When one door closes..

Well Hi..First off, I want to say thank you to the people that read this blog. Last night I performed at the Rodeo Opry in Cowtown and I heard from so many people about how they read my blog, and thats how they knew I was on the show. That made me so happy, because sometimes when I'm writing these things, I really have no idea whether anyone reads them or not. I heard from several people who used to listen to me on the air and truly appreciate them saying how much they missed me, and appreciated even more them saying I was truly good at my job. My response is always the same, and I think it will always be the same: "You don't miss me as much as I miss being on the air." Even though I have gone on to do something else, I will always miss being on the radio.

The Opry was a great time. I sang "Sweet Dreams" "If you've got Leavin on your mind' and "Your Cheatin' Heart"..all Patsy Cline tunes, and the crowd (and my mama of course) seemed to enjoy it. Jordan came along, and even though he hatest country music, he had a good time. I liked seeing his sweet face in the audience too.. I think that mom bought a CD of the show, so if she did, I'll try to upload some audio from it. There were a lot of great performers on the show last night, including one of my former students from my Radio class that I taught at Southwestern, who did a GREAT job, Steven Jeffrey..So good to see him, and so glad to see that he chose a profession OTHER than radio! See..that class does work! lol. Owen Pickard also hosted and did a great job..Thank you to everyone who came out, it was a really good time!

I think the hardest thing to come to terms with is that people (and myself) thought I was actually really good at my job. I thought that too, and I still think that..But how many other people who are good at their jobs and go there every single day doing a good job, still get let go from their position? A LOT. I've talked to so many people this past year that have lost their jobs, by no fault of their own. Either the company was down-sizing, the company closed, or the company just couldn't afford to pay them anymore. Its a sad time for our country right now, because if you were brought up the way I was, people like Us don't lose their jobs. People like Us always do their best, work hard, do more than their fair share, act like team players and do what needs to be done for the good of the company. Yet a lot of people like "US" are out of work. I think I was a good radio talent, but thats not the only thing I did for the company. I knew that there would always be a need for other things, like websites, social media networks, photoshopping, video editing, etc..so I taught MYSELF how to do all that so I would be that more valuable to the company I worked for..But in the end that didnt' help me keep my job.

So I guess what I'm saying to you, is if you are good at your job, but you still lost it..don't give up. This past year has been such a learning time for me..Because of all the things I taught myself to do, I've realized now that I need to teach myself more. Chesapeake is an amazing place to learn new things. If the saying goes "Once you stop learning your brain will die" then let me tell you, My brain is pretty much busting at the seams! I learn something new everyday, and it makes me happy to know that there are OTHER things in life that I can do well..

Will I always want to be on the radio? Yes. I think its like other jobs in the entertainment field..Singers, Musicians, Comedians, etc..We all love the spotlight, and we love attention, so when that is taken away from its, its very hard to just fall into a regular job..But there are so many other blessings that have come out of NOT being on the radio..I get to spend more time with my friends and family, Jordan & I have grown stronger in our relationship, I have more opportunities to meet new friends and people, etc.. You just have to be willing to find the silver lining. There's no point in dwelling on the negative..And while I've forgiven those people who have wronged me, I certainly have not forgotten, and have realized that they were never really my friends to begin with, and certainly not the kind of people I should spend my whole life around..so what a blessing to find that out and be able to move on to bigger and better people!

So if you have had a similar situation this year..whether it be through your job, or maybe a relationship..try to find the positive. Did you really want to be around those toxic people in your life? No..Did you really want to be taken advantage of, and not appreciated? No. Remember that you get what you ask for, and 6 months before I got let go at KKNG I had been praying "Lord, if this is not what I'm supposed to be doing, send me in another direction"..then when it happened I was like "Really Lord? REALLY!!"..but thats the way it works. We don't always see what the best thing for us is when we are in the moment..but he does. He's got a bigger plan and I'm sure its a much better plan..so my job now is to be patient and let it all play out to his will..Ask and ye shall recieve!!

