A "little" experiment: my tumblelog

Ever since Carlos turned me on to the Twitter, the  idea of thesideblog/microblog has really taken off for me.  It's a great way to share what's going on in your life with others without having to stop and jump through all the hoops to do a traditional blog post. 

And now there's the tumblelog.  Tumblr (and other services like it) give you just enough functionality to do a blog-ish type thing either on your computer or on the go.  It's quite spartan - no sidebar links, no comments - and that's the beauty of it.  Here's what wikipedia has to say about it:

A tumblelog (or tlog) is a variation of a blog that favors short-form, mixed-media posts over the longer editorial posts frequently associated with blogging. Common post formats found on tumblelogs include links, photos, quotes, dialogues, and video. Unlike blogs, tumblelogs are frequently used to share the author's creations, discoveries, or experiences while providing little or no commentary.

I can't quite explain it, but getting online and looking at this big white box makes me feel like I have to fill it.  If the box is smaller (or not there at all!), it is somehow freeing.  I probably get online with the iPhone more now, and smaller seems to be the way to go.

It's just a "little" experiment.  Check out my tumblelog to see how it's coming along!

Comments

[Corrine]

I pretty much do that on my blog now, sometimes. Sometimes I think I'm going to do a short little line or two, and I end up talking longer. (Happens a lot when I'm commenting on someone else's blog . . . like now for example. ;) )

What would really be cool would be a blog/twitter/thingy that was directly attached to my brain. I find myself thinking in status lines all the time. You know, something mundane happens and you find yourself looking for the humor in it so you can post it to your Twitter or FB status line. If the thing was connected to my brain directly . . . well, you know.

[JVo]

Nice, man. I have really been enjoying tumblr as well. Check mine out at http://shameonyoko.tumblr.com/

[Joan Young/Godgrl Gomer]

Thats really cool. The My Little Ponies look a lot better than I imagined. Receiving your Text about the ponies was hilarious and added a little sunshine to my day.
I quite like your tumble log. I wonder how they come up for the names of all these things???

BTW that is a GREAT photo of you!

[adam]

Mark, there is a site called "Ping.fm" that lets you post to Tumblr, Facebook, Twitter, and a bunch of other sites all at once. It's invite only right now, but I have an invite if you want one. Shoot me an email or Facebook message if interested. I love it!

[Rose R]

Very cool. =)