Well, y’all — today marks the last newsletter you’ll receive with my face at the bottom. What a joy it has been writing for you these past two years, serving as your personal tour guide while at SATXtoday.
During my time, I was able to discover even more of San Antonio’s vibrant culture and — if it’s possible — fall even more in love with my hometown.
Did you know that very shortly after I started at SATXtoday, my partner and I moved in together, and added a puppy to our family within a week? Talk about stressful.
It was through talking with y’all and doing my own research where I discovered new favorite spots to take our dog, Sophie — like Coyote Park. This was one of the first pieces I ever wrote at the publication.
Speaking of animals, I’ll never forget the time the San Antonio Zoo gave me a personal tour where I was able to go “back stage” and touch tortoises. Plus, a couple of months later, I’d be back to cover its hidden time capsule.
One thing about our readers, you all have opinions. That’s why I loved getting to know your thoughts on development ideas such as the conversation-worthy proposed Project Marvel.
Meeting Mitzi M., Amanda J., Ava A., Bryan W., Amber T., and countless others during our Fiesta Medal giveaways was the most rewarding experience I had while at SATXtoday.
Hearing stories about your favorite parts of the daily newsletter and how we get you out of the house are a couple of compliments that will live with me forever. My goal at SATXtoday was to uplift local businesses, communities, and organizations that are doing amazing work in our city — and your words confirmed my mission.
Pieces like my conversations with San Antonio Food Bank CEO Eric Cooper, DoSeum CEO Daniel Menelly, author Isa Arsén, and countless others are some I’ll hold close to my heart.
I haven’t done the exact math, but I’ve written quite a bit of articles in my time here, and had a lot of fun on social media too. If I could sum up all of my work into one word, it would be: Curious.
Curiosity is what has driven me to write for you — combined with your curiosity to learn more about the city — and what fueled my fire.
This isn’t a goodbye. It’s a I’ll see you around town.
Thank you for this amazing opportunity and being a friend.
