As I come into work most Friday mornings, I always have a mix of emotions. Like most people out there, there's joy that the weekend is about to arrive. But then there's also a morbid curiosity lying just under the surface. That's because it seems like if there's going to be a particularly violent, gruesome or just plain gut-wrenching story, it's bound to break on a Friday. They're the type of stories that hit you when you least expect them --- late in the day or once you already have a great story in the works. If you make plans early on a Friday evening, it's a near guarantee that breaking news in on the way.
So today as I walked into relative quiet of the newsroom, there was cautious optimism. I got a chance to report on an issue that I believe is vital to our area --- health care and making sure we have the funding for those who can't afford to foot the bill. Next to education, I believe it's one of the keys to a successful nation. But now the story is finished and will air in just a few short minutes. I'm wrapping up my day, looking for future stories, and holding my breath. In a job where I thrive on breaking news and the unexpected (that keeps things interesting), today I'm looking forward to a little less dramatic end to the day.
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