Last Wednesday Amy Kovac of the Washington Post and LoudonExtra.com visited our Writing for New Media class to discuss her position as well as the function of each publication. I found it especially interesting that the online sector of the Washington Post is all-together different from the print newsroom sector. I always thought the two entities were one in the same. They do, of course, work closely together but are operated individually.

I really enjoyed Amy’s presentation of LoudonExtra.com. The site is clearly a community forum that people in the community have taken to as a means of living and staying connected. It seems that community members take great pride in the Website and making sure that it’s a reliable source of information about current local news and events.

Arguably the most interesting part of Amy’s visit, however, was hearing her backstory. She admits that she never saw herself doing what she is now doing for a career. She more or less stumbled upon something that she enjoys doing. I think all of us in the class can appreciate that message. I’m sure some of us aren’t exactly sure at this point in time where our futures lie. We might have an idea but Amy proves that you cannot always sit and plan the path your life will take. Often times opportunities come from the least expected of places and it’s important to learn to recognize such opportunities. The perfect job for me may not be one that I always imagined for myself. I must be ready and willing to listen to the call of the unexpected.

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