It felt a little surreal today, it was my last day at the Press today and I wanted to say goodbye to Coeur d’Alene. It was a beautiful sunny, hot day and so I went outside and walked around, taking photos as I went. I also took a photo of the CDA Press building for memories sake. When I got back from my romp around the town, Mike, the head editor, called everybody’s attention over to my cubicle and he gave me a going away speech. I was touched and it made me feel appreciated for my work. He then presented me with a check as a thank you and sent everyone back to work. When I was recovering from the surprise, Shawn asked me to go to Super 1 Foods and take a photo of someone buying groceries to use as art for a story on the grocery tax going away in Idaho… This would be my last photo submitted to the press.

I’ve been so grateful for my experience with the newspaper. It has taught me so much and it has given me the desire to become better every day and go after what I want. What’s the next step? Publications for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints here I come!