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Things I've learned:

1. Google and yahoo are behemoth

2. I finally feel like I'm conversant with the possibilities of Web 2.0

3. I'm excited that many of my colleagues are now familiar with these technologies, too. Now when someone puts a Rollyo search engine for legal research on the desktop, we'll know what the heck is going on. (Boy, I hope some of us do actually start applying these things at work!)

4. Sometimes knowing how much IS out there and possible, I get frustrated when I CAN'T find what I'm looking for! Hasn't anyone already pulled together all relevant links and research on locating the best graveyards in the Rhone Valley in France (complete with data on number of coniferous trees, plot sizes, vistas, the quality of upkeep, character of grave markers, etc)? Shouldn't our every quirky curiosity be able to be satisfied on the Internet?!? Ah, maybe someday...

5. Still not really clear on what widgets are and how to use them. (Guess that'll be my lifelong learning homework assignment...)

6. I will never, ever keep up with all my log-ins and passwords

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