So I've been doing ok with the whole no-Facebook thing until the past few days... I miss posting quick stuff (an anecdote, a joke, a photo, whatever). I miss the regular contact with friends and families overseas... (I thought we'd be in touch more personally now, but that hasn't proven to be the case yet.) Also, I get a little jealous when friends come up to me and show me a photo from Facebook, or tell me about someone's post.. I also feel like I'm "cheating" if they show me parts of their Fb profile. Weird, huh? Let's not forget that I miss the political interactions I'd had on Fb regularly. It's sad, but I actually find myself reading LESS news and FEWER articles since I've been off the 'book. December can't come fast enough...
Anyway, I've been on Memrise for almost an hour every night... Eek. What am I studying, you may (not) be inclined to ask... Mostly world flags and GRE vocabulary to keep my mind sharp. Well, tonight I (nerdily) merged interests and did a flag challenge on Sporcle. (See previous posts for links to these sites, or just Google 'em!) The results? I was able to name 181/197 world flags!! Guess my studying's been paying off! :) (That's almost 92% accuracy, thankyouverymuch.) Want proof? Here it is!
So there! (That's just the first part...) I missed Sudan and Gabon, for which I kicked myself later!! :P Overall, though, I'm happy with my progress, thanks to Memrise!
Ok... So to wrap this up: 1.) I'm a total nerd, 2.) I found some (not-as-good) substitutes for Fb, and 3.) I miss virtual friends!!!!
Cheers!
Anyway, I've been on Memrise for almost an hour every night... Eek. What am I studying, you may (not) be inclined to ask... Mostly world flags and GRE vocabulary to keep my mind sharp. Well, tonight I (nerdily) merged interests and did a flag challenge on Sporcle. (See previous posts for links to these sites, or just Google 'em!) The results? I was able to name 181/197 world flags!! Guess my studying's been paying off! :) (That's almost 92% accuracy, thankyouverymuch.) Want proof? Here it is!
So there! (That's just the first part...) I missed Sudan and Gabon, for which I kicked myself later!! :P Overall, though, I'm happy with my progress, thanks to Memrise!
Ok... So to wrap this up: 1.) I'm a total nerd, 2.) I found some (not-as-good) substitutes for Fb, and 3.) I miss virtual friends!!!!
Cheers!
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