Happy 5th anniversary Ace/tweetstorm open thread/POSBANG

This was @mgoblog's post announcing the new additions at the time. This was my job description:

You might note that I do, like, almost none of that stuff. I didn't start out writing game recaps, covering hoops, breaking down film...

...really, any of the stuff I do now. But @mgoblog realized early on that I was much better suited to that work than recruiting reporting.

Instead of getting frustrated that I didn't quite fit the mold, Brian let me find my niche, and the job continues to evolve to this day.

And that was more important than I think he even knew. Then, to add to that, he's been infinitely understanding about my health.

Simply put, I wouldn't have been employable in any other line of work my first four years on the job.

But the support I got from Brian, @Misopogon, @Heiko25, @aeschnepp, @NastyIsland, @EUpchurchPhoto, @FullOfTwitt, and our great community...

...not only allowed me to keep doing what I love, it gave me a reason to keep pushing through some really trying shit.

I'm beyond fortunate to have this job. I haven't lost a bit of that childlike wonder when I walk into the press box to cover a game.

I'm just so damn appreciative of the people who've allowed me to get where I am, and I can't wait to see what the next five years brings.

Alright, I'm done, and Brian will surely poke fun at me for getting sentimental. I wouldn't expect any less.

(And sorry, y'all, but you will pry this job from my cold, dead hands.)