So I'm not really sure how this last post is suppose to go. Today we didn't really have class. There were the few people that had to get there packages together today. I saw them running around a bit. Wow, it felt pretty good to have all that done and out of the way. Though we didn't have class today we did have meetings to talk to Jill. My meeting was assigned at 11:30 so at that time Jill and I sat down together to talk about the class. She asked me what I thought of it. I answered honestly, that I thought it was a lot harder than I thought it would be but extremely beneficial to me. She then asked what I was going to do next, if I planned on becoming a reporter or pursuing a different path. It was hard for me to say but I had to admit that I still want to be an actor. I guess that will never change. Anyway, we got to talking about how my adviser no longer worked at the University. So we discussed who would have to take his spot. Jill then told me about about a new major; a digital media major, that might suit my plan a little better. She recommended that I talk to Ben Schoelle about making him my adviser. It seems that he will be leading this new program and it would be a good idea for me to learn what I can from him. I still do plan on speaking with Ben, just as soon as I get a chance. 

After we got done talking about my major and my plans for the future Jill and I went into the other room to work on my news voice. Apperently I really suck at reading out loud. But that's okay, I knew that already. Just kidding Jill... Seriously though, I did get a lot out of the three step process that you taught me. Step one, stop punching! Step two, learn to speak slower to stress something and faster to get through something not important. As for step three, of course I will never forget to speak loudly and as a human being would, not like a robot. I'll be honest...i've got a lot of work to do. However, I do plan on sticking with reporting and anchoring here at Lindenwood and constantly improving my skills. Was I prepared for this class, I can't honestly say yes. But I found that by taking Advanced TV Talent I learned a lesson in life. That lesson being that life throws you all kinds of challenges that you aren't ready for. You just have to decide what you are going to do about it. Will you bow out respectfully and take a different path, or will you play through the pain and challenge yourself to succeed. Well, I've never quit anything in my life and I wasn't about to start here. And by sticking around I learned so much about television production and what to do in front of as well as behind a camera. I take comfort in the fact that I have walked away from this class with knowledge that will help me in the future and stay with me forever.