So, tomorrow begins a new chapter in my life, my first day as an intern for WCYB-TV. I am due there at approx 8:45 AM for the 9:00 AM meeting of the news department, after that, I’ll be assigned with a cameraman and start to learn the ropes. I couldn’t be more excited and just a tad bit nervous at the same time.

You know, it feels kind of surreal to be stepping foot in a station that you have watched all of your life as a employee. I’ll get used to it probably after a few days or so, but still, man. It’s hard to put into words. Don’t get me wrong… I’m not some loon who is going to shoot a load upon entering the place, but I just enjoy being affoirded this opportunity.

I just hope my car will behave, it does need some work done on it…

Not had much to say lately. Been just working on campus Mon-Thurs. and relaxing (or at least trying to relax) the rest of the time. I have an appointment to go down to WCYB on Thursday at 2:00 PM to sign all the paperwork and get my drug test out of the way, then I’ll officially be an employee of WCYB. Exciting indeed. 🙂

Just as a disclaimer: I won’t post too much here about what’s going on, and if I do, I will never mention names and such. I won’t post anything negative here, and I shouldn’t anyway, by what I’ve heard, they’ll work me a lot, but they’re a nice bunch over there and I should have a good time. I know two or three people over there already, either through people in the department that work over there now or people I’ve met offhand around the studio.

Well, that’s about all in my boring old life for now…

To rip off what has been ripped off here already, here is the 7 day outlook for the Tri-Cities TN/VA area…

It’s swelterling here too, but I hope everyone’s OK where it’s even hotter than this…

Last Friday, the other half and me finally get to see the awaited “Clerks II”. I haven’t laughed that much in a long time. It’s the good, refreshing film that I have come to expect from Kevin Smith. A job well done indeed. Hollywood should learn something, it’s possible to make a good film on a cheap, cheap budget (Clerks II cost only $5 million to make).

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Joel Siegel walked out of the press screening of this film. Yes, that Joel Siegel, the man who never seems to say anything but “Great! Four stars!” to everything, even if it’s dreck and terrible. Details of what transpired (ripped from IMDB.com) are below

The Siegel Fiasco

OK, so I have dropped History 2010, however, I have added it to my plate for fall, I just think five weeks is way too fast to study something like history. It’ll make the tests easier on me.

Oh, bri2kprods, give me a shout on AIM and I’ll get that guide over to you.

Not much going on this week, just trying to get through this History 2010 class and get it out of the way.

Am trying to get my videotapes logged and back in order. I am having to relog my Match Game episodes because I didn’t have it backed up and, well, the internet archives just plain suck, I got every page back but that one. I wonder why…

My thoughts on the all-star game in MLB… blah. What an exciting snooze fest.

And did I mention I am addicted to Nick GAS now, Finders Keepers makes for a great bedtime show. 😛

Say hello to the newest intern at WCYB-TV 5. I start with a week of 9-6 training on August 14th (after my History 2010 class ends which would conflict with that).

Booyeah!

Normally by this point, the night before an interview, I am a nervous wreck. Surprisingly, I am at peace and calm. This is quite unusual. Maybe I am finally confident in myself for once in my life. At least I’m not letting it overload myself. I just plan to convince them that I want to do a good job for them tomorrow, and not make an ass of myself (don’t worry, there is not a chance in hell of that happening).

TV Production also wraps up tomorrow. By the luck of the fates, I get to interview Greg in one part of one of the programs tomorrow. He will get grilled for about 90-120 seconds. 😛

Ta ta for now.

My interview is set for Friday at 2:00 PM… I think I’ve pretty much got it, seeming as how there is a lack of competition. If I don’t get it, I’ll be very, very surprised.

I directed Bust-a-Grade this morning… oh man, what a disaster. I got a B, but the rest is a loooong story. I’ll save that for another entry.

Heck, I might just encode a video of the worst seven minutes I’ve directed to date.

I know I can do better than I did, and I will do better given the opportunity again.

Well, not much more to say now, hope everyone had a good 4th.