Time for a Break

This past spring semester has been a time of new learning for me. Writing in Cyberspace taught me many new things that I hadn't yet experienced. The assignments were fresh and challenging.

The biggest challenge was learning how to podcast using GarageBand. My first podcast took me hours to complete! I became more proficient with each assignment. It was also interesting to hear how my voice sounds when recorded - I haven't ever had the chance to record my voice. Overall - podcasting became fun!

I thoroughly enjoyed the books we were assigned to read. My favorite was "A Whole New Mind" followed by "Play Money". Each of the book taught how rapidly the world is changing and why technology at the forefront of the changes.

I experienced a "Second Life" virtual world briefly. I met other virtual beings from around the world and was able to live an imaginary life - even though I felt out of place there. The experience showed me that I am satisfied with the real life I have.

Time now for a break in my studies. I will spend a few months enjoying the warm weather, reading and writing for leisure, and will rest up for the fall semester.

Brainstorming for NeoVox Article

I have been thinking about a subject for the Neo Vox article.

How would I define "play"? Play intrigues me and I looked up quotes about "play". Some quotes go as far back as Plato. I would like to look into how the word "play" originated and what distinguishes it from work. How is play perceived in other cultures?

Most any activity can be considered work and play. When I ride my bicycle, I am actually working my muscles but I do it for pleasure so I call it a form of play.

If we enjoy our job, it can be considered play as well? If I keep this up, I will sound like a philosopher.