It’s been a weird few days.

A quick run down of what’s been going on:

-I’ve really started to warm up and become comfortable at the internship. The people there are super cool. I had a remote this weekend and talked with one of the dj’s the whole time about the radio industry and what not. It was really cool to be able to talk at length with someone about radio without them rolling their eyes wanting me to shut up.
-I was stood up. I was supposed to go on a date, but he never showed. Found out that he got nervous. I sent a message saying it was cool, but that he should have called. Still haven’t heard back from him so I guess we can count that as over. Meh.
-My head is always swimming with stuff for the buzz, I really need to attach a post-it notepad to my belt buckle so I can have it at arms length when I think of something.
-Um, so I guess I can call myself a fan of country music…in my iTunes as of this weekend, I now have The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Rascal Flatts, Dixie Chicks, and Nickel Creek. Hmm…so I guess I have totally lost my black card. Did I ever have one? I’m so kidding. lol
-Kyle came to look for a car. His car was totaled a few weeks ago so he’s on the search for another car. I had to drive him home to H-town. Um, we got lost. I think it took four hours for the whole trip. But I did take his Arrested Development DVD’s. That will be next weekend’s project. Watch those and laugh.
-Have I mentioned that I love radio? lol I think I have accepted the fact that I will probably have to go on welfare when I graduate from college and get a job in radio. Maybe McDonalds will take my broadcasting degree. No really though…I’m probably going to work part-time at Barnes & Noble or something while doing radio after GSU.

Wait.

I graduate from college in May. Oh. My. God.
It really is almost over.

Wow.

Okay, so I’m tired now and I really want a double quarter pounder with cheese from McDonalds, but it’s way too late – if I stay up any longer, I might go and get one, so I better head to bed.

Things to keep in mind for the week:
-Slow down and think. You do not know everything.
-Concentrate on the tasks at hand. When you finish, you will find that it really wasn’t that painful.
-Constructive criticism at this point in the game is awesome, actually, I love it.
-STOP SPENDING MONEY. PERIOD.
-Remember where you came from and where you want to go.
-Stop trusting people so easily, they break you.

That is all.

Good day!

He’s back! John Mayer has a new song that will be released to radio stations in a few weeks. His album is set to come out September 12th!!!!!! Please believe I will be the first knocking the door down wherever getting a copy of the cd. GOSH, I LOVE IT! http://www.johnmayer.com

Anywho. So I had my therapy session today, and I came to the conclusion that I was content with life, at the moment. I have friends, I’m cooking, my grades were good for summer classes, my internship is going well, and things just seem to be looking up at the moment.

Saturday I worked all day. I guess it was my make or break day as a PEA. I had four remotes in one day. At first I didn’t think I would be able to hang, but as the day went on, I found that I was able to deal with all the stuff that I had to do. The job was more physically demanding than I thought, but it was cool. I think I’m going to like it.

Andrew finally moved into the apartment this weekend. Adam has been here too. It’s been cool having people back in the apartment again. Adam and I have been cooking up a storm the past two days. I. LOVE. FOOD. That is all.
Good

Alright. A few words, quickly.

Probably one of the happiest days of the past few weeks yesterday. I was at KISS and asked the Program Director if I would be voice tracking at all this summer and he said yes, but at some point in the next few weeks. A little later, he informed me that I would be voice tracking the 3 & 4 a.m. shifts for this morning. Um. Okay. To most people, that’s nothing, but to me, little ole’ me, THAT MADE MY DAY!! That means that my voice will be heard by who knows how many people…well, granted it is 3 in the morning, BUT STILL!!!! I AM GOING TO BE ON A 100,000 WATT STATION!!

Stephen helped set me up to start voice tracking. You would have thought that I had never been on the radio before. I was SOOO nervous. I actually had him leave when I recorded my first break. Amateur. lol But afterwards, the PD sat down with me to go over my breaks. You would have thought that he was telling me I was greatest thing in the world. I had a big smile on my face with pen in hand writing down all the tips he gave me to improve. I’m so excited to get back in there and take what he told me and put it to action. Dork, I know. I can’t help it.

So I’m staying up to hear myself…AND I have a final this morning which I have not studied for. I mean, I have, but not like I should. Eh. Summer is just not for classes. So not motivated. But it’s over after the final today.

Big weekend ahead of me. I have a van hit this afternoon. Saturday I have remotes for KISS, Love 101, The Beat, and The River. It’s going to be a long day, but I think I’ll learn tons. I’m so loving this right now.

Alrighty, off to try and read some more. I should so be sleeping right now…

Good day!

