Wow, it’s been a while since I’ve updated. I’ve been a busy little beaver!!
As mentioned in my last post, I started a new job on the 20th of October as a radio producer for our local radio stations (WNAE/WRRN/WKNB). I just finished my first two weeks, and I am KNACKERED.
But my overwhelming feeling is one of absolute adoration for my job. I’ve NEVER felt that way before. I enjoy getting up in the mornings, I enjoy going in to work, I enjoy being busy, and I am so thankful for how well it’s going.
Though I am still new at all of this, I think (and my managers have validated this) that I am doing a great job. I never really realised how much work goes in to radio production. Not just what DJs do, but exact timings, producing commercials, voice over work, recording people, putting together promos and liners, etc. I do so much every day, and I am amazed at how much work it takes.
My voice has been going out a LOT in the last two weeks. Not only have I recorded commercials for local stores and events, but we also have commercials we do for radio stations all over the country. So my voice has been going out on commercials, possibly even in your town! Yesterday, I even had to SING a jingle for a commercial. Crazy, eh?
I’ve also been producing a few segments every day, one called Community Calendar, and one called Ask Your Realtor. In both of these, I basically babble for a few minutes on pre-written events. But as of next week, I’m going to be taking over a segment called “Chamber Corner” where I’ll be interviewing someone from the Chamber of Commerce each week on a specified topic. It’s a five minute spot, so I’m REALLY excited.
Other than that, I’ve just been learning a LOT. I have some great teachers who have been in radio for decades. It’s amazing to already know more than I thought I could possibly learn in 2 weeks. And I have given back all I can by teaching some of the older generation how to do certain computer tricks which have helped them save a lot of time.
To sum up, it’s going well!
I started NaNoWriMo today. So far I have 1882 words, which is a slow start, but I don’t plan on quitting. For once I have a solid story and am so very excited to be telling it. It’s a children’s book, and hopefully it will appeal to someone, somewhere. :)
Last night (Halloween) I went to my dad’s house to help him pass out candy to local kids. We only got about three visitors, which I know disappointed my dad. But he wouldn’t have missed those three for anything. He has such a big heart, and I know he was so happy to be able to be a part of it.
My neice also stopped by. She just turned three, and she’s so cute. She dressed up as a cute white cat, and she demanded candy. It was sweet.
Tomorrow we’re having a joint birthday party for her and for my other neice who turns a year old tomorrow. So I’m going down to my parents to see them. :) It should be good. :)
Anyway, not much else going on. I dont’ want to waste all my words for the day on a blog update, so back to NaNoWriMo I go!
