Internship - day two: ROCKED

11:47 - I roll in 13 minutes early to work. In the front doors and up the stairs I walked, more excited than nervous this time.
I went in for my meeting with the editor, Michael. Within 15 minutes, I had 3 tasks! It was incredible.

First, Arts & Culture editor Michel had an assignment for me for this upcoming issue: write a 350-word preview about an upcoming wine festival. Of course I said I'd do it - but taking on an article in which I know nothing about, and then having no initial contacts about the article...needless to say I was second guessing myself for much of the time. But somehow I pulled it out. Not only that, I pulled it out within 3 1/2 hours. Not only THAT, my editor LOVED it! ... BIG relief! It's my first article, so of course I wanted it to be great and leave a good first impression. I think I accomplished it. (stay tuned for a link of the published article!...my first byline with the VCReporter)

Second: Start on a feature piece about a new transition home project that will host 6-8 foster teens. I started working on it, and am in the process.

Earlier, I had mentioned to the editor that I was the head photographer of my college newspaper, and have had photography experience, so in case they need anybody, I can do photos.
Crazily enough, I got into work on Friday and sure enough one of their photographers had backed out on a photo assignment for that evening. So there I was, with an article due by Monday (I got it done Friday!), a photo assignment for that same evening (which went well!), and a feature story I'm working on over the next two weeks.

Friday I came home from work so elated! It was definitely a good day. I just hope this keeps up. :-)