Confessions of a CiN Intern
I walk into Beryl Love's office paying attention to nothing around me, except Katie Kelley who leads the way. I'm here and I can't believe it. For months, I emailed and called Mr. Love about getting a summer internship with CiN Weekly. I even "stalked" him a few times when I showed up to a few CiN live events. When I read this weekly newspaper, it was love at first sight. The writing was excellent, the staff was hilarious and it seemed to fit my lifestyle.
Back to the story.
Katie Kelly sits me down in Beryl's office. I'm ultra-tense but that doesn't last long when Beryl says, "This is going to be a pretty informal interview." So we talk a little bit about my job at the Shadowbox across the river, if I'm ready for school to be over and you know, the usual stuff that makes someone feel comfortable. Before I know it, the interview is over and I'm off to my car. I was really happy for some reason but I hardly remember a thing.
For a week or two, I chat my teeth, wondering if I scored the job. I wanted it so bad. I really wanted to leave my other job and I didn't want to work at some retail store or whatever. I worried so much about that it seemed like months before they got back to me. But I was prepared for the worst.
Finally, I get a call. What to think?
It's Katie ... and she asks me if I still want the internship. Woohoo! I think I thanked her about a million times and sounded like a two-year-old. I already knew this was going to be one of the best jobs I've ever had - and it was. Not only did this internship convince me that I should pursuing writing/reporting as a career, but it was also convinced me that I love Cincinnati. I've learned so much more about the Queen City within three months working at CiN. I learned about some of the nooks and crannies, the bar scene, the quirky events I never knew existed and finally, "the CiN way." The funny thing is, I've lived here all of my life.
I could probably write pages and pages, thanking these CiN Staffers but that might get a little unnecessary. I'll keep it short and attempt to do this blog thing. Here goes:
Beryl: I still swear that when I ran into at Everybody's Records it was purely coincidental. Anyway, it was pleasure to work under you and do some intern grunt work. Thanks to Katie, Sue and you, I got to work one of my dream jobs. Hence, the reason I was always so enthused! Keep me updated on the Swarthy drama.
Dan: We will see Rufus, oh yes, we will see Rufus. When you set up the online forum for my cover story that was so awesome. I'll miss the rubber bands hitting me in the back of the head everyday. Have a happy wedding.
Dave C.: I'll say it again, your baseball odyssey story really spoke to me. After I read it, I wanted to go on roadtrips like that too.
Gina: You're seriously my big sister. Thanks for letting me nag you, while you worked on some killer cover stories or any story in general. I heart your writing and I really look up to you. And thanks for getting me hooked on hummus, jerk.
Jamie: I probably would have never visited Mr. Gene's had you not pressured me into going there. I'm hooked.
Jon: There was a time when you gave me some notes on "the Cin way", when doing cal briefs (I'll miss those). That was exactly the kind of stuff I needed to become better writer. Thanks again.
Julie F.: You being the stylista and all, I'm glad to have your approval that cross-pantsing is A-OK.
Kari: I've already found someone new - just kidding. You, as well as Kelly, are "crazy-good" copy editors, keep up the killer music stories. We'll definitely have to hit up karaoke again sometime.
Katie: You had me sold at CiN when the first assignment you gave me was happy hour at Cock 'n' Bull. I've never had a job that requires me to drink beer and eat some delicious food. There were times where I was folding because of the pressure but you understood. Thanks so much for letting me take on a lot of assignments.
Kelly: I keep wondering what would happen if Thursday, your cat, met Gracie, my dog? Anywho, I enjoyed the Thursday night hangout with the Enquirer crew and the late night Batman and Robin. Keep on truckin' as the grammar ninja.
Leigh: We'll always have our near death experience at Gravelrama. Seriously though, thanks for running around with me, taking photos and all. It was always fun, especially Puppy Camp.
Mike: You and Me, Happs. 'Nuff said. I can't wait until you direct the robot story.
Rob: And Andy, Tyler and The Shakedown! will play a killer show sometime.
Ronson: Looking forward to Burrito Tuesdays. Thanks for getting me hooked on Bloc Party and for being an awesome dude to hang out with.
Sue: I had a lot of fun, hanging out with you and your boyfriend at the Summer Soiree. You have always been so nice to me, thank you. It's too bad you couldn't get any sweet kicks at Trivet's.
Tabari: I was always jealous that you got to see all the new films. But you're an excellent writer and great at interviewing people. I also enjoy thoughts for thoughtful, keep 'em comin'.
And I'm spent. My last day was Friday but I went out of town for a few days. Thanks again you guys for everything, I'll definitely see you around.
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