Best Day of 2009

I can now say that I had an incredible day. Thursday, Feb. 12, 2009, was the best day of 2009 thus far. I woke up ridiculously tired and not wanting to get out of bed. I dragged my butt out of bed, got ready for the day, and left for the front office of the Chicago Slaughter Pro Indoor Football team, where I have my internship.

I began the morning by transcribing interviews of two new players recently acquired from the Chicago Rush and of head coach Steve McMichael.

Steve Arch, the man in charge of the media of the team, then came to the office and gave me another assignment. I was given information on the team's new offensive line coach Bob McMillen. I had to write a piece on him, and this piece is going to be put into the game day program that all of the fans receive at the game! Something I write will be seen by hundreds, if not thousands, of fans, media personnel and the like!

Because I am going to be helping with game day media as well, I was given cell phone numbers of two former Chicago Bears players! My dream job, the reason I chose to become a sports journalism major, is to be a sideline reporter for the Bears! This may be my way in!

After leaving the office, I had to face I-90 to get to school. The only problem I encountered was the traffic back up (traffic on 90... never!) beginning at the exit I had to get off at. I found free parking, and even made it to class on time.

I am not a morning person. So for this incredible stuff to happen before noon just blows my mind. Nothing could bring me down on Feb. 12!

Working Together

Our group recently began working together. I just met most of my group this semester. In fact, I spent the first week in a completely different group with different ideas. Now, I am in a group with people who share similar interests as me, and I can help where they are lacking and vice versa.

We work well together. We maintain good communication with each other. The only problem I see with our group is our ridiculously random schedules. Most of us have work, other classes and internships to juggle. Free time is at a minimum for us.

I think that working together with this group will be a lot of fun, as we are enthusiastic about our topic. I think they will teach me a lot. I look forward to working more with this group.

Practice Entry

Baseball season is around the corner. Pitchers and catchers report to spring training within the next few days. Before I know it, the Cubs will be back on TV, and I can go back to religiously watching my favorite baseball team play their hearts out. The dark time between football ending and baseball starting is closing quickly.

Luckily, that dark time has been filled with Blackhawks hockey. Thankfully, games are being televised again. Now, I have my three favorite sports to watch on TV once again. Football, hockey and baseball fill the entire year. At certain times during the year, seasons will overlap. For the first time in years, I have programs to watch year-round.

I am enjoying the second half of the hockey season and looking forward to the start of the baseball season. Watching sports makes me happy. Time flies when I can flip on the TV and catch a game or two. Now, thanks to DVR, I won't miss a game. My obsession with sports will become even worse. Bring on the sports!