So, the time has come that I must reflect on this past eight weeks of media writing and all of what I shared with you regarding the pursuit of my dream to work at ESPN.
I came to Hesser to create a new path to follow and change the direction of my life. That pursuit has really only begun, and I am truly excited to see what will comes out of all this. I feel more prepared, more confident and better educated than I did before returning to school. I have gained knowledge of my profession and strengthened the tools I already had. I have gained new tools to use to improve my chances in the career I am pursuing.
My passion and love for sports is the key to my success. The knowledge and experience I have gained is second to that passion. Without passion and love for something, the chances of being happy and having success will be limited. This writing course has helped me so much. It has opened my eyes to what's out there even more, and made me a more disciplined writer. It has given me a better understanding of just how important this pursuit is to me. It has allowed me to think more freely and open my mind each day. I can explain myself better and feel more comfortable with myself and with what I am trying to accomplish. I am grateful for the time I have spent here at Hesser and in this class.
I have eight more weeks to go before I complete my associates degree program in radio and video broadcasting. In eight weeks, I will have accomplished the first in a long list of goals I have set for myself. I have great will and determination to go on and succeed in this business and look to continue my education at a higher level. I am in the middle of applying to a four-year school as my time winds down here at Hesser. I am staying on top of all the work I need to do and following through with the plan I have come up with to create a better life for myself and do what I love.
My internship at WGAM is almost complete, and I look forward to seeing whether I will continue working at the station on a permanent basis. Wish me luck. I am fairly proud that I have challenged myself during the most troubling and difficult times I will probably ever have in my life.
I had to keep my head up during very hard times, when at times all I wanted to do was give up. I doubted myself and never thought I could get this far. I am doing this because I truly want to, and I truly have a passion for it. The fire burns inside me. Light is being shed after so much darkness. In the end, I want to know I made the right choice. I want to see the final result and I want to be able to look back and know I made the right choice to continue my education and follow the pursuit of my dream.
Monday, October 25, 2010
Sunday, October 24, 2010
World Series 2010
So it is set. After a riveting ALCS and NLCS in Major League Baseball's playoffs, the two teams that will compete for the coveted World Series Championship are now set.
As a Red Sox fan, I am truly pleased to see the New York Yankees out of the race. The Texas Rangers defeated the Yankees in game six of a seven-game series to advance to their first ever World Series. The defending national league champion Phillies were also defeated in game six of their series with the San Fransisco Giants, and the Giants are advancing to their first ever World Series championship since the franchise moved from New York.
To me as a fan of baseball, I am truly enjoying the fact that there are new teams in the World Series. It's easy to get bored of seeing the same teams all the time--unless the Boston Red Sox are involved. Two teams that have never won have something to play for. You're guaranteed a battle to the death to win the series and the championship. Both teams are playing for something. They are going to show us an epic series. If at the beginning of the playoffs I could pick two teams to play in the World Series, these two teams would be it. It should be an interesting series. Honestly, I couldn't tell you who will win or who I would want to pick to win. These teams are just too good and so exciting to watch.
As a Red Sox fan, I am truly pleased to see the New York Yankees out of the race. The Texas Rangers defeated the Yankees in game six of a seven-game series to advance to their first ever World Series. The defending national league champion Phillies were also defeated in game six of their series with the San Fransisco Giants, and the Giants are advancing to their first ever World Series championship since the franchise moved from New York.
To me as a fan of baseball, I am truly enjoying the fact that there are new teams in the World Series. It's easy to get bored of seeing the same teams all the time--unless the Boston Red Sox are involved. Two teams that have never won have something to play for. You're guaranteed a battle to the death to win the series and the championship. Both teams are playing for something. They are going to show us an epic series. If at the beginning of the playoffs I could pick two teams to play in the World Series, these two teams would be it. It should be an interesting series. Honestly, I couldn't tell you who will win or who I would want to pick to win. These teams are just too good and so exciting to watch.
On my Way
Many things are coming together and many opportunities are starting to be exposed.
As this class comes to an end within this next week, I will have completed a 17th class for my two-year associates' degree program. My internship at WGAM-AM will be complete in a few more weeks--about another 30 hours or so of a required 120 hours to obtain credit towards my degree. The grade will also count as a class would making an 18th class complete.
In about a week-and-a-half, I will start my final semester of classes; my final eight weeks here at Hesser College. I am starting to get more acquainted with different people in the radio and video business and immersing myself in different projects that are starting to come together. I am starting to have fun and enjoying the steps I am taking to get to do what I want to do.
I have come so far, and I have made such progress in school towards my education and overall in my life. I picked myself up from a near breakdown, followed my dreams and set goals for myself. I paced myself and took my time to make sure I did things right. So many times, I have thought about what I would do, and what would happen IF I went back to school.
Now, I can ask myself, "What NOW; what do I do next?" I don't have to doubt myself or psyche myself out anymore. I have grown more confident, and I have learned so much in this time, especially about myself. I will follow through with what I want to do. It is time for the next step, so I never have to look back. I have started applying to major colleges and universities to continue my education and obtain my bachelors' degree. I have been making calls and creating work for myself to keep busy and gain experience. I have been doing all I can to make myself better, and I can't wait to see where it all brings me.
As this class comes to an end within this next week, I will have completed a 17th class for my two-year associates' degree program. My internship at WGAM-AM will be complete in a few more weeks--about another 30 hours or so of a required 120 hours to obtain credit towards my degree. The grade will also count as a class would making an 18th class complete.
In about a week-and-a-half, I will start my final semester of classes; my final eight weeks here at Hesser College. I am starting to get more acquainted with different people in the radio and video business and immersing myself in different projects that are starting to come together. I am starting to have fun and enjoying the steps I am taking to get to do what I want to do.
I have come so far, and I have made such progress in school towards my education and overall in my life. I picked myself up from a near breakdown, followed my dreams and set goals for myself. I paced myself and took my time to make sure I did things right. So many times, I have thought about what I would do, and what would happen IF I went back to school.
Now, I can ask myself, "What NOW; what do I do next?" I don't have to doubt myself or psyche myself out anymore. I have grown more confident, and I have learned so much in this time, especially about myself. I will follow through with what I want to do. It is time for the next step, so I never have to look back. I have started applying to major colleges and universities to continue my education and obtain my bachelors' degree. I have been making calls and creating work for myself to keep busy and gain experience. I have been doing all I can to make myself better, and I can't wait to see where it all brings me.
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Finish them off!!
With a 3-1 lead in a seven-game series, the Texas Rangers have the defending World Series Champion New York Yankees right where they want them. The Texas Rangers, which have never won a World Series title, have a chance to knock the defending champs right onto the couch. The Rangers go into game 5 at Yankee Stadium on Wednesday, coming off of a 10-3 crushing on Tuesday, when the Rangers hit four home runs to spank the Yanks. The Rangers were led by a three run homer from catcher Bengie Molina and a pair of solo shots from All-Star Josh Hamilton.
The momentum looks to be on the side of the Rangers after going into Yankee Stadium and taking the first two games of a set of three games. The Rangers had won pretty handily on Monday when they won 8-0. Cliff Lee had a dominating performance and held the Yankees to only two hits and 13 strikeouts.
The Rangers look to make quick work and finish off the Yankees on Wednesday. Even if the Yankees can take game five and take the series back to Texas down 3-2, they still have to win game six. Even if they win game six, they will have to face Cliff Lee once again in game seven in Texas with the Rangers ace on the mound. It will be a very daunting task and the Yankees look like they are on their way out of the playoffs.
The Yanks already lost Mark Teixeira when he pulled his hamstring running out a ground ball. Whether they come back and win the series against the Rangers or not, the Yanks have not been scoring runs. New York has been completely shut down by the Rangers pitching stuff. With the exception of coming back from being down five runs in game one they have done nothing offensively since the five-run 8th inning.
You can never count the Yankees out of any series; they are just too good of a team. As a Red Sox fan, I cannot believe I just said that, but it's the truth. With a lineup that consists of Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez, Mark Teixeira, Nick Swisher and Jorge Posada, and CC Sabathia, AJ Burnett and Phil Hughes on the mound, this series is not over until it's over. As we learned--for good in 2004--anything can happen. At this moment, I can confidently say the way the Yankees have been shut down this series, I don' think they have a chance and they certainly are not the 2004 Boston Red Sox. I for one can simply say to the Texas Rangers, "Finish them off!"
