Well, this is the final blog I'll be writing as a member of the KSFY news team. After 5 1/2 years at the station, this is my last day. Even as I type these words, I'm filled with mixed emotions.

I have accepted a job as the Corporate Development Coordinator at the Great Plains Zoo and Delbridge Museum of Natural History here in Sioux Falls. Since I've only worked in news, this will be a big change for me. But it's a challenge I'm willing to tackle, and a great opportunity.

I thought long and hard about switching careers and have decided this is the best time to make a change. The new job will allow Thom and me to have similar schedules. Since we hope to start a family soon, it will be better to have a daytime schedule, rather than an evening one like I have now.

I have really enjoyed my time here at KSFY. I have accomplished professional goals I had set for myself, and met life-long friends along the way. This is the place my husband and I met, and even though neither of us work for the station, it will always hold a special place in our hearts.

I want to thank those of you who have been faithful "commenters" on this blog, and for those of you who have taken time to email, as well. I also want to thank my family and friends for their support as I wrangled with this decision. There's no doubt I will miss my time reporting and anchoring, but I am anxious to begin this next chapter in our lives.