Reflections

Well, the semester is almost over and today is the taping of our last show. It's exciting to know that I'm almost done, but sad as well.
This semester has had it's ups and definitely had it's downs, but I don't think I would change a thing.
I've been stressed, like, pull out your hair, scream into a pillow, punch a wall no, wait, punch several walls stressed, but with each road-block that headed my way, I learned something from it.
I've learned I that I need to organize my time better and deal with stress in a healthier way. When things go wrong, such as b roll not cooperating or interview subjects bailing or even when Avid decides it hates me and wants to delete my project...twice...I need to step away, take a breath and make due with the hand I was dealt.
I've also come to a realization that I most certainly chose the right major. Although this was the semester from hell, at the end of the day I know that I would not be happy if I was doing something else. Even when I'm stressed or things aren't running smoothly, I feel at home with a camera in my hand or slaving over a three minute package in the editing bay. And when I finish that three minute package, I get this incredible feeling of accomplishment and pride as soon as I export it to a Quicktime movie.
My time at Columbia has flown by, and I only have one semester left. Even though I probably have an ulcer because of the spring of '09, I can walk away with life lessons that will help me succeed in my career...that will start December 17, 2009.