At the start of this new year I had set some goals. “New Years Resolution”  is what some might call it. I personally loath the phrase; to me it is just hokie! I have never heard of a story were anyone has actually kept their resolution! So I refuse to call it that… but here I am 26 days into 2014 and I haven’t even started.

Now I’m sure you are wondering just what my goal or now appropriately self title “New Years Resolution” was? Well I have always though of myself as the creative type and my passions  haven’t been expressed. I have seen a good number of role models and even some colleagues. And i don’t know what I can really describe that as other then entertainer / active member in my geeky / nerdy obsessions. I have admired Photographers and Vloggers for years. I always seem to find myself with little fun and interesting way to just express my thoughts or what I might be going though into adulthood. And I’m not talking about just having a therapeutic creative outlet for angst emotions  but to also express my opinions on certain topics. So it seems to have come just in handy for me to be taking my Mass Media Communications class this semester.

Upon my readings in the “Social Media Bible” I ran into the “50 Rapid fire tips for Power blogging”. I have chosen a solid 10 to seek after in order to accomplish my goals and make it much more then a “resolution”

1.(number 2) Post often – All because I feel like I never have enough time at this stage of my life doesn’t mean it is gonna be any easier.  I need to discipline myself and make time Now

2.(number 3) Use catchy blog post titles – I love a good hook, especially to a current hot topic. I need to work on my vocabulary and use more “word play”

3.(number 5) Comment on other blogs- this is social media after all. How else can I expand if I am  not being social

4. (numer 6) Use Social Media- Just using Facebook and youtube ain’t gonna cut it !  I need to expand my horizons!

5.(number 7) Use Images in your posts- An eye catching pic is always a good way to get someone to read your posts. it helps filter aways all the other crap the average user sees scrolling day to day.

6.(number 13) Keep things simple- I can be a bit of a perfectionist and I tend to have grand/time consuming vision of what I am working out. … Sometimes I just need to let go of that

7.(number 21) Don’t be a “me too” blogger- Never just agree with the popular opinion, in FACT! Make your opinion heard by more if it stands out. But always be truthful.

8.(number 24) Do lots of Videos – be consistent, you know it suck when you just have to wait for days waiting for your favorite vloggers to do a follow up. You should never leave anyone hanging.

9.(Number 25) When making videos, be real and be personable- speaks for itself

10 (Number 46) Be yourself – No one likes a fake

Also included in our readings I found an article that i very much agreed with in terms of a philosophical approach to creating/perfecting  my online persona. Out of the The Rules of marketing & PR ; the subject was esblishing the thought of approaching your new found blog and other social media outlet like you would at a cocktail party. I found this article very honest and stimulating. Before reading this I could not explain my ideologies but reading this just took the word right out of my mouth!  And further giving me useful point I haven;t even thought out on top of that! I like that it. In it it asks a series of question like “do you listen or talk more ?”  and “do you avoid social interaction? ” I also like that it shows to maintain some etiquette.