Online Reputation

For an online reputation assignment, I have been asked to stalk Sadie Moffitt on social media and determine her trends on social media.

At first, I thought it would be an easy assignment because I found her so quickly on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest. But, when she didn’t allow me to follow her on Instagram (for a week or so) or be her friend on Facebook (still pending), things became tough. I stalked her as best I could, considering her privacy settings.

One of the first things I noticed about Sadie, from her Facebook profile and cover photos, was that she loved her friends. Almost every one of her profile pictures (see below) has another woman in it. From this, I can infer that her friends are very important to her and that she likes being with people, especially girls that make her feel good. But honestly, who doesn’t love being around people. Real people, I’ll add, not just people on the Internet.

And people seem to really like her! She only has 3 posts on Instagram, but over 1200 followers and all her posted photos got over 100 likes. I couldn’t find much about her on Instagram and to me that says that she’s more focused on living life than capturing every single moment. (www.instagram.com/sadielynnmoff)

Another trend that I noticed in her photos was her love for adventure. A lot of her cover photos depict her outside doing something fun, and again, social. You can tell she’s not one for being bored. All her adventures make her look like someone who can have a good time, but not be too boastful about the places she’s been. And from the looks of some of her photos, she’s been to a lot of fun places.

I also read through her blog posts and this one talked about some of her favorite blogs to follow. In it she talks about travel blogs and vlogs and lifestyle blogs. Because those are what she chooses to read, I can use that to support the trend I’ve identified:  Sadie Moffitt is a girl that likes to travel.

In this same blog post that I mentioned above, she also mentions loving “cute moms’ blog links on Instagram, whose lives look like they are straight out of a magazine and read about what furniture they love to put in their living room.” Sadie Moffit likes interior design. The other thing I found to support this, is that the only two boards on her Pinterest page are “Wedding” and “home.” And her style is very cute, I might add. Sadie definitely has an eye for detail in the home.

I think there is something to be said about the mutual friends that she and I had. When looking through her list, I found that she was friends with my cousin and upstairs neighbor. If I had really wanted to go deeper into who she was, say I had been a potential employer, I would have reached out to them and see what they thought of her.

Continuing with that line of thought, if I was a potential employer, I would definitely hire Sadie Moffitt. She seems to be fun and outgoing, but not so self-absorbed that she posts every day. Her eye for details in the home and social attitude give her skills that could qualify her for a really good job. Her privacy settings also say a lot about her willingness to keep some things private. I hope she doesn’t mind how I have interpreted her information. She seems like a really fun-loving, social, person to be around.

Topic: Social Media Laws, Policies, and Ethics

Hospitals and healthcare clinics have entered a new stage in the media game.

With over 80% of hospitals using social media to communicate health information to patients, it's no wonder that public relations and marketing teams have had to think creatively to deal with patient reviews and messages.

According to HIPPA laws, an individual has the right to protected information regarding their health information and well-being.

Here is an example of HIPPA laws being violated on social media:

In an incident with particularly harsh repercussions, a student nurse moved by her three-year-old chemotherapy patient’s bravery took a photo of the boy and posted it on her Facebook page. Even though she had privacy settings in place, another nurse not among that student nurse’s Facebook friends came across the post and photo. This nurse informed the hospital. This HIPAA violation got the student nurse expelled from the nursing program and the nursing program bounced off of that hospital’s list of accepted schools from which to draw student nurses. Even when motivated by the best intentions, HIPAA violations can result in severe consequences.

Here are a guidelines or tips to keep in mind when dealing with HIPPA laws and social media:

• Never post a picture of a patient on a hospital page without permission
• When filming for social media uses, be sure that all participants sign a release form giving the hospital written permission to use his or her face or story. 
• Do not ask patients to take polls or fill out questionnaires online that could be traced back to them 
• Train employees on company policies
• If, as medicare professionals, you have private social media accounts, be careful not to "friend" patients and clients. 
•  If there is a security breach, report it immediately to appropriate managers. 
• A good rule of thumb is, if you wouldn't discuss it in the elevator, don't discuss online. 
• If speaking of a condition, don't say "I saw a patient that had xyz" instead say "Children with xyz usually..." to not link ANY patient information back to the post
• Don't mix professional and personal lives. Use a different account for the medical profile. 
• Last but not least, don't offer advice in comments, messages, or wall posts - meaning, don't practice medicine online, whether anonymous or not. 

