I did not think, by any means, that this would happen to me. Madison Pearman, required to do what most millennial's would brag about doing to their peers over a mimosa during brunch.

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At first, much like dating, I was skeptical. I skimmed the rubric for the course like a bad break up text. Pure terror followed as I realized the circumstances of what was encroaching; the creation of a blog.

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Alright, so maybe I was being a little dramatic (and you will never hear me admit this online again). But still, nightmares of coding and decoding different software haunted my mind. I honestly thought I was going to have to purchase a one-way ticket to Silicon Valley in order to pass this course.

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Never-the-less, I persisted. I did what any other completely "untech" savvy woman would do, open a tab to YouTube. Where I learned that I was, indeed, being dramatic. 

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With my new found confidence, the blog was born. It actually all came quite smoothly! Now that the site is up and running, I have been able to share it with fellow interns, colleagues, supervisors, and even family! I

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~ The following is in requirement to my instructors project, but keep reading if you're intrigued!~

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I believe that this tool will assist me in highlighting some of my favorite pieces that I have worked on for Wavy News 10 and The Hampton Roads Scene ! 

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Being able to place all of my work in one location makes it easier for future employers and colleagues to locate my work, as well as my resumé. 

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As far as improving my site for the near future, I have taken to utilizing the idea that men and women are able to subscribe to my site! I love that it brings traffic onto my blog posts, but more importantly, others can let me know how to make this site more accessible and easily navigational to them.

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I have no questions or concerns to report at this point, except for the fact that I don't think this assignment will ever end for me. I enjoy it far too much! 

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Cheers,

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Madison Pearman

 

 

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