Day two--production day

Today was a little crazy.

The Keltic announcement was delayed, because Mark Parent (minister of environment and labour) went on vacation. I also wrote two stories about the recommendations --one on fishermen, the other on a Black loyalist burial ground--one on the Canadian winter games, and a ton of briefs.

Canso council today was actually a lot of fun, everyone was really nice, and I got a couple great story ideas--a new school zone sign, a new department store, a plaque...ok, it may not sound that cool, but really it was!

I also am very proud because I learned to use the lights on the car. Then, half an hour later, I learned to shut them off, after someone announced that there was a car in the parking lot with its lights still on. Oops.

I also found myself wondering today why no one ever told me that we journalists were insurance risks? Logically it makes sense--we drink too much starbucks/coffee/tea, we're always in a rush, we tend to be at accident scenes, riots, even war zones...but still. Not fair.

As far as my first production day went, I think it was pretty good. My stories seemed to go over well, and I think I'm starting to get a grasp on the community and life in Guysborough. I even fell asleep before midnight last night.

Now, on to tomorrow. Time to start getting ready for the next edition, but at least this time I have a few days of prep work:)

~J