The day is almost over, but I want to make sure I wish everyone a very happy Thanksgiving. I can't believe a year ago I was rooting on the Hoosiers in Chicago (no, I won't get into the scores of the games). Boy does time go by fast. Fast forward 12 months and I am all the way across the country, working and making turkey sandwiches/salads with my co-workers. It was a lot of fun and nice not being alone - gathering together and laughing over movies, songs, and whatever else came out of our mouths. Simple, but enjoyable.
It was definitely a strange work day. Driving to work it was a ghost town. No one was on the road and all businesses were closed. I even had a hard time finding a station open after work to get gas. I can't remember what it's like back home because my mom always cooks, but in the area I live in here in WA, all of the restaurants make a pact to close.
Luckily, the reporters were still able to pull out some stories out for us. I even had the chance to report the top story for the 5pm. Talk about a crazy show... starting out on camera fronting the top story and then racing back to the control room to produce the show. It was a crazy thing that happened, one of my reporters covered two important stories that I wanted a reporter on camera for, but I couldn't have him do both so HE suggested I do the first one instead of him. I've anchored webcasts, but this was the first time I was introducing (or fronting a story) standing up at what we call the hot dog. Unfortunately, things didn't go 100% smoothly. My IFB (ear piece) didn't work so I couldn't hear my time cues and I haven't had a chance to watch the aircheck, but I was told the Top Story animation wiped across my face - not resume material. Needless to say, it was fun and I appreciate having the opportunity to step on camera for a bit. I have a lot of practicing to do before I am truly comfortable.
I hope everyone enjoyed their day and took some time to reflect.
Weekly Movie Review: "Four Christmases" was cute and full of laughs. I must add that it was a bit strange at points too. Almost as though the writers or actors were trying too hard. I normally like Vince Vaugh, but he seemed almost too over the the top and annoying. I'm not sure disappointing is the right word for it because I didn't have huge expectations, but it could have been better.
That's it for me now. Be careful if you are planning to shop tomorrow - I'm holding myself back because A. I have to work and B. sales tax is WAY to high here!
I will update you again over the weekend.
2 comments:
sounds like you had a relaxing Thanksgiving. :-) i hope the packing is going well. 20 days.
You should move to Minnesota where there isn't a sales tax! I am going to miss all your movie reviews- you always give me the heads up on what movies are worth the money. Thanks! have a great week.
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