The CP...and other things I learned about journalism yesterday.

So before I go into great detail about my journalistic exploits, I wanted to explain a few things about my blog that people have asked me (not via comments, as no one has commented which is sad...)

1. What does the name of your blog mean?

Just Like A Woman is my favorite song by the almighty Bob Dylan. I think it's a relevant title because not only am I just like a woman (okay, I am definitely a woman) but the song is about being like a woman in a lot of ways, but still being naïve and vulnerable sometimes. And also my good friend Bob went to the U of M.

2. Did you take that photo?

No, I stole it from Createblog.com's stock photos. I will eventually change it to a photograph of my own.

3. Who is this fabulous roommate you keep talking about?

My roommate, Janelle, is fabulous. We met at the beginning of last semester through mutual friends and started attending lots of Gophers After Dark events together to craft. Janelle had lots of problems with her roommate last semester so when mine moved out, I invited Janelle to our floor. And that's that.

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So, now for more important things: my journalism career.

Yesterday, I worked on a story (despite the frigid cold and the fact that I was wearing tights and fell on the ice and scraped my knee) but my hard day's work paid off because I got CP, or as what we like to call it at the Daily... the center piece!
That means: Front page with a huge photo!

I felt extremely proud and excited and so privileged to be working for the Minnesota Daily. I feel as though I'm a real (student) reporter and I'm doing real work instead of wasting my time just making money.

I learned yesterday that stories take a lot of patience and dedication. I started working on it Thursday, but somehow it all came together with interviews and writing and edits on Monday night.

I learned that the editing process isn't as cruel as I thought it would be. It's all meant to clarify and ultimately, make the story better. I felt it was very constructive and helpful.

I learned (once again) that I have a lot to learn and I can't wait to figure it all out.

So...that's all mushy...sorry...I just feel really good.