I just came from my first official, in-person interview as a writer for Thirty-Two magazine. I am shaking and teary, as I really think about it: I get to do this! Something Veronica Descotte, founder of Cakes on Wheels - the woman I interviewed said resonated heavily with me: "I am just so lucky to do this."
Even if this is the only article I get to write about nonprofits, or for Thirty-Two, I am just so excited and honored that I get to do this. If you haven't heard of Thirty-Two, and you're from the Twin Cities go to the list of shops that carry the magazine, and try to see if your can get your hands on a copy. It's worth every penny. It's so refreshing to know that someone still believes in print, and not just any print but damn good print! The magazine is a beautiful thing to behold, and it's goal (in my own words) is to exemplify the culture of the Twin Cities Metro and on a larger scale as well, the Midwest and its relevance.
We tend to get a bad rap in Minneapolis-St. Paul that we're not relevant, or we're too Midwestern - whatever that means. I think Thirty-Two tries to fight that stereotype, but not falsely. And I think it's just a great thing to be a part of, even if it's potentially only for one go.
It's inspiring to meet someone who had an idea and went with it, creating this great project that reaches out so simply but effectively. Then to get to write about it in a magazine that's just getting off the ground but doing so, so beautifully...I can't believe it! I walked away from Veronica's house, toward my car after she said goodbye and gave me a hug, and I was just excited.
I'm the type of person who could have an idea and be so excited, but nothing happens. And I've known for at least two years now that writing about nonprofits is what I want to do. And I won't shake a stick at an opportunity such as this.
If I believed in luck...I'm just so lucky.