The momentum looks to be on the side of the Rangers after going into Yankee Stadium and taking the first two games of a set of three games. The Rangers had won pretty handily on Monday when they won 8-0. Cliff Lee had a dominating performance and held the Yankees to only two hits and 13 strikeouts.
The Rangers look to make quick work and finish off the Yankees on Wednesday. Even if the Yankees can take game five and take the series back to Texas down 3-2, they still have to win game six. Even if they win game six, they will have to face Cliff Lee once again in game seven in Texas with the Rangers ace on the mound. It will be a very daunting task and the Yankees look like they are on their way out of the playoffs.
The Yanks already lost Mark Teixeira when he pulled his hamstring running out a ground ball. Whether they come back and win the series against the Rangers or not, the Yanks have not been scoring runs. New York has been completely shut down by the Rangers pitching stuff. With the exception of coming back from being down five runs in game one they have done nothing offensively since the five-run 8th inning.
You can never count the Yankees out of any series; they are just too good of a team. As a Red Sox fan, I cannot believe I just said that, but it's the truth. With a lineup that consists of Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez, Mark Teixeira, Nick Swisher and Jorge Posada, and CC Sabathia, AJ Burnett and Phil Hughes on the mound, this series is not over until it's over. As we learned--for good in 2004--anything can happen. At this moment, I can confidently say the way the Yankees have been shut down this series, I don' think they have a chance and they certainly are not the 2004 Boston Red Sox. I for one can simply say to the Texas Rangers, "Finish them off!"
We are all in for a Treat
With the Celtics regular season one week away, fans in New England are in for quite a treat five days before Halloween.
The star-studded Miami Heat with Lebron James, who left his Cleveland Cavaliers holding the bag to come play in South Beach, are coming to the neighborhood. Lebron James teamed up with All-Star Point Guard Dwayne Wade and All-Star power Forward Chris Bosh from the Toronto Raptors during the season past. Now, the duo look to begin their quest for an NBA championship starting with the defending Eastern Conference Champion Boston Celtics. The Miami Heat are heavily favored to win the NBA championship this year, but it's not going to happen if the Celtics can help it.
The Boston Celtics, on the other hand, have other plans. The team added big man and 18-year veteran Shaquille O'Neal, who is a 15-time All-Star and 4-time NBA champion. O'Neal came to Boston to join the Hall of Fame cast of Paul Pierce, Ray Allen and Kevin Garnett to bring home banner number 18 and bring O'Neal number 5 for the continuation of his legendary career. The Celtics also added Jermaine O'Neal and Delonte West. They already have Nate Robinson, Marquis Daniels and Glenn Davis on the bench to make up a solid team that will contend for a championship.
The Celtics are going into their third season since winning their franchise's 17th title in the 2007-2008 season. They're now hungrier than ever. Although the Miami Heat look solid and have a very scary trio of James, Wade and Bosh, the Celtics have experience with veterans who have won before and know what it takes to be a champion. This game is the start of one of the greatest seasons the NBA will ever have, and as far as I am concerned, is a preview of the Eastern Conference Finals. The Miami heat may try to play some tricks,but there should be no tricks form the Celtics as long as they play Celtics basketball and play their game and play Celtics defense. We should all be in for a treat.
The star-studded Miami Heat with Lebron James, who left his Cleveland Cavaliers holding the bag to come play in South Beach, are coming to the neighborhood. Lebron James teamed up with All-Star Point Guard Dwayne Wade and All-Star power Forward Chris Bosh from the Toronto Raptors during the season past. Now, the duo look to begin their quest for an NBA championship starting with the defending Eastern Conference Champion Boston Celtics. The Miami Heat are heavily favored to win the NBA championship this year, but it's not going to happen if the Celtics can help it.
The Boston Celtics, on the other hand, have other plans. The team added big man and 18-year veteran Shaquille O'Neal, who is a 15-time All-Star and 4-time NBA champion. O'Neal came to Boston to join the Hall of Fame cast of Paul Pierce, Ray Allen and Kevin Garnett to bring home banner number 18 and bring O'Neal number 5 for the continuation of his legendary career. The Celtics also added Jermaine O'Neal and Delonte West. They already have Nate Robinson, Marquis Daniels and Glenn Davis on the bench to make up a solid team that will contend for a championship.
The Celtics are going into their third season since winning their franchise's 17th title in the 2007-2008 season. They're now hungrier than ever. Although the Miami Heat look solid and have a very scary trio of James, Wade and Bosh, the Celtics have experience with veterans who have won before and know what it takes to be a champion. This game is the start of one of the greatest seasons the NBA will ever have, and as far as I am concerned, is a preview of the Eastern Conference Finals. The Miami heat may try to play some tricks,but there should be no tricks form the Celtics as long as they play Celtics basketball and play their game and play Celtics defense. We should all be in for a treat.
Monday, October 18, 2010
Kicking it old School
Yesterday afternoon was a pleasant afternoon for any New England Patriots' football fan, despite all the hoopla around the Randy Moss trade to the Minnesota Viking last week.
Even with Randy Moss on the team, the Pats were doubted for their weak defense. The loss of Moss only made those doubts grow stronger. Many were saying that the Patriots would not be as well off as they would be if Randy Moss was still on the team. Without Moss, they wouldn't be considered as as good of a team or one of the top elite teams in the league.
On Sunday afternoon, they seemed to have overcome any doubts of becoming less of a team by defeating the 4-1 powerhouse Baltimore Ravens 23-20 in an overtime thriller. The New England Patriots were led by Tom Brady and Randy Moss's replacement, Wide Receiver Deion Branch.
In an interview after the game, Branch had made a statement to make all Patriots fans feel much more comfortable: "Tom and I have been away for four years and I honestly don't feel we missed a beat," Branch told the Associated Press.
Branch led the Patriots with 9 receptions for 98 yards in his homecoming debut for his old team. Branch was MVP of the 2005 Super Bowl when he caught 11 passes for 133 yards. After 4 seasons away from the Patriots playing for the Seattle Seahawks, Branch made his presence known to everyone at Gillette stadium and all the fans watching at home.They had simply put some of the doubts that the Patriots would struggle without Moss to rest for the time being.
Tom Brady completed 27 of 44 passes for 292 yards and one touchdown. His touchdown was to no other than Deion Branch for a 5-yarder in the back corner of the end zone late in the fourth quarter. The touchdown put the Patriots in reach with a chance to tie a game where they trailed 20-10 going into the 4th Quarter. A Stephen Gostkowski 24-yard game tying field goal with 1:51 left in the fourth quarter sent the teams into overtime.
What was a defensive battle throughout the entire game leading toward the end of regulation play led all the way to the bitter end of an overtime period. After the Ravens won the coin toss, the Patriots defense held the Ravens and forced them to punt three times. The Ravens forced a Patriots' punt only twice.
On the last possession of overtime, Branch caught passes for 23 and 10 yards, setting up the winning field goal kick by Stephen Gostkowski. The New England Patriots defeated the heavily favored Ravens 23-20 and have Tom Brady, Deion Branch and the rest of the team and defense to thank for it. The Patriots improved to 4-1 on the season, trailing the New York Jets in the AFC East. The Jets are now 5-1 after defeating the Denver Broncos late yesterday on a late touchdown to make the final, 24-20.
The Patriots look to improve to 5-1 next Sunday when they face the 2-4 San Diego Chargers out in California at a 4:15 p.m. start next Sunday.
Even with Randy Moss on the team, the Pats were doubted for their weak defense. The loss of Moss only made those doubts grow stronger. Many were saying that the Patriots would not be as well off as they would be if Randy Moss was still on the team. Without Moss, they wouldn't be considered as as good of a team or one of the top elite teams in the league.
On Sunday afternoon, they seemed to have overcome any doubts of becoming less of a team by defeating the 4-1 powerhouse Baltimore Ravens 23-20 in an overtime thriller. The New England Patriots were led by Tom Brady and Randy Moss's replacement, Wide Receiver Deion Branch.
