Relax and Reflect

All in all I would say I have definately learned from this and would probably do it again if given the chance. I believe it was required this time around. The only suggestion I would give would be to have more in depth instructions for those of us that aren't real savvy with the computer. Some of the things we did were downright frustrating to get loaded, once I got them on I had fun.

My favorites would have to be myspace, streaming music and google earth.

The streaming music opened a whole new world of music for me. I didn't listen to much music myself as the kids were growing up so didn't really know what I wanted to listen to, but once I put in some old favorite Artists I got a wide variety of newer artists with the same sound and have even picked up some of their cd's

Myspace; WOW! I have connected with so many of my sons friends I have never met and have since met it is amazing. I also keep in touch with a co worker and it's always nice seeing the comments left. Its fun to just be able to leave a few words to friends when you don't really have the time for a phone call, just to let them know they are in your thoughts.

Google Earth: I have flown to Iraq, Texas, Cali and some other places my son had been while serving the USMC and soon will look in on Japan as one of my surrogate sons is stationed there now.

Thanks Sno-Isle for the wonderful opportunity!!!
Now it's back to work for me.

Gaming

ok this could become very addictive, i think i will stay away from it for the time being altho i will definately show the parents how to find games. sometimes they have way too much time on their hands....i can see where it can help keep your mind active and younger. my grandmother used to do crosswords for this reason. how times have changed!
also i saw some great games my grandaughter can learn from. sometimes grandma needs a little time out and i would not feel too guilty if she is learning something educational on the computer.

google earth

Ok I had alot of fun with this altho alot of places I went were out of date. I flew over to Iraq and looked around at some of the terrain where my son had been and where some of his friends are now. Definately some dry bare land there.
I believe I will cruise over to Ireland soon....