Twitter has become my online spewing grounds. Instead of “What are you doing?” it should really read “What in your head at this very moment? No, no, no, don’t think about the repercussions of what you write here. Oh and don’t proofread either. Just spill, my friend. I am listening.” I’m addicted to this place where I can splatter my brain goo on the internet without having to compose a blog post. Because that would require thinking. And thinking is for suckers!
But I’m realizing that I’ve been twittering some stuff that requires further explanation. Hence all the @ replies with the word “Huh?” So in my grand attempt to be better at following up (I currently suck at it), I shall demystify thy tweets:
Explanation: This happened at turbo lightening speed last week. In the middle of all this economic change, there is opportunity, I suppose. My dad happened to see a great condo at a price he couldn’t refuse and snagged it. And now, escrow pending, it belongs to my dad, my sister and me. My sister will be living there with roommates. It’s pretty much around the block from our current home. I’m still pretty comfy living here. Plus, moving’s a bitch.
Explanation: Well, the condo. Score. Also, I was accepted into an intense 3.5-day technology training workshop for journalists. It’s pretty awesome because it’s imperative to have these skills in order to stay alive and thrive in this challenged industry. And no, I don’t really think all this is because of the new president. Gah. (Psss … Thanks Barack!)
Explanation: Well, I’m not actually hosting it. The Los Angeles chapter of the Asian American Journalists Association is. (Told you I don’t proofread.) I’m merely organizing it. It’s a workshop on freelance journalism. If you’re in LA and interested in freelance writing, broadcasting or photography, you should come out. It’s this Saturday. Details here.
Okay, so this was all majorly boring (for you, not me) and that is why Tweets should be kept to 140 characters and should never require further explanation.
And now that you’re all riveted, follow me @michellewoo!
I always feel like my tweets make no sense. I guess it’s mostly a therapeutic outlet though (like blogging?) so you can just get it all out there!
Tweets are like jokes. If you have to explain them, it’s already too late. Sometimes it’s the mystery that intrigues people to follow.
I love twitter! And congrats on a house that you dont have to move into…does this mean you wont have to fight your sister for the bathroom anymore?
Dude, I was WONDERING about some of those.
Thanks for the explanation. And YAY for you!! :)
Seriously thanks for explaining. I’ve had a few WTF is she talking about!? moments haha
Thanks for explaining the condo tweet! I wasn’t sure what was going on. Congrats on owning part of it!! Yay!
Okay, I just joined twitter, but really have no idea what it’s about! Explain please, lol!
@Jen, it’s a way to micro blog in 140 characters or less. Things that aren’t a full blog entry worthy go on Twitter. In short it’s the cool thing to do right now, so jump on the bandwagon.
yeah i always have random tweets too, it’s okay.
I am obsessssssed with Twitter! yay!