The smorgasbord

More than three weeks to go but already trying to decide what workshops to attend. I'm glad, though, that I starter early because, as it turns out, it seems like all good stuff takes place at the same time. Now, while car bound, I'm trying to fit my plans in the marigins above a crossword puzzle. Fitting, I suppose to puzzle one puzzle on top of an other.

The problem, however, is that I can't seem to decide whether to attend "Own your own beat online" about how to use social media to spred your news feed more efficiantly, "Make the most of your smartphone" about apps and methods to improve tv journalism on the field, "Social media skills you can't live without" and "The live shot" about live broadcast techniques. All takes place between 11 am and noon on monday. It's a shame.

When not working

(photo: http://disneyland.disney.go.com/)

I'm really having trouble figuring out how to find time for some sightseeing in the Anaheim/Los Angeles-area.

The schredule for the conference is really interesting and I want to go to as many seminars as possible, espescially the ones about social media-strategies, webreporting and journalism on the internet. But on the other hand it would be a shame to travel thousands of miles and not see the world famous sights.

I created a board on pinterest with some sights I'm interested in. Now I need to prioritise. Heeelp!

Welcome!

My name is Moa Frygell. I'm a swedish journalist and I work at swedish public service TV in Umeå, Västerbotten.

A couple of months ago I was chosen to get a scholarship to go to Anaheim, CA, to take part in the conference "Excellence in Journalism" hosted by, among others, the Society of Professional Journalists and the Radio Television Digital news Association. It's the third year that the conference takes place and it's now one of the most important events for american journalists who wants to learn about the latest trends and get the best training from leading journalist professionals in the US.

I'm of course very honored and happy to get this chance to visit my american collegaues and share experiences.

In this blog I will share my journey with you. From planning and preparing to flying, traveling across the Atlantic, finding my way around international airports, to downtown Anaheim, the expo and the seminars.

You will also find me on twitter: @flameglory and #moinla