I woke up early. I didn't need the two alarms I set each night. I was alive and alert with adrenaline flowing within seconds.
Today is my first day on the new computer program in the CHAB control room.
If you're a Baby Boomer or, like me, from Generation X, you can relate to and imagine the anxiety and trepidation I was feeling today.
I reassure myself by going back in time - back to the turn of the century when we at CHAB made the switch in the news department from typewriters, reel-to-reel and cassette tapes to computers and digital audio. It was overwhelming for a few days but then, once a guy starts catching on, you find this new technology is wonderful.
Also, when I first started on the computers, I recall being scared to touch the buttons. I don't know why, I just was. Today, I seem to be hitting all the right buttons. I can't find all my buttons but they'll show up eventually. I just know it.
Anyway, thanks for listening and I'd urge you to stay tuned because the next several days are going to be an adventure. I may make some mistakes. This could be fun and funny for you and me.