When your son visits you at work....

....you think...WOW! Why is my son here?! First thought is: what does he want? Then you feel guilty...so you start thinking maybe he just wanted to see you, or he is dropping off a surprise, or he brought flowers....or something nice.

Oh, no...not my child. He follows right in my footsteps!

Receptionist: Donna, your son is downstairs...
Me: Oh.... [worried look]
Receptionist: He got locked out......um, and he isn't wearing shoes.

OK, I guess he could have been locked out in his underwear...not too bad...except for walking downtown in barefeet. Ewww! So, I go downstairs to drive him back & let him in....ok...remember what I said about the underwear. He locked himself out in his bathrobe! That is such a Donna move.... :) My son is just like me! Luckily, his friend lives across the street and loaned him a tee & jeans....his belt [maybe to prove a point] was the belt of his bathrobe. Hmmm. The luck ran out at his feet...no shoes. My son has the same attitude of Kenny Chesney, though: No shoes, No shirt....No problem! Sigh! [Insert rolling of eyes & shaking of head]

Vending machines....

....drive me up the freakin wall!!!! Ugh! WTH is wrong with them and their attitudes? Have you noticed that if you so much as look at the quarter the wrong way when you drop it in...Mr Vending Machine will spit it back out at you?!?! FREAK!!!! Oh, and what a TEASE....you think your purchase is coming to you when right at the very last minute before it falls to the opening...SNAG! Mr Vending Machine, you are so mean!

OK, so today...I'm a little hungry, and really wanted Crunchy Cheetos...that's all I wanted, I swear! So what if I am swollen from the delicious wings from Kelseys last night....so what?! The beer added to it, as well. And, really...I'll get back on track right after Mr Vending Machine fulfils my wishes...just one small bag of Crunchy Cheetos...

please....

My goal....

...for the Country 93 Page on facebook was to reach 1000! And, today...my goal came true!

http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pages/Country-93/292730828174

Please check it out and spread the word! And, thank you to all who have joined! I appreciate your support beyond words! [For those who joined the Group...that no longer is active...please join the page.]

I love working Middays at Country 93 and love working as an Emerging Artist Coordinator! I Co-Host a show called WHATS NEW and always looking for new, Canadian, Indie artists! Spread the word: http://www.country93.ca/talent.php so that we may be able to highlight you or a friend on Center Stage!

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you for making this all happen! xo

The long weekend....

...makes for a short work week! And, I have to say...it has been the best May 2-4 in a long time!

Oh, yes, I did work Saturday. But, it all started Friday with a trip to the Williamsford Market for the best sausages/meat ever! Mmm! And, spending time with a great friend and meeting her sister. The eve turned out to be quiet because SATURDAY morning I made my way to Hanover for a remote at Wellington North Co-op. What a great place! And Sat Eve...DRIVERS START YOUR ENGINES...as I headed to the opener of Sauble Speedway & Country 93 Night. [Photos to come]

Sunday, I surprised myself...wanted to swim at the Pool/Potluck @ The Hoppers....I did not swim...imagine. Loved taking in the sunshine and all the wonderful food and chatting with new and past friends. :) Was a blast!!!! And, biggest surprise was the tubs of Maritime Lobsters that came in...oh, oh,...and the Muscles. Mmm! Did I mention there was food? :) I ate Lobster - I have the scars to prove it! Later that night...more of a party with a few friends.

Monday, I got to hang at Berford Lake with some great people and a great cook! Mmmmm! The BBQ Steak was fabulous! Learned about Chipmunk anatomy and Expiry Dates!!!

And, I did help "the friend" with his planting...more sun!

Hope you had a fabulous weekend, too!

My son is taller than....

...well, pretty much everyone we know! :) Yeah, he takes after me! NOT!

The one thing I love about my job is getting to meet musicians and one of my favs to sing along to [in the car] is Jessie Farrell. I have been fortunate enough to meet her a few times. And, the other thing I like about my job is that I can sometimes take along my son [who actually takes photos for us.]

And, here he is: Taller than Jessie Farrell! :)

In a state of Limbo...

...is what I am feeling. How do you deal with bad news?! Well, I can't say the news I have is bad...the potential is there, and therefore...I am in a state of Limbo. I suck at Limbo! I even suck at The Limbo Game (you know, under the limbo stick.)

This week...from 2 different friends - male & female - I found out there could possibly, potentially be, not sure but ya never know, have some signs of: The C thing. Cancer. Ugh!

Now, I know that we all have the potential for cancer. There are so many factors involved. And, truly...how much do we really know? Besides...there could be many other factors that aren't as serious in both cases...and let me tell you...that is what I am projecting right now. Both friends are truly dear to me and seem to be my rock. When I was drowning in my sorrow...they were the rock that allowed me to escape.

So, for them; I banish the negative thoughts and smile with warmth [even if I am stuck in limbo, waiting for the news]....I love both of you and will stand beside you no matter what life brings!

The exercise regime...

...is not going so well.
I know, I know...I used to be all over exercise!

When younger, I used to ride bike, do aerobics, gymnastics, ballet jazz & modern dance, swimming, weights.... So, WTH happened?!

With my new found time, I decided to jump into exercise again. I need it, I want it...I will have. I got on the bike, started to jog...then, 2 different partners bailed. So, why do I not take the initiative to continue on my own? Personally, I think you always strive further and better with a partner. Just sayin'!

So, I still walk. Tonight, I need to throw away the "shyness" and get my jello-butt (ok, not that bad) out there and actually continue this jogging theme. The more I do, the better I get, right?!
Anyone need a beginner partner? :)

On your mark, get set......GO!