Posts Tagged Facebook
Un Pequeño Agradecimento
Not sure if the phrase “A Little Thanks” is used a lot in Spanish speaking places, but that’s what I want to do 
I did Spanish for a number of years (I believe it was 5, in total), and I enjoyed it, though I never really tried…to this day I’m surprised I did as well as I did in the subject. Recently on a trip to London, I spoke a little bit of Spanish, and read a short story entirely in Spanish – as the person I was staying with has learnt from colleagues at work, thus, had that book.
However I’ve kept it up since returning, I’ve even changed my Facebook language back from ‘English (Pirate)’ (that was a good 9 months though!) into ‘Español (España)’ which is helping me remember things…though Facebook notifications are pretty standard. So the main thanks I have to give are to the Spanish speak sub-forums on the Ubuntu Forums. For the main part, this includes the Argentina & Chile LoCo Teams – I’ve been reading threads in there, and for a large part, understanding them. It’s helping quite a lot, and for that – thanks for having your forums, & such a good LoCo team!
Facebook Easter Eggs?
Now…I don’t know if this would technically be classed as an easter egg, nor how long it has been an option…but it’s publically available, easy to find (if you take the time to check), and absolutely awesome.
I have the language on my facebook account set to English (Pirate). Yes, you did read that right! My friend Rich told me about it on IM, so I had a look….It’s absolutely brilliant, it adds a new dimension to Facebook (if only in finding out what things mean again!). I don’t think I’m likely to change it back either, it makes me laugh.
It’s hard to put it into words, so take a look at the screenshot below 
PirateBook
A Late New Years Resolution
I know we’re well over 2 weeks into the new year, but I thought I’d post this anyway…partly as evidence.
Fact is, I procrastinate…a lot…and it’s all too easy for me. So I’ve decided that when it comes to University work, I’ll actually try and do it instead of sitting idling on IRC, browsing the forums, or going on Facebook. I mean…obviously I’ll still be doing those, but it should be in between doing work. Not doing work in between doing those things.
I think this partly means I have to use Ubuntu more (yay!). Because I can never be bothered to fiddle with it all that much, but the main piece of work I have for Uni right now is to write a unix shell, so the 2 go hand in hand So that’s my plan, and I’m sincerely hoping I stick to it.
Either way, there’s now public evidence of me saying it, so we’ll find out soon enough!!
Social Networking – The Good Parts
Now I’ll admit that I use MySpace, and that I also use Facebook, and for the main part, it’s just been to follow the crowd, and a way to keep in contact with people that don’t use Windows Live Messenger etc.
However earlier, I had a pleasant surprise, somebody I’ve not spoken to for at least 2 years added me as a friend on Facebook, which was a nice surprise.
So these social networking sites do have some benefits, but you just have to use them carefully.
