Ch-ch-changes

What a morning! Wrapped up my last radio show and have called it a day. When the money crunchers slash budgets, what can you do? Cling to the sinking ship or swim for calmer waters. 

So, I'm swimming off to my next adventure: Marketing Director for Tornado Bait Racing, my husband's and my motorcycle race team!  Radio has been a fun ride, but sometimes you just have to call it like you see it.  I'm excited to be working again with people I love in a sport that makes my blood race, literally.  Motorcycle racing is more than just guys in leather pants going fast, you know. 

Thanks to all the friends and listeners I met through the years. You are the light that made the job worthwhile. I'm continually amazed by your kindness. I'll do my best to keep my blog updated, but would love to hear from you, too. 

Please do keep in touch. I'll be seeing you...here, there and on the racetrack! Ride safe. 

My Shopping Cart is Faster than Yours :)

Oh, the fun we wacky radio DJ's have! Playing music all morning, and hanging out with cool people and giant shopping carts in the afternoon. 

Recently I had the privilege of getting up close and personal with Price Chopper's Big Cart, a ginormous shopping cart complete with a 454 Big Block engine and sweet pipes. AWESOME! 

While they wouldn't let me behind the wheel (which is conveniently located in the kid seat), Barry, the driver, was nice enough to tell me all about it.

Think the "10 Items or Less" rule might be waived if I pulled up to the self checkout in Big Cart? 

You can see Big Cart throughout the year at Price Chopper events, and at the Kansas Speedway for the Price Chopper 400.

What's the coolest thing on wheels you've ever seen?

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.

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