Bloopers Time!

Rockford Buzz

Posted On: May 11, 2024

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I never truly understood how fast time flies when you're having fun. I cannot thank everyone enough, but I'd like to try.

Thank you, Jake, for the opportunity to join the Rock Buzz team and for giving me the ability to be creative every day. You are by far the best boss I've ever had. You are a true role model and endlessly patient and kind!

Thank you to every local business, artist, and author that has allowed me to share their stories. Every one of you has opened my eyes to new perspectives and given me new reasons to love Rockford!

Thank you to all the Sponsors of Rockford Buzz. Your contributions have made it possible to grow the Rock Buzz team and spread joy & positivity to other communities like our own. Without all of you, I wouldn't be here!

Thank you to all the followers out there! I am so happy to see all of the comments from other Rockfordians who love our city as much as I do. I am astonished by the number of people who see my work and come back to watch more. Thank you so much for watching.

There are no words to describe how grateful I am for these last three months. I am looking forward to the future and am excited to wake up every day and say, "Hi Rockford!"

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