It's Time

Okay, okay. Time for a third round -- yet another attempt at this web-logging thing. There's lots to report.

First of all, I may soon have an actual "big adventure" on which to report. I'm not entirely decided yet, but it looks like I'll be spending June and July of this summer in Sitka, Alaska, working for KCAW Raven Radio, the local public radio station. As expected, I've fallen in love with radio at journalism school, so I've decided to do my (required) summer internship in that field. Apparently, public radio is vital in Alaska, where the people are sparse and often remote-- hence the absence of other, more sophisticated forms of media. I'll be working with a very small radio news team, essentially serving as a staff reporter, going out into the field and reporting on stories, and then producing and airing them. I also have the option of hosting a call-in show, which I imagine would go something like this.

ME: "This is Andi McDaniel for KCAW Raven Radio. Right now we're talking about pants. What's the deal with pants? Do you WEAR pants? Do you have a favorite pair of pants? Call and tell us about it! I'll be waiting..."

CALLER: "Hi, this is, um, Herb, and I like pants. I have some denim pants and some corduroy pants too. Sometimes I don't wear pants..."

ME: "Wow, thanks for your call, Herb!"

Yeah, so. The show might not be worth downloading from the website. HOWEVER, I have no doubt that you will find enjoyment in the many awkward situations, mishaps, and lessons-learned-the-hard-way that I find myself in while I'm there...

Also, I plan on finding a penguin boyfriend (as a sort of stand-in for Eric; we discussed it). I think one of those Emperor penguins will do-- they seem pretty loyal, but they still like to slide on their tummies. I'll keep you updated on that particular search.

In the meantime, I'm finishing up my semester (and thus my first year) working on projects in my 3 main classes: long-form science writing, black and white photography, and radio. To hear my latest piece, which is about being stuck on the community garden waiting list, go here and click on the play button beneath "Dirty Waitlist."

Leave a comment and tell me what you think.