Bye... for now

It's been a pleasure journey to the world of blogger. Some people were born to write, some just love to but cannot be as good. I never thought I was a good blogger, so I never tried. But thanks to this course I get to know that at least if I try, I can. So, this might be the last post in this blog, I just hope it can be a fun and enjoyable one.

So let's all prepare for the fun last ride!
As you're reading my blog, I am quite sure that it has to be more that 9 hours for you. Gotcha!

 Hence, if it's more than 9 hours for you, do a little test here to see if you are addicted to Social media yet :)

You are blogging? What blog are you? Find yourself here!

Are you familiar with these icon? Sure you are!

But here's another way to interpret them :)

So yeah, now you know everything, good luck with your exams! Best of love!

QR code 101

QR code are two dimension bar codes that can contain any alphanumeric text and often feature URLs that direct users to sites where they can learn about an object or place. Their ability to hold more information and their ease of use makes them practical for small businesses. QR Codes could be used:

• The back (or front and back) of your business card.
• Your brochures and other marketing materials.
• The sides of trucks and trailers.
• Product tags and packaging
• Convention and event nametags
• Restaurant menus
• Event ticket stubs
• Point-of-sale receipts

Can't imagine how you can find your lost key with a QR code, have a look at this link. 

Social QR Code is designed with “Social Sharing” and Social Media in mind. Your ability to gain Facebook "Fans", Twitter "Followers", or to share vital content on Facebook and Twitter, is optimized by placing a Social QR Code in your storefront window (or, on ANY physical item), making it very easy for customers and clients to stay in touch. 

The potential for QR Codes is limitless.  What’s most exciting is how they take what social media is doing well now, bringing people together with technology, and extending it to enhance the experience. I would love to see more QR code marketing around!

Need vs want

A man attacked his wife for not liking his Facebook status. Excuse me, this seems to be a joke to me.

It might be laughable, but it also raises some concern how the real life relationship can be vastly affected by the online social network. Are we depending too much on online communication tools? Are we losing confidence to speak face to face?

Do you have those Facebook friends that you hardly call if they walk pass you on the street? I know that I have those type of friends. Why is it ok if you suddenly remember a long lost friend and jump in to their page to say hello, but it is not really ok to walk to their house that is not too far from your house. That might depend a lot on what type of people you are, shy or outgoing, active or passive. But the reality is many of us believe that online friendship can replace the real life friendship. I don't Like your status because I am sitting next to you and saying those replies in person.

I am not saying that using Social media is bad. I am saying that maybe we are overusing it. I used to Facebook my housemates when they are just a wall away. Weird, but it happened! And for a while, I almost lost that connection, that true enjoying chit chat time with my friends. What we need is friendship and connection, what we want is more convenient conversation, but what we did might not stick with what we need in the first place. Not surprising!

Just a small note, don't bash me! :)