Also, I just redesigned vintom.com and it is quite a step up from the last site. My portfolio is a little more bulky (although I hope to beef it up even more in the next couple months) and I was able to integrate a few more features. So go check it out!
I have a blog over there too where I discuss all sorts of random geek stuff. So if you’re into that, maybe you’d find that interesting too.
Ok, that’s enough shameless self-promotion for one blog post…
I figured it is never too early to reserve domain names for the girls. Their names are unique enough that the probably won’t get taken. But just in case, I thought I’d register them. For only $10/year it’s a worthwhile investment.
I figured there’s no sense in letting the domains just site there, so I set them each up with a Tumblr account. Kesha and I will try to keep the updated with pictures, video, and other cute things they say and do.
I have been working with a great new Magazine in the Willamette Valley called “Rethink Monthly”. It is run by a good friend of mine who really has a heart to encourage Christians to take a second look at all the things that may seem so axiomatic to them, yet so bizarre to those who may not have been raised in the church. We have been recording a screencast bi-monthly for the last month, and we are recording our third podcast tonight. We actually broadcast the podcast live on ustream.tv for those who want to watch the discussion live. The format is awesome. Basically, there are 5 of us guys who have put together a very loose outline of the night. Then we just discuss. The cool thing about ustream though, is that if you are watching the discussion live, you can comment and add your thoughts. It is a great way to interact with other people who are thinking through some of the issues of their faith and culture.
To watch live, tune in at the Rethink Ustream Page at 8pm PST tonight (Wednesday, January 7th, 2009). It should be great!
Since it is Christmas time, I thought it would be an opportune time to share a neat service that Kesha and I use. It is called Wishlistr. You can use it to add items to an online wishlist. You can sign up here: http://wishlistr.com. It is easy to add items to your wishlist using their bookmarklet.
If you are feeling the giving spirit, you can check out our wishlistr lists here:
The Thomas Family had some great fun tonight with tokbox. This amazing service lets you make video calls with all of your friends for FREE! We talked for a while with Randy Mooney and his family, and Chad & Jessica and their little girl Emma. That was all good and fun, but in reality I can chat with them in person whenever I want. The real power of tokbox was when we called my family up in Canada and we got to talk with her my sister and her family. My favorite part is that Cohen got to talk with her nieces. They all had a blast! They grew so close during the months we were up to see my Dad, and I don’t want them to lose that. I hope we can make it a tradition to hop on the toxbox every now and again. Family is so important!
So my website was hacked today! Any site that was hosted on my account was plastered with the following webpage along with some creepy east indian music…
So I know I have been a little bit of slacker in the blog realm lately. But I have a good excuse! There have been a couple additions to my social media repetoire that I have been able to explore. Let me tell you all about it…
Twitter
I signed up for a twitter account about 6 months back, but nobody wanted to jump on the bandwagon with me (which is no fun) so I sorta neglected it. Then many of you started to use twitter, so I rejoined the crew. Twitter helps you keep in contacting with others with a simple 140 character or less post. It is really cool, and if you have it — add me to your twitter. And if you don’t — sign up!
Facebook
I posted about this a few days ago, so I won’t overdo it. But I have found facebook has connected me with people that I wouldn’t have thought to keep in contact with otherwise. So again — add me to your facebook!
LinkedIn
Good resource for professional networking. Sort of like an online resume. Add me to your linkedin.
That’s about it that I can think of. But for those of you who lie awake at night praying that I will write a new blog post — don’t worry! My blog will remain the central hub for my online presence. Maybe the next redesign can even incorporate some of the services I use.
I will leave you with this funny video from Nick Thune…
