Far from over - BLVD.

Indeed the school year is almost over. Tonight was the end of the year party for Cronkite Village. CV3 as I call them. Watching the video they produced of all the year's events made me teary. It was a lovely evening weather wise so it set a nice tone in ASU's secret garden. I made cards for my peer mentors and paraprofessional. They worked a ton for me this year, I gave them gift cards in gratitude.

Last week was not the best week for me. I had some real rough times at work. Rather than re-hashing it, I am hopeful for a good week to come. In the photo is the band that headlined the Blaze Kick Ass Spring Concert. They are called Mostly Bears. I was stunned how good they are! To me, they were a mix of Sabbeth and Soundgarden. We rented a PA so the sound was huge and clear! I recommend them whole-heartedly. Sam had played them to me on Myspace prior to the show and I was not affected. I think their reorded material may not represent them fully.

The week hit me so hard emotionally and physically I decided to not go to see Stars. Timing just sucked. I had been so drained from responsibilities all week, I had no desire to drive downtown and find parking among people going to a Suns play-off game. I just knew I didn't have the patience. I haven't heard from Andrew how it was but I am sure it was fabulous. I had a nice dinner and time with Dan, we hadn't had dinner with each other all week.

On what would have been Mom's birthday, I had a very nice honor. One of the CV students took me to an ASU tradition called Apple Polishers. He had to get up in front of the room and tell why I was an influence on him at ASU. It was among Deans, faculty and staff members. It was a very lovely night and very flattering to be selected.

I am still trying to fill up the new ipod. It still kills me that I lost my old one. I can't seem to get the same great mix of music on this one which is ridiculous because I have the same CDS. It just took a long time to get that one the way I wanted it. I need it to be my company on my trip with all my driving I plan to do. I doubt there are killer can-con stations in Nothern Newfoundland. I just added a band called Big Bang. Shame on me, I can't recall what they sound like whatsoever.

I got my Sirius Subscription back. I wrote Iceberg today being the snotty know-it-all. They are playing a New Pornographers track and keep saying it is "Myriad Harbor" but it isn't. Sorry but a major CHUM station f-ing up is a big giggle for me. Funny thing is, I don't know what song they are playing, it is not on Challengers. I like it though....Nico and AC singing..

I have still only listened to the new Sloan once. I will listen some more this week. Tour dates are starting to trickle out. If west follows their east coast dates, I am completely screwed for US dates again. Not that I am complaining about going to Nova Scotia. Just looks like timing may be about when I am gone... Which is funny because my love for NS came from them.... Something will work out though, I will find my way to the right show!

This week I get to DJ the first ever Blaze Prom. I think it will be a blast. I am looking forward to it. Dan is going to come help me. It will be broadcast on the air so if you feel like reliving your prom from the 80-90's, tune in Wednesday night around 7pm www.theblaze1260.com

I'm not a kid anymore - Sloan

I just listened to the new Sloan record, it doesn't even come out until June 10. Well...I am not prepared to write a full review (Nor do I like writing them) I feel like it is a Jay and Andrew record. Their songs seem to shine. Patrick's don't seem as definitive as his. Chris' will need to grow on me. I can't say it affected me like NHTEOI. We'll see, I am going to hold judgment until I can spend more time.

School year is ending soon. I have the first of many year end activities tonight. So hard to let go of some of my kids as they graduate.

Blaze huge concert tomorrow. I will report more soon.

"The Perfect Size" - Jon Auer

Last week was spectacular! Two major events for the year in one week! Thursday I interviewed Jay Ferguson of Sloan on the Maple Minutes! Oh boy, I was so ready! I wrote all my questions out and stuck to them without sounding rehearsed (I think?) It is on www.theblaze1260.com. I was not nervous and he is just so easy to talk to. I kidded about Murphy, make jokes about Andrew smoking and Patrick being the penny counter in the murder records headquarters. My favorite question was asking Jay if there was anything else in his life besides music. I remember always asking Robin about other things in his life because he would always just update me on Blossoms news. Jay answered NO! :) Bless him- he is such a good man and he writes a damn good song or two! I teased Jay that they should come to me for once-as in Sloan in AZ! My fear would be them in AZ while I was in NS. I was lobbying Jay to find out about Paul McCartney playing in Halifax and how Sloan should open! (Because it maybe while I am there!)

I think I was more nervous about Jason Collett the week prior. That interview was fine, a little hairy because he was running behind and we had a set amount of time with him. It was fine though. Next is trying to get Elkas to reschedule!

Still pleased as punch over talking to Jay, I then had a full Saturday with my crafting guru, Mr. Tim Holtz. (See happy Leah in photo above with said Grunge God) He is very funny, and just has the best ideas for crafting that merge two of my loves, scrapping and antiques. Tim loves items that look old so he encourages you to distress, antique, hammer and grunge your crafts. I went to two of his classes last year and crushed hard ever since. He is from Prescott and worked at a Ben Franklin store. I loved those stores! LOL! Not all of my stuff ends up looking like his but I love what I have learned from him! Last time I was sick, I watched his DVD I got for Christmas in bed. Made me so happy-hahaha! I wanted to go on his cruise but it also was a choice of the cruise or NS/NL. Anyway, I had an incredible day, felt great about the projects I made and made a few friends too. Dan was even impressed with the items, especially the shadowbox.

Since we last spoke, I have booked all my hotels and rental cars for the big trip. I went home on one of my breaks on Tim-Day. In the mail I got both the NS Doers and Dreamer guide and the Newfoundland and Labrador guide. I have poured over all my books several times now. I made a few changes in my agenda. I think it would be near impossible for me to get to PEI on Canada Day. I booked a hotel in Halifax that night. I guess I will let the cards fall where they may. One of the hotels, the Blomidon Inn in Wolfville looks spectacular! It was an addition to my plan that I added last. Besides missing Danny and the dogs, I know this will be an incredible experience! I will certainly blog it all but it looks like there is no internet in Twillingate, Newfoundland. What will I do four days without internet? LOL! I will write!!!!!!

Touring the new Cronkite building tomorrow. Will I see my new office!?!

xoxoxLMC

Cold as Ice - Foreigner

I just blew my life savings to buy plane tickets to Nova Scotia and Newfoundland!!! LOL! I'll never make it to retirement anyway. More soon, so tired from work being busy! P.S. I didn't cry this time like I did when I bought tickets last time to NS. Heehee

Jason Collett on Maple Minutes Thursday..OK! AWESOME!