What I've Been Up To

First off, thanks to an Instagram follower for calling me out on being a terrible blogger and not updating for a while and asking for an update!

Secondly, I'm sorry! I've told you, I'm bad at this. I've gone around in circles daily wondering what to write about, and nothing made me so fired up that I had to write, so I didn't. I'm sorry!

Here's what I've been up to the last two weeks:

I started full time back at the coffee shop. 39 hours a week, 12-7:30 each day. I've had to re work my workout schedule, my eating schedule and say farewell to my social life, or so it feels. 

I could write about that or post here when I get home at night, but I want to walk my dog and eat before dark.. And then I fall asleep. Sorry! 

Something cool did happen there last week; a woman who I met at my original store came in and didn't recognize me. Once I started a conversation with her, she realized who I was. She said she didn't recognize me because I look so different than the last time she saw me. In the back of my mind, the whole time I've been losing weight, I always wanted that to happen. It sounds dumb, but that was a victory. That moment made the last few years worth it. It put a smile on my face that had been missing for months! 

The job front:

I posted that I want this mug on my first day at a new radio job. What I should have said was "once I get a new radio gig, I'm rewarding myself with this mug."

I've had a ton of interviews, reached

out to personal connections and sent hundreds of demos. I'm trying. Hard. 

I met with a local small station here a few weeks ago, it wasn't for a country spot, but it was mornings and it would hold me over until I found something. Had my heart set on that. My friend there called me today and apologetically said he couldn't take me on as a paid employee. They just don't have the money like he had hoped. I'm crushed. But I respect him for being honest with me and caring enough to call and keep me in the loop. He actually wants me to succeed. 

I also had an interview for a station in Wisconsin, it went good, the guy was great and super nice to me. He said he was impressed with my knowledge and passion for the industry. It's a top 40 station and mornings, nothing came of that interview, but I'm glad I talked to them strictly because of the nice things that guy had to say. 

In more positive news, I do have a contract somewhere. I've been in contact with this station pretty much since I was fired. I'm not going to announce where it is or my time slot until I find a place to live. I've been struggling and stressing about that and it's hard to get excited until that slightly important factor gets taken care of. Stay tuned. (What's the proper blog term for that?)

To all of my supporters and followers, hold tight, I'll be back in your radio/smart phone soon. Sooner rather than later. I promise. 

I've had people reach out to me on Twitter and Instagram asking when they can hear me again, you guys will never know how happy those messages have made me. They have made me miss country radio and the microphone more than I already did. I love you guys. 

I'm heading to Las Vegas this weekend to see my best friend, Leah. God, I miss her and I need her! Follow me on Twitter/Instagram @RadioKatie1 for our shenanigans, I cannot WAIT! 

Have a good week, and thank you

For calling me out on not posting ;). 

Why I Didn't Bring The Drink Back

It seems like such a small, dumb thing to bitch about when someone gets a bad cup of coffee or is given the wrong food order and I totally understand both sides, in fact, today, I was almost that person I hate the most. 

I had just gotten done with 2 hours at the gym, and I wanted to reward myself with an iced latte with almond milk from a specific coffee shop. So, I stopped at cub foods just because they had that coffee shop inside. 

I could tell that the woman working (by herself, by the way) hadn't worked there very long or at least not very often. 

I ordered my latte, repeated it back to her so she could ring it in. Paid 5.67! What!? That's insane. This better be good, right? 

She proceeded to make it. I watched her. She messed up by putting a flavor shot in it. I nicely said "no flavor, please." 

Then she looked down at the recipe cards and was talking to herself. I kept watching, knowing in my mind this was going to be bad. 

She handed me the drink, definitely not an iced latte, but I said thank you and walked away. I walked to the doors to go back to my car and drive to the other shop just down the street to return the drink there in hopes to not embarrass the poor woman. But I didn't. 

Why? I paid almost $6.00 for this drink!

It's not her fault. Yeah, she could have studied the drinks more, listened better or asked questions. But he trainers could have done a better job and why was she left alone if she didn't have the experience? This poor woman was put into a busy store in Maple Grove, a city with very difficult people to deal with when you catch them on a bad day. I felt bad for her! 

If I had brought that back, I knew I wasn't the first person to do that today, and I knew it would piss her off and throw her even more off her game. I've been there, I understand! So the iced espresso with a splash of almond milk was consumed. With a little regret and anger, but it was worth it to not ruin her day. 

5 Favorites Right Now!

It's one of my favorite times of year, ACM weekend! All the country stars flock to Vegas to perform and maybe give out a few awards!

I was actually suppose to be in Vegas this weekend, but we won't get into that. Instead, I thought I'd let you in on my 5 favorite songs playing on country radio right now! (Click the titles to hear the songs!)

1. Jason Aldean- "Lights Come On"

Obviously, it's my guy. I got this song midnight Friday and it's the only thing I've been listening to. It's an old to the #AldeanArmy, the ones who spend their hard earned money to be able to see his shows, couldn't be happier with the lead single from his next album; Aldean and the boys about to blow it up!

2. Maren Morris- "My Church"

I swear, I've never really been a church goer, and I love to escape and crank my radio up to sing along really loud. Basically, if I could sing and write a song, this is what it would sound like!

3. Jon Pardi- "Head Over Boots"

I heard this back in October and I thought "man, this is cheesy. But why can't I stop smiling!!" I love the old timey sound of this song and the lyrics like "The way you sparkle like a diamond ring, maybe someday we'll make it a thing." Pardi is super hard to resist in this one! 

4. Chris Young w/Cassadee Pope- "Think Of You"

First, I think we can all agree that Cassadee sings the heck out of this song. Wow! There's a chance you've seen/heard me around town screaming this song at the top of my lungs. I just can't help myself! It's about dating one of your best friends, then you break up but you guys have the same friends and no one knows why and think it's dumb that it ended. So good! 

5. Brett Eldredge- "Drunk On Your Love"

Can I just first confess that all I want in life is to be that pillow? Click the link. Watch the damn video! It's also another "scream singer!"

Honorable mentions because I need to include TR:

Thomas Rhett- T Shirt

He's the future of country music. This song makes you wanna dance and sing and it also puts a smile on your face as you think of that one person you just can't break free from!

Kelsea Ballerini- "Peter Pan"

Basically for all of us who knew better than to give our hearts to someone who will never stick around, but we did it anyways!