My apologies

Yes, I haven't updated in 10 days. I am ashamed and apologetic to those who read my blog.

This last week has been a trip. It's been...interesting to put it lightly. I cannot go into full detail on here, but the newsroom has been changing drastically in such a short period of time. Last week, I did many online video updates, which you can see on the left panel there. I will put in my newest one once I get it done today below for your viewing pleasure.

I have just a few more days left here and I had to conjure up a 5-page paper last night detailing what I've learned through my experiences. It wasn't hard to fill up - a lot of things went on.

I think people thought I didn't get much out of this internship and that I'd be speeding out of here. However, it is my philosophy that everything is a learning experience and I am grateful for what the Chronicle gave me.

- As silly as it sounds to those of you who know me, I became less inhibited about reporting news in front of the camera. As I did more videos, I stumbled less, became less nervous, more confident.

- I learned the politics of a professional newsroom, where reporting the story, editing and putting together the paper is a passion, but also a means to survive in the world. I learned how the publisher, advertising department and editorial work together and just how huge Sunday is around here.

- I learned that I should really be proud of what I'm doing at the school paper. It isn't much different than what the professionals are doing, it's just on a larger scale with different challenges.

I have very little time left total in Indiana - less than three weeks now. It is bittersweet. I'll miss being able to see my cousins, uncles and aunts almost every weekend - a luxury I don't get in Texas.

However, I still have a little of A LOT left to go - the big time. Wish me luck.

Keeping you posted,
Joan