In an interview after the game, Branch had made a statement to make all Patriots fans feel much more comfortable: "Tom and I have been away for four years and I honestly don't feel we missed a beat," Branch told the Associated Press.
Branch led the Patriots with 9 receptions for 98 yards in his homecoming debut for his old team. Branch was MVP of the 2005 Super Bowl when he caught 11 passes for 133 yards. After 4 seasons away from the Patriots playing for the Seattle Seahawks, Branch made his presence known to everyone at Gillette stadium and all the fans watching at home.They had simply put some of the doubts that the Patriots would struggle without Moss to rest for the time being.
Tom Brady completed 27 of 44 passes for 292 yards and one touchdown. His touchdown was to no other than Deion Branch for a 5-yarder in the back corner of the end zone late in the fourth quarter. The touchdown put the Patriots in reach with a chance to tie a game where they trailed 20-10 going into the 4th Quarter. A Stephen Gostkowski 24-yard game tying field goal with 1:51 left in the fourth quarter sent the teams into overtime.
What was a defensive battle throughout the entire game leading toward the end of regulation play led all the way to the bitter end of an overtime period. After the Ravens won the coin toss, the Patriots defense held the Ravens and forced them to punt three times. The Ravens forced a Patriots' punt only twice.
On the last possession of overtime, Branch caught passes for 23 and 10 yards, setting up the winning field goal kick by Stephen Gostkowski. The New England Patriots defeated the heavily favored Ravens 23-20 and have Tom Brady, Deion Branch and the rest of the team and defense to thank for it. The Patriots improved to 4-1 on the season, trailing the New York Jets in the AFC East. The Jets are now 5-1 after defeating the Denver Broncos late yesterday on a late touchdown to make the final, 24-20.
The Patriots look to improve to 5-1 next Sunday when they face the 2-4 San Diego Chargers out in California at a 4:15 p.m. start next Sunday.
Saturday, October 16, 2010
Please knock them off their Throwns
The Major League Baseball playoffs are in full swing this fall and include some very appealing match-ups.
The New York Yankees are defending World Series Champions. Last year the Yanks knocked off the Philadelphia Phillies in six games to win their 27th title. It was their first World Series title in their new stadium. Currently, the Yankees are in the ALCS against the Texas Rangers, led by pitching ace Cliff Lee. Also on their team, the Yanks have this year's front runner for American League MVP; namely, All-Star Center Fielder Josh Hamilton.
This year marks the first time in Texas Rangers history that the team made it past the first round of the playoffs. In that round, the Rangers defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 3-2. The Yankees, on the other hand, took care of the Minnesota Twins 3-0 in a best of five series. This was the Yanks third consecutive victory over the Twins.
The Yankees have a powerful lineup that includes All Stars Alex Rodriguez, Mark Teixeira and Derek Jeter with pitchers such as C.C. Sabathia and Phil Hughes. While the Rangers have a well-balanced and aggressive lineup with with Hamilton, Michael Young and Ian Kinsler, this series looks to be explosive to those who enjoy baseball. The two teams seem to be well matched. The Rangers are hoping to make their first World Series in franchise history, so they could make the extra push to win.
In the National League, the defending NLCS champion Philadelphia Phillies face a very difficult San Fransisco Giants team that has great pitching and a lineup that gives teams fits. The Phillies look for their second World Series title in the last three years. The team most recently took the title in 2008 when they defeated the Rays 4-1 in a best-of-seven series. The San Francisco Giants last appeared in the World Series back in 2002 when they were beat by the Los Angeles Anaheim Angels in seven games, 4-3. The Giants look to win their first World Series title since their last title in 1954, which is the third-longest drought in MLB history behind that of the Chicago Cubs and the Cleveland Indians. The former New York Giants look to win their first World Series as the San Francisco Giants.
All Star phenom Tim Lincecum, who went 16-10 in the regular season with 231 strikeouts and a 3.43 ERA, along with Jonathan Sanchez, who went 13-9 with 205 strikeouts and a 3.07 ERA, look to lead the way for the Giants. They'll face a very intimidating Phillies lineup, which includes Ryan Howard, Chase Utley and Shane Victorino. The Phillies counter with CY Young candidate Pitcher Roy Halladay, who went 21-10 in the regular season with 219 strikeouts and a 2.44 ERA. Halladay was also in his first playoff appearance against the Cincinnati Reds, when he pitched a complete game no-hitter. The Phillies have their veteran Pitcher Roy Oswalt, who was added to the roster this past season from the Houston Astros. Oswalt went 13-13 with 193 strikeouts and an ERA of 2.76 in the regular season.
What looks to be a very interesting and exciting postseason, strictly by the pitching match-ups in both leagues, should be one for the ages. As a Red Sox fan, I would like to see the Yankees sent home early. As a true fan of baseball and someone who likes to see something new, I would like to see the Texas Rangers handle business and upset the favored Yankees in the ALCS, and I like the Giants' chances in the National League. Both the Rangers and the Giants have great pitching and play small ball. They play the games the way they should; namely, with speed, great pitching and defense. If theses two teams can upset the defending champions in both leagues, we should have ourselves a heck of a World Series here in 2010.
The New York Yankees are defending World Series Champions. Last year the Yanks knocked off the Philadelphia Phillies in six games to win their 27th title. It was their first World Series title in their new stadium. Currently, the Yankees are in the ALCS against the Texas Rangers, led by pitching ace Cliff Lee. Also on their team, the Yanks have this year's front runner for American League MVP; namely, All-Star Center Fielder Josh Hamilton.
This year marks the first time in Texas Rangers history that the team made it past the first round of the playoffs. In that round, the Rangers defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 3-2. The Yankees, on the other hand, took care of the Minnesota Twins 3-0 in a best of five series. This was the Yanks third consecutive victory over the Twins.
The Yankees have a powerful lineup that includes All Stars Alex Rodriguez, Mark Teixeira and Derek Jeter with pitchers such as C.C. Sabathia and Phil Hughes. While the Rangers have a well-balanced and aggressive lineup with with Hamilton, Michael Young and Ian Kinsler, this series looks to be explosive to those who enjoy baseball. The two teams seem to be well matched. The Rangers are hoping to make their first World Series in franchise history, so they could make the extra push to win.
In the National League, the defending NLCS champion Philadelphia Phillies face a very difficult San Fransisco Giants team that has great pitching and a lineup that gives teams fits. The Phillies look for their second World Series title in the last three years. The team most recently took the title in 2008 when they defeated the Rays 4-1 in a best-of-seven series. The San Francisco Giants last appeared in the World Series back in 2002 when they were beat by the Los Angeles Anaheim Angels in seven games, 4-3. The Giants look to win their first World Series title since their last title in 1954, which is the third-longest drought in MLB history behind that of the Chicago Cubs and the Cleveland Indians. The former New York Giants look to win their first World Series as the San Francisco Giants.
All Star phenom Tim Lincecum, who went 16-10 in the regular season with 231 strikeouts and a 3.43 ERA, along with Jonathan Sanchez, who went 13-9 with 205 strikeouts and a 3.07 ERA, look to lead the way for the Giants. They'll face a very intimidating Phillies lineup, which includes Ryan Howard, Chase Utley and Shane Victorino. The Phillies counter with CY Young candidate Pitcher Roy Halladay, who went 21-10 in the regular season with 219 strikeouts and a 2.44 ERA. Halladay was also in his first playoff appearance against the Cincinnati Reds, when he pitched a complete game no-hitter. The Phillies have their veteran Pitcher Roy Oswalt, who was added to the roster this past season from the Houston Astros. Oswalt went 13-13 with 193 strikeouts and an ERA of 2.76 in the regular season.
What looks to be a very interesting and exciting postseason, strictly by the pitching match-ups in both leagues, should be one for the ages. As a Red Sox fan, I would like to see the Yankees sent home early. As a true fan of baseball and someone who likes to see something new, I would like to see the Texas Rangers handle business and upset the favored Yankees in the ALCS, and I like the Giants' chances in the National League. Both the Rangers and the Giants have great pitching and play small ball. They play the games the way they should; namely, with speed, great pitching and defense. If theses two teams can upset the defending champions in both leagues, we should have ourselves a heck of a World Series here in 2010.