Rodeo Opry is Coming up.. Reality BS

Well I'm on schedule to sing at the Oklahoma Rodeo Opry this Saturday. If you want tickets you can go to: http://www.ohfo.org/March26thShow.htm and click on the "Tickets" link.. I'm planning on doing a Patsy Cline Medley, but I haven't talked to the Opry folks yet, so I'm hoping that is okay!! If So I'm going to do 1) Leaving On Your Mind, 2)She's got You 3) Sweet Dreams 4) Your Cheatin Heart.. Now won't that just be delicious! Mom is coming up so it should be fun..Jordan is going too, although I'm pretty sure he will be suffering through the whole event..How is it that I always end up with people who despise country music? I don't know.. But he doesn't like any of it, and doesn't even know who Patsy Cline is!! haha! So yes, if you are wondering what Jordan looks like..just look for the guy suffering in the front row!

We went to see "Lincoln Lawyer" this weekend..I was so excited to see my Delicious Trace Adkins in his movie role! He did a great job too..as he played a tough biker, which really isn't too far of a stretch for him.. Matthew Mconaughhey was not hard to look at either..Nor was Josh Lucas or Ryan Phillipee..but besides all the eye candy, it was actually a really good movie.. I'd like to see "Limitless" with Matthew as well..Thats probably on tap for next weekend.. Friday night we rented Russel Crowe's movie "The Next 3 Days".. it was okay, but a bit far-fetched, and went on forever.. But it was okay for a rental..

Last night watched "Celebrity Apprentice".. It was good. I wasn't that sad that Nikki Taylor went home..She's sweet and all, but wasn't a big time player to me. I was excited that the men won the challenge, and kinda hoping that John Rich would take out Jose Canseco because he was making fun of people who listen to Country music.. John Rich defended us, and told him to shut it.. There was a time when I liked Jose, but that time has now come and gone. He seems like an ass, and acts like an ass.. I've always liked John Rich, and he's fun to watch.. So is Crazy Gary Busey, although lately Charlie Sheen is making Gary Busey look sain!!

Also on Idol I was cheering for Lauren, but she keeps picking sucky songs and now I'm forgetting her.. Pia is good, but a little too Carrie Underwoodish for me..I mean we already have Carrie, so do we need Pia? Not sure.. Its like the Scottie Guy..I like him, but I like Josh Turner better, so so far I don't really need either of those two..I'm cheering for Casey.. 1) because his name is Casey, and 2) he seems a bit insane, which I like.. So there ya go..

Do you need a part time Job?

So as most of you know I've been working part time at Paws around Town, the awesome little dog store in NorthPark Mall..However, I"m about to start taking a therapy dog class with Payslee on Saturdays and I won't be able to work there on Saturday's anymore.. So do you know of anyone, or maybe yourself that would like to pick up a little extra cash by working there on Saturdays? There are two pregnant girls there working now, and they are about to pop, so they are going to need some help! lol.. If you have never been to it, go to their website www.pawsaroundtown.com. Its basically just an awesome place to go to get high-end doggie treats, clothes, food, etc.. And dogs are even welcome in the store.. So if you have any interest, email me at kcsheperd@aol.com and I'll give you more details. You would mainly be helping out on Saturday's from 10-6..

