New year, new shit! That seems like some kind of battle cry or anthem. I think that's the general feeling as we enter a new year. We're always on our guard wondering exactly what the new year will bring. Personally, I anticipate having a good year with my return to college to earn my Masters. My work on The Bleacher Report continues, so at least I am getting back into my writing. Its not only enjoyable knowing That I'm being heard on such a huge platform, but its therapeutic to actually write again; definitely a stress reliever. As I prepare for my first semester back in school, I wonder what challenges await me, both on a professional level as well as a personal level.
Whatever happens, I'll at least stay true to myself and endure. There's no other choice. As I stated in my previous blog, I have decided to recommit to making this blog even better than ever. I realize just how important it is and I certainly don't want to turn my back on what started it all. I know that I'm capable of big things and I know that with a lot of effort and hard work I can and will definitely make an impact with One Bad Apple.
Big thanks to Marc Polite for letting me hitch my wagon to his by listing my blog on his blog roll. Big things are already happening for Marc which he certainly deserves. He is proof positive that hard work and passion go a long way. His success doesn't surprise me at all. Stay strong and keep up the great work my brother.
Big thanks to a friend of mine who makes this blog worth writing, Dawn. This is the one person who has made it a point to read One Bad Apple and who has inspired me to continue to blog. She herself is a talented writer and has a blog that can be funny, engaging and provoke thought. Thanks girlfriend for paying attention. By this time next year maybe I'll have at least two or three more people who admit to following this.
For now, its love peace and soul.
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Sunday, January 1, 2012
Closing Thoughts for 2011
Well, well, it has been quite some time since I have been out here. Well, not exactly. I have been back a few times trying to figure out the right words to say. Since I started this blog a few things have happened. I have been accepted to Grad school. Words can not express how I feel about returning to school to continue my education and taking the next step in my academic career. Strangely enough I feel as if I am carving out a legacy. Maybe legacy is too big a word to use at this stage, but in some ways it feels appropriate.
Another item worth mentioning is the fact that I am now a contributing writer for a sports website called The Bleacher Report. I have been waiting for an opportunity like this to come along. I'm by no means an expert on any particular sport, just a fan who has a voice like everyone else. I welcome the opportunity to be heard and The Bleacher Report has been a great platform for me to do so.
Last, but not least, I want to talk about this blog. I haven't given it the attention that it deserves because of my work with Bleacher and my attempt to get into grad school. How ironic, because I started One Bad Apple to get back into writing which is something I had neglected for too long. At first I considered walking away from it because I still have not found my niche. Everything I have written about were things that happen to pop into my head or that caught my attention and seemed worth writing about. Thinking about it, why keep searching for a niche; I already have one. Writing about whatever comes to mind is my niche. To pigeon hole myself and talk about one thing all the time just isn't my thing. Conversation should be open to any topic that comes up no matter what. My intention in the beginning was to get back into writing, but it was also about getting to the heart of the matter; letting go of the boundaries is what its all about.
I also considered walking away because I have yet to gain an audience. No, that isn't true. A friend of mine has been loyal and kind enough to follow; I'm grateful for that and always will be. It would be nice if I had a larger audience, the more the merrier. I haven't figured out how to attract people to this site yet. Just one of the challenges I'll face in the new year.
I've decided to recommit myself to One Bad Apple. I'm going to do everything I possibly can to get the word out about it and make it what I intended it to be, a forum for thought. I don't know how, but somehow One Bad Apple will become big in 2012. Not just smack talk folks.
Anyway, that's it for now. Here's to meeting new challenges in the new year and more conversation. Goodbye 2011, welcome 2012!
Another item worth mentioning is the fact that I am now a contributing writer for a sports website called The Bleacher Report. I have been waiting for an opportunity like this to come along. I'm by no means an expert on any particular sport, just a fan who has a voice like everyone else. I welcome the opportunity to be heard and The Bleacher Report has been a great platform for me to do so.
Last, but not least, I want to talk about this blog. I haven't given it the attention that it deserves because of my work with Bleacher and my attempt to get into grad school. How ironic, because I started One Bad Apple to get back into writing which is something I had neglected for too long. At first I considered walking away from it because I still have not found my niche. Everything I have written about were things that happen to pop into my head or that caught my attention and seemed worth writing about. Thinking about it, why keep searching for a niche; I already have one. Writing about whatever comes to mind is my niche. To pigeon hole myself and talk about one thing all the time just isn't my thing. Conversation should be open to any topic that comes up no matter what. My intention in the beginning was to get back into writing, but it was also about getting to the heart of the matter; letting go of the boundaries is what its all about.
I also considered walking away because I have yet to gain an audience. No, that isn't true. A friend of mine has been loyal and kind enough to follow; I'm grateful for that and always will be. It would be nice if I had a larger audience, the more the merrier. I haven't figured out how to attract people to this site yet. Just one of the challenges I'll face in the new year.
I've decided to recommit myself to One Bad Apple. I'm going to do everything I possibly can to get the word out about it and make it what I intended it to be, a forum for thought. I don't know how, but somehow One Bad Apple will become big in 2012. Not just smack talk folks.
Anyway, that's it for now. Here's to meeting new challenges in the new year and more conversation. Goodbye 2011, welcome 2012!
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