Olympia

I am three days into my new gig as a reporter for The Olympian. I work with a mellow and good-natured staff. I look forward to growing as a journalist, and I will learn a lot from my new colleagues.

I am impressed by the love that Olympians show their city. It's an easy city to love. I love the view of the Olympic Mountains and State Capitol Building behind the office. Breathtaking scenery - especially when the morning fog wraps its tendrils around the cityscape's torso. I need to post a photo.

The commute is reasonable, especially in the morning. Smooth sailing the whole way. It will take time to learn the nuances and find the pulse of Olympia. That is the frustrating part. The best stories come from experience in covering a city's trials and tribulations.

I recently heard an old saying, so it's new to me: In life, the test comes first and the lesson comes later.