F5: January Blog Header Updated

I just whipped up a new header for the blog. When I first transitioned over to the jhicks.org domain name, my full intention was to bring jBlog down to a more professional look. Recently, I have noticed that I have been straying from this approach, so I took a few minutes to mix it a bit and bring things down a bit, utilizing a DeviantArt wallpaper, implementing the same font style as the prior header, altering the gradient in the text, reducing the size of the jBlog logo, and finally bringing everything down to a grayscale. I think it looks a whole lot better than before now and really accentuates the rest of the blog, such as the top title bar and postings area. That’d be all I’ve got to say for now…

Peace.

F5: Pages

Hello all!

It’s been a week since I last posted anything. When I go to my own blog, I see the calendar of publishings on the right and am taunted when I see that I have done nothing in November yet. It’s strange to think that we are almost one-third through the month already. Anyway, I will publish an F1 post soon – I’ve got some things going on that I think I can muster into a few sentences. The biggest news so far are the jBlog pages. I’ve added a personal page that brought over some text from the original “About” page, yet I wrote up a good amount of new information. I also added my resumé to the page and simplified my contact and follow information.

The “Blog Info” page got an overhaul too, so check it all out.

100 on the 1

Today (Tuesday, October 20th) is a big day! We are celebrating 100 on the 1, meaning this is jBlog’s 100th posting on the day of its 1st birthday… How exciting is that?! Anyway, wish I had prizes to give away, but I’m just a starving (actually, I’m dieting) college student. So thanks for stopping by on this personally historic day. As always, your comments are welcomed no matter if you are registered with WordPress or not. And remember kids, blogging is not dead, it’s really just getting started.

Introducing “F1″

You’ve probably seen my series of F5 postings in the past. Those are devoted to informing you whenever I make a change to jBlog, whether it be physical or all in the gears (i.e. Publicize, Widgets, etc.). I am starting a new periodic series which, ironically, will be named “F1″. On a PC, F1 generally invokes a help menu or window. Essentially, F1 helps you get information. This is what the new F1 line of posts will be like. They will be updates on what’s going on when times are slow. I suppose, in a way, they are like the Scribbles I used to write. Anyway, keep an eye out for those. But for now, here’s today’s update:

October 12, 2009

  • Writing for media (WR-201) is quite interesting. It really helps if you are very devoted and seriously involved in media, because a normal student taking the class just for kicks not only will complain and struggle, but will also be subconsciously compared and, essentially, ranked against others in the class. It’s a good course, though… So far that is. It will get challenging
  • I am volunteering to photograph the OSU drag show on October 30th. That will be an experience… Am still getting information from the host person – so it’s not legit yet.
  • Dixon is now a regular part of my life. It is so important to me that I go and work out. I’m really devoted to losing this weight and I am down 28lbs from my starting weight. But I’m stuck at the current number I’m down to, despite the calorie cutting and workout routine. I also wish I had a trainer or something – maybe just even a friend to show me how to do weights and stuff. I go into the weight room on occasion, and I am actually nervous as I search for a machine that is the simplest. I don’t want to look like a fool trying to operate a machine but failing at it. I might consider seeing a campus health advisor… But I don’t think that’ll cut it. I really just need someone to answer my questions and be able to tell and show me what to do in order to get the results I want.
  • Safeway’s Eating Right line of frozen meals are delicious and healthy. They are the best entrées even up against Healthy Choice and Michelina’s Lean.
  • Homework is crazy off-and-on. Right now I’m in a low swell, but by mid-week, I will be flooded. Midterms and papers due here and there – I’ve gotta right it all down.
  • I keep procrastinating when it comes to applying for The Daily Barometer or KBVR – I just need to bite the bullet and do it – it is for my own good.

F5: Publicize!

Hey… jBlog postings are now publicized on Twitter (Psst… You can follow me here).

Only one problem, however. If I post to Twitter via WordPress, then my Tumblr will post both this direct blog and the Twitter publicized version… Meaning… Two entries will show up on Tumblr. Hmm… I’ve got an idea! I should remove jBlog as a source my Tumblr blog monitors and aggregates… That way, when I post a blog here, it will post to Twitter, and then Tumblr will see the publicized post on Twitter and make a new entry that way.