Two facts have been solidified for me the past couple of weeks and this weekend:

1) I have really good friends. What has probably been one of the most difficult financial times I have seen, my friends have continued to come through for me when I have needed help. By either listening to me bitch about not having any money or actually helping me out, they have all been there. For that, I will always be grateful.
2) I do not belong in clubs. I know I work in radio and that will become a regular part of my life, but right now, I feel uncomfortable in those types of situations. I don’t know why. I kind of just stand there gawking at people trying to remember to put an occasional smile on my face so I don’t look like I’m having the worst time in my life. Last night the KISS crew went to 309 West for a concert we cross promoted with 309 West to bring the singer Jelly. She did a really good job. She sang AND danced ON THE BAR! I was so afraid she was going to fall off! Regretfully, I couldn’t really enjoy her song that’s stuck in my head because of my social awkwardness. You know, I think some of that has to do with me being raised in the church. From the time of my earliest memories of church, I recall someone always saying, “Don’t go to those dance halls!” “You know Jesus does not go in there with you!” “You never know what could happen inside there!” “That’s where Satan lives!” So I guess I have all that going through my head while I’m inside. Maybe that’s a good thing…

So yeah, that’s that. I didn’t get home until four in the morning, so I’m going to go sit on the couch for the rest of the day to read and relax and mentally prepare for this busy week.

Good day!

So yeah. I always want to post but never really get down to it. Not really in the mood for a full blow by blow account of life at the moment, but let’s just run down the list.

-Summer classes are breeze compared to the last time I took summer classes.
-The internship at KISSFM is going well. I’ve been learning a lot. The first week there, some of the people were nice, others weren’t so friendly, but now people seem to be warming up to me.
-Clear Channel hired me as a PEA (Promotions Event Assistant) so I’m getting paid. THANK GOD. Plus it’s just really cool to have my first paid job at a real radio station.
-I’ve gained too much weight, I look like a cow.
-I’m really excited about the morning show in the fall. It’s going to be kick ass.

Crap, well I have to go get ready. Oh…I’ve started seeing a psychologist. lol Um, for my first intake session, she kept me 45 minutes over. Said my story was interesting. lol That made me smile.

Oh, and, I’m in debt. Like, big time. Financial aid check was late coming in…still haven’t gotten it. My checking is definitely at -$243.00 right now. Loving it.

God is love.

Good day!

Here's the article I wrote for The George-Anne. It was published in the Thursday, June 8th paper. http://www.stp.georgiasouthern.edu/George-Anne/pdfs/060608.pdf
Miguel
The SoapBox

"Voter finds faith in Cox after mix-up"

Just when you thought we were done with gay marriage. It’s back!
The gloves are off and the blood is about to flow. For round one, hailing from Bainbridge, we have Secretary of State Cathy Cox versus the formidable Lt. Gov. Mark Taylor of Albany. They are both vying for the democratic nomination from voters for the July 18 primary to then go on and face Republican Gov. Sonny Perdue in the Governor’s race.
Before Cathy Cox officially announced that she was running for Governor, she already had my vote. I’ve happily driven around Georgia with my ‘Cathy Cox for Governor’ bumper sticker on the back of car showing my support to all.
Unfortunately, my position changed a few weeks ago.
The gay marriage ban that 76 percent of voters in Georgia went to the polls for in the fall of 2004 was struck down last month by a Fulton County Superior Court judge. The amendment that we all voted on dealt with more than one issue. What we saw on the ballot defined marriage between a man and a woman, but we also were voting on civil unions to same-sex couples and recognition of same-sex marriage from other states. When adding an amendment, it can only address one issue.
After the ruling, Gov. Perdue said he would appeal the ruling to the Georgia Supreme Court, if they don’t reverse the judges ruling, the Gov. will call a special session with the Georgia legislature (which will cost us, the taxpayers up to 40,000 dollars a day) to put the amendment back on the ballot in time for the November elections.
This is where my disappointment with Cathy Cox set in. Taylor, like the faux democrat he is known to be, agreed with Perdue that the amendment to restrict rights was needed and the special session was necessary if the ruling wasn’t overturned by the Georgia Supreme Court. Cox was left in a very tight place.
In Georgia, a politician could not win a state wide race while openly supporting gay marriage. I know this. But when Cox’s camp released the following statement surrounding the controversy, I was still shocked “I am disappointed that Georgia's constitutional amendment defining marriage as a sacred union of one man and one woman has been overturned. I strongly support Attorney General Thurbert Baker's decision to appeal this ruling to the state Supreme Court. Should his efforts fail, I agree that the General Assembly should meet in special session to pass a new resolution that could be voted on in November."
What? This was the same woman who has supported gays in the past and openly courted gay voters in metro Atlanta. It was as if all of my energy I had put into supporting her and telling everyone I knew why they should vote for her was wasted. I wanted to take her bumper sticker off my car and delete my name from her e-mail list.
Luckily, Cox has redeemed herself. After appearing on a radio show in Atlanta, Cox clarified her position on the issue. She felt as if she had two options, either let the gay marriage issue drag on for the next two years or deal with it now so we can get back to the real issues.
I agree. Change does not come overnight. I would rather deal with the issue now, move on to more pressing matters, like education or the economy, instead of wasting tax payers time and money debating the merits of two boys or girls kissing. I think the old adage, “We’ve lost this battle, but we will win the war” is very appropriate for this issue. Sometimes we just have to concede on certain issues to ensure progress for everyone.
My support is back with Cathy Cox and I hope you take the time to consider her for the Democratic nomination and then for the next Governor of Georgia.