How sweet. . .

A crusty old Ron Paul supporter that I met at Nevada’s Republican Convention paid me a visit at work today. He was disappointed that I wouldn’t be covering the privately organized “Republican Convention” tomorrow. But nonetheless, he gave me this along with a wink as he walked out the door. Oh, the people you meet!

The wonders of childhood

So here we go. . . first blog on the new site. What better way to start than to give you a little peek into my world. Today I was crowned FireRed by the gaggle of neighbor kids that live in my apartment complex. They also nicknamed my door handle Casper. It is completely secure but kinda flops around a little bit. They love Casper. They pull on his floppyness all the time. Literally.

The littlest girl is my favorite. Although she is absolutely tiny she seems to dominate all the older kids. Dang, I could take some lessons from her about being in control.

They remind me of the gang of kids that I used to run around with when I was younger. We were all homeschooled and usually had the afternoon to run around and be kids. The world was so idyllic. We used to play in Lauren’s backyard and have picnics in the empty fields down the street. Now I watch these kids play and in some small way I get to relive that wonder. Now if only I didn’t have to work all day to pay the bills. . . ah to be a kid again.

A little introduction

I am an inquisitive, adventurous and blunt journalist working my way through life in Sparks. I am pursuing my bachelor’s degree in journalism at the University of Nevada, Reno. I have an amazing job at the Sparks Tribune as a reporter where I am paid to be critical and inquisitive about my community. I am also the managing editor of the only student-run magazine on campus. My greatest ambition is to make a positive difference in my community and the lives of those I come in contact with. My faith is a big part of my life and I owe everything that I am to my Savior, Jesus Christ. When I am not working or in school, I enjoy yoga, BMW roadsters, a good action movie, dancing in the rain and making my friends smile : ) It seems that as we grow up and move on, we lose touch with the people we love. This is my way to keep everyone updated with the whirlwind that is Sarah's world.