Blogging Blather

Actually, these might or might not be the *top* things I’ve learned… because really, I’m not sure how to rank them.  But they’re certainly five things I didn’t expect to learn.  Anyway, on with the list!

1.Neuroplasticity Rocks.    

Although there’s no simple way to summarize it,  my deepening understanding of  how the neural pathways in the brain grow, strengthen, change and fade away has made a huge difference in my approach to… well.. everything.   The concepts involved have helped me to understand how both good and bad habits are formed, maintained and changed…   that new things are *supposed* to be hard, and being “smart” doesnt magically make new neural pop into existence without work. 

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Last week, I went on a twisting, turning link following journey, and ended up on Hugs for Monsters, a showcase for the work and thoughts of visual artist Joe Lifrieri. His site design is refreshing and charming, but it was a post on branding for the social web that sent my imagination scribbling.

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I don’t much go in for New Years Resolutions.  It’s too much pressure, and  too much public humiliation when I inevitably fail at whatever grand over achieving scheme I’ve vowed to undertake.

Still, there’s a sense of obligation with this  blog, and a feeling that to be really connected and part of the community, I must somehow write a post about resolutions, goals, plans, reviews, and the like.

Have I mentioned that I hate plans goals and obligations?

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Update: Chris says the offer is only good for the first 150 people; official details are available here:  DIY Themes Black Friday Sale  - judging by the Twittering going on about it, this won’t last long unless Chris has a change of heart about the limit.

Ok, no more excuses for that dull outdated blog layout you’re using.     The awesomeness that is Chris Pearson’s  "Thesis"  wordpress theme is on sale for 20% off until midnight, Black Friday.     Just go to DIYThemes and enter coupon code:   20D03977D0

  Seriously.  Just do it. 

Why?

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After an unannounced, unexpected absence (involving the emergency replacement of a water heater, a nasty computer virus, and a decidedly cranky spouse) I’m back! And I shall hopefully be Tweaking again tomorrow.

Did ya miss me?

*reboots again just to prove she still can*