Friday, October 15, 2010
Time Travel
At this point, although I'm happy and proud of myself in some aspects, the main purpose of doing all this is to be happy. I gave myself the best chance for success by going to school. This again is not about money or status, this is about having a better and more structured lifestyle--a more organized and happy life.
I have spent the majority of my 20s pretty much all over the place and honestly confused. I spent my time hawking cell phones, bouncing from one carrier to another, which came with inconsistent paychecks. Although I did very well most of the time and did not have to really worry about my job, I felt very uneasy and nervous about my future. I had worked my way into a good position, but many different factors about what I was doing were not healthy and not really ideal for a structured and organized work environment. I had made good money, and what I was doing was fun at times, but it was not something I truly loved to do and honestly there really wasn't much of a future in selling phones.
I made the decision to go to school and use my "life" experience and natural sales ability that built up my personality and made me stronger to go ahead and pursue my dreams. It was my time to make a move, and make sure 100 percent that I knew what I wanted to do.
My main objective is to become a broadcaster or a radio personality, but I also wanted to keep an open mind and learn as much as I could when I went back to school.
My passion and love for sports and music influenced me to pursue a career in radio and TV broadcasting. As I have grown older, I have calmed down and have thought about having a more behind-the-scenes career. Throw me behind a camera and put me on a baseball field working for ESPN or behind the microphone on the radio or behind the scenes, and I'd be happy. This is pretty much how I think now. Sure. being on the radio talking about sports or being a broadcaster for ESPN would be unbelievable and a dream come true, but I like the idea of being more accessible and having more options.
All the work I have done, and everything I been through in my sales career and in my life, has made me strong-minded and determined to succeed, no matter what I do.
I have gotten experience and have learned so much, and I am in a good position to be involved in the field of work that I desire. Regardless of whether I become a personality on the radio or not, I have created an opportunity for myself and have given myself the tools I need to have that more structured and organized career and lifestyle.
My education has made me a better person, and my experience in sales has made me strong enough and confident enough to make my decsion to move on and overcome many obstacles. Without the path that I had traveled, I could have never steered onto the right path for my future.
I have spent the majority of my 20s pretty much all over the place and honestly confused. I spent my time hawking cell phones, bouncing from one carrier to another, which came with inconsistent paychecks. Although I did very well most of the time and did not have to really worry about my job, I felt very uneasy and nervous about my future. I had worked my way into a good position, but many different factors about what I was doing were not healthy and not really ideal for a structured and organized work environment. I had made good money, and what I was doing was fun at times, but it was not something I truly loved to do and honestly there really wasn't much of a future in selling phones.
I made the decision to go to school and use my "life" experience and natural sales ability that built up my personality and made me stronger to go ahead and pursue my dreams. It was my time to make a move, and make sure 100 percent that I knew what I wanted to do.
My main objective is to become a broadcaster or a radio personality, but I also wanted to keep an open mind and learn as much as I could when I went back to school.
My passion and love for sports and music influenced me to pursue a career in radio and TV broadcasting. As I have grown older, I have calmed down and have thought about having a more behind-the-scenes career. Throw me behind a camera and put me on a baseball field working for ESPN or behind the microphone on the radio or behind the scenes, and I'd be happy. This is pretty much how I think now. Sure. being on the radio talking about sports or being a broadcaster for ESPN would be unbelievable and a dream come true, but I like the idea of being more accessible and having more options.
All the work I have done, and everything I been through in my sales career and in my life, has made me strong-minded and determined to succeed, no matter what I do.
I have gotten experience and have learned so much, and I am in a good position to be involved in the field of work that I desire. Regardless of whether I become a personality on the radio or not, I have created an opportunity for myself and have given myself the tools I need to have that more structured and organized career and lifestyle.
My education has made me a better person, and my experience in sales has made me strong enough and confident enough to make my decsion to move on and overcome many obstacles. Without the path that I had traveled, I could have never steered onto the right path for my future.
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Take Your Pick
So it is currently the busiest and most entertaining period of the year for sports. We are full blown into the Major League Baseball playoffs, with each league starting its championship series. We are near the start of the NBA season with the preseason under way. The NHL season starts this week, while the NFL is entering week six. And don't forget about college football, which is in full swing as well. Within the next month or two, college basketball will begin. For sports fans around the country and especially around New England, we simply can't go wrong.
In baseball, the American League Championship series between the Texas Rangers and the New York Yankees begins Friday night, and the National League series between the Philadelphia Phillie's and the San Fransisco Giants begins on Saturday. The Yankees are looking to win back-to-back World Series titles and the Phillies are looking for their second title in the last three years. On the other hand, the Texas Rangers are fresh off their first ever playoff series win and are looking for their first ever World Series title. The Rangers look for payback against the Yankees. In Texas's only other three playoff appearances, the Rangers lost to the Yankees in the first round. The San Fransisco Giants have not been in a World Series since 2002. They lost in seven games to the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, despite a strong performance by legendary homerun king Barry Bonds.
In football, our New England Patriots are 3-1. They are in second place to the 4-1 New York Jets in the AFC East, and they are coming off their bye week to play the very difficult and powerful 4-1 Baltimore Ravens. The game this week is very important for the Patriots, and will be a true test for the team as they pursue victory the rest of this season. The Patriots are fresh off a blowout win against their AFC East rival Miami Dolphins. But, they are going to be without star
Wide Receiver Randy Moss, who was traded last week to the Minnesota Vikings. Randy Moss joins Hall of Fame Quarterback Brett Farve in Minnesota where the 1-3 Vikings look to make a strong push to the playoffs with two of the greatest players to ever play the game. In place of Moss, the Patriots signed veteran Wide Receiver and ex-Patriot Deion Branch, who was a vital part in the Patriots Super Bowl titles. He was named Superbowl MVP in 2005 when the Patriots defeated the Philadelphia Eagles, 24-21. He is familiar to the Bellichick system and the Patriot offense, and he has a great relationship with Tom Brady. Branch will be making his return to the Patriots this Sunday against the Ravens.
With all the talk about Lebron James, Dwayne Wade, Chris Bosh and the Miami Heat being favored to win the NBA championship this year, the Celtics look to play spoilers of the Heat's plans and look to avenge last year's Game 7 loss handed to them by the Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers are looking to win their third-straight title this year and sixth within the last decade. The Celtics added Hall of Fame superstar Center Shaquille O'Neal in the off season as well as Jermaine O'Neal. The team also brought back Coach Doc Rivers and the big three: Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce and Ray Allen. The Celtics look to win a title with the Hall of Fame lineup for banner number 18. It would be their second title in the last four years with the big three. The NBA season should be one of epic proportions, with a star-studded cast on teams around the league and the excitement of such young talented players.
Clearly, this time of the year is a great time for New England sports fans. We should be very excited and grateful for such entertainment. Despite the fact the Boston Red Sox are not in this year's playoffs or the fact the Patriots traded such and explosive and talented receiver in Randy Moss, we are in good shape and should enjoy every moment in New England sports. We have won three Super Bowls, two World Series and one NBA championship in the last decade, and maybe one or two this year, so we really cannot complain. So sit back, get comfortable and enjoy.
In baseball, the American League Championship series between the Texas Rangers and the New York Yankees begins Friday night, and the National League series between the Philadelphia Phillie's and the San Fransisco Giants begins on Saturday. The Yankees are looking to win back-to-back World Series titles and the Phillies are looking for their second title in the last three years. On the other hand, the Texas Rangers are fresh off their first ever playoff series win and are looking for their first ever World Series title. The Rangers look for payback against the Yankees. In Texas's only other three playoff appearances, the Rangers lost to the Yankees in the first round. The San Fransisco Giants have not been in a World Series since 2002. They lost in seven games to the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, despite a strong performance by legendary homerun king Barry Bonds.
