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I just came back from a whirlwind of action at the 2010 National Association of Black Journalists convention in San Diego. NABJ has helped me out a great deal in my career and actually helped me get my first gig at ESPN The Magazine just 2 weeks out of college. But it also gives me a renewed sense of ” I got this” when I return to work after the convention. My work ethic meter is always on 10 after a conference.

This was my first time at a conference with a full-time job and representing Turner Sports was amazing. Folks had an honest respect for what I do and my company. Ms. NBA.com was my nickname all weekend. I also caught up with my mentors/folks I look up to Marc Spears, A.Sherrod Blakely, Jemele Hill, Chris Broussard, J.A. Adande, Michael Eaves and so many more. If you don’t know who these folks are, I really don’t know what you are doing on my blog.

And of course I partied! Journalists tend to live very stressful lives so when we let our hair down, WE LET IT DOWN! But like I told young kids looking for jobs, I didn’t drop it like it was HOT at the parties, I dropped it like it was LUKEWARM. A friend of mine told me, don’t do anything memorable at these things and you will be fine. Afterall, these are your colleagues and potential employers. ACT RIGHT! Shout out to Marc Spears and the NABJSTF for throwing another banging party. Even Clipper Darrell was there!

I also got to speak on a panel about “Internet Etiquette”. I advised folks on how to avoid the pitfalls of twitter and facebook but also how to use it to build their brand. I still couldn’t believe folks were listening to me! Me! The girl who eats Capn’ Crunch for dinner while watching 30 for 30. But I guess that’s what makes my story so special and real. Check out pics from the panel. Scary, because I look just like my mom… Who is fierce! (Hi mom!)