Thats my job

Well I am so pleased that 6 people are actually interested in my life as a reporter. KT was my first and I will always be grateful for that, thank you.

So, do you know what a "feature" is? Its a story that is not considered hard news usually. A lot of times they are fun to do and they are about everything and anything. You could do a "Feature" story on a bush.

"This bush has seen a lot... As it sits on the corner, thousands of cars pass by and think nothing of it...(sounds of cars driving) You may not think this bush is useful or that it even matters, but think again..." Then you can go on and on...

Anyways, the past 2 days I have done features and I have to say its a breath of fresh air. Yesterday I wrote a feature about the bakersfield dancing Pizza man. Its a story I have been pitching for 7 months and finally I was given the go.
Today, I did a story about Wii being out of stock everywhere. I have to be honest, I didn't like this story and didn't really think it was a story but I was assigned it and made it into a masterpiece, cause thats my job.

As I go, I am learning that its not always about what you report, its about how you tell it. For those of you who know me, you know that I am in this business to report the news and make a difference. Sometimes I think if I don't investigate and report hard news I am not making an impact but what I have realized from two days of features is, I still am. My story last night has generated so much talk around town...facebook pages are blowing up and people have contacted me saying "thank you" while smiling. So the impact I am having may be a little different then when I am reporting a death but its just as important... My stories have made so many people smile... that just may be the most important thing one human being can do for another.

And I love that its my job...