Blog Idea #1:
The first idea I have for a blog is a page centered around rap. Growing up in NYC, rap has been a large focal part of my life making the soundtrack of my life. The name of the blog would be “Chopped Cheese”, named after the legendary NYC delicacy. Being the most popular form of music right now, rap has a broad audience that ranges from “old heads” in NYC to preppy white boys in the suburbs (a topic I would love to address). As of right now, I have three ideas for content that I could post. The first is to post any updates that happen in rap, things such as new music and album releases, events such as concerts and festivals, and just general things that happen within rap music and culture. The second is a weekly round-up of the best stories. I will select around 5 events that happened that week and discuss them, preferably with a friend to gain a different perspective. It is intended for these posts to be My last and the most interesting idea would be to do interviews with up-and-coming rappers. I know many underground rappers that would be willing to do an interview. This can be paired with their music as well as interesting stories about their music and their lives.
Blog Idea #2:
My second idea for a blog would be to cover my favorite type of food ever: ramen. I tried ramen the first time my freshman year of college and ever since then it’s become my go-to comfort food. When talking about ramen, I don’t mean cup noodles, I mean actual Japanese style (or trying to be) ramen. I will be looking at the broth, the garnishments, the vegetables inside, the noodles, and the meat.My main goal is to visit different restaurants in NYC and try their ramen and other types of food. Many of these restaurants have other options besides ramen allowing me to find something that pertains to every type of reader. The blog will include pictures of the ramen because the way they are laid out adds to the overall attraction towards ramen. If possible I will interview people who work at the restaurants trying to find out interesting facts about the ramen. I will also try to take videos of me and maybe a friend trying the ramen to show our reactions to trying the ramen. There are also events for ramen in NYC. When I find one that takes part during the semester I will try to cover and report on them.