They say when you’re considering a move, location is everything.  My boss is probably reconsidering the location of my desk in the newsroom.

You see, several months ago, the RTV-6 newsroom was renovated.  The producers, the people responsible for putting the shows together and writing many of the stories, sit in the middle of the newsroom.  The assignment desk is at the head of the room.  The people who sit at this big, circular desk listen to police and fire department scanners all day.  They’re also responsible for dispatching reporters and photographers and keeping track of where our crews are throughout the day.  Circling the room are the desks of reporters and anchors.  After the renovation, my desk moved to the entrance of the newsroom.  As everyone is entering the newsroom, they get a great view of the back of my head.  And I get to see reporters and photographers as they leave the newsroom for their assignments.

It’s hard for me to let people come and go without saying hello, how are you, what’s new, etc.  It reminds me of my elementary school days.  My teachers used to tell my parents that I’d be a great student if I didn’t socialize so much.  (Thankfully, I matured and focused in high school and college.) 

Now that I’ve reached my career goal, however, I think I’ve regressed a bit.  Once again, I’m constantly talking and laughing with co-workers and guests as they make their way in and out of the newsroom.  I kind of feel like the newsroom “greeter.”  Julie sits across from me, so we always enjoy sharing parenting stories before she leaves for her assignment.  Dan just moved into the desk beside me.  Lucky for him, he’s used to my constant jabber, so it shouldn’t take him too long to get used to his new surroundings.

So, if you ever call or email me and I don’t get back to you right away, don’t worry.  I’ll get to you soon.  I’m probably just busy socializing