Living as Laura

One of my favorite panels was Tuesday morning at the National Press Club. There were four speakers, all very informative but two more so to me than the rest. They were Jonathan Martin and Chris Cillizza both successful in the field of journalism and quite inspiring. Listening to them explain the way this industry is changing, yet assuring that no matter what the public will want information, further feeds my fascination of this field. Realizing that I must find a niche in journalism and be an expert, leaves me thinking of two areas, politics and international affairs. American politics and its politicians never cease to shock, disappoint, humor and amaze me. On the other hand I am truly captivated by international affairs from Europe to Africa to especially Latin America. These two men, were energetic and clearly their love for their career just radiated from them and left no doubt in the  fact that they were passionate about what they do. My greatest desire is to have such an innate passion that I would be willing to do it for free. Journalism is that passion.