Another Introduction (Noble)

I'm Noble, and yeah, that's not my real name. Somehow, I "earned" it from a close friend (long story), and kept that nickname since.

I was born and raised in the South Bronx. If some people believe that gives me street cred or hardcore points, keep in mind that while I am street smart and not afraid to walk outside at night, I was mostly the quiet geek that observed everything. Growing up in New York also allowed me to experience and learn a variety of different cultures, views, and ideas – something that you can only get by living in a diverse city.

What makes me qualified to give advice? First, I'm adaptable. A teacher can attest that what may work great for one student, may be ineffective for another. Advice is similar in that fashion. I understand that one piece of advice may work great for one person, but the same advice can lead to a disaster for another person. That's why I believe several advice columns are going out of style – the same generic advice is applied to similar situations.

Second, to paraphrase JT Spyder from his introduction, only a nut job believes he or she knows everything in the world ... and I'm not heading to Ward's Island anytime soon for psychiatric evaluation. While I learned from my own experiences and mistakes, as well as those around me, but all that combined understanding still is a tiny dot in a vast ocean of knowledge.

What advice will I give? I will consider the problem or question and the available options, then come forth with a frank and candid response. A person shouldn't expect anything else from me. If that means I must call a person out on their moronic, selfish or detestable actions, I will do so – and probably with several four letter words that are not allowed on television or radio.

That's all for now folks. Looking forward to answering any questions that comes my way.