Almost halfway...

I've been in Ingham for nearly four months now! That's almost half way through my contract, which expires in August.

The weeks seem to go really quickly. I think it's because of the way the paper is produced. Because we bring a paper out on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, we alternate between a deadline day, and a non-deadline day. There's a rhythm to it.

Last week I had my first true ''celebrity'' meeting. I had the honour (ahem) of meeting Mal Meninga and Gene Miles, of Quensland State of Origin fame, at the Crushers' (our local regional league club) gala season launch diner thingo. Lol. I got to sit next to Gene Miles. Woo woo!! He drank my beer by accident.

It was a fun night but it certainly didn't do a whole lot to dispell my dislike of football culture (and sometimes players).

Today I interviewed a film-maker who grew up in Ingham, who is making a doco on the Queensland Emergency Management rescue helicopter service for the ABC. Seemed like a really interesting lady. Apparently she's moving back here as well. I hope I get to meet her.

There is certainly no shortage of interesting people who live, or have lived in Ingham.

A few months ago I interviewed a lady who works for Film Victoria, who's husband was nominated for an Oscar this year.

Also... Apparently Tommy Emanuel grew up here. His brother and sister still live here apparently. Funny stuff.

Lots of sporting talent here too.

I've certainly learned a lot in the time that I've been working at the Express. I also feel like I still have a loooooooooot to learn. My writing has come a long way in terms of style etc. I still think I can do better though in a lot of areas though. I am slowly learning that being a journalist is often about being okay with being a nuisance.

Missing Newcastle like crazy. I miss Luke. I miss my family. I miss my friends. I miss all my favourite places.

I miss having things to do on the weekend :-)

I'm getting there though, and I'm not sorry I came.

xox
Tegz