Two weeks goes by fast.

In that time, I’ve learned that Richmond really is in the South, hummus and collard greens are not for me and that locals don’t like it when you drive the wrong way down a one-way street. (It was my first day in town, I’m really sorry.)

I hail from the Midwest. I’ve lived all over the heartland, but call Minneapolis my home – for now. Like Lindsay, I’m a big Detroit sports fan and if anyone has a problem with that – they can deal with us.

I just graduated from THE University of South Dakota (much like THE Ohio State University) with a degree in journalism and political science.

I love good music and despise tasteless crap – namely American Idol. I could rock to Pearl Jam all day long, but I probably wouldn’t get anything done. Other things you’ll find on my iPod: Boston, Eric Clapton, Elliot Smith and James Taylor.

This is my fourth summer internship at a professional newspaper, and I’m eager to learn the ropes from all the cool people here at the TD. I’ll be a Multimedia reporter for the summer, telling stories through alternative formats that have been foreign to newspaper reporters for years.

So far I think the greatest part of my job has been the opportunity every day to get out into the community and meet the interesting people that make a place like Richmond unique. I really enjoy the chance to tell a person’s story and try to help others see the world through a different perspective.

Hopefully you’ll enjoy reading/watching these stories as much as I had working on them.

Peace.