I've been quite busy, and haven't sent out my goals, but I figured I would update, regardless. Here are a few of the things I've been working on:
I am writing more than I ever have, usually on deadlines. I love doing actual journalism, and I am being paid to do it (it's nominal, but still!). I've been promoted to associate news editor. My writing is fairly sound at this point, but I am working on how to better source my stories. For instance, I wrote a story on a task force Buffalo State is part of to prevent violence and gang activity on the west side of Buffalo. Unfortunately, due to deadline constraints, I did not speak to any of the people who actually live on the west side and are directly in contact with the task force. It would have made the story that much better, and I will work on getting more sources for stories like this, even under a tight deadline.
I am also working on an initiative to get the east side community of Buffalo involved in some of the revitalization projects here. A tall task, maybe, but something I feel passionate about. I will report more on this as things start to happen (or not happen, as the case may be).
I am trying to eat less carbs, and drink less pop (soda, for you uninitiated types). I've gained quite a bit of weight this winter, and it's becoming a concern. I had been attending a gym, but it kind of fell off as I became busier. I am trying to delegate my time better to allow for gym time. As Cory Booker would say (and a few others), Let's Move!
