Since January 2007, my year has been full of ups and downs. I must start from my premature relief of recruiting duty where I felt that I tried as much as I could to succeed in that job. But for some that may not be enough. There are always factors that determine anyone’s success. This goes from leadership, trial and error, tangible and intangible circumstances, etc. To try and find a nice way to talk about that experience is rather difficult. But I must take the diplomatic approach and state that I will not ever sway anyone from their success. Because I was unsuccessful at a task does not mean it will flow over to another person. I thought that the opportunity was awesome and I tried to embrace it as much as I can. I made many friends; on the contrary I found that you must understand that people cannot be trusted. I allowed for individuals to control my thoughts as for this had a negative impact on my beliefs.
As I moved into March – May 2007, this was a time to reenergize my battery and do things for myself. I finally had to understand that I must make myself succeed and not rely on forces that I cannot control. I then left Richmond, Virginia in June and was stationed in Quantico, Virginia. Now I am in classes and moving toward my Criminal Justice degree. This has been a great semester and I have met friends and educators who share the same dream and will do anything to ensure you are successful. This is a great feeling to know that you are not alone on your journey. While taking a class in English 112, I evolved into a person by the name of Mr. Impact. This person is an online alter-ego that by his input he looks to have an impact on society. At times he is emotionally detached and cynical he looks to find solutions for any problems that come his way. Through my site called The Impact Place I tackled relationships and other individuals saw me in a different and more mature light. This added additional creditability to my identity.
As for relationship, well because this is The Impact Place, it has been rough to say the least. While I was recruiting, I did not have time for any companionship. This was unfair to all the ladies that I came across because I was not able to get attached and share the same feelings that they shared. But in the interest of fairness, I did meet a wonderful person and we are cool until this day. Because of my career she thought I did not share a similar interest in companionship. This turned her away and was unfair to her. I really would have like to get to know her better, now since she has moved on; and I had to do the same.
As I now have embarked on the journey in Northern Virginia, I must understand that to succeed in the Marine Corps that I must do things that I control. It would have been wonderful to get promoted with my peers, in retrospect maybe I was not ready and I have more to do. This dose of reality made me understand that I must channel my energy and use it as a desire to help me succeed. I never kept my head down this year and I must credit this to many friends and family that let me know that I need to continue to be optimistic.
I have now come to full circle with myself and know what I want to achieve and this year is going to be monumental and set the stage for my career. I have a lot of things planned that I looked to get accomplish. So as this year closes and another opens I must say that I am leaving it all behind and moving forward. So to all my friends, associates, and companions thanks for all that you did for me this year. To all the haters and nonbelievers... Well you never had any impact on my life so I really do not care about you. I am not going anywhere and I will always and forever be Mr. Impact. This is not a mirage this is real and this is it, so strap up because somebody has to be on top.
Always and forever,
Signing off,
Truly yours,
//s//
Corey R. Benjamin a.k.a. Mr. Impact “the online alter-ego”
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