From Dec. 6

So, I've been working at newspapers for approximately seven years... well, in January it'll be seven years. Generally, I've gotten an assignment and had at least a few days to take care of it. So, when I talked to my friend at the Daily News, I was figuring it wouldn't break me too quickly...

Yesterday, I went in to do my paper work and get my first assignments... both of which were due tomorrow...

Today, I turned in one of the stories due tomorrow and another that I got assigned this afternoon. Tonight, I finished the second one that's due tomorrow since tomorrow I have two more to work on, so far. Then Saturday, I'm working on a profile of a band and a preview.

I wasn't really thinking I was going to hit the 40 hours a week that come with full time... but based on today, I'm fairly certain that not only will I hit it, but I'll be creeping into OT... hopefully not though.

Today I worked on and off from 9:30 this morning 'til 9:45 tonight (Yes, Paul, I wrote more when I got home... I should have stayed there and harassed you). The exact time would be 8 hours and 47 minutes. I know because I have to keep up with my time until I'm in the system again. LOL. Keep in mind that an hour and a half was spent at Odyssey Tattoo, about 30 minutes eating, then 30 minutes doing laundry. So, in essence, I've done nothing but work, eat, chores and mutilate my back today.

Now, I'm waiting for Kevin and Marty to get off work so we can hit the Kettle. YAY! I am DYING for food... and sleep. Sleep would be great too...Tomorrow I'll be on Lejeune most of the day, then it's writing and writing and writing... I'm kind of hoping nothing else pops up, if for no other reason than I desperately need to unpack. haha.

God knows, I sure do love this job though... There's nothing better than getting to spend your days getting to know different people, all of which are interesting, and share what you learn with others...

So, in short: I'm busy as hell, but loving every minute of it... Esp. considering I'm not having to drive all the way to Sneads Ferry to make a couple bucks less. ;-)