krazy kat's korner

THEM MEAN OL', LOW-DOWN, LANDO CALRISSIAN BLUES

Big Block of Cheese Day at the White House...which is actually a cover for the clandestine supernatural and paranormal activities of the government.
Angel, X Files, and Smallville visit The West Wing.
Read and giggle.

I feel wrung out.

The article accepted was a great relief (and thank you to all of you for the congrats, I will be replying to each of you asap).

But it came in the middle of two/three days of being attacked by a person on a list, really personal horrible attacks which came totally out of the blue from someone I've never even had a conversation with. And I've been shocked and crying so much and feeling like I couldn't stay there because what if the people I respect and like believed what he said about me? I knew it wasn't true, that he was twisting my words, and as it turns out he'd confused me with someone else, but I get scared. Because sometimes I just don't understand how people could like me.


With the paper off the table I need to get back onto the damn job search. But it's just so damn depressing, so few jobs in atmospheric science, but I don't know what else I could get employment in.

Last night while I was reading the Sydney Morning Herald online and saw this: "John Fairfax Holdings Ltd offers graduate traineeships to men and women seeking careers in the editorial department of newspapers and magazines. Most positions are in journalism, with some in photography and graphic design...The traineeships are based on one-year, performance-based contracts. Trainees are employed full time and are paid according to the Media Entertainment and Arts Alliance award. Those who successfully complete the requirements of the trainee year are usually offered full-time, permanent employment as graded journalists on the masthead at which they train...Fairfax is looking for talented, energetic people with a commitment to quality journalism, photography and design. Most successful applicants hold at least an undergraduate diploma or degree, but this need not be in journalism or communications. A portfolio of published work and experience in an editorial environment are desirable but not essential."

And I'm wondering whether possibly I might have a chance at this? I've been thinking about science journalism for a while, I love research/writing and am a news junkie. I have been published in New Scientist (and employed by them as a reviewer), as well as now my article in the academic area. And maybe this could be a way to break in?

But then I think I'm only a scientist and I don't know anything about it.

Anyone with any experience in the area? Should I apply anyway? Applications close August 1.