Well I’ve done it, kinda climbed into the more modern era!
I downloaded Instagram a few weeks ago, finally deciding I needed to see what it was all about. And Snapchat.
I’ve been reading a book called Techbitch by Lucy Sykes and Jo Piazza. It’s about an old skool fashion editor coming back to work, after a lengthy sick leave, to find her position has been all but usurped by a young, tech savvy harridan, Eve, who wants to do away with print magazines, and have apps for everything instead.
In the book, Imogen, the unlikely heroine, goes through a huge metamorphosis, learning the ways of the tech world, and embracing all the social media out there, beyond Facebook.
It was a great read, by the way, I finished it within a day!!
Modern chick lit with none of the wishy washy romance, but a good storyline!
Where was I? Back to the point in hand!c I feel a bit like Imogen, clutching at my FB account. I know where I am with that! Twitter is there for the blog. I still don’t quite grasp it, but it’s there! I use Whatsapp. LinkedIn is all linked up.
So I decided to try old (new) Instagram… What fun! I’m all about the filters and hashtags now!!!
Snapchat is great for immediate entertainment for the kids, but I won’t use it properly.
But HELLO INSTAGRAM!
I’m loving it!
So, if you are an Instagrammer, find it in your hearts to follow lil old me!
Just like my Twitter handle – @phantomgiggler
And Facebook my page – But I Smile Anyway
And, (shameless plug!) while I’m at it… Dud you check out my poetry book, Poetic RITUals? It’s got 5 five star reviews so far on Amazon.co.uk!
Click Here to go to the Amazon of your country to pick up a copy, paperback or Kindle, and if you do, please let me know what you think! The Look Inside feature is also activated, so you can have a glance, try before you buy, if you like!
Then there is my Author page you can peruse if you like too!
Oh, and Goodreads too!
Have a fantastic Thursday Peeps!
Aug 05, 2016 @ 16:43:25
I’m headed right over
LikeLiked by 1 person
Aug 05, 2016 @ 16:51:20
And I see you’ve been, lol!!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Aug 05, 2016 @ 16:52:02
Of course! 😊 I will always support those who support me 😉
LikeLiked by 1 person
Aug 05, 2016 @ 17:10:36
😚
LikeLiked by 1 person
Aug 05, 2016 @ 17:11:26
🙌
LikeLiked by 1 person
Aug 04, 2016 @ 20:04:34
I’ve been curious as to what program you used to cartoon yourself? I have some but do not see that type of option and there are ppl doing cartoons and anime daily, lol
LikeLiked by 1 person
Aug 04, 2016 @ 20:14:56
I use Bitmoji, Paul!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Aug 04, 2016 @ 22:56:10
Damn I thought you designed the cartoon yourself. 🙂 I saw the site:)
LikeLiked by 1 person
Aug 04, 2016 @ 23:00:20
I can draw a little..but definitely not that well and consistently lol!!!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Aug 04, 2016 @ 23:02:06
I didn’t realize it was the default. LOL. I have ppl saying use Gimp and they do anime and I can use it for some things but not fleshing out a person. An Avatar maker, much better option!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Aug 04, 2016 @ 23:03:49
It works well!! I love it!!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Aug 04, 2016 @ 23:06:11
It looks like an interesting site and I put it in faves. I have so so much and not much of it is good on my plate. But making an Avatar is fun!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Aug 04, 2016 @ 23:06:57
Yay! Think of fun stuff for a while Paul 😊
LikeLiked by 1 person
Aug 04, 2016 @ 23:15:52
Yea my ex boss owes me 4k, my eviction date is all but set, my ex boss just got out of jail and instead of paying me is claiming I was 1099 last year and he is just getting caught up, my bike, died a horrible death. The person who made it left my hanging all day. I had several things to sell him and hoped he would give me a beater back rim while taking a second bike, a tea cart and my bench press. That way I could get around for the next two weeks while awaiting getting kicked out and his truck crapped out. I am hoping my uncle, who had my grandparents take my mother, 1 month after she passed, out of their will, got everything and says I am doing great come out. Umm you got handed 250000. I would be doing 5xs better. I need you to realize that 1/3rd of what you took was mine and my sisters. But no he asks me to have the sister kicking me out for a reason her bf said I will not help with bills if your brother is here, he thinks me saying I will leave a week or two early will have a girl who would not lend 5 dollars to anyone without paperwork and he said try to get a few 1000, mind you he has a 300k house paid off, works 60 hours and has 100k in cars and he wants me to shop for help. My family really sux
LikeLiked by 1 person
Aug 04, 2016 @ 23:34:12
Jeez…. That really does suck.