Social media for hospitals is a great tool to use, as long as it is used effectively. 

Sources:
https://www.ncsbn.org/NCSBN_SocialMedia.pdf
https://www.hhs.gov/web/social-media/policies/
http://www.healthcarecompliancepros.com/blog/posting-with-caution-the-dos-and-donts-of-social-media-and-hipaa-compliance-2/https://www.law360.com/articles/743560/a-checklist-for-avoiding-hipaa-violations-on-social-media

Up-cycled Filing Cabinet

I have had this ugly gray filing cabinet as my bedside table since we got married. Finally this weekend I decided to fix it up.

Happy Birthday to my Best Friend

I've been with Connor for TWO birthday's now. It's crazy to look back and see all the changes and growth we've made together. Just because I love him so much, I wanted you readers to see and understand why:

23 Reasons I Love Connor

1. He's the best shower singer
2. He knows all the lyrics to nearly every song
3. He can fix anything
4. When we watch movies, he judges the quality of them by the sound the cars/motorcycles make
5. He can make some mean mashed-potatoes
6. He loves to grill
7. He has soft feet, which makes it nice for when his feet touch mine in bed
8. When he does make the bed, he makes it perfect (better than I could)
9. His calloused hands make for amazing back rubs, and are a sign of his hard work
10. He listens to me when I need to vent, because I need to vent a lot
11. He never judges me when I have issues
12. He studies hard in school to learn, not just get good grades
13. Did I mention he's a hard worker? 
14. He's a quick learner and picks up on skills, concepts, ideas very quickly
15. He loves my family and plays with my sisters
16. His dance moves are phenomenal
17. He loves the Gospel, Jesus Christ, and God. 
18. When I need help in my Primary calling, he doesn't mind being volun-told
19. Excellent snowmobiler 
20. Cuddles at night even when he's hot
21. Holds my hand wherever we go
22. Is very thoughtful when he gives gifts (take the GIANT bag of milano cookies from yesterday)
23. He is my best friend in the entire world. 

So there you have it. He's the greatest and you all should be jealous. 

Meal Plan February 12-19

We have a BIG week ahead of us. Valentine's Day, Connor's birthday, and lots of time with family.

M- Ramen
T-(Valentine's Day) Papa Murphy's Pizza, chocolate covered strawberries
W- (Connor's birthday) - Texas Roadhouse -- per his request
R- Baked potatoes
F-Hu Hot with the Reeds
S- Burgers
S- Indoor Winter Picnic with my grandparents.

Groceries:

bananas
lettuce
apples
oranges
bacon
crystal light
eggs
milk
strawberries
sparkling cider

I'm really excited for Connor's birthday! On the morning of his big day, I'm going to get him a Texas donut with "Happy Birthday" written on the frosting.

Can't wait!
What are your Valentine's Day plans?

Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

We are on a water restriction here in Cache Valley. Too much rain, too much snow melting has caused flooding all over the Valley and has backed up the sewer line. So I apologize my dishes aren't done.

But these chocolate chip muffin are probably the thing I've made the most since being married. As Connor put it one morning, "These are what our kids and grand-kids remember about you. They are your legacy." I wish I could take credit for the recipe, but the original comes from How to be Lovely.

I love them for their moistness (is that a word?) rich flavor, and chocolate-y goodness. They definitely aren't healthy but who cares.

TOPIC: Collaborative and Interactive Communication Platforms

When I first heard of this topic, I admit, I had to look up what collaborative and interactive meant, as far as social media goes. To my knowledge and findings, there wasn't one set definition. Instead I looked up the words separately and came up with my own definition:

The process of two or more individuals working together on a common project through the use of some form or social media or other digital technology or platform.

