Cost of gas is sucking me dry of money

Busy busy busy today at the paper - well not as busy as my co-workers, but much busier than I have been.

Had four interviews today - not including the 10 people I interviewed splashing around a water park. It was a delight to get out of the newsroom and go talk to people face-to-face. It's the spirit of reporting I have again within myself, and I am in love again.

I really want to go to that water park in my own bathing suit and have some fun though. It's fun being in the small town and seeing what people do - or don't do. Had a meeting about the special section today with the ad director, editor and Brett, a fellow reporter. So we'll get that on the ground soon.

Finished two stories, looking forward to seeing my name in print in a professional newspaper!

Next week's agenda: 4-H fairs (I'm covering the beef show for my story and the entire fair all week for the video). Also, finishing up my gas derricks story. I interviewed the mayor of Gas City and he's quite a nice man.

Like the small-town charm. It's been a tad of a culture shock, but hey, I could use a little change of pace :)

I have Friday, Saturday and Sunday off - to relax and job hunt. *joy*

Drive to Marion doesn't get any better and it's really sucking up my funds. Job search continues - if anyone has any ideas, shoot them at me.

Keeping you posted,
Joan