Bye-Bye, Bestie!

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It was my first day of college, and I was a proud Radio-Television major. I walked into my first class, "Television Announcing" with Dr. Sanders, and sitting on the front row was a quirky young lass. Upon noticing the worn Incubus t-shirt and dark-rimmed glasses she donned, I had to sit next to her.

"Sweet backpack," she told me, referring to my plastic and nylon Batman backpack.

"Thanks," I responded assuredly, "Sweet shirt."

Behold, our first conversation. We knew we were birds of a feather. A quirky, dexterous, rock-your-face-off feather! That day, an unbreakable bond was formed. We studied together, sat at the front of every class together, drank innumerable energy drinks together, and even hosted KKOM radio shows together. Not only were we compatible as companions, we had the King Midas touch anytime we partnered together!

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Being two young women with drive and different visions, Danielle and I never thought we would share the same workplace. After graduation, I began working at KTAB as a reporter. Months later, a photog position opened up here at KTAB/KRBC. Since Danielle excels at such things and was in need of a broadcast job, I told her about it. She is amazing, so she got the job. There's really no need to expound on her unmatchable ability to take a moment and create a video masterpiece (It seems I have just expounded.).

So, for the past nine months, we worked together. Most of my best stories came as a result of our teamwork. What can I say? We are compatible.

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Now, she's leaving. People keep asking me if I'm sad, but I have to say I am not. Sure, I will miss her, but I am so happy for her success, it far outweighs all melancholy. She's 22 and moving to a top 60 market, for crying out loud! I know the future holds GREAT things for her, and she and I will be a huge part of each other's lives eternally.

((Side note))

Keep an eye out for her, Danielle Reeves (soon to be Ray). Mark my words, she will reach remarkable heights in this industry. She will leave an indomitable mark on the world of creative media, and I am just thrilled to be a part of it.

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She has comprised some of our monumental moments in a video that you ABSOLUTELY MUST WATCH. http://bigcountryhomepage.com/content/news/blog/behind_lens

"Monuments to where I have been. Melodies to where I am going." That one's for you, Dani.

Bitter sweetly yours,

Meg