Chauncey Balsom
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Multi-hyphenated writer across many mediums. $ChaunceyB12 for CashApp donations.
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- Top Story - April 2018
The Road Not TakenTop Story - April 2018
It’s rare that a team is able to build itself through the draft and find a bonafide superstar to anchor the franchise. The Seattle Supersonics turned Oklahoma City Thunder were able to find three in as many consecutive drafts from 2007-2009 with Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook, and James Harden. The Thunder had the makings of being perennial championship contenders for years to come. They achieved great team success during their time together, including an NBA Finals appearance; the only one in OKC’s franchise history. After their successful 2012 season, Harden was traded to the Houston Rockets after being unable to reach a contract agreement. This was the end for them as a trio, who at one point was walking down the same path of greatness together are now playing on opposing sides, going after the same goal.
By Chauncey Balsom6 years ago in Unbalanced
Top 5 Favorite Seattle Seahawks Games
During Week 8 of the NFL, the Seahawks of Seattle were in a professional football contest versus the Texans of Houston in what was, still is, and very well may be, the best NFL game all season. I became a prisoner of the moment for many reasons. “Is Deshaun Watson the best rookie QB we’ve seen?” “Is Russell Wilson the NFL’s leading candidate for MVP after that performance?” “Should Pete Carroll and Darrell Bevell let the reins loose on the offense?” “Is Jadakiss as hard as it gets?” I didn’t ask that last question, only because it’s so blatantly obvious that yes, Jadakiss is as hard as it gets.
By Chauncey Balsom6 years ago in Unbalanced
I Know You Mean Well, But...
Blank pages. Deadlines. Rewrites on rewrites. Just a few things that can lead to a stressed out and depressed writer. A stigma that fits most of us, if not all, mainly because it’s a job that can be lonely and requires an at times unhealthy amount of discipline to focus on. It helps when we have friends and family that inspire us to be the best we can be.
By Chauncey Balsom6 years ago in Journal
I'll See Your Relationship Goals...
I never really cared for the lives of celebrities and reality TV. I always found it rather odd at how people gravitate towards them for entertainment. Especially when it came to their dating lives when there’s so much else going on in the world. Like the Cleveland Lebron's swapping their roster out with a new one before the trade deadline and the tensions between the US and...well everyone. I spend most of my time on social media, just like 91 percent of Earth’s population, and I see some of the most below-the-bar acts of love that are deemed #RelationshipGoals. Despite all of this and my sentiments, there is an exception to every complaint. I drop everything to read any tweet or like any pic that showcases the love of these couples. Other than my parents, THESE are the relationship goals I aspire to have someday with a woman who’s stupid...I mean willing to spend her life with me.
By Chauncey Balsom6 years ago in Humans
The 10 R&B Albums of 2017 You Must Have in Your Library
In a year where “Bodak Yellow” and “Despacito” battled at the top of the charts, EDM’s rise in popularity is at fever pitch, and “pop” is now defined by angsty hip-hop artists such as Lil Uzi Vert. It’s easy to have missed some amazing R&B albums the past year. Some say the genre died years ago with singers going to more “popular” sounds and even rapping.
By Chauncey Balsom6 years ago in Beat
The Disney Remake You Didn't Know You Wanted
That's right, A Goofy Movie. Before I get into the reasons why, let me explain my stance on Disney remakes first. I remember going to the theaters with my family and seeing my first Disney movie on the big screen, Aladdin, which is my favorite Disney movie of all time. When the announcement was made that Aladdin was going to be made into a live-action movie, I did an eye roll that rivaled Princess Jasmine’s. Over the past few years, Disney has been doing live-action remakes of their animated classics. I can’t help but wonder “who asked for this?” Not that movie studios have ever cared what we want as consumers to begin with. But with Disney, I can say they are responding to what the people are asking for.
By Chauncey Balsom6 years ago in Geeks