I remember how surprising it was to hear an ominous voice loom over the classroom without seeing the speaker. Was it the Wizard of Oz? Was it the voice of a higher being? It was neither of these but something even better. It was the voice of Peggy Collins. Okay so maybe she is not better than pulling a Joan of Arc and hearing the voice of God, but when it comes to knowledge of journalism it is a close race. Peggy has provided great information that backs up everything that our teacher says in class. She is working in the "real world" and provides information about our field that we haven't yet experienced. As for the phone meeting, it was a very unique experience. Usually when a number calls my cell phone that I don't recognize it is a stalker. This time it was Peggy calling to check on the progress of our class. We had a good conversation about where the class has been and where it is going. I felt that she really listened to what I had to say. Plus she praised me and that felt really good. Let's just say that teachers usually scold me instead of bestow praise. Overall, I think Peggy provides a great addition to the class. Now if she can just help me get a job I would nominate her for teacher of the year.

I believe that during the semester I have developed a new found respect for online journalism. The work that it takes to make online work enjoyable is substantial. I learned that online journalism is not for me, but I do not hate the field. I am just to good looking not to be on TV and have to good of a voice not to be on radio. However, with my amazing wit and fantastic blogging I could see myself always having a blog to entertain the masses. Or at least my mom.