Week 2 Streaming

I thoroughly enjoyed my YouTube experience and have found that if I am not careful I can get carried away, spending far too much time viewing them.lol When you view one video, there are always similar ones suggested on the right hand side that can take you to videos you might not have seen otherwise.

I believe streaming has become popular because of the combination of visual images, sound and written or spoken words.YouTube videos can inspire and provide insight, to bring a point of view across in a way that is much more dynamic than the written word alone.My personal choice in videos are ones that are inspirational and uplifting.Ones that have a positive message, as traditional media sources tend to focus so much on negativity and fear.This video reminds me that I get to choose what I believe in.

http://youtu.be/V5mp_MfJouM

As an artist, I am very visual, and love stunning photography. I am doing a series of paintings this summer based on the elements - my elemental journey.I use photos as resources for my work and this assignment has reminded me that YouTube is another wonderful place to find photography. Check out this stunning video on the ocean and dolphins.

http://youtu.be/dIbQsG6nCsI

Yes, I will continue to use YouTube. There are so many different types and applications.

web 2.huh

Until signing up for the Betty Blogger course I had never heard of the term Web 2.0 and had to Google the term. I am certainly aware of Facebook through my children and really saw it as a means for people to keep in touch. It wasn't until the Egyptian Revolution in January of this year that I had a huge AHA moment, awakening to the impact that social media can have in our lives.

I have always been a journaler- but old school- pen and paper. I will admit that technology intimidates me and have decided to face my fears and forge ahead. lol  The idea of a blog is actually very exciting as I have so much that I want to share!