Carly Piersol

Asst. Photo Editor, Photo Editor Fall 2009-Spring 2010

To future photo editors: If anyone tells you this job is easy, they’re lying. If anyone tells you this job isn’t worthwhile, they’re still lying.

My big brothers (Luke, Andrew, Will, AJ, Ben, Max, Zach): Thanks for encouraging me, supporting me and pushing me to be better all the time. I am here because of you, whether it was assigning me my first shoot, telling me I should apply for in-house, hiring me as an extra assistant or critiquing my takes. You’ve all been incredible influences and it’s been an honor. Thank you.

Photo team: Thanks for putting up with me and my learning curve. Taylor, you owe me at least three nights in London of listening to MY music. Jenna, CMY? Kuz I love you. Seriously. Will, thanks for all the hugs, pep talks and ‘You’re doing great!’ It meant (and still means) a lot.

K Mac: May God reach down and bless your wonderful listening ears. Thank you so much for listening to me rant on the worst of nights and making me laugh when I needed it. You kept me sane and kept reminding me why I love this job … and I wouldn’t have wanted to share the office with anyone else. I have full faith in you to continue on the beautiful tradition that is this newspaper.

Meredith ‘Hairflip’ Galante: Growth. It’s happened.

Julissa: Thanks for all the ‘Glee’ times, laughing or crying. Oh, and for your bed (is that what it sounds like?). Your shoulder was a great place to be, and I always appreciated that you offered it.

Bethany: Thank you for staying down-to-earth and practical. More than once I needed to be reminded that this paper isn’t the world, and you were always there to make sure I knew it. Oh, and don’t worry … I’ll keep up the blog.

Flash: Remember when we walked to The D.O. that one time before we knew it wasn’t open on Saturdays and before either of us knew where we were going to be today? Wow.

Paper Review Crew: You have each influenced me. Thanks for the good times and the bad times because we learned from them all.

Kelly and Kelina: Thanks for giraffes, NSLC recommendations and reminding me to follow my dreams, even if they change.

Mackenzie: Thank you for the advice that convinced me to take the job. You’re right … it was totally worth it.

Livbug: I know it wasn’t easy. Thanks for all the jam sessions and hugs.

Mom, Glenn, Jenny and Doug: Thanks for never saying ‘I told you so’ when I came to cry on your shoulder. Thanks for all your support in everything I do. Thanks for being the best family ever.

London roomies-to-be: I don’t know that there are words appropriate for publication to express how excited I am to live in London with you all next fall. Let’s do this.
 

Published on May 4, 2010 at 12:00 pm