On Monday, I visited my first client to present concepts that HRB had developed for them. I helped on the ground level with the project, conducting research and gathering information about their target audiences. From there, I assisted Andrew, the client manager, in formulating techniques for reaching these key people. It was very valuable to see the integration between the client services side and the creative minds in the agency. Due to my involvement in the project, I was allowed to tag along to the meeting with the permission of the client.

After a sleepy ride to Moline, Ill., in the backseat of the Jim's car, we arrived. I planned on just sitting back from this point on and taking it in. As an intern, I wasn't expected to present in the meeting. However, once we started explaining concepts, the questions began flying. I ended up speaking a lot because the questions were either directed at me or referred to what I had discovered during the background research. I loved the challenge of constructing answers on the spot that would satisfy the client's curiosity.

While Monday was quite the eventful day - I slept on the way home, too - Wednesday was a lot more laid back. It was Halloween and the annual HRB Chili Cook-Off and Costume contest. On Friday, I went out with the ladies in the office for a co-worker's birthday. It's strange how I am starting to have a work life, in addition to my life back in Iowa City. Until next time...