One Question

Bradley Blizzard
January 14, 2012
Mr. Parsons

What makes a memory?

        Throughout life, memories are made whether they are positive or negative. The most compelling 

aspect of a memory is the event that is most interesting to you. Positive, negative, and thought 

provoking events are the memories which stick in people's minds every day.

        The most enjoyable memories to remember are those which have a positive impact on you. 

Special events are always fun to remember and look back upon. In my life, I have relied on 

photography to essentially capture the memory in to one photograph. This has had a huge impact on 

my everyday thinking and the way I interpret different things. When I first began photography, I knew 

that it would quickly become one of my obsessions and I will look back to my work in many years to 

come. Capturing moments for other people can bring a special connection to everyone who was a 

part of it, but also for me, the photographer. Today, I can still look back on some of my early 

photographs and remember the memories that are attached with the moment. Though positive 

memories bring back special times, there are sometimes negative memories which haunt you. 

        It is not common for people to not have negative memories in their lives. In my opinion, to grow 

up there needs to be a mixture of both positive and negative thoughts and times in ones life. 

Personal downfalls in life are only the come before the storm. In my past, I had to overcome personal 

and communal issues to become who I am today. Tragedies, such as death and depression, will often 

stick into ones minds due to the negative impact the event had on their lives.

         The road bumps and the climaxes that I have had in my life so far are what shaped me in to the 

man I am today. I have had to undergo injury issues, tragic events, and mental road bumps. If I had 

the opportunity to go back and change any of these moments, I wouldn't. I would only change the 

events that effected others. 

Horrible product, great service

While ordering this product, I was lead to believe this product would help me save time, money, and stress. After receiving the banana slicer, I realized that the product is not capable of slicing the banana skin as well. After trying to slice the fruit the first time, I am left with circular banana "rings" and a horrible stomach ache. FML.

Reflecting on a 2012 Blog

           Throughout the first part of the school year in 2012, my blog posts have improved it's grammar, vocabulary, and composition. The blog that is my personal favorite is "About Me..." due to the connection shown between my photography and my personality. The blog, which I wrote at the beginning of the school year, became one of my favorites after adding several images to the blog. 

                                  [One of my personal favorite photographs that I have taken]

              This photo has been one of my favorites because of the message that it sends to me whenever I look at it, which is my childhood story. Growing up in a suburb outside of Washington D.C, my life was surrounded by sports. One of the biggest sports in my family growing up was baseball. Everyday leading up to Sunday morning games were long, tiring, nighttime practices. As the sun went down, so did the northeastern temperature. Running to my fathers jeep to escape the cold air was always my favorite time of the night. This picture brings back memories of watching the sun set through the metal fence and glaring, with amusement, at the shadows caused by the field lights. The hat that is being worn in this photo also brings back memories of the night I found it laying on the wooden dugout bench.

         While growing up is exciting and memories quickly vanish, it is important to have photographs that can magically remind you of a time that has passed. As stated in my "About Me..." blog, my photographs all have a meaning to me in one way or another. They either remind me of a past experience or an experience which I'm living in today. But in my opinion, the best picture I'll take will be the one I take tomorrow.