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I signed up on Twitter because I was curious about this fast-growing micro-blogging service. I also wanted to find out what I could do within the confine of 140 characters as an information professional. Twenty months down in my personal journey in Twitterland, I am here to report what I have discovered:
1. Social:
I have met really nice people locally because of Twitter. Together with my husband, I have been to 3 TwestivalHK. From Twestival, we learned about @WebWednesday, @startupshk, HK Meet UP, Cocoahead. People we met in these fun-filled events have added colour and richness to our ordinary everyday life.
Although there are still a large number of overseas and local peeps whom I have not met personally. I will probably never meet them all as I am following 313 tweeps at the time of writing and counting... Nonetheless, the humour, insight and passion they share on Twitter helps to cheer me on as I carry on my daily humdrum. It is fun to occasionally comment on their tweets and exchange thoughts by DM (Direct Message) and @mention.
2. Personal Developments:
I like to read tweets from people who provides me child care information and inspires me to be a better mom. As mom to two kids I find it really helpful reading blog posts from @DrDrRose @Annie_Fox and many others who are generous in sharing their wisdom and expertise. It is also helpful to follow those who help me understand my wider work environment (the legal communities). @robertsawhney @lawyerkm @glambert @jordan_law21 are just a few of those peeps who comes to mind..
One big discovery I made on twitter is the service of professional coaches. I have signed up with @efficiencycoach who is helping me to rethink what how I conduct myself at work and to steer of my career on the right path. I cannot thank Heather enough for guiding and encouraging me to achieve small break through in my career life week by week.
3.Information :
As discussed in my earlier post “Searching Twitter for Information”, there is a wealth of information on Twitter. I am using it daily for work ( I work as a law librarian).
4. Promotion and feedback :
My husband @thomashk develops applications for iPhone and iPad in his leisure time. We make use of Twitter for engaging with the users of the apps and to get feedback. It was amazing to watch how tweets spiralled about @Twitepad before the iPad launch.
5. Entertainment:
I try to follow people who tweet about thing that really interested me. For example, I am following a Japanese Astronaut @Astro_Soichi, celebrities such as @jamieoliver . It is fascinating to follow their journey to see the world that they are seeing and the work that they are doing .
In the sum, my iPhone together with Twitter has delivered to me with many hours of education, entertainment 24/7 and on demand. I can’t recommend it highly enough.
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