I’ve given the Texan my late nights and weekends, blown off social plans for it and occasionally let it infiltrate my dreams. I’ve worked as an associate managing editor, Projects editor, photo editor, senior news reporter and then some. I’ve worked for a number of professional publications including the Houston Chronicle, Texas Monthly, the Austin American-Statesman and the Austin Chronicle. Connie, I’m still shocked you saw my cold email, applied to be associate projects editor and said yes to the offer without having ever met me. To current and future Texan staffers, a few pieces of unsolicited advice.