In football, our New England Patriots are 3-1. They are in second place to the 4-1 New York Jets in the AFC East, and they are coming off their bye week to play the very difficult and powerful 4-1 Baltimore Ravens. The game this week is very important for the Patriots, and will be a true test for the team as they pursue victory the rest of this season. The Patriots are fresh off a blowout win against their AFC East rival Miami Dolphins. But, they are going to be without star
Wide Receiver Randy Moss, who was traded last week to the Minnesota Vikings. Randy Moss joins Hall of Fame Quarterback Brett Farve in Minnesota where the 1-3 Vikings look to make a strong push to the playoffs with two of the greatest players to ever play the game. In place of Moss, the Patriots signed veteran Wide Receiver and ex-Patriot Deion Branch, who was a vital part in the Patriots Super Bowl titles. He was named Superbowl MVP in 2005 when the Patriots defeated the Philadelphia Eagles, 24-21. He is familiar to the Bellichick system and the Patriot offense, and he has a great relationship with Tom Brady. Branch will be making his return to the Patriots this Sunday against the Ravens.
With all the talk about Lebron James, Dwayne Wade, Chris Bosh and the Miami Heat being favored to win the NBA championship this year, the Celtics look to play spoilers of the Heat's plans and look to avenge last year's Game 7 loss handed to them by the Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers are looking to win their third-straight title this year and sixth within the last decade. The Celtics added Hall of Fame superstar Center Shaquille O'Neal in the off season as well as Jermaine O'Neal. The team also brought back Coach Doc Rivers and the big three: Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce and Ray Allen. The Celtics look to win a title with the Hall of Fame lineup for banner number 18. It would be their second title in the last four years with the big three. The NBA season should be one of epic proportions, with a star-studded cast on teams around the league and the excitement of such young talented players.
Clearly, this time of the year is a great time for New England sports fans. We should be very excited and grateful for such entertainment. Despite the fact the Boston Red Sox are not in this year's playoffs or the fact the Patriots traded such and explosive and talented receiver in Randy Moss, we are in good shape and should enjoy every moment in New England sports. We have won three Super Bowls, two World Series and one NBA championship in the last decade, and maybe one or two this year, so we really cannot complain. So sit back, get comfortable and enjoy.
Confidence is Key
I am now about 80 hours into my externship and have two weeks left in this Media Writing class as well as two more months until I graduate with my associates degree. Hesser College has been a great experience and has given me much more confidence than I ever could have expected.
Currently, but especially right before I decided to go back to school, it has been very difficult to land a job. I feel the more and more education I give myself and the more I learn, the more chances I will have to get a job.
I know I have already touched on these subjects in prior blog entries, but I feel it is very important to stress just how important advancing your education can be. Not only do I want a career I can enjoy, I want to be good at it, and I want to be taken seriously.
I have given myself the chance to obtain some very healthy experience along with my education at Hesser. I am already seeing a difference in how I complete my work and even how I go about my business. I was a little on edge when I started to take classes. I was nervous and did not know what to expect. I honestly did not feel that going to school would even help as much as it is starting to show. Sure, I thought I would learn something and maybe I could get a good job, but although I knew what I wanted to do, I would never have thought I would have set myself up so well. I feel like I will have a good chance at success, and I am not as nervous as I once was.
I had to start over. I had to change who I was, and I had to think differently. Like I said before, it is hard to change who you are. It's probably the hardest thing to do. I have more confidence now and have more of a positive outlook on things, which is not to say I haven't been positive in the past. I have had my doubts at times where I did not feel comfortable in my own skin. I have had times where I got discouraged. I didn't know whether I could actually do this--complete school-- or ever be able to land the job that I have wanted when this is all said and done.
There are people at school helping me and pointing me into the right direction, either keeping me updated with jobs that may be available or asking me how I am doing. There are people who are assisting me on continuing my education at another school or giving me tips on how to land a job.
I have been applying for jobs. I have been trying to put myself out there to find a good situation to be involved with. Despite what I feel, I have put aside my ego. At one time, I was not good with criticism and did not like people telling me what I should do or how to go about doing things. But I have realized that people are trying to help me, and I need to improve myself by listening. I have taken criticism, I have toned down and I have built my confidence. I feel like I am so close to what I have been working toward. I have to stay confident and positive that my hard work will take me where I want to go. Confidence is the key to success; it is the key to making myself a better person.
Currently, but especially right before I decided to go back to school, it has been very difficult to land a job. I feel the more and more education I give myself and the more I learn, the more chances I will have to get a job.
I know I have already touched on these subjects in prior blog entries, but I feel it is very important to stress just how important advancing your education can be. Not only do I want a career I can enjoy, I want to be good at it, and I want to be taken seriously.
I have given myself the chance to obtain some very healthy experience along with my education at Hesser. I am already seeing a difference in how I complete my work and even how I go about my business. I was a little on edge when I started to take classes. I was nervous and did not know what to expect. I honestly did not feel that going to school would even help as much as it is starting to show. Sure, I thought I would learn something and maybe I could get a good job, but although I knew what I wanted to do, I would never have thought I would have set myself up so well. I feel like I will have a good chance at success, and I am not as nervous as I once was.
I had to start over. I had to change who I was, and I had to think differently. Like I said before, it is hard to change who you are. It's probably the hardest thing to do. I have more confidence now and have more of a positive outlook on things, which is not to say I haven't been positive in the past. I have had my doubts at times where I did not feel comfortable in my own skin. I have had times where I got discouraged. I didn't know whether I could actually do this--complete school-- or ever be able to land the job that I have wanted when this is all said and done.
There are people at school helping me and pointing me into the right direction, either keeping me updated with jobs that may be available or asking me how I am doing. There are people who are assisting me on continuing my education at another school or giving me tips on how to land a job.
I have been applying for jobs. I have been trying to put myself out there to find a good situation to be involved with. Despite what I feel, I have put aside my ego. At one time, I was not good with criticism and did not like people telling me what I should do or how to go about doing things. But I have realized that people are trying to help me, and I need to improve myself by listening. I have taken criticism, I have toned down and I have built my confidence. I feel like I am so close to what I have been working toward. I have to stay confident and positive that my hard work will take me where I want to go. Confidence is the key to success; it is the key to making myself a better person.
Monday, October 11, 2010
Frustrated, but Prepared
Sometimes, I just feel so overwhelmed and frustrated, despite the fact that what I am working for is something I want so bad. I need to keep my composure and stay on track.
I really am grateful for being able to go to school again and be challenged, but sometimes it just seems too much. Some of the work that I have been having to do has been very trying. It's not like it is difficult, it is just the amount of work and the fact that it is a writing class that I am taking that makes it even more challenging. I want to and need to become a better writer, so I have a better understanding and can be more prepared for a career in broadcasting. Sports broadcasting is what I want to be involved with, either in radio or TV.
In class today, we talked about broadcasting and how to put a newscast together. We were given an assignment to write three, two-minute newscasts in relation to some stories in an exercise. At first, we had to do five exercises, but professor Manuse changed his mind and said three.
So despite my current mood or the fact that I feel it is too much work, along with the article project we have to do and the press release project, I have to get it done. This assignment will help drill it into my head how to write a newscast and how to better read and write a broadcast.
We have all this work to do as well as chapter reviews to finish, and fortunately, I have time to do this writing, even though I am working at my internship three days a week. I have to remain calm, work steadily and be patient. I want to not only complete this class and get a good grade, but I want to actually learn and become better at writing, because it will be beneficial to me in the future of my career.
We have three weeks left of class, or about five more classes after this one tonight. Out of all the classes I have had at Hesser College, this has been the most challenging. Yet, this will be one of the classes that will best prepare me for my future career. This class will prepare me, whether I am writing sports newscasts for personalities or whether I am the personality myself.
Hopefully, I will play a major role in the sports reporting industry, and I can look back at this class with great respect. Right now, it is pretty frustrating, but in the end I am sure it will pay off.
I really am grateful for being able to go to school again and be challenged, but sometimes it just seems too much. Some of the work that I have been having to do has been very trying. It's not like it is difficult, it is just the amount of work and the fact that it is a writing class that I am taking that makes it even more challenging. I want to and need to become a better writer, so I have a better understanding and can be more prepared for a career in broadcasting. Sports broadcasting is what I want to be involved with, either in radio or TV.
In class today, we talked about broadcasting and how to put a newscast together. We were given an assignment to write three, two-minute newscasts in relation to some stories in an exercise. At first, we had to do five exercises, but professor Manuse changed his mind and said three.
So despite my current mood or the fact that I feel it is too much work, along with the article project we have to do and the press release project, I have to get it done. This assignment will help drill it into my head how to write a newscast and how to better read and write a broadcast.
