The first two days at my site this week consisted of writing more States pieces. Writing them does get slightly tedious, but it ends up being interesting because in my research I find out about some great places! Maybe I'll visit some of them one day. It also ends up being exciting because when I get each one finished I have such a sense of accomplishment. I know that Matt goes in and tweaks them to be perfect so the finished product that gets into the magazine isn't exactly all mine, but he says that he doesn't have to change much because I'm doing really well.

My first week of interning has been exciting. I won't lie, I started out being a little nervous. I was nervous that my supervisor would regret choosing me because he wouldn't like my work. I was nervous that I would have no idea what I was doing. I was nervous that I would be exposed as a fraud! Until I reminded myself that I'm not a fraud. I really am a writer. And above all else, I truly am capable. So I went forward, and convinced myself that I'm a pro. So far it's working out pretty well.