The one downside to long vacations is that you totally forget what day it is. Maybe that's not a big downside, but I just get so lost sometimes. Like, I got a check in the mail. Is the bank open tomorrow or is it closed? When is my hair appointment again? Do I have a radio show tonight? And so on. Yes, I know, some of you will complain that I should be thankful to have such a problem. And I am. It's just disconcerting sometimes to not know what day it is. I do know that there are only about 12 days left until my trip. Excited I am! I will see neat places and great friends. That is the way to spend vacation. Mike will go next year and we'll have fun in Scotland. I've always wanted to go to the Highlands, and had he not expressed a desire to go also, I would be going THIS trip. Oh well, it will be fun to share with him for a change. I can't remember the last LONG vacation I went on with him. Seems all my vacations of late have been without him. He's a busy workaholic kinda guy, though, and thank goodness he is understanding about my itch to travel. That is a nice quality to have in a spouse I think!

My whole life I've wanted to do something that made me totally happy. Something that I looked forward to. Something that was exciting for me every time. And, finally, I've found it. Being on the radio. I really feel at home…felt that way from the first night I was on the air. I've gotten a lot of encouragement from the other people at the station and that has certainly helped, but it just flows for me somehow. Sure, I'm not perfect, but I have a LOT of fun darn it! Two shows a week now! And I'm even building up my own listener fanbase. That's kinda cool. Must be something like Mike's band having groupies. They are loyal…and there night after night. That is extremely cool. Interactive internet radio is a great concept. To be on the air and at the same time chatting with the listeners really makes the shows have a life of their own. They evolve as they move along. Sure, I make a playlist every time, but sometimes things get added or moved around. Anyway, if you are of the mind to…check it out: Tues and Wed nights 7pm-9pm PST at the moment or 2am-4am UTC if you're into that time keeping thing. http://www.nekkidradio.com/nekkid.ram (put that url in your realplayer)

So, I've found my niche it seems. I have a radio voice. Who woulda thunk it? I did used to work in radio many years ago…not on air, but as a receptionist/sales assistant type person for a radio station in Flagstaff and later in Phoenix. I even did a few commercials for the one in Phoenix. It utilizes my talents…my knowledge of music…my ability to read out loud well…my humor…it fits me. I'm happy when I'm on the air…it's fun…and maybe it will lead to something bigger some day. Who knows?

Work is over….classes are over…I'm a free woman for a few weeks. Yay! I got through the school year, I got A's in both classes. My certificate will be renewed in the nick of time. And I'm off on vacation in just over two weeks. Whew. So much to do, so little time, but a lot of relief to know that the worst is over for awhile.

Now it's time to relax, get some stuff done around the house, sleep in, go to movies, and all that good stuff.

And since I haven't said it in awhile. I really love this house. :)

Five more days of school.
Mike has a cold. And he, being the generous person he is, gave it to me. Thanks. :P
Two huge papers to be done for my online class, and four little ones and I'm done.
A classroom to get ready for summer.
Report cards to write.
No, there is no stress in my life at the moment. *sigh*

However, there are bright lights as well.

Trip to London/Ireland in June. Yay!
My little radio show on Wednesday nights, and soon to be Tuesday nights as well. I love love love doing my show. It is soooo much fun. I am told I'm a natural. Well, it feels like I belong on the air, so maybe it's true.
An appointment with a casting agency to see if I can get on the books to do voiceovers and such. This is my breaking out of the box, trying something new, spreading my wings moment. Might be crazy, but hey, you never know until you try. I have it on good authority that I am a decent actress. Some of you may be thinking, Karin, we could have told you this. Well you never did! lol

Anyway, soon life will calm down or at least become crazy in different ways.

Life is good if not hectic.

I will survive? Sure, why not? :-)

It's Mother's Day again. I have nothing profound to say. I still miss my mom. Every day. Life goes on. I'm busy and crazed and can't wait for the year to end. I wish she was here. Can you tell I've been on an emotional roller coaster? Thank God for friends, those that are as close as the other side of the bed to those that are as far as the other side of an ocean. They are all important and loved, and help me get through the things she would have. But, I know she taught me strength and kindness and helped shape the person I am today, which, I have been told, is a pretty decent one. I'm glad I had her for as long as I did. By the way, cemeteries are quite busy on Mother's Day. I think that's a good thing. Moms have impact on our lives that goes beyond life. It still touches us even when they are physically gone. Emotionally, they are always with us. There is nothing like the love a mother has for her child. I can still wrap myself in it when I need to. Thank you, Mom, for loving me. I love you.

…(namely me)is so busy that she barely has time to breathe, that the party of the second part (namely anyone who actually reads this) has nothing to read lately, the party of the first part thought she might tell you that….

1. taking classes at the same time you are working full time sux rocks

2. I actually learned a lot in the first class (teaching with the internet - who would have though Miss Internet Junkie herself could learn anything new about the internet?)

3. this next class (classroom management) is boring in comparison

4. the end of the school year is extremely stressful anyway, and adding my own schooling to it makes it ten times worse

5. I still love my Mac the best, but the PC is tolerable, if not nearly as intuitive…grrrr

6. You can catch me on internet radio on Wednesday nights from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. my time (which I think at this time of year is PST - who can keep up?) Here is the link to put in your realplayer: http://www.nekkidradio.com/nekkid.ram (No smart remarks about the name please? Nekkid refers to the music as it is uncut and uncensored radio, but my shows are relatively clean ;-) I can't vouch for the others though)

7. There are only 12 more days left until I'm free of everything…hurray!…for a few weeks.

8. I have run out of time to type this because I have to finish eating breakfast…yay for me.

9. I really miss having time to write in this journal, but summer's coming and we all know what that means - in the words of Styx - too much time on my hands!!!