Yikes! I must've been busy!

Has it really been nearly a month since I last updated? Yikes! My apologies - guess this is a sign that my world is moving at warp speed but I'm not. WHOOSH! What have I been up to? CHANGE. Fortunately, I'm a mom and it's one of my strong suits, but being ambushed by change can be intimidating.

#1. MY KID FLEW THE COOP. I'm excited, anxious, terrified, thrilled and sad all at once. She's a bright, creative and wonderful young woman who needs to stand on her own two feet, but I'm not ready for this! She'll be fine, and I can't wait to see how she does. I'll admit I'm a tad envious, though. Oh, to be 20 and off on a grand adventure with no strings attached....

#2. MEET THE NEW BOSS. I'll have to say this has been the easiest part of the last month. Not the Losing-The-Old-Boss part; that sucked, to be honest. But the new Big Cheese is off to a good start. Drop by and say "hello" by tuning in to the 98.1 KUDL Morning Show - he'll be sitting right across from me each morning as he's also my new radio partner. Locked in a room with your boss for hours each day - no pressure there - ha! Actually, he's a really good guy, funny, and we're glad to have him on our team.

#3.BIG RELATIONSHIP TEST. Been busy getting ready for a road trip with my guy. Best way to discover the strengths and weaknesses of your relationship? Spend 20 hours in the car together. It's an eye-opener! LOL! I'm really excited about our trek to a private motorcycle event with friends. Yes, it's a week away from my kids (which I dread) but a wonderful time with my guy. And it's three days of nothing but motorcycle riding on the track. WOOT! My goal this year: to stay out of the grass. If I learn how to look cool dragging my knee in the corners, too, BONUS POINTS.

Enough about me - what have you been up to?

Fast cars RULE

Some days you just can't help but smile when you come to work. Some days are even better than others. 

Last Friday we met IndyCar Champion Dario Fanchitti. He was in Kansas City promoting an event at Kansas Speedway. He's a great guy who loves his fans. And since I'm a fan, I also had the amazing opportunity to ride in a replica of his IndyCar, sponsored by White Mint Niroette. We dished on race cars versus motorcycle racers. Let's just say we agreed to compromise on our opinions.

You can tell he really loves what he does. He races cars for a living. How could you not love that?

Holy Cow! It's Jack Bauer!

Yesterday while I was looking at really big pictures of my son's teeth at the orthodontist, I received a text from my boss:  "Keifer Sutherland is in the building." WHAT?!?! Jack Bauer is at KUDL? And there I was, trapped in an orthodontic initial consultation.

This morning I discovered that yes, "The Keifer" (as Kris Ketz calls him) was in the building yesterday to talk about his record label. And...he would be coming back in today! WOOT! 

All morning I anxiously awaited his arrival, reapplying my Dr Pepper Lip Smacker and fluffing my hair. But my show ended and there was no Keifer. So disappointing.

I turned off my mic and gathered my gear. Suddenly the studio door swung open and there he stood, THE Keifer! 

After a brief mental "holy crap!", I mustered my dignity and introduced myself. I even managed to avoid slipping into geeky "24" fangirl mode. 

It was a brief visit, no time for a full interview, but he did want to say hello. We snapped a pic and he was off. What a really gracious, nice guy. And even more handsome in person than on the screen, big or little.

Glad I fluffed my hair.

What a weekend!

Trick or treating, final soccer game of the year, Brownie field trip, Webelos event, hanging out with the Mad Toto Scooter Club at Scooter World in downtown Overland Park, and celebrating a very Happy Birthday with my baby girl, Chloe (newly crowned Queen of the Webkinz)!! WHEW! Made it thru the weekend...now on to the work week!

Great news! KUDL's Adopt-A-Family adoptions are now open online. Get matched with a family who truly needs a little help this holiday season. Get the office crew together, adopt a famiy together, and make a difference. Sign up right now. The warm fuzzies are awesome.

Transition

Earlier this week, our family here at KUDL lost a dear friend to breast cancer. I wasn't lucky enough to have known her well; she left her position here shortly after I arrived. While our paths only briefly brushed one another, her impact on the people around me was profound. Sherri was warm, funny and beautiful. You always knew when she stopped by to say "hi" because the building would be overflowing with hugs and positive energy.

Dan and I spoke with her recently about her cancer and how she was handling her life, diagnosis, and reaching out to others. I've posted the interview here so you, too, can be touched by her message, her faith and her life. God bless you, Sherri. While we will miss you dearly, the angels are rejoicing that you have arrived.

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