corporations. Definitely learned a lot from all those different working experiences.
Regarding Twitter: it didn’t help me that much professionally, in terms of bringing new business, but then I’m not actively marketing myself for those purposes. Perhaps I should. But Twitter has definitely helped me with expanding my social online circles and brought more awareness and authority to me and Inspiration Bit.

@David Glad you liked my use of Roman numerals. I’ll try coming up with more compromises to lists ;)

By: Simonne

Simonne — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 11:56:26 +0000

You’ve bought a Nikon D90! That’s on my shopping list for 2009.

By: David Airey

David Airey — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 11:36:16 +0000

Funny you should mention lists. I was thinking the same thing a couple of days back, prompted by a justified commenter on my blog.

Your use of Roman numerals is a nice compromise.

By: Michael Tuck

Michael Tuck — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 22:24:09 +0000

Congratulations on getting out of the corporate piranha pool. I’ve worked for the “gubmint” most of my professional life (teaching school — no political or civil service perks), but my few excursions into the corporate world were, uh, unpleasant. Though I did enjoy a stint with Cisco before they moved my project across the country.

So, how has Twitter helped you professionally? (I’m trying to persuade the folks at my site to build and maintain a Facebook presence, but they’re reluctant. I guess Twitting is that much beyond them. Darn those confusing Internets and their tube things….)

By: Aaron Russell

Aaron Russell — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 21:38:32 +0000

Yeah I’ve got that allergy to lists too – a nasty thing! Nice to learn a little Bit more about you.