We have all this work to do as well as chapter reviews to finish, and fortunately, I have time to do this writing, even though I am working at my internship three days a week. I have to remain calm, work steadily and be patient. I want to not only complete this class and get a good grade, but I want to actually learn and become better at writing, because it will be beneficial to me in the future of my career.
We have three weeks left of class, or about five more classes after this one tonight. Out of all the classes I have had at Hesser College, this has been the most challenging. Yet, this will be one of the classes that will best prepare me for my future career. This class will prepare me, whether I am writing sports newscasts for personalities or whether I am the personality myself.
Hopefully, I will play a major role in the sports reporting industry, and I can look back at this class with great respect. Right now, it is pretty frustrating, but in the end I am sure it will pay off.
Friday, October 8, 2010
Now Hiring?
When I first enrolled in Hesser College, I had the whole mindset that the education would help make me a better person and land me a better job. With my background and personality, I felt that if I focused directly on a certain goal and subject, I would be a monster who employers would take seriously after I graduated.
I wanted to get into radio and video broadcasting due to my love for sports. I am sure you all understand that by now. I really wouldn't mind being a radio personality or a sports broadcaster, but I am open for behind-the-scenes jobs and just being involved in the industry. Whether working for ESPN, NESN, Comcast, SportsNet, Fox sports, CBS or some type of sports affiliated station, whether radio or TV, I want a job in sports. If not sports, I want to be well-rounded and experienced enough to get into music or movies, or work for a TV station. I have tried to put myself out there and gain as much experience as possible.
Now, I've been starting to apply for jobs, with a more pronounced resume that I feel comfortable with. Sure, I could use more experience, but in order to get more experience you need experience--go figure. The recession seems to still be having its effect on the economy, and whatever it is that's causing it, hopefully it will get better and businesses will start hiring. I have gotten by to this point, and hopefully soon, something will fall through. I am a bit nervous. There are jobs out there, but it's very difficult to even get an interview.
Even with someone like me, with my sales experience and my abilities, I have tried to get a job in sales for the time being until I finish school. Even that has been a hard thing to do.
Honestly, I have not even received calls for sales jobs. Even though I shouldn't, I am starting to take it personally, and I'm thinking something is wrong with me. I just want a job; something to hold me over with pay even if its $10-$12/hour.
I go to school and I have my internship, and I would be more than happy to work full time or part time. Eventually, I want to get a paying job really soon in the business that I am pursuing. I'd love to run a camera or just help out somewhere for moderate pay. I want more experience and generally would like to get paid. I feel I am just about there, and something will come soon. I am trying, and I am applying. Lets hope I get a call.
I wanted to get into radio and video broadcasting due to my love for sports. I am sure you all understand that by now. I really wouldn't mind being a radio personality or a sports broadcaster, but I am open for behind-the-scenes jobs and just being involved in the industry. Whether working for ESPN, NESN, Comcast, SportsNet, Fox sports, CBS or some type of sports affiliated station, whether radio or TV, I want a job in sports. If not sports, I want to be well-rounded and experienced enough to get into music or movies, or work for a TV station. I have tried to put myself out there and gain as much experience as possible.
Now, I've been starting to apply for jobs, with a more pronounced resume that I feel comfortable with. Sure, I could use more experience, but in order to get more experience you need experience--go figure. The recession seems to still be having its effect on the economy, and whatever it is that's causing it, hopefully it will get better and businesses will start hiring. I have gotten by to this point, and hopefully soon, something will fall through. I am a bit nervous. There are jobs out there, but it's very difficult to even get an interview.
Even with someone like me, with my sales experience and my abilities, I have tried to get a job in sales for the time being until I finish school. Even that has been a hard thing to do.
Honestly, I have not even received calls for sales jobs. Even though I shouldn't, I am starting to take it personally, and I'm thinking something is wrong with me. I just want a job; something to hold me over with pay even if its $10-$12/hour.
I go to school and I have my internship, and I would be more than happy to work full time or part time. Eventually, I want to get a paying job really soon in the business that I am pursuing. I'd love to run a camera or just help out somewhere for moderate pay. I want more experience and generally would like to get paid. I feel I am just about there, and something will come soon. I am trying, and I am applying. Lets hope I get a call.
Taking Shape
As I have come closer and closer to receiving an associates' degree, I have to come to the conclusion that I should have done this years ago instead of waiting this long to pursue my dreams.
The thing about it is, if I did not go the path I went, maybe I would have never realized what I wanted to do. Maybe I wouldn't have the same personality or drive if I did not do the things that I did. In a way, I got the life experience and the personality that has prepared me for what is about to come next. Although it took years to realize what I wanted to do with me life, I am finally doing what I want to do.
The passion for sports was always there, even though the personality was not. I was quite shy growing up, with moments of outburst as I grew older. I was not so outgoing and driven.
I guess I just really never set goals besides focusing on playing sports. I was not the greatest athlete, but I had my moments, and I thought I might have a had a future playing. I had friendships but sometimes liked to be alone. I was good at things, but never followed through.
The way I was, I wanted to do millions of different things all at once and could never make up my mind on what I truly loved to do. I was into art, I wanted to be an astronomer, I was into drafting, I wanted to be an architect and build homes. At one point I wanted to be a lawyer or work on Wall Street. I was a salesman for years working various jobs, and the majority of the time, I was selling cell phones. Although my time in sales molded me, made me stronger and brought out my driven personality, I was not happy. I felt like I was going nowhere, and I needed to figure out what I wanted to do.
Things happened. My eyes were opened. I realized I was wasting valuable time and probably did not have much of a future. Even though I was really good at what I did and made decent money in my 20s, it was inconsistent. I was not happy. I decided to focus on what I wanted and to set goals and just go back to school and find my way as I go. Slowly but surely, things are making more sense and starting to take shape. I have a good understanding of things and an even better understanding of myself.
I am relieved that I finally found something to focus on. I used to feel uneasy or nervous that the path I was on was not a good one and that I had no direction or goals. I realized what I needed to do, and although I am still uneasy and nervous now, I am on one path that I know is safe to follow. I think the nervousness is just the excitement of what is about to come. I am very eager to see where this path leads me, and hope I can make it worth the wait.
The thing about it is, if I did not go the path I went, maybe I would have never realized what I wanted to do. Maybe I wouldn't have the same personality or drive if I did not do the things that I did. In a way, I got the life experience and the personality that has prepared me for what is about to come next. Although it took years to realize what I wanted to do with me life, I am finally doing what I want to do.
The passion for sports was always there, even though the personality was not. I was quite shy growing up, with moments of outburst as I grew older. I was not so outgoing and driven.
I guess I just really never set goals besides focusing on playing sports. I was not the greatest athlete, but I had my moments, and I thought I might have a had a future playing. I had friendships but sometimes liked to be alone. I was good at things, but never followed through.
The way I was, I wanted to do millions of different things all at once and could never make up my mind on what I truly loved to do. I was into art, I wanted to be an astronomer, I was into drafting, I wanted to be an architect and build homes. At one point I wanted to be a lawyer or work on Wall Street. I was a salesman for years working various jobs, and the majority of the time, I was selling cell phones. Although my time in sales molded me, made me stronger and brought out my driven personality, I was not happy. I felt like I was going nowhere, and I needed to figure out what I wanted to do.
Things happened. My eyes were opened. I realized I was wasting valuable time and probably did not have much of a future. Even though I was really good at what I did and made decent money in my 20s, it was inconsistent. I was not happy. I decided to focus on what I wanted and to set goals and just go back to school and find my way as I go. Slowly but surely, things are making more sense and starting to take shape. I have a good understanding of things and an even better understanding of myself.
I am relieved that I finally found something to focus on. I used to feel uneasy or nervous that the path I was on was not a good one and that I had no direction or goals. I realized what I needed to do, and although I am still uneasy and nervous now, I am on one path that I know is safe to follow. I think the nervousness is just the excitement of what is about to come. I am very eager to see where this path leads me, and hope I can make it worth the wait.
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
No Moss
As I was watching the end of the World Series of poker, the ESPN news ticker was scrolling across the screen. To my astonishment, I saw a report I could not believe. It read that the Patriots were in trade talks with the Minnesota Vikings for Wide Receiver Randy Moss. There had been multiple reports on multiple channels that Moss would be traded to the Vikings, because he was not happy with the Patriots.
