06.18.08
Posted in Random Thoughts at 9:57 pm by Administrator
Hola!
Hope everyone is having a great week so far! It’s hard to believe it’s Wednesday already right?!
Anyhow, a little recap action.
So Saturday was my first Summerbash with B96! (I went to one like a million years ago…but this was my first as an employee)
It was a blast. To be honest I really didn’t know what to expect. I almost had a heart attack getting there though because there was this insane accident on the way and I was stuck in traffic (as in not moving for over 30 minutes)! But I got there on time for my 10a-2p shift so it was all good.
I put the pics up in the new PICTURE section of the site – so check it out. J-Niice was joking with me since I was taking a ton of pictures like “oh you’re THAT girl”. The funny thing is I was THAT girl until the actual show started and then I was so in to it I didn’t take a single pic really!
I was fortunate to see the park empty – and saw everything being set up…and knew all the planning that went in to it, so to see that (and have pics like a dork) and then to see it in full force was nothing less than amazing. The listeners were awesome. I am not officially on the B96 website yet so people who won tickets to the show from me were actually looking for me to thank me and that was by far one of the best things for me personally. I can proudly and HONESTLY say, I love my job, I love my co-workers, and my first official big event with B96 was an A+! It really was over-whelming for me – and I can’t wait to do it again!
I have 2 funny stories to share.
1)I spent all day frickin Friday looking for something to wear. Like 2 weeks ago I saw 400 things I liked…but when I actually looked – NADA! I got something that was adequate and got a lot of compliments so I felt good…until I saw the pics online! OH DEAR JESUS! The shirt was a baby doll shirt and it was windy…and I look like I’m wearing maternity clothes! I nearly died. I know it’s lame – but if people didn’t make it to the show and this is the first they are seeing of me – I don’t want to get baby gifts ya know?
2)I LOVE TKA! OMG! You have no idea. I know every song, have every CD,etc. When they were performing (they were the flashback artist) my friend Lindsay was dying laughing like “Oh my gosh how do you know this?” (She had no clue who they were and so I had to school her). So anyway, I was going backstage with this guy Gil from the station and we were both talking about how much we love TKA and then all of a sudden Kayel was standing there (from the group)! So like a bunch of dorks were took pictures with him and were all giggly. He’s always running the board Sunday morning when I get to work and that’s the first thing he said to me the day after the show, “Wasn’t that cool how we met Kayel”.
Anyways, that’s all I have about that right now.
So what makes this a big week? Well for starters…
Make sure you send Tim Vander Tuuk a MASSIVE congrats! He won a Silver Dome award for News broadcasting (it’s like the Emmys of Radio). I love my Timmy! I miss my Timmy. WOO HOO! He was nominated before I left but I totally forgot last night was the ceremony. He text, “I’m the Champion! Sara call my parents” – I was like what the heck does that mean? Then he told me! I’m so happy for him. I hope someone gives that kid a fat raise so he can make me some more Vander Tuuks soon – Jake is going to be 2 next week! Can you believe it!
THEN, the other big news, my niece Katie is coming home to visit! She’ll be home Saturday, and she turns 21 on Sunday! WOO HOO! She’ll be here for about a month from Florida and then will go back to school. She is graduating early (from FSU) in December and will then start Medical School. My little braniac!
So, now I’m officially spent! I got nothing else right now!
On that note, I’m off to the gym – I figured I’d get everything online up-to-date since Kelly is gone and it’s quiet right now.
I changed all the music on the site and UPDATED “Rebecca’s Rumors” so check it out!
Enjoy the nice day!
XOXO,
R
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06.03.08
Posted in Random Thoughts at 5:50 am by Administrator
Hey!
Hope you all are having a wonderful day and enjoying the HOT weather! Holy crap! It’s so hot in my house right now – I love it! (not the hot in the house…but just that it’s hot outside)
Anyhow, weekend was good! Hung out w/my girls Friday night. Worked Saturday…and recovered from Friday night. Then I had the early shift on Sunday and went to check out a band at an outdoor bar. I tried to be outside as much as possible!
Back to the work thing though – the listeners are getting crazy trying to win Summerbash tickets! It’s hysterical. I had so many text messages and phone calls from guys telling me they would buy me Victoria’s Secrets if I hooked them up, that they would take me with them – and even how beautiful I am…even though they can’t see me, and I have no pics on the website yet! HA! I was cracking up! I was like I could be 500lbs w/a horn sticking out of my head?! Shameless!
