Time Flies

Well here I am again. Wondering how months have flown by without even an attempt to post a blog. How in the world do people keep up with social media… like juggle multiple platforms like a pro, blog, work and find time to have a social life and oh yes, the ever important self-care?

So, I am going to give this blog another shot. Why torture myself, you ask? I could just say, why not? Because I have a tendancy to be an over-achiever or so I am told. The truth, I used to write all of the time and I have a project in mind, so I need to dust off the cobwebs.

No way, I am telling you about this new project because it is a totally for me project. I may or may not share if and when I complete it. We will just have to see how it goes and then how I feel about it in the end. Support would be appreciated…even though you don’t know the project you can still send support that I am just me and pull off something outside of the box and crazy. You know, being my own brand of happy, crazy and entertaining.

So what to brief you on and how, with so many months and miles between us. Hmmm, so let’s go with opportunities that came out of no where, goals I set and achieved and tease you with the fact that I have a major announcement coming soon. The “act” has already come to fruition and it includes more than just me and makes the community service, teacher, and person who doesn’t take NO for an answer so unbelievable proud and happy. Surprised…not at all because I believe that everything can be accomplished if enough effort and heart are put into it. And we did and will continue to do so. Intrigued…I hope so because it is something beyond my wildest imagination. That says a lot!

Those opportunities I mentioned, came in the form of being the subject matter expert (criminologist, victimologist…) on multiple shows and a bunch of episodes for new shows on Oxygen. Mark of a Killer, Charmed to Death and a new show previewing in January are under my belt. Guess what, I liked. No, I loved it. It is something I never imagined doing. I get to bring attention to my school (Indian River State College), get my students to engage in their criminal justice studies, and made a bunch of amazing contacts and friends along the way. A lot of those have spoken with, been interviewed by, offered jobs to and given lectures to my students. That is the best part of the whole thing.

I spoke again this year at CrimeCon, and was joined by my podcast co-host PCubed (Pierre.) We are joined each year by more students and alumni. Watching them network, while I do the same is so much fun. How does the saying go, “It is amazing what you can accomplish when you don’t care who gets the credit?” We encourage them and then watch them fly. That is the teacher in both me and Pierre - making an impression on others so that they believe in themselves and reach for the stars. And that is where they belong.

If you wondering why I haven’t mentioned the podcast that is because I have a “day job” as well. As a criminal justice professor, it has been a crazy ride, with ups and downs, changes and challenges thanks to Covid and quite a few other forces to deal with. But fear not, P’s eye rolling will be returning soon and I have researched myself up one side and down the other to bring you new cases, entertain you as well, annoy PCubed which is always a favorite and most importantly bring the victims to life as they are who we should truly focus on.

Hmmmm, so much to do still tonight, so off I run. I hope you are glad to hear from me and get back on track following me and encouraging me to continue trying new things and reach for my own stars.

Glad to be back!

Dr. M

Getting My Tail Busy

So this afternoon I had a meeting and we discussed what seemed like a million things: my focus, my laziness (workout what?), three upcoming presentations and all of the work that needs to go into those, seeking out a legitimate sponsor for my outside of the college professional career, teaching, grading, and the fact that I don’t have time to fool around. I need to get busy. Get moving or someone else may snag my opportunities and NO ONE is going to do any of my work, except clean my house windows for me!

So I got caught up on my blog as promised but NO I did not go to the gym. Had to come home and spend time with the husband…. that’s the excuse I am using today. I was told to make a list because I am under a time crunch for those presentations and YES I started those.

And I can’t tell you the rest of the things I started because they are cool and I don’t want anyone to snag them out from under me because I waited so long to get started.

By the way, this entire blog is being edited because just as much as I may have dropped a four letter word here or there so did my meeting partner. It was almost like hanging out and planning my life with PCubed; which if you keep up with any of my work you know that he rolls his eyes more than anyone I know, denies me almost anything cool and tells me who cares or get over it multiple times PER TOPIC! Seems I am a slow learner, hard headed or just don’t like being told what to do because what makes me get my tail busy on those things I don’t want to do???? A very direct approach….lol and sadly it works.

I am cutting this blog short as I have one that I should have posted before it and guess what, it has very little to do with me….. I want to tell you about what a group of my students or I should say, Indian River State College’s Alpha Phi Sigma Honor Society students did this weekend that made me unbelievably proud and not only should my bosses know but I want you to know.

So that is all for now…. back in a bit.

Dr. M