Since day one of the season, Moss said that this probably was his last year with the Patriots. He felt no one respected him or wanted him in New England. I know I personally enjoy Moss on the Patriots, especially with Tom Brady at quarterback. I felt these reports were nothing to worry about--just "trade talk." As I watched SportsCenter, the show led off with the reports of Moss possibly being traded. At first, reports were not official, so I fell asleep.
The first thing I saw when I turned on the TV today was the report that Randy Moss was traded to the Minnesota Vikings for a third-round draft pick. I honestly thought it was a joke, but after a minute or so of watching the TV, I suddenly started to get sick and depressed.
How could this guy not be happy with the Patriots?
I was astonished. He had been complaining since the first game against the Bengals. He talked about how he felt unwanted and unappreciated. He is one of the greatest receivers to ever play the game and is exciting to watch. The people in New England love him.
How can he feel this way?
Randy Moss has broken many records in his time with many more ready to be broken. He has a few years left to play and could have had another four-to-five years to play with one of the greatest quarterbacks to finish out his career. He was also on one of the greatest teams any pro football player could play for, and he just did not realize that.
He brought much excitement to the team, and he was great to watch. I remember Brady throwing deep passes and Moss making one-handed catches. On the other hand, internally with the organization, he was causing problems and did not agree with the entire scheme of things.
My thought is he is as rich as can be already. How much money does he need to make? How can you possibly make this guy happy?
Maybe the Patriots are better off, and hopefully Coach Bill Belichick knows what he is doing. It has been years since the Pats last Superbowl. I am sure that in order to get another one, something drastic like this needs to be done to gain the focus and attention of the team.
The Patriots did not make Moss an offer for an extension yet, and from his perspective, I guess I can see how he might be upset. Brady got his extension, yes, but Brady also brought three Superbowl titles to the Patriots. Brady has been consistent and is two years removed from an injury. Brady wanted Moss here, but Moss was being impatient and was worrying about himself rather than winning for the team.
Randy Moss put himself before his team when he should have just kept his mouth shut and played out his final year. He should have played out his contract with Pats, and he should have played his ass off. If he had listened to the coaching staff and kept his eye on what was most important, I am sure he would have been taken care of.
Moss says he wants to win? His best chance was with Brady and the Patriots. Now, he will find out just how good he had it. I will truly miss the excitment of Brady's long, deep passes to Randy Moss. The excitement was somethig to look forward to.
Since day one of the season, Moss said that this probably was his last year with the Patriots. He felt no one respected him or wanted him in New England. I know I personally enjoy Moss on the Patriots, especially with Tom Brady at quarterback. I felt these reports were nothing to worry about--just "trade talk." As I watched SportsCenter, the show led off with the reports of Moss possibly being traded. At first, reports were not official, so I fell asleep.
The first thing I saw when I turned on the TV today was the report that Randy Moss was traded to the Minnesota Vikings for a third-round draft pick. I honestly thought it was a joke, but after a minute or so of watching the TV, I suddenly started to get sick and depressed.
How could this guy not be happy with the Patriots?
I was astonished. He had been complaining since the first game against the Bengals. He talked about how he felt unwanted and unappreciated. He is one of the greatest receivers to ever play the game and is exciting to watch. The people in New England love him.
How can he feel this way?
Randy Moss has broken many records in his time with many more ready to be broken. He has a few years left to play and could have had another four-to-five years to play with one of the greatest quarterbacks to finish out his career. He was also on one of the greatest teams any pro football player could play for, and he just did not realize that.
He brought much excitement to the team, and he was great to watch. I remember Brady throwing deep passes and Moss making one-handed catches. On the other hand, internally with the organization, he was causing problems and did not agree with the entire scheme of things.
My thought is he is as rich as can be already. How much money does he need to make? How can you possibly make this guy happy?
Maybe the Patriots are better off, and hopefully Coach Bill Belichick knows what he is doing. It has been years since the Pats last Superbowl. I am sure that in order to get another one, something drastic like this needs to be done to gain the focus and attention of the team.
The Patriots did not make Moss an offer for an extension yet, and from his perspective, I guess I can see how he might be upset. Brady got his extension, yes, but Brady also brought three Superbowl titles to the Patriots. Brady has been consistent and is two years removed from an injury. Brady wanted Moss here, but Moss was being impatient and was worrying about himself rather than winning for the team.
Randy Moss put himself before his team when he should have just kept his mouth shut and played out his final year. He should have played out his contract with Pats, and he should have played his ass off. If he had listened to the coaching staff and kept his eye on what was most important, I am sure he would have been taken care of.
Moss says he wants to win? His best chance was with Brady and the Patriots. Now, he will find out just how good he had it. I will truly miss the excitment of Brady's long, deep passes to Randy Moss. The excitement was somethig to look forward to.
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Back in the Saddle Again
The Patriots are fresh off opening a can of tuna on the Miami Dolphins last night. The Patriots defense and special teams dominated the Dolphins, giving New England its second, straight divisional game. The Pats are now 2-1 in the division and 3-1 total on the season. They are tied for first place in the AFC East with the NY Jets, and they are now 2-0 at Gillette Stadium.
The Patriots young defense and special teams play completely annihilated the Miami Dolphins in the second half of last night's Monday Night blowout. The Patriots, who have struggled on the road in the second half, were down 7-6 going into halftime of this game, and then they came through when it counted and showed us what type of team they really are.
Sports analysts have doubted the Patriots' defense, but the team stepped up last night. This game was not all about Tom Brady, Randy Moss and Wes Welker like it usually is. Randy Moss did not even have one reception, and Wes Welker only had eight receptions for 70 yards. Tom Brady was on point, but only went 19/24 with 153 yards and one touchdown, which is not normal for Tom Brady. Yet, he got the job done, looked sharp and spread the ball out.
The Patriots attack in the air was not so impressive, and their ground attack of 111 yards wasn't anything special. The story of the game was its defense and special teams, and it looked like they were having fun. I know I had fun watching the game.
To Start off second half, rookie Brandon Tate returned a kickoff for 103 yards. Pat Chung had the game of his life, blocking a punt to set up a touchdown and blocking a field goal that was returned by Kyle Arrington for 35 yard touchdown. Chung also had an interception for a touchdown to cap off his night.
Bill Bellichick fired these guys up. He let them know they had something to prove, and they certainly did the job by blowing out the Miami Dolphins 41-14. After this game, the Patriots might have grabbed the attention of the league. I don't think anyone will be disrespecting New England again, especially if the Pats keep playing like they did Monday Night.
The Patriots young defense and special teams play completely annihilated the Miami Dolphins in the second half of last night's Monday Night blowout. The Patriots, who have struggled on the road in the second half, were down 7-6 going into halftime of this game, and then they came through when it counted and showed us what type of team they really are.
Sports analysts have doubted the Patriots' defense, but the team stepped up last night. This game was not all about Tom Brady, Randy Moss and Wes Welker like it usually is. Randy Moss did not even have one reception, and Wes Welker only had eight receptions for 70 yards. Tom Brady was on point, but only went 19/24 with 153 yards and one touchdown, which is not normal for Tom Brady. Yet, he got the job done, looked sharp and spread the ball out.
The Patriots attack in the air was not so impressive, and their ground attack of 111 yards wasn't anything special. The story of the game was its defense and special teams, and it looked like they were having fun. I know I had fun watching the game.
To Start off second half, rookie Brandon Tate returned a kickoff for 103 yards. Pat Chung had the game of his life, blocking a punt to set up a touchdown and blocking a field goal that was returned by Kyle Arrington for 35 yard touchdown. Chung also had an interception for a touchdown to cap off his night.
Bill Bellichick fired these guys up. He let them know they had something to prove, and they certainly did the job by blowing out the Miami Dolphins 41-14. After this game, the Patriots might have grabbed the attention of the league. I don't think anyone will be disrespecting New England again, especially if the Pats keep playing like they did Monday Night.
Focused
Today, I am pretty excited about where I am at with school and in my externship. Things are going right along. The work load for media writing has been moderately busier than most other classes, but I have learned a lot about writing. I am getting better. I am also halfway done with my externship, with 60 hours of 120 already complete.
