April, 2009

Social Media is NOT a Marketing Plan

0 comments on this article Posted by Jesse Bouman in Social Networks on April 28th, 2009 , tagged with .

Last week was a terrible week for the BoumanBlog. No blog post on Tuesday, no vlog on Sunday, and two shitty haikus on Thursday. Wheew. I’m surprised anyone is reading this today…anyone? If you’re reading, here is a little insight on my opinions of social media, one aspect of my job. Social media is the [...]


Are These Haikus?

0 comments on this article Posted by Jesse Bouman in Tech News, Uncategorized on April 23rd, 2009 .

Tired legs Burning lungs Sweaty face Satisfied run or Sweet smelling dinner Aromas filling the air Happiness for two All signs point to me NOT being a poet, but rather a mediocre blogger. ~sigh~


BoumanBlog Vlog #10

1 comment on this article Posted by Jesse Bouman in Life on April 19th, 2009 .

This edition of the BoumanBlog Vlog asks the question…”What’s it like living with Jesse?” Jesse interviews his two current roommates to get their take. Jesse also reflects on a peer who recently passed and the times they shared on the basketball court.


To My Dear Friend

0 comments on this article Posted by Jesse Bouman in Friendship, Relationships on April 16th, 2009 , tagged with .

Dear Friend, You are such an amazing person. I know you’re reading this because you always do. I could go to school and earn a million doctorates in rhetoric and still not be able to appropriately express the gratitude I have for meeting you. I will always remember that fateful day you came into my [...]


The Most Disappointing Blog Post Ever

0 comments on this article Posted by Jesse Bouman in Uncategorized on April 14th, 2009 .

I had pasta for dinner and spoke in 8 terrible accents to my roommates.


Non-BoumanBlog Vlog

1 comment on this article Posted by Jesse Bouman in Uncategorized on April 12th, 2009 .

I have family in town so I was unable to finish a video blog this week. SORRY! This is my company’s video blog this week and I make a bit of an appearance. So, this will have to suffice for your weekly Jesse quota.


Is This As Good As It Gets?

2 comments on this article Posted by Jesse Bouman in Life on April 9th, 2009 , tagged with , .

Every stage of my life thus far has been a learning experience. I am constantly trying to figure out who I am, what I’m good at, what I like and don’t like. In the first quarter century of everyone’s lives, stages are pretty much divided by the same significant milestones (that was a major stereotype). [...]


What’s Going On at Facebook? Part II

2 comments on this article Posted by Jesse Bouman in Social Networks, Tech News on April 7th, 2009 , tagged with , , .

Many people are questioning what is going on behind closed doors at Facebook. I touched on several of the burning questions with Facebook last Thursday, but the real question is, “What next?” Speculation points to the fact that Mr. Yu lost his job because he failed to secure much needed funding during a recent trip [...]


BoumanBlog Vlog #9

2 comments on this article Posted by Jesse Bouman in Life on April 5th, 2009 , tagged with .

No bait and switch this week, we have an original BoumanBlog vlog this week. Listen to me babble about my new hobby, my insecurity with a certain social etiquette, and a new vlog feature! Don’t forget to comment, rate, and subscribe to my YouTube channel as well as send this link www.boumanblog.com to a friend [...]


What is Going on at Facebook?

2 comments on this article Posted by Jesse Bouman in Social Networks, Tech News on April 2nd, 2009 , tagged with .

Just a few days ago Facebook forced out there CFO Gideon Yu. Amid his dismissal was a litany of questions within the tech community. This was Facebook’s third CFO in two years and the news comes on the heels of their VP of Business Development departing. Now the question everyone is asking, “What is going [...]