September 2007 to December 2008

Well, my time here at NAIT Radio and Television has reached its tenor.
In fact, today is my last day of actual classes.

So that's basically it for college. I guess you could say I'm happy to move on, get out in the world, become a productive member of society, start being a role model for children.

Holy shit, what? I have to do that stuff now?

Last month I was running around with my pants pulled up way to high, trying to see if I had the ever elusive, yet always feared "Mom Bum", and next month I have go out and start setting examples for people. Man. I don't even know.

The prospect of moving away and starting a life for myself is actually pretty exciting, but I still can't get past the fact that I, Pat Mckay, the rootinest, tootinest hombre in Radio and Television, will have to become Pat Mckay, the responsible adult.

That doesn't roll off your tongue at all.

Seriously, think about it. Picture me right now in your head. What do you picture? Me hangin' out and being an idiot.

So there's me as it stands; nervous and scared to start life. But hey, isn't anyone in my position thinking the same thing? Maybe I should suck it up and stop being such a douche about it.

In closing, as my time here at NAIT comes to a close, I would just like to say...

It's been a pleasure.

Everyone who is in my class right now. Anyone who has been in my class at one time. Anyone who has had the privilege to teach me (haha). Anyone in different semesters who has talked to me, or hasn't talked to me, or has no idea who the hell Pat Mckay is, or has seen some guy on television wearing green spandex but thought he looked like a dork. Anyone that I have interviewed for assignments, or stories, or anything. The parking cops who have given me so many damn tickets. The fresh express ladies who always have interesting to say. All of you.

Thanks. Thanks for giving me a year and half that I probably will never forget.