The best was this one guy Jose kept calling and he spoke very broken English…but he was doing his best and kept calling me food names like “sugar”, “Honey”, “cupcake” – but in a thick Hispanic accent: “eshoo-ghar” (sugar), “uh-kneee” (honey), and “coop-cay” (cupcake). “Can I please ave some teek-ats eshooghar?” (translation – Can I please have some tickets sugar).
I love working there so much. I can’t wait until the summerbash on June 14th @ Toyota Park!
Well, I just wanted to blog quickly and share that with you! I’m off to have dinner w/my friend Fatty. I love him so. Plus, I have a stack of apartment listings that I’ve been swamped in! Ugh!
Anyhow, check out “Rebecca’s Rumors” – the Red hot for the day has one of the stars of “Sex and the City” returning with her own series on HBO! It’s too hot!
Plus, if you get a chance check out the movie “Strangers” – I had my face covered half the time! Freaked the heck out of me! I was afraid to be home alone that night! Good stuff!
Have a good night!
XOXO,
Bec
Don’t forget to check out: www.rebeccaortiz.com!
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05.28.08
Posted in Random Thoughts at 2:54 am by Administrator
Oh my goodness! What an insane day! I swear I’ve talked to everyone in the free world today! The good news is I got all my “business” done today except for 2 small things…I have to drop something off at the post office and go renew my gym membership and then I can chill! Woo hoo!
If you haven’t noticed Rebecca’s Rumors is updated and has one of the new songs from “Sex and the City” the movie – as well as my RED HOT about what David Archuleta plans on doing with his life – good stuff!
Anyhow, been bonding with the ladies a lot. Lindsay and Sarah are newly single (just by coincidence at the same time), so now I feel like I have my crew back and we are out on the loose!
They were over this past Friday night for blueberry martini’s and then we hit the bars with my neighbor Tommy and we met my friends Chris, Val, and Val’s boyfriend (who’s name I can’t remember to save my life?! AH!) It was too good of a time and then I got called in to work at 7:30am on Saturday morning! I looked like I got run over by a truck! I still had a stamp on my hand too from the night before. I didn’t go on until 10am so it was more than enough time to get it together but still…it was rough!
Saturday after work I had dinner with Fattie and then he had to work so he dropped me off and I just chilled at home. I really didn’t feel good – at this point though it was a sore throat and stuffy head – no more hangover.
I did however check out my friend Sebastian on T.V! Yea! Joe and I actually met him over a year ago (we had him on our show – he was in town doing some stuff at Zanies in Vernon Hills). He’s from the area and he’s a stand-up comic. He was part of Vince Vaughn’s Wild West Comedy tour. He had a Comedy Central Special on Friday night that I taped – so that entertained me as I laid low Saturday. Check out his website www.sebastianlive.com . He’s so funny!
I must admit I do have a small crush on him. Now, I’m not looking to date him or anything so don’t get all crazy. We are texters here and there and that’s it.
Let’s be real though, it would never work! He’s in L.A. and well, I’m me! HA! I have dated the worlds biggest jackass’ the last few years so I just don’t date! In the rare occassion that I do, I find something wrong with him (or there really is something wrong with him) so I just write him off. Work is my boyfriend. I know he relates to that. He’s has worked really hard to get where he is so when I hit my “bump in the road” he was really encouraging. Either way, he’s a good guy with a lot of talent so check hiim out!
Anyways, back on track…Sunday I worked and then met up with my girls for cocktails. Then I was off yesterday and went to a BBQ at my parents house. What a gorgeous day it turned out to be huh?
Well I hope you all had a great weekend! Here are some pics I’ve been meaning to post of my great niece Isabella! Can you believe she is going to be 7 months on the 30th! She is getting so big and is developing such a personality. She is the most awesome baby. Enjoy the pics and the rest of your day!
Talk to you later!
Smoochiz,
Bec
Don’t forget to check out www.rebeccaortiz.com!
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05.22.08
Posted in Random Thoughts at 3:16 am by Administrator
How sad is it that the last 2 blogs I’ve posted start with something along the lines that I’ve been slacking on keeping up with the blogs?
YAP
Alright, boo hoo, I know. But I’m doing it now so yea for me!
Hope all is well with all of you!
I have been running around like crazy (we’ll come back to what exactly that includes). PLUS, Jess is going through some babysitter issues right now, so I’ve been watching my little sweet pea (aka my great niece Isabella) here and there. Other than that things are going good.
