It is too much

Google. Yahoo. Plaxo. Live. Bloglines. Myspace. Facebook. Livejournal. Zillow....

How many services can one person use? How many logins can one person remember? How well can these services synchronize with one another to allow users the time to use the services rather than simply manage profiles, pictures, and other information.

The last week, I have spent a little to much time coordinating my various accounts; combining, closing, and otherwise updating in order to actually use the services that are offered -- all with the promise of making live easier, faster, and better. I have a history of signing up for each next best website (in order to ensure I have the correct login information) in case I decide to eventually use the service.

Today I start to use the services rather than simply plan on doing it someday.

Like any editing process, choices need to be made. Let some things go. Use service A over service B. Try out this widget to see if it is better than the old doodad. Keep your fingers crossed as you hope that the changes you saved today do not undo all the work you did yesterday.

I hope this works.

Update. My smokin' wife points out the irony that Blogger tried to make her sign up for an account to leave a comment. Sigh. I'll try harder next time.