So close...

It's been a crazy year. I started last fall with apathy towards school. I didn't really care about much going on, although it was a pleasant surprise that Iowa State football was at least decent. I had just come off a summer that had been as good as any in recent memory, and was finally racing again. I think it was a huge letdown that the racing season was over, so nothing really interested me down here. Even when I got a job I couldn't really give a crap about it.

Then, second semester I started a job I'd been putting off. I joined the Iowa State Daily's Sports desk. I didn't really know what to expect going in. I just wanted to be accepted and liked. I know, I know, everyone everywhere hopes that for themselves. But I wanted to like writing and like being a full-time journalist. I didn't know how I'd get along with everyone, etc etc.

Turns out I'd been an idiot for waiting. Ever since the start of the semester and my time with the Daily, I've loved it. I've learned more in one semester than my two years at the Storm Lake Times. Nothing against them, I just didn't have the full-time experience and variance of subjects to write about. I became attached to the Sports desk and wanted to see it succeed.

So toward the end of the semester I began thinking about becoming an assistant editor. So, I applied. Long story short I got the job, and will be working with Jake Lovett and Chris Cuellar next year as editors. I couldn't be more excited. I've become attached not only to sports but to the entire Daily. A friend who works there told me not to let the Daily consume my life, not to get too attached. Well, guess I didn't take that advice.

I guess I'm just happy I found something while at school I can throw myself at and have it really mean something to my life and my future.

And now we're at the end of the year. I have a full summer of racing and writing for the Times ahead of me. For the first time in a long time, there are multiple things in my future I can really look forward to. It's nice. It also feels good to be content with life for a change. So here's to everyone at the Iowa State Daily who've made me feel welcome, and who've accepted me into the fold. I can't wait for the fall (okay, that's a lie. I can wait because I really can't wait to race this summer) and to work with you all again.