As for the ‘crazy’ part, just getting together some things for my new job (and wrapping up the loose ends of the other place) paperwork-wise, I’ve been going to the city a lot for B96, and I’m in the beginning phases of looking for a new place to live.
I mentioned it before, but Kelly and her boyfriend Mike are getting a place together in August. I was planning on staying here solo for a little bit longer – but to be honest – I’m just ready for a fresh start somewhere else…AND I would like to get closer to work.
When you think about it – August is a long time away and a lot could change, but I HATE moving! It sucks! I hate it more than I’ve ever hated anything ever! So, I am going to sit on it for a little bit more because I don’t want to move somewhere close to where I’m at…only to move downtown 2 months later. But I am seeing what’s out there, so, we’ll see. Whatever is suppose to happen will.
Anyhow, can you believe that Memorial Day Weekend is already this weekend? Who friggin knew! Kelly asked me and Sarah to go with her to some big party she goes to every year and I was like ask me again next week…and she was like, uh yea, it’s THIS weekend freak. It’s weird to think how fast time is moving right?!
Well, that’s all I have for now! I’m watching Isabella tomorrow so I’ll do it when she’s taking a nap! (Watch her not do it now!)
PLUS – Don’t 4get American Idol ends 2night! TWO FREAKIN HOURS! Ouch! I think David Archuleta did better AND is the better singer, but I think David Cook will win because he is the more popular one. We’ll see!
Have a good day and CHECK OUT “Rebecca’s Rumors” for today – hot stuff!
XOXO,
-R
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05.08.08
Posted in Random Thoughts at 10:27 pm by Administrator
Hello!
Hope all is well!
This will be a short blog because I am on my way to meet Nita and my sister Patty for a day of shopping! Woo hoo!
The freakshow is up and awesome so check it out at www.rebeccaortiz.com/freakshow !
What can I share with you???
I watched Isabella on Tuesday and she is so funny and out of control. I took a ton of pics -shocker (I’ll share them later)! She has one tooth now and is just pouring drool. I mean POURING drool. Here is one pic of her in her new toy:
Just as happy as can be! I love that kid.
Yesterday, I hung out with my friend Chris who I hadn’t seen in forever. We just went out for dinner and drinks and that’s pretty much it.
I’ll share more later!
Enjoy your day and check out the Freakshow! The bonus has the best pics!
XOXO,
Bec
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05.06.08
Posted in Random Thoughts at 10:35 pm by Administrator
Don’t forget to check out the HOLLYWOOD FREAKSHOW at www.rebeccaortiz.com!
ALSO – if you didn’t catch it in the Daily Herald this morning…check it out:
Daily Herald Letter
Have a good day! I’m spending the afternoon with my sweet Isabella! (My great niece)
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05.05.08
Posted in Random Thoughts at 4:05 am by Administrator
Hope everyone is having a great weekend!
Still getting use to my new schedule…but I’m not gonna lie…I like it so far!
Friday, I slept late…text my radio family (Joe, Tim, Frank & Mike) that I was still in my jammies at 3pm. I WAS productive and tied up some loose ends, but for the most part, I just lounged. I did have dinner with friends later that night, and then went out for drinks.
Saturday, Jess and Isabella were at my sister’s house, so we all wound up there to visit…and to see how prom went with Shelby. Below you will find some pics:
I thought she looked great! My sister said they met at a friends house for pics and there were like 70 kids there! Hense the pics in the lawn – they all couldn’t jam in the house!
Shelby is so funny because she said the dinner was disgusting and took a pic of it. It looks normal right? She claims that lump on the left is NOT a biscuit, and that the chicken and veggies were gross.
My sister said that when she got home before she even had a chance to ask her how things went, she ran to the kitchen and started pulling stuff out of the cabinets! HA! She’s funny.
Isabella was cute as always. She was VERY tired though and would NOT go to sleep because she was afraid she would miss something. Jess sent this pic when she was loading her in the car. She said she hadn’t even left yet and she was already sleeping! What a cutie!
As for Saturday night, what can I say? I sat down on my bed at like 4:30pm…and woke up at like 1am! Perhaps catching up on my sleep for the last 4 years? HA! Who knows!
Today I worked at B96 7AM-Noon – yea! I love it there. We are giving away tickets to our upcoming summerbash so people are freaking out…including myself!
