Learning my Lesson, and Putting it to the Test

So, for once I decided to get on the ball. Usually I wait a few days to contact sources after pitching a story idea. That gives me time to think it out and get my stuff together before I go out there. Well, I did that early this week. And I contacted people the day I pitched. And I got bitten. I had 3 story ideas this week fall through on me. I'm on my last leg, and it's on its way out...

So as it stands, my story is due...well, really soon. I am on my last ditch idea, we're talking plan D or E here. And it involves cold calling everybody in the phone book I can find involved with this particular subject for in interview to be done this afternoon. After collecting what will hopefully be a couple of interviews I then I have to get all, or most of it put together into s story tonight. And did I mention, tomorrow is my 21st birthday so I have friends throwing me a party tonight?

Something tells me I'm not going to be getting much sleep over the next couple of days. But, I am learning something here, and that's to think on my feet. Since the panic mode has kicked in, I've come up with more ideas and options for this story and other stories than I have found in days. I'm waiting on about 4 calls back so I'm off to do what I do best, panic, and prepare to hit the ground running!