I met my Governor today. In fact, he shook my hand. It was great.
The wait for him seemed to take forever - but it was worth it. I know many around here are constantly putting him down - but I believe in what he has been doing.
Today he was discussing his Strategic Growth Plan - a $35 billion investment to maintain and improve the state's levee and flood control system and to provide for safe and reliable water supplies for California's future.
I was at the World Ag Expo to cover his visit and to cover the expo. I ended up writing three stories today.
I have been covering the Expo in Tulare, CA every day this week. (two to three stories a day) I have loved it. It feels great being a member of the press and getting all the perks. Special VIP parking, private golf-cart escorts, etc.
We have been treated like royalty at the media trailer that they set up for us. We have comfortable chairs/couches, all the drinks, candy, meat and cheese cuts, yogurt, ....you name it, they have it for us.
Yesterday I got to interview some members of a Nigerian delegation. I've spoken with people from Japan, Canada, Australia, Netherlands and Australia. Today I spoke with the California agriculture secretary and I got to follow Arnold around as he toured the grounds.
Today I ran into a former news editor I once worked with. He's with another paper now and when he heard I was freelancing, he invited me to come out and write for them too.
Today was fun. And, it's such a big high for me to open up the next morning's paper and see my stories on the front page.
I love my job!
You do have a great job! It's fun to read about the goings on down in my old stomping grounds (I lived in Bakersfield). I gotta get back to your blog more often!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Dawno. You know, everytime I drive by Bakersfield (like today) I think of you now.
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