It’s on June 14th at Toyota Park. It will be my first major event with the station. The line-up is insane! Check it out! (www.b96.com)
It was funny because I thought OH MY GOSH I have to find the perfect outfit and blah-blah-blah…but then I was like wait a minute?! If I’m the new kid, doesn’t that mean I’ll be the one stuck at the station? I was assured by the boss though that I would be there. Yea for me! I hope to see you there too! I will be trying hard not to act like such a dork in front of the performers.
A few weeks ago Mariah Carey was there. It was the ONLY place she went to beside friggin Oprah! She took pics with everyone! They were like – you can come by…and I was like, I can’t – XLC Morning Show! Then the following week, Sara Bareilles was there performing LIVE…same story – XLC Morning Show! Good thing that isn’t a problem now – haha! I’m sure Weird Al will be there this week! Yea great! JK!
Anyhow, I’m going to a BBQ tonight and I’m bringing a strawberry shortcake! So I’m gonna go make that right now!
Enjoy the rest of your weekend! Don’t forget tonight a new Desperate Housewives! Plus, tomorrow is Cinco de Mayo!
I’ll be sure to update the Hollywood Freakshow before 2pm too! (hey Cinco De Mayo – give a girl a break!)
Take Care and Talk to you soon!
*Don’t forget to check out www.rebeccaortiz.com!
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04.29.08
Posted in Random Thoughts at 4:20 pm by Administrator
So we keep hearing about this extra tax rebate we’re suppose to be getting…what’s the deal?! Here’s some info I found below as we eagerly await our tax check! My bank account needs “stimulating”!
“In the U.S., our legislature has passed an economic stimulus package that includes tax rebates for a huge percentage of American taxpayers. If you have filed your taxes already, you should know if you’re getting it. If not, the basic guidelines are these: If you made over $3,000 and less than $75,000, you get back $600. If you’re married filing jointly, that’s a $150,000 ceiling and you get back $1,200. You get $300 for dependents and if you make over $75,000, you get less (the amount goes down further the more you make).
For those with direct deposit, the rebates start going out on May 2nd (for those with social security numbers ending in 00–20) and will be all done by May 16 (for socials ending in 76–99). If you’re getting a check in the mail, May 16 is when the first checks go out (for socials ending in 00–09) and they keep going out until July 11 (for socials ending in 88–99).
That gets a little bit complicated, but the easy way to say it is: “a big chunk of America is going to get $600 back from the government.” So we’ll run with that nice easy round $600 number. The idea is that it will “stimulate the economy” when you run out and buy stuff with it.”
*Don’t forget to check out www.rebeccaortiz.com!
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04.28.08
Posted in Random Thoughts at 7:48 pm by Administrator
This is a picture from this weekend…
Me and Chicago Bears Guard Roberto Garza!
Several things here – #1- I look like crap AND like I just got out of a windstorm (and I did), #2 -He caught me off guard when he snatched me up for a pic! (which is apparent from my expression)
HA!
He really is a nice guy who has done a ton of charity work. He was also nominated for the Walter Payton Man of the Year award a few years back (Glenn Timmerman would be so proud of my little tidbit!)
Don’t forget to check out www.rebeccaortiz.com !
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04.16.08
Posted in Random Thoughts at 10:01 am by Administrator
Geez! I can’t believe it’s already gonna be Wednesday!
Well, once again the week has taken off and I feel like I JUST caught up with it for the most part about 5 minutes ago!
Caught American Idol – the WHOLE thing as it was happening. I must say, that for the first time I saw Mariah Carey act almost like a normal human being. I was cracking up laughing though at the end of every ‘little interview’ she did about how each contestant did, she ended with a cornball fake smile. I do NOT like her new song…but I am a fan of her music. I think “Honey” is my favorite album. There is a poll up right now at www.1023xlc.com – vote for who you think will be heading home. I think Jason Castro may be on his way out. I personally thought that David Cook was horrible! Oh lord! I do like him a lot…but wow.
Anyways, some other random things I can share…we will be talking to Chelsea Handler on Friday – I am SO excited! She is awesome! Ironically, I still don’t even know if I’m going to her show?! I should probably look in to that right?!
I’ll add that to my to-do list. Well it is 11pm and I should go to bed. It’s actually peaceful in the house right now so I should take advantage of that.
I will leave you with a sweet picture I got tonight on my cell. Jess said she got a bunch of books for Isabella. Seems she has other plans than reading right now – but how cute is this kid?
I miss her! I hope I can make it out to see them this weekend or vise versa!
Have a good night and talk to you in the morning!
Don’t forget to check out www.rebeccaortiz.com !
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