Things are crazy but there is a light at the end of the tunnel! Media Scriptwriting is keeping me busy, but I have finished so many projects in the last couple of weeks. My group project and a powerpoint script are complete and I am almost done with my final project. It feels good to have so much accomplished!

In class today we talked about careers and it really made me think about my future. I have very high goals and I want to be successful in my profession, but right now I don't really know what the future holds. I understand that my field of interest is very competitive. I know that it will be a difficult journey as a communication professional, but I am very excited about the possibilities! We had the opportunity to listen to a friend of Dr. King's and some of the things that were discussed really caught me between the eyes. His main tip for aspiring writers was to know the material. Last summer, I had the chance to write stories for my local radio station. I would attend City Council meetings and then report on what I heard. My first few stories were absolutely terrible because I had no idea what I was writing about. I was too afraid to talk to people and ask questions and my lack of knowledge should in my work. Finally, I hit a brick wall and was forced to begin asking many questions. I started staying after the meetings and would talk to everyone on the board until I understood what was going on. I was then able to break down the news into easy terms that any person in my community could understand. I am hoping to work for my radio station again this summer and now I will not be afraid to ask lots of questions! My experience last summer is a good example of why it is important to know the material.