There's a First Time for Everything

First flight. First Sports Check. First Major League Baseball game. First Brittany Spears mini-van concert. They do say there’s a first time for everything, and I’d say that statement can be pretty accurate.

In a matter of three days, I’ve already experienced things through SJI that I’ve never done before. Navigating my first ever flight alone, learning how to score a baseball game and covering one the next day along with experiencing the revival of Brittney Spears’ top hits, this week has certainly thrown plenty for me to reflect on. That Friday having to navigate through the overall process was more daunting to me than actually being on the plane. "What if I accidentally misread the time and miss my flight? What if I get there right after they close the doors? I'll be stuck in this airport with no way to get to Missouri!" 

This is the kind of stuff that ran through my head at times as I checked my boarding pass for what seemed to be every 30 seconds, as though the departure time would magically change on my already printed pass. But, everything worked out, and here I am experiencing what has already been a great first-time experience with my fellow SJI Interns.

Of course, I’m sure I made an interesting first impression on everybody on Day 1 (especially our SJI supervisors) by being the last intern to show up after going to the wrong hotel. But hey, what can ya do? I just thank whatever gods may be for nice shuttle drivers driving me back and forth across heavy afternoon St. Louis traffic.