Celebrity Apprentice is Fantastic

So I have been waiting awhile for the debut of Celebrity Apprentice, hoping it did not disappoint me.. Well alas, It did not. Who doesn't love Crazy Gary Busey as the "Pepperoni Prophet"?? Ridiculous.. I also enjoyed Jose' Canseco wanting to kick the crap out of Richard Hatch. I remember Richard Hatch from watching the VERY first Survivor..back when Survivor was actually still entertaining.. He was a snake then, and he's a snake now..but does that make for good tv? YES..Plus he's been in prison for 4 years, so now he's probably really hateful and crazy..I cannot stand Star Jones.. I despise her so much that a few years ago I actually took the time to write a letter to ABC stating why I wish they would take her off the air.. They did..But I don't think it was because of my letter.. dang. That is only one of two letters that I have written in protest of someone..Guess who the other one was? Omarosa from the first Celebrity Apprentice.. I didn't like her either.. But this season looks really good.. Dionne Warwick and Latoya Jackson can compare Psychic Friends, Nene and Star Jones can fight it out..John Rich and Lil' Jon have already become best friends, and Nikki Taylor appear to cook a mean Pizza.. I think its going to be quite entertaining.. I'm also watching Jet & Cord McCoy again on the Amazing Race..I went to college with Jet. We had an English Sci-Fi class together and I remember he would show up to class with his eyes black, or his arm in a sling from being thrown off a bull..He is a funny, nice guy, so I hope they win it this time around. Then there's Idol.. I was cheering for that Clint guy, but he got the boot. So Now I've directed my attention to the girls, and I'm cheering for that Lauren girl..I think she's cute and fun times. Everyone automatically thinks I'll cheer for the Country guy..Scotty. But I'm not..why? Because he's not original.. He sings just like Josh Turner, so until he shows me something a little more magical, I'm going to cheer for someone else.. Jordan & I played tennis last week..it was fun times..Why? Because I won.. As most of you know I'm insane about being competitive..We are thinking we'll try to play doubles soon, so for right now we are both working on not serving puffishly..Doesn't look like the Weather is going to cooperate this week, but we'll see.. The Dogs are good..Payslee got a new easter Dress from doggiedudsbydeb..Its the picture up above, and yes, she's smiling again..People seem shocked that my dogs smile all the time, but geez..Have you seen my dogs? They live the lives of Kings! You'd be smiling too!

The Wind..Blows..

What can I say..it does. I get out of the car this morning and it whips so hard that I dang near lose my balance and fall down as the car door slams up against me.. The wind is just annoying to me.. In fact, all of Oklahoma weather is annoying to me.. First its snowing..then its sunny and 70, then its snowing again..then its raining, and then freezing, and then 80.. I wish it would make up its mind!

I had a productive weekend this weekend..I managed to get a laddar and change all the lights in my house! Even the ones in the 30 foot ceilings!

Speaking of lights.. Check out this website if you are looking for any: LIGHTS
Well I found out that I'm going to be singing at the Rodeo Opry on March 28th. I'm going to do a Patsy Cline Medly, so if you would like to join me you can go to www.ohfo.org. From what I understand you can already buy tickets to the 28th show, so its should be a good time. I know my mama is excited to hear me sing again!

I've cut back my hours at Paws around Town.. AS much as I love working there, I also LOVE my weekends. Its really the only time I have to get things done around the house, and also spend time with the dog babes. Since its an 8 hour day at the store on Saturdays, I can't take Miss Payslee, and I missed hanging out with them on the weekends.

The Job at Chesapeake is going well, and I'm hoping to be a permanent employee there soon. In the meanwhile I'm still helping people upgrade to Windows 7 on their computers, so if you have any questions about that, feel free to ask me, lol. .Saturday night Jordan & I went with a group of friends to the Loony Bin..The comedian was hilarious.. We had a great time except for all the smoking. I can't stand my hair smelling like smoke, so I had to wash it the second I got home. Then yesterday we went around and looked at houses. We both like the same types of houses, so it shouldn't be too hard to choose one.. We just have to wait to see what is going to happen with my job situation before we actually get serious about buying one. Thats a big responsibility..

I watched the Oscars yesterday but the whole time I kept finding myself saying "Who cares".. I had watched "Black Swan" and it was good, and "The Social Network" and "Inception" .but I didn't see "The Kings Speech" or any of the others.. Plus it seems like its just a big moment of butt-kissing the actors and actresses of the films..Not that exciting to me.. However, I am enjoying American Idol this season..A Lot. .I think Steven Tyler makes it entertaining, and they really seem to have some amazing talent this year..

