Update

I apologize the pictures aren't up. I'm having a bit of technical difficulty.  

My car broke down over the weekend. I completely sympathize with the Duchess's car problems. The engine kept overheating. But thanks to my employer, a co-worker, and the guys at Meineke Service Center, it's up and running. The radiator had to be replaced as well as a radiator hose. One of my two engine fans wasn't working either. As much as I hate car trouble, I am very grateful that it didn't break down next week when I'm halfway through my eight hour trip home . . . like last year.

Almost exactly one year ago, I was driving this same car home after being away for five weeks. But just outside of Atlanta, the engine light came on. I had a friend in another car, and we pulled over immediately. I kept trying to contact AAA but couldn't reach them. At the time I called them, my family was meeting with some friends who had relatives near Atlanta. So I stayed with them for two days while my car was being repaired. The Guills were so very sweet and precious, but I was so homesick that it was tough. But I got home safely.

There were several weeks when Brother Don didn't notice me. But I should have known he wouldn't forget. Yesterday he walked by me and hollered to my boss, "Who's been doing the noon news? It's pitiful, pitiful, pitiful. We're never getting any more interns from Patrick Henry!" That means he likes me. Then he gave me a hug. That also means he likes me. I like him too. Brother Don said he was going to fire me this morning. But fellow reporter Chad stuck up for me and asked Brother Don to give me one more week, so I get to finish out my internship. 

And the end is rapidly approaching. Next week I will leave AFR after eight stretching but excellent weeks. I will have to take down my sign, which says, "The News Room's Favorite (albeit only) Intern." Next year there will be another favorite intern.