la la la la life goes on....

Hi Everyone!

Long time - no write.

Let me start by saying I am one of those people who likes change. I think change is good for us because when it is not present, we tend to become complacent. Mind you, too much change at once can be a little daunting, but this is how we test our mettle.

After almost 25 years working for the same company, I am back working in radio in the type of situation I like - a family-owned business.

This is a good change for me. New hours, new colleagues (although I do miss working with some of the old ones), new attitudes and new ideas. I'm working with a team that is young, creative, open to new ideas and not afraid to express themselves. This is my kind of team.

I have to admit I'm at the bottom end of the learning curve when it comes to the technology, but I am ready, willing and able to learn it all.

The one thing I think is a constant in almost any workplace, is the personality types. There always seems to be the 'go-to' person who can help you with almost any problem. There's the 'go-to Tim Hortons person' who is always happy to grab refreshments if you're buying. There's the 'shy one' who won't normally speak to you first, but once you engage them, you find them to be fascinating. There's the 'tattle-tale'....need I say more? There's the 'drama queen/king' who always has to be the centre of attention (no, it's not me :P). It's fun getting to know each and every one of these personalities.

I believe a change is as good as a rest and I feel invigorated!

So, why not make a change today? Take a different route to or from work, eat something different for breakfast, change your hair colour. Don't be complacent! Be adventurous! Be willing to change.

New Beginnings

It's been a while since I blogged because I've been very busy. I'm not sure why I've been so busy considering I do not have a full time job. I did go on my first job interview in many, many years (not in broadcasting). That was a terrifying experience! Someone more qualified got the job and I wasn't upset about that. Actually it was a relief because I wasn't even sure I wanted the job. I know, you're wondering why I applied for it - because someone asked me to. Lesson learned.

Anyway, keep checking back because an announcement is coming soon about something new I'm going to be involved in. It's going to be fun and a great outlet for my creative side.

TTYL

On Losses.....jobs, weight and others.

The Biggest Loser contest if finally over.  Even though I was laid off last week, I was allowed back in the building for the final weigh-in and despite the turmoil of the past few days, I managed to lose almost another pound.I finished in second place and I'm darn proud of that.  Now I will look smokin' hot when I go on all those job interviews.  A big congrats to Greg Gnyp who won the contest and Sarah Casella who came in third!  I'm very proud of them and everyone else who stuck it out for the 15 weeks.
It was a looong 15 weeks. By the end, I couldn't wait for the contest to be over.  But I'm glad I took part and I'm really glad I lost 32.6 pounds.  I'm not so glad I lost my job.  But anyone who knows me, knows I truly believe everything happens for a reason.  There must be something I'm supposed to do that will lead me down another path.  Either that, or they will see the error of their ways and offer me my job back (this is me not holding my breath). 
Many of us now find ourselves without gainful employment and it sucks.  I know things will turn around eventually in Windsor and I hope I will still be here when that happens.  I currently have no plans to leave, but you never know what's going to happen do you?
So for the time being, I am going to enjoy my new bod and try to figure out what to do for the rest of my life.

Starting weight - 164.8 lbs.
Weight lost     -  32.6 lbs.
Current weight  - 132.2 lbs.