Today was much better.
If there’s one positive trait I lack, it’s certainly patience. I may have a lot of character flaws, but my biggest one has always been a lack of patience, my inability to realize that long-term goals take more than effort and desire. They take time and patience.
At the Patriot-Ledger today, I felt much less like the new kid on the block and more like I was in my element. Sure, I was still the secretary answering phones and clearing out e-mails, but I also wrote a story, got two more assignments and hit the street to interview some people for a few tidbits. For most of the day today, I felt more like a reporter than I have in any day since I started working as a waiter.
I still feel as if my talents and experience are being wasted in this low-paying position, but something is better than nothing. More importantly, I realize if I stick with it, good things will happen. Sure, this isn’t an ideal situation, but what is right now? With a little patience, maybe that ideal situation will come along.
