Easily the coolest new technology I have seen in a long time...twitter has become a regular part of my life.  It is one of those things that once you're addicted to it, you wonder how you lived without it and how you could ever live without out it. 



For those who don't know what Twitter is...

I encourage you to check out the twitter.com website, there is a nice video right at the main page that explains it. But let me try and sum it up; Basically...it connects people and keeps them instantly updated to there whereabouts and stuff they want to share.  A lot of people are calling it "instant blogging."  Once you sign-up for an account, you can update what you are doing or share something via the website or texting in an update. Then people who have signed up to follow you...get your update via the website OR by a text on their phone.  To me that is the coolest part...right on your cell phone you get updates throughout the day as to what your friends are doing.  Best part of it all ITS FREE!!!


For those who are resisting Twitter...
I think someone of you are just anti-establishment...meaning you tend to resist everything that the masses seem to be getting excited about.  While I kindof get this mindset and have fallen prey to it myself...you really are missing out on alot of fun and a way to stay connected with your friends.  I also have heard some of you say that you dont want to get all those texts...that you already have enough to keep up with and dont need something else to add.  Thats the beauty of twitter, you can determine who (if anyone) you want to get phone notifications from.  You might choose like many of my friends, to only update and view from the website. If you have unlimited texts, I would recommend selecting a least a couple of friends (ME) to receive phone updates.

All that to say...I would love to know what YOU are doing and to stay as connected as I can with your life. That is when technology works best in my opinion, when it connects people. I wonder if some of you who care enough about me to read my blog might want to follow me on Twitter? Search for me "GodSideKurt"  If you choose to join us you will be surprised how many conversations can start as a direct result of a tweet someone sent...it really is amazing.

PS - For those of you who arent willing to join, you can still bookmark THIS page and read my updates without joining.
PSS - Coming soon I will be posting on some much needed Twitter etiquette/manners.


I will happily admit that I stole this title and concept from my buddy Matt and his post found HERE