My class schedule this semester has been amazing. Not only do I not have any Friday classes, but I also don’t have Tuesday classes. As a result, I get to drive to Indianapolis and go into the office on Tuesdays. Up until last week, I have corresponded via e-mail and phone, so last Tuesday was my first time actually entering the office since my interview last spring.
Tuesday, when I left, I had no idea what to expect. I woke up early, looked up directions and dressed professionally but also comfortably since I had to drive for an hour. And then, as I walked out of my room, my roommates wished me luck. Little did I know I would need that luck before I even entered the office.
I was just driving along State Road 37 in the left lane passing several semis that were required to go five miles an hour slower than me, when a car came off the ramp and merged right in between two of the semis. Instead of looking in the left lane to see if anyone was passing the large roadblock of semis, he simply just moved right over into my lane. I had nowhere to go but simply into the wall of the bridge we were on. It’s a miracle he didn’t hit me as he continued to ignore my horn and sped up to move in front of me.
Great! I thought. This was going to be a great way to start my Tuesday mornings: scared of driving there.
Luckily, the rest of the day went fantastic. I walked into an office full of a friendly staff. Everyone was happy to meet me. I had to complete some basics first since I hadn’t been in the office yet. I filled out my paperwork, posed for a picture and was led to my computer. I have a computer in a magazine office!
OK, it’s not in a fancy cubicle, and I will still write most of my articles and e-mails from my own laptop in Bloomington but still... it’s exciting. I may just be an intern, but I am going somewhere with my career, and I haven’t even graduated yet.
Evidently, my first staff meeting was extra special. There were bagels! After we smeared our bagels and introductions were made, we proceeded with the meeting. Since deadline had just passed, the meeting wasn’t too crazy, and my work afterward was pretty calm as well. After a few hours I drove back home.
Don’t worry; no accidents. And by that evening I had my new assignment. Time for my next mission and my next proof that I am actually advancing in my life!
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by Morgan Brown
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