Published

Not surprisingly, the semester has sucked me away from posting, which isn't good for an aspiring journalist.

Speaking of which, I was finally published today! No, it isn't my first time being published, but this is the first article I've written that is likely to reach more than five people.

The profile I wrote was a Web exclusive for the magazine where I'm interning this semester. I mass e-mailed my family/former teachers and colleagues with the link (friends will get the link off Facebook) and have since gotten some replies, including this message from the subject of the profile.

"Thanks. You were kind. Best of luck."

My editor was impressed with my initial draft and made only a few minor changes. I too am impressed with myself, namely the fact that I got this assignment on Thursday and turned it around by today. The best part is that I now longer fear the reporting process, in fact I relish being on the phone and having an excuse to ask people almost anything. And I don't even know where to begin explaining the joy I get out of taking what people tell me and assembling it into a coherent, creative and meaningful narrative.

I have so much more to say about this semester and my new love affair with reporting, but my eyes are heavy and I'm afraid I feel a sore throat coming on.

to be continued..