As much as I love my family, I really know how much they can f things up for a person too (((hugs))) Paul
LikeLike
Aug 04, 2016 @ 23:42:35
It comes at you from all different angles with me. I sometimes just tell it like it is as my real life is messed up enough:)
LikeLiked by 1 person
Aug 04, 2016 @ 23:43:59
Best to keep mother straight forward Paul 😊
LikeLike
Aug 04, 2016 @ 23:44:11
Mother?! It. I meant it!
LikeLike
Aug 05, 2016 @ 00:32:50
Well Mother has been gone 13 years. All else is how many things nobody knew, except me
LikeLiked by 1 person
Aug 04, 2016 @ 19:26:04
I am on Insta too (set it up last Dec), but have a good following now for my pics 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Aug 04, 2016 @ 20:00:31
It’s so much fun!!!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Aug 04, 2016 @ 16:06:58
Wow, you are big in social media, Sis! I wish you a lot of fun and I can imagine this is totally yours! You won’t find me on Instagram though. I am already struggling to keep up with WP and Twitter…. neglecting FB totally. Simply no time left for it… lol!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Aug 04, 2016 @ 16:16:12
Lol!!! I know Bhai. It’s easy to get swallowed by it…but my kids ensure I am still plugged into reality too!!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Aug 04, 2016 @ 16:35:30
Hahaha…. when even the kids say it then you can be relieved…. lol!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Aug 04, 2016 @ 17:13:00
Lol!!!! 😂😂😂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Aug 04, 2016 @ 17:15:34
😂😂😂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Aug 04, 2016 @ 15:37:51
I will follow you on IG! I’m not yet into Snapchat. It freaks me out haha.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Aug 04, 2016 @ 15:48:55
Me too! I downloaded it but I have yet to really use it other than play with the face morphing part with the kids!!!
LikeLike
Aug 04, 2016 @ 13:11:13
Good for you. I keep up with my daughter’s new puppy. She has her own Instagram account. ☺ I really should get on board.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Aug 04, 2016 @ 13:22:18
Lol! So sweet! I think my Sonu Singh needs his own account!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Aug 04, 2016 @ 13:04:03
I’ve followed you 🎈
I’m @oxygen4thejourney 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Aug 04, 2016 @ 13:21:49
I’ve followed you right back 😊
LikeLiked by 1 person
Aug 04, 2016 @ 12:42:32
Got you likes and followed on all accounts. 😊
LikeLiked by 1 person
Aug 04, 2016 @ 12:45:44
I just saw! Thank you so much 😘
LikeLiked by 1 person
Aug 04, 2016 @ 12:14:37
Will go look you up girl! 😀
LikeLiked by 1 person
Aug 04, 2016 @ 12:18:26
😉😆 thank you ✌
LikeLiked by 1 person
Aug 04, 2016 @ 13:01:49
You re most welcome.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Aug 04, 2016 @ 12:00:01
You go girl! I am also on Instagram but keep forgetting to post! I’m a bit of a failure on it. I will look you up though ;-p
LikeLiked by 1 person
Aug 04, 2016 @ 12:17:06
Hee hee!!! I think I
may fast get addicted!! I’m Posting my healthy food there alongside Sonu Singh and random shots! 😆
LikeLiked by 1 person
Aug 04, 2016 @ 20:41:12
That’s great Sis. I am impressed 😉
LikeLiked by 1 person
Aug 04, 2016 @ 20:42:53
😁😁😁
LikeLiked by 1 person
Aug 04, 2016 @ 10:25:12
Well… Welcome Aboard and Happy you took the plunge. I did that a few months back and well, I miss my non-cyber life 😛
LikeLiked by 1 person
Aug 04, 2016 @ 10:25:55
Lol!!!! I shall try not to be too addicted but it is fun!!
LikeLike
Aug 04, 2016 @ 10:17:04
Welcome to cyber world, Ritu. We follow you on IG 😉 Pawkisses for a Happy Day 🙂 ❤
LikeLiked by 1 person
Aug 04, 2016 @ 10:17:30
I just saw! And we followed you back 😚
LikeLiked by 1 person
Aug 04, 2016 @ 10:22:48
Paws Up 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Aug 04, 2016 @ 09:58:36
Well well Mrs. 😀
LikeLiked by 1 person
Aug 04, 2016 @ 10:08:21
Thanks!!!
LikeLike