Welcome to Panama City… and the world.
A little over a month ago, I had one of the most eventful weekends of my life. I graduated college with a bachelor’s Degree in Broadcast Journalism and I got a job here in Panama City as a reporter. You can imagine how my head was spinning for days as I sent my thank you cards, hopped on a plane for the interview, came back with barely two weeks to pack and leave the place which until now I had known as my only home. It was only after I had said goodbye to my mother and was driving onto Interstate 95 from the suburbs of Washington, D.C that I realized I was leaving. Not only was I changing a location, but also my entire state of mind; a life which had revolved around classrooms and homework until now.
And so, my newest adventure begins. I’ve been awestruck as I entered the exact career I’d intended, fresh out of college. I’m reminded by others of how many do not receive this incredible opportunity, so I’ve been saying a little “thank you” every day for mine. Reporting can be hard work, especially remembering to do the proper camera work, editing, writing for TV and the web, and of course, now blogging. I have to admit I was a little intimidated with the intensity and speed of a newsroom on my first day, but as the days turn into weeks I feel as if I’m jogging right alongside, learning the in’s and out’s, and finding my niche.
I am trying my best to adjust to this new home, a 15-hour drive away from the place I left. I think being a reporter helps me assimilate quicker, giving me more opportunities to talk with local politicians, get involved in community events, and learn about the history of this city. I now know why the sand is so white, how real estate has boomed within recent years, and I even have Florida license plates on my car. - I mean plate. In Virginia we’re required to have two.
As I drove to the station this morning over the bridge from Panama City Beach in my Florida-plated car, I realized I wasn’t leaving anything behind. What I need I brought with me: my education, a sense of adventure, and a passion for telling stories. I’m excited to wake up every morning knowing I get to drive over that bridge and find another story to tell...and I’m looking forward to continuing to tell you a little of mine.
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About Me
I was born and raised just outside the nation's capital in northern Virginia, and recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a major of Broadcast Journalism and minor in International Relations. I studied abroad for a while in Italy and also traveled to Shanghai, China for a journalism class. During college I worked at CBS6 in Richmond, VA as well as FOX5 in Washington D.C. I'm glad to be in sunny Florida and look forward to making Panama City my home for the next few years...
Recent Entries:
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- Trying the Trolley - Day 2
- Trying the Trolley - Day 3
- Trying the Trolley - Day 1
- A Year-Old Newby
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