Googlers Anonymous
I confess. I have a googling habit. I google anything and everything. I've googled myself, my boyfriend, my friends, my family, past crushes, publications, schools, countries, cities, you name it, I've probably googled it at some point. There are those who would probably want to label me with a dangerous habit. In my constant rebellion against labels, I choose not to think of it this way. I enjoy this little hobby and in fact find it to be quite enlightening.
Take today, for example. I googled my name, as I do every now and again. This is a very important practice, mind you, you absolutely must stay up to date not only on what the world knows about you, but also on what people with the same name as you are doing. That way, if someone asks you, "Are you the George Smith who won tenth place in the Kentucky turkey-calling contest in 1998?" You can quite knowledgably reply, "No, that George Smith actually now lives in Tennessee and enjoys hiking and volleyball. I am the George Smith who is a partner in a real estate financing and consulting business which offers debt equity on properties nationwide."
See how useful this is for polite conversation?
So, as I was saying, today, when I googled myself, I discovered that a woman with my same name made dean's list at Clermont College. Very nice. And according to getbig.com C____ F___ achieved 17th place in the heavyweight category of the 1998 North American Bodybuilding Championships. (Hopefully no one will ever mistake me for this very muscular, and no doubt impressive woman. Not that that would be a bad thing - please don't be offended, hulking bodybuilders.) I also discovered there is a F___ foundation for students working on their MBAs. And there is a F____ Animal Rescue which has saved the lives of many animals impacted by Hurricane Katrina. C____ F___ has done an immeasurable amount of good in this organization.
In addition to these bits about other CFs, I also discovered two very exciting things about myself. First of all, I made finalist in the essay contest that I entered last spring on abetterearth.org. I suppose finalists are not important enough to receive official notification since I had to find out through google, but hey, finalist, that's pretty cool right?
I also discovered that one of my book reviews was quoted in an event listing for a book signing. It went something like this: "blah blah blah, says C_____ F____ journalist for "Popmatters." They actually referred to me as a journalist! It was quite shocking really. And I discovered a reference to moi on a former interviewees blog. How very flattering.
In addtion to staying updated on your own life and that of people with the same name, google is also useful for augmenting a rather slender resume. Just borrow the accomplishments of those with your name. Afterall, its not really lying since *technically* someone with your name did accomplish such a thing. Besides, its the least they can offer as repayment for the privilege of using your name.
(Does this mean I can take credit for the MBA foundation and the animal rescue bit?)
So before you judge me for my habit think - what better use of your time could there be than to google yourself? Who knows, you may learn something new.
Take today, for example. I googled my name, as I do every now and again. This is a very important practice, mind you, you absolutely must stay up to date not only on what the world knows about you, but also on what people with the same name as you are doing. That way, if someone asks you, "Are you the George Smith who won tenth place in the Kentucky turkey-calling contest in 1998?" You can quite knowledgably reply, "No, that George Smith actually now lives in Tennessee and enjoys hiking and volleyball. I am the George Smith who is a partner in a real estate financing and consulting business which offers debt equity on properties nationwide."
See how useful this is for polite conversation?
So, as I was saying, today, when I googled myself, I discovered that a woman with my same name made dean's list at Clermont College. Very nice. And according to getbig.com C____ F___ achieved 17th place in the heavyweight category of the 1998 North American Bodybuilding Championships. (Hopefully no one will ever mistake me for this very muscular, and no doubt impressive woman. Not that that would be a bad thing - please don't be offended, hulking bodybuilders.) I also discovered there is a F___ foundation for students working on their MBAs. And there is a F____ Animal Rescue which has saved the lives of many animals impacted by Hurricane Katrina. C____ F___ has done an immeasurable amount of good in this organization.
In addition to these bits about other CFs, I also discovered two very exciting things about myself. First of all, I made finalist in the essay contest that I entered last spring on abetterearth.org. I suppose finalists are not important enough to receive official notification since I had to find out through google, but hey, finalist, that's pretty cool right?
I also discovered that one of my book reviews was quoted in an event listing for a book signing. It went something like this: "blah blah blah, says C_____ F____ journalist for "Popmatters." They actually referred to me as a journalist! It was quite shocking really. And I discovered a reference to moi on a former interviewees blog. How very flattering.
In addtion to staying updated on your own life and that of people with the same name, google is also useful for augmenting a rather slender resume. Just borrow the accomplishments of those with your name. Afterall, its not really lying since *technically* someone with your name did accomplish such a thing. Besides, its the least they can offer as repayment for the privilege of using your name.
(Does this mean I can take credit for the MBA foundation and the animal rescue bit?)
So before you judge me for my habit think - what better use of your time could there be than to google yourself? Who knows, you may learn something new.
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