Interestingly enough I've never gone in depth on this blog about sites that I enjoy on the Internet. So in honor of this seemingly ultimate blog post I decided that I would include a list of some of my favorite sites beyond the typical staples like my Gmail, Netflix, Facebook, etc.
Agar.io and Run 3 - These two games deserve a special shout out and a warning that they are productivity killers. These games have consumed majority of the time that I spend on my laptop.
imgur.com - a collection of the Internet's memes and gifs all conveniently located and ranked by popularity. But beware the dark depths of User Submitted.
soundcloud.com - Online music streaming has never been easier than with Sound Cloud (https://soundcloud.com/nishanth-asokan - if you're interested in what I've been bumping lately).
Kanyetothe.com - An music forum site that loves Kanye West. What more could I ever need?
stumbleupon.com - A great way to get lost and find someplace new on the Internet.
foreignpolicy.com - My go to site on every and any international story.
So those a couple cool websites that I thought I would share. The same way that you could assemble a pretty good idea of who a person is by looking at the contents of their bag or purse I think that you can find out even more about a person from their browser history.
With this blog I keep trying to find some sage parting words of wisdom. Yet all I can really speak about is my own experience. However, I think that the experience of blogging is invaluable and something that I suggest to everyone. As someone obsessed with the Internet, as so many of us are, having your own carved out space is a pretty cool thing. It becomes a way for you to express your thoughts and if you are actually interesting then maybe someone other than your mom will read what you have to say. Blogging is also therapeutic. This sounds cliche and it is but it is also true. Being able to write without the constraints of academic writing that you usually deal with in school is a liberating opportunity. Blogging forces you to think on your own rather than following some sort of prompt. But being able to write in any capacity is a wonderful skill and I know that this experience is something that I will keep with me.
I started this blog along side my classmates in the Glenbrook Academy for our Senior year English class and now at the end of the year we all have pages of our writing online. Reading the blogs of my friends and peers is also something I thoroughly enjoy. I get to see what's on their mind as well as draw on their blogs for ideas or inspiration regarding mine. This is so ironic because when I was first introduced to blogging I didn't think it would be something that would interest me. What I have come to realize is if you are ever feeling uninspired then keep and open mind and take an interest in the interests of others. Exposing yourself to new ideas or even challenges is how we grow as individuals. It is also important to remember that behind everything on the Internet is a person who created it. So take a minute to appreciate that person. Now, take a moment to find someone IRL (that means in real life) to talk with because there isn't anything quite like a face to face conversation.
Agar.io and Run 3 - These two games deserve a special shout out and a warning that they are productivity killers. These games have consumed majority of the time that I spend on my laptop.
imgur.com - a collection of the Internet's memes and gifs all conveniently located and ranked by popularity. But beware the dark depths of User Submitted.
soundcloud.com - Online music streaming has never been easier than with Sound Cloud (https://soundcloud.com/nishanth-asokan - if you're interested in what I've been bumping lately).
Kanyetothe.com - An music forum site that loves Kanye West. What more could I ever need?
stumbleupon.com - A great way to get lost and find someplace new on the Internet.
foreignpolicy.com - My go to site on every and any international story.
So those a couple cool websites that I thought I would share. The same way that you could assemble a pretty good idea of who a person is by looking at the contents of their bag or purse I think that you can find out even more about a person from their browser history.
With this blog I keep trying to find some sage parting words of wisdom. Yet all I can really speak about is my own experience. However, I think that the experience of blogging is invaluable and something that I suggest to everyone. As someone obsessed with the Internet, as so many of us are, having your own carved out space is a pretty cool thing. It becomes a way for you to express your thoughts and if you are actually interesting then maybe someone other than your mom will read what you have to say. Blogging is also therapeutic. This sounds cliche and it is but it is also true. Being able to write without the constraints of academic writing that you usually deal with in school is a liberating opportunity. Blogging forces you to think on your own rather than following some sort of prompt. But being able to write in any capacity is a wonderful skill and I know that this experience is something that I will keep with me.
I started this blog along side my classmates in the Glenbrook Academy for our Senior year English class and now at the end of the year we all have pages of our writing online. Reading the blogs of my friends and peers is also something I thoroughly enjoy. I get to see what's on their mind as well as draw on their blogs for ideas or inspiration regarding mine. This is so ironic because when I was first introduced to blogging I didn't think it would be something that would interest me. What I have come to realize is if you are ever feeling uninspired then keep and open mind and take an interest in the interests of others. Exposing yourself to new ideas or even challenges is how we grow as individuals. It is also important to remember that behind everything on the Internet is a person who created it. So take a minute to appreciate that person. Now, take a moment to find someone IRL (that means in real life) to talk with because there isn't anything quite like a face to face conversation.
