For those you of you who have not heard, my title as a reporter has gained even more legitimacy now that I am a staff writer for the Santa Monica Mirror.
Please hold the applause until the end.
I am very pleased to say that I am covering the local news, leaving no rock unturned in order to bring Westside residents the latest of pertinent information. Translation: I am covering a lot of school board meetings, store openings and the occasional rally in the streets. Every journalist starts somewhere.
The news staff consists mainly of a few freelancers, me and our fearless leader/ editor extraordinaire. I even have my own desk and special notebook. I know, I know it’s pretty legit.
Although this is not a brand new development, I am starting to meld comfortably into the office dynamics. Not to say that I am going to let my brilliance slag in any way shape or form at this juncture. I actually could get used to this.
The Mirror has welcomed me to the team, which has been an much easier transition since the publisher and editor are almost as young as I am. We look like a bunch of high school kids that tried to make a run for the grown-ups table. I even own a rad trench coat that could double for a secret agent gig.
I am still working on my luncheon skills. Memo to me, don’t try to order anything that can get stuck in my teeth or requires a lot of carving. Also pay the meter over what you think you will need. It’s just bad form to start excessively sweating due to a panic attack over a parking ticket.
Hold the raised eyebrows, The Mirror has one of top visited news Websites on this side of the 405.
This is how half of my time is spent, on the phone
Check it out to see yours truly each week and keep an eye for the revamped version of the site in July www.smmirror.com (Sometimes Firefox can’t open the site so try Safari or Internet Explorer).
This is Katherine Peach saying good luck and good night.