 With that in mind, I started thinking about all the platforms that I use at work and school and how they help me collaborate.

One of the biggest ones that I think most people use, is Google Docs or Google Drive. This platform falls under my definition because it allows me and my coworkers to work together online and to see real time updates of each other's progress.

This article from Tech Radar explains the benefits of using Google Docs for work:

• Share presentations with your friends and co-workers.
• Upload and convert existing presentations to Google Docs format.
• Download your presentations as a .pdf, .pptx, or a .txt file.
• Insert images and videos, and format your slides.
• Publish and embed your presentations in a website, allowing access to a wide audience.
• Draw organisational charts, flowcharts, design diagrams and much more right within a presentation.
• Add slide transitions, animations, and themes to create show-stopping presentations.

I also love Google Docs for class assignments. We've all had those large research papers that we have to work on and being able to both access the same document is beneficial for many reasons. I love not worrying about coordinating times with a group member, and just hoping on the document for homework. It makes getting projects done a lot easier.

The last feature I love about Google Docs, is the "track changes" functionality. This allows whoever is editing the document, to show exactly what changes they made. I use this function at work all the time to help me improve my writing and see better way to say something.

"Tracking changes is is most useful when (for example) supervisors are editing drafts for students to then improve so they can produce a post-feedback edition of their work if they wish (or they can be required to do so as part of the overall assessment process)." 

                                                          -  Alt Article

In conclusion, I love using Google Docs for a myriad of reasons and can't wait to see what other ways it can be used.

Why I Blog

I've started four blogs.

No, maybe five.

And each of them for different various reasons.

To make money, to write, to be an author, etc.

I even started this blog to make a few bucks.

You see these articles everywhere about "How to Make Money Blogging From Home" and "Quit Your Day Job to Blog." But I realized, that I don't care about that anymore.

I blog because it makes me feel good. It helps me have a creative outlet. It helps me share my food without feeling silly all the time.

I blog to keep me sane.

I blog to remember.

So whether people read it or not, that's fine. Because I'm going to keep writing.

I also understand that this time in our life is very short-lived and that one day, we won't be married students anymore. And I am totally ok with that. But for now, it's our life. And we have lots of friend in this stage, so why not have fun with it while we can. It's such a unique time and I want to document it as much as possible.

The end.

TOPIC: Location Based Platforms

Sometimes, I am a little creeped out by how much social media knows about my life. It knows what foods I like, what my hobbies are, when I got married, where I go to school ... Ya. Creepy.

But the biggest thing that creeps me out, is how some apps know exactly where I am, all the time. I understand that you can turn these things off, and I have most of them turned off, but I still don't like it.

For instance, did you know that your iPhone keeps track of where you've been and how long you stay in areas? Check out this BuzzFeed article if you don't believe me.

But for this post, I wanted to touch on two of my favorite location-based platforms and their uses.

The first location-based platform that I want to discuss, is the app Waze. After hearing a classmate give a pitch about this tool, me and my husband downloaded it on our way to California. If you have ever driving in California traffic, you can understand why this real-time app is helpful. We were updated as to where all the gas stations were, cops, accidents, ice, weather conditions, everything. I loved that I just hooked it to the Bluetooth system in my car and didn't have to look at it. The app just piped up in a kind voice letting me know that a hazard was ahead. We were prepped and made it to and from Southern California in one piece, thank to Waze.

The next one I wanted to talk about was Snapchat. One of my favorite geofiltering features that Snapchat offers, is the new filters it offers based on your location. After taking a photo, it's exiting to swipe and see the various filters available your area. So for instance when I'm in Jackson Hole, WY, the filters are completely different than when I'm in Disneyland. It's a really fun way for people to share their travels.

Did you know that by paying a small fee (usually around $5), Snapchat will let you design a custom filter, geotarget a specific location, and let people use it? Cool right? This blog post walks you through, step-by-step, how to create one!

What kind of possibilities do you see in this location-based tool that Snapchat offers?