My resume is put together rather well, and I am actually starting to get some contacts for potential paying positions in the field of radio and video broadcasting. I really want to work at the station I am interning at full time. It is a goal. This is what I want to do. I am trying to see what I may be able to do with these contacts for some side work, and then I'll see what happens.
Despite some outside aggravation, I am trying to stay focused on the goal at hand and keep positive. I have come a long way and have worked really hard to create opportunities. I just want things to work out. I have been building my resume and fine tuning how I present it to employers to give myself the best chance to land a job.
I am at the point where I am really focused on getting a paying position in this field, and I am doing the best I can. This externship has been great, and and I am really excited to see what happens next. I just need to stay calm, stay focused and I need to stay positive. I am so close to where I want to be and have worked hard to do what I can with what I got. Focus is the key to success.
My resume is put together rather well, and I am actually starting to get some contacts for potential paying positions in the field of radio and video broadcasting. I really want to work at the station I am interning at full time. It is a goal. This is what I want to do. I am trying to see what I may be able to do with these contacts for some side work, and then I'll see what happens.
Despite some outside aggravation, I am trying to stay focused on the goal at hand and keep positive. I have come a long way and have worked really hard to create opportunities. I just want things to work out. I have been building my resume and fine tuning how I present it to employers to give myself the best chance to land a job.
I am at the point where I am really focused on getting a paying position in this field, and I am doing the best I can. This externship has been great, and and I am really excited to see what happens next. I just need to stay calm, stay focused and I need to stay positive. I am so close to where I want to be and have worked hard to do what I can with what I got. Focus is the key to success.
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Give yourself a Chance
Going to school and pursuing my dreams has allowed me to grow as a person, and I have learned more that I could ever imagine about myself by continuing my education. Honestly, going back to school and setting goals for myself has changed me. Many outside forces other than school have also had a huge impact in my life and has changed me. Going to school has slowly opened doors for me that seemed could never be opened.
I felt trapped for the longest time and was not sure if I could do it. Deep down I knew it was something I had to do. I had to change the way I lived. I wanted to be a better person. I wanted to give myself the chance.
I went to college after a year off from high school, but I dropped out and did no go back for eight years. I was always going back to the same jobs, dealing with the same people and getting the same results. I wanted better than that, and I needed to do something about it. I procrastinated long enough, and it was time to just go and do it and start the transformation into the new me. I felt if I did this, slowly but surely things would get better and all the hard work would pay off. Slowly but surely, I would see things in a different light.
I have seen things from a different perspective, and I have learned how to change. Sure, I still have some parts of me I need to work on, but I have definitely made progress.
I am doing this for myself. I wanted to challenge myself and to grow as a person. I wanted to give myself the chance, despite all the mistakes I may have made in the past. I was always stuck and getting the same results from how I was living my life. I didn't think I could ever change the way I lived. Sometimes, I thought I didn't even deserve the chance to become a better me. Despite all the things that may have happened in the past or the mistakes I might have made, just remember I deserve the chance; we all deserve the chance to improve ourselves.
I felt trapped for the longest time and was not sure if I could do it. Deep down I knew it was something I had to do. I had to change the way I lived. I wanted to be a better person. I wanted to give myself the chance.
I went to college after a year off from high school, but I dropped out and did no go back for eight years. I was always going back to the same jobs, dealing with the same people and getting the same results. I wanted better than that, and I needed to do something about it. I procrastinated long enough, and it was time to just go and do it and start the transformation into the new me. I felt if I did this, slowly but surely things would get better and all the hard work would pay off. Slowly but surely, I would see things in a different light.
I have seen things from a different perspective, and I have learned how to change. Sure, I still have some parts of me I need to work on, but I have definitely made progress.
I am doing this for myself. I wanted to challenge myself and to grow as a person. I wanted to give myself the chance, despite all the mistakes I may have made in the past. I was always stuck and getting the same results from how I was living my life. I didn't think I could ever change the way I lived. Sometimes, I thought I didn't even deserve the chance to become a better me. Despite all the things that may have happened in the past or the mistakes I might have made, just remember I deserve the chance; we all deserve the chance to improve ourselves.
Saturday, October 2, 2010
Higher Learning
In my last post, I discussed how I am just about done with my classes and will soon receive my associates degree from Hesser College. I am very pleased with the progress I have made thus far. I have exactly 12 weeks left until I am finished with all my classes.
Although I will be satisfied and somewhat proud of myself, I still feel there is more for me to do than just get an associates degree. Times are still difficult, and I still feel I need more of an edge to adapt and grow and survive in the future. Sure, I am 29 years old now, but I have been through things and realize what I need to do to better myself and my chances for success.
Going for my bachelors degree is the next step for my future . I thought about this many times: where should I go and what should I focus on the most? I do have the hands-on experience in the video and radio fields. I am familiar with the business, and feel I have a good understanding of how it works. I have debated continuing with a focus on radio and video production to obtain more hands-on experience by going to a school like Emerson College in Boston.
Other options include schools like Boston University, which also has a very good radio and video program. I might go to schools, such as Boston College, Northeastern, UNH and SNHU to study business and communications. Perhaps going for a broader major would help me develop better skills and give me an edge with potential employers. I want to be smart about what I am doing so I can be prepared for whatever comes next.
I have until November to apply to these schools, and I am just about ready to get going on the applications. I want to be well-rounded, and I want to be taken seriously. I want to learn from the best and become the best at what I do. I want to have more experience, live in a city and have more opportunities. I must go for it now and not look back with any regrets.
I am leaning towards a school like Emerson. It's a great school with notoriety, and it has a great program for radio and video. My grades are good, my goals set high and my passion and determination are there.
The questions I keep asking myself are, "Am I ready for this?" "Am I ready to challenge myself even more?" "Am I ready for the next step?"
I'm obviously into sports, it's what I want to be involved with and is the reason I wanted to get into broadcasting. I am also huge into movies and music as well, and even if I was involved in either of those aspects of the industry, I would be happy. I want to have fun and be happy with what I am doing. That's whats most important to me in this quest.
Maybe along the way, I will find myself and in the end, I can look back and be happy with the decisions I made. I learned more about myself than I ever thought I could. Hopefully, I will get to where I need to be and where I want to go. Hopefully, I will be in a good place and will be happy with the future me.
Although I will be satisfied and somewhat proud of myself, I still feel there is more for me to do than just get an associates degree. Times are still difficult, and I still feel I need more of an edge to adapt and grow and survive in the future. Sure, I am 29 years old now, but I have been through things and realize what I need to do to better myself and my chances for success.
Going for my bachelors degree is the next step for my future . I thought about this many times: where should I go and what should I focus on the most? I do have the hands-on experience in the video and radio fields. I am familiar with the business, and feel I have a good understanding of how it works. I have debated continuing with a focus on radio and video production to obtain more hands-on experience by going to a school like Emerson College in Boston.
Other options include schools like Boston University, which also has a very good radio and video program. I might go to schools, such as Boston College, Northeastern, UNH and SNHU to study business and communications. Perhaps going for a broader major would help me develop better skills and give me an edge with potential employers. I want to be smart about what I am doing so I can be prepared for whatever comes next.
I have until November to apply to these schools, and I am just about ready to get going on the applications. I want to be well-rounded, and I want to be taken seriously. I want to learn from the best and become the best at what I do. I want to have more experience, live in a city and have more opportunities. I must go for it now and not look back with any regrets.
I am leaning towards a school like Emerson. It's a great school with notoriety, and it has a great program for radio and video. My grades are good, my goals set high and my passion and determination are there.
The questions I keep asking myself are, "Am I ready for this?" "Am I ready to challenge myself even more?" "Am I ready for the next step?"
I'm obviously into sports, it's what I want to be involved with and is the reason I wanted to get into broadcasting. I am also huge into movies and music as well, and even if I was involved in either of those aspects of the industry, I would be happy. I want to have fun and be happy with what I am doing. That's whats most important to me in this quest.
Maybe along the way, I will find myself and in the end, I can look back and be happy with the decisions I made. I learned more about myself than I ever thought I could. Hopefully, I will get to where I need to be and where I want to go. Hopefully, I will be in a good place and will be happy with the future me.
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