They say time flies when you’re having fun, and I guess they’re right. It’s been one of the quickest semesters I can remember, and (minus a week there…) it’s been a fun one.

It’s nice to have a job that involves work you actually enjoy doing. And that alone has made working as MOVE editor a blessing. I love this stuff.

But I’ve also learned _a lot_. I’ve learned a lot about journalism, of course, but also about working with people, about operating as a part of a community and about keeping your brain functional at 4 a.m. And, if I’ve got one piece of advice to pass along (besides coffee), it’s that there are wonderful learning experiences that don’t involve offending large groups of people, so lean toward those. In all seriousness, I’ve honestly learned that you can _never_ be too careful and conscientious when you are covering your community. Even if they weren’t the people you’ll rely on for coverage and readership — and they are — it is imperative that they’re always given the respect they deserve.

Now on to some thank yous:

Thank you, Travis and Abby, for hiring me and teaching me how to do this stuff, even if you wished I was Joel the whole time.

Thank you, Ashley, for letting me pretend I was actually MOVE editor.

Thank you, Kelly and Pat, for stepping in under less-than-ideal circumstances and taking the reins without a hitch. I look forward to seeing what you guys will bring to The Maneater next year.

And Delia, good luck with everything next year. You guys are in good hands, so keep on reading MOVE. (You are reading every week, right?)

And as for me… Well, funny story: I’m not even a magazine guy. Or even a pop culture guy. I’m actually a sports guy. So I’ll be headed to the Missourian to finally get some sports experience under my belt, if they’ll have me.

But, if you couldn’t tell from last week’s issue, I have a passion for music, and I’m so glad The Maneater gave me the opportunity to work with this love before I MOVE (sorry) on to the next one.

I’ve also developed another love over this semester: the city of Columbia. Even now, I’m still discovering more and more unique, amazing things about this place. So if I could leave you with one last bit of advice and a pun to boot, it would be to make the most of your time in Columbia. You’re only in college once. That’s the motto, right? #COMO