In the Mix with Aaliyah Miller

Today was a good day for the most part. It definitely started out better than it ended. I went to a PRSA ( www. prsact.org) event at Quinnipiac University to hear Michael Buckley speak. I didn't know what to expect from his presentation, truth be told I wasn't familiar with him or his success as a vlogger, but by the end he inspired me. Michael Buckley is a young man of immense energy, charisma, good lucks, and a keen fashion sense. He is the creator of What the Buck ( http://www.youtube.com/WHATTHEBUCKS HOW ), a show that was originally produced on cable access in Connecticut that combined reporting on pop culture and celebrities with the lively and comedic touch of Michael Buckley. Today, it is the most watched show on the youtube channel. I'm sure some of you may be saying youtube, so what's the big deal, everyone and their grandmother posts a clip on youtube. Well, Michael Buckley has turned his quirky passion into a career, and those in the world of entertainme...

Hello all, We've sent out our holiday cards wishing our friends, family, coworkers, peers, and even the occasional stranger a "Happy New Year," but 2009 begins with many world, national, and local problems unresolved. We are in the midst of a world-wide economic crisis, most if not all states face budget deficits, and in spite of these economic challenges, we have to be optimistic and willing to think "outside of the box" to tackle these tough issues. Can a year make a difference? That is the question I find myself asking quite frequently these days. It is easy for me to look back at 2008 with a win-lose lens over my achievements and setbacks. I constantly remind myself of the areas in which I've grown, but I also spend a great deal of time analyzing the missteps I made. I know I shouldn't have this self-defeating view, but old habits die hard. I think one of the reasons for this is because I'm not where I envisioned I would be. Sometimes I can be my...