Dear Jodi

Yes, yes, I know it seems like I'm brown-nosing. But I really do need to say "thank you" to you for the many opportunities you've given me since taking over your current job. Don't worry, I'll make this quick.

Rosa was a gem to hire me nearly fresh out of college, with absolutely NO experience in public relations. I didn't even have a degree in communications or journalism. What I did have, though, was a passion for writing and a desire to learn all I could about doing it as a career. The amount of knowledge I have now has at least quadrupled since April 12, 2007 - my first day as a PR professional.

You have taken what Rosa started and built on it, and I'm loving every minute of it. I've had more opportunities to learn what PR is all about than I ever really dreamed of, and I look forward to many more. You've helped me discover a dream - I became an English major with the goal of becoming a publishing house editor. (Though, admittedly, I really had - and still have - no idea what that actually entails.) You gave me the chance to edit a publication and see it through from beginning to end. Thank you.

One thing I do love doing is writing magazine articles. You have certainly not put a stop to that; I really appreciate that you ask what I want to do, what I enjoy doing and what I feel I'm good at, and then help me explore more of those things, while still opening my eyes to new and different options as well.

I said I'd keep this short, so I will. But know that I feel that God has blessed me with such a wonderful office to work in and a fabulous professional to work for, and I am eternally grateful to you for the experiences you've allowed me to have. Thank you.

Becky