This past year has been the most interesting, rewarding and life changing. I think I changed in every way possible. I quick smoking, began a healthy lifestyle and found my inner leader.
Around this time last year, the elected officers of my chapter of PRSSA asked me to chair the newsletter committee. I had only written one article the past semester and didn't have confidence in my skills. I hesitated and asked if there were any other positions available. Anything but the newsletter. I took a deep breath and agreed to the most amazing responsibility I have ever had.
I started my internship with the Girl Scouts, and luckily I spent most of my time writing press releases and feature articles for their magazine. I began to read the newspaper more and I carefully noted how their sentences were formed. It seemed like all I did last summer was read and write. By the end, I felt confident not only with my skills, but with my ability to help others improve and build a healthy foundation for a successful career.
The first issue could have possibly been my most painful creation. I never took a desktop publishing class, so I had to teach myself. After 12 hours of blood, sweat and a lot of tears, a rough version emerged. I think distributing them may have been one of my proudest moments. The semester took off and I was blessed with an awesome set of writers.
Six issues later, all of them painful creations. I want to thank all of you that wrote for me. Ania Czarnecka will be taking over and I couldn't have chosen a better woman for the job.
Tonight we will celebrate a fantasic year and welcome an even better one to come at PRSSA UH's Annual Spring Banquet.