Payslee's Easter dress is on the way from www.doggiedudsbydeb.com.. Its got pink bunnies on it, and its soo cute! I'll post pics soon. We went on two visits last week and she was so sweet to the residents. She's a good girl. I'm glad she can make others smile as much as she makes me smile! I'm still enjoying my Sunday School class. We are now covering the book of Job..and I'm telling you..If you think you have trials, and suffering..just read Job..It will put your whole life into perspective..

Valentine Cline

Well I had a great Valentines Day.. Jordan and I actually went out on Friday night to Boulevard Steakhouse..It was REALLY good.. REALLY expensive, but thankfully we had bought a Groupon that took $40 off our bill, so that was helpful. I had Tenderloin tips with Mushroom sauce and garlic mashed potatoes..He had a Fillet with Button Burgandy Mushrooms..It was delish. Saturday We rented all the X-Men movies and watched them. I usually don't enjoy Sci-fi movies, but I do like all the X-men movies..Hank is my favorite.. Because he is weird and puffish blue. Then on Sunday we went to watch "Just go with It" with Adam Sandler & Jennifer Aniston..It was a great movie! I love Adam Sandler.. More on V-day in a moment..

Saturday Brandon invited me to go see "Always, Patsy Cline" at the Lyric Plaza Theatre.. I wasn't sure what to expect, because not many people can sing like Miss Patsy Cline! So my expectations were pretty low.. But man, when the actress leaned into Walkin After Midnight we were hooked! She sounded so much like her that I thought she was lip syncing! She looked like her too, and ended up singing like 13 Patsy songs throughout the show! The actress that played her best friend, Louise, was an Oklahoma Native, and she was hilarious and awesome too! It was a REALLY good show. We were so glad that we went..In fact its inspired me to do a Patsy Cline Medley when I performa at the Rodeo Opry on March 26th. For tickets go to: www.ohfo.org and you can purchase tickets from their site. My mom is excited and she will be joining us. I'm not going to be HOSTING the Opry, just performing. I'm not really entertaining enough to host by myself..lol..

So on Valentines day Monday, I gave Jordan all his stuff..I got him a bunch of Ford Raptor crap.. Like a hoodie, T-shirt, matchbox car, and an OSU tag..Oh, and a head massage..how great is that! He came over and didn't have anything in his hands..so I was like "What! Where is my Valentine, and I was crying around to Sawyer and Payslee that I didn't get a Valentine.. Well little did I know that he had snuck into my Bathroom and put a giant vase of flowers (pictured above) in my Bathtub! He knows how much I love to take a bath, and that I would find them there..So of course I had to eat Crow and apologize..lol.. I also got a Silver "I love you" Ring from Tiffany's.. He's pretty much the best..

Last night we finally (because of 2 weeks of snow) got to finish the "Muslims & Christianity".. It has been SO interesting. Jordan has been going with me to it, and we both really enjoyed it. We'll start another class next week over the book of Romans. I'm also loving my Sunday school class too..I wish I could sing in Church, but I don't want to join the choir..I would, but they practice on Wednesdays, which would take me out of my class, and you have to sing in both services, which would take me out of my Sunday school class.. So if you want me to sing at YOUR church sometime, Holler at me! lol.. kcsheperd@aol.com I'll see what I can do..

Therapy visits tonight! Have a great weekend!

Snowklahoma!

Wow! Is this weather bizarre or what! It always cracks me up when people see snow and say "Yeah, Al Gore, this is really Global Warming!"..because if they did any research at all, they would realize that drastic highs and lows and giant snowstorms across the whole US IS a part of Global Warming..But whatever, thats a rant for another day..

Anyway, Chesapeake actually closed the campus on Tuesday & Wednesday, which apparently NEVER happens, so that tells you just how serious this snow and ice was in Oklahoma City! I was afraid to leave my garage because I knew my G6 would not "ramp" back in.. Jordan didn't want to leave his vehicle out either, so we did manage to move some things around, and fit that Giant Ford F150 Raptor into my garage! Yay! So we stayed in for 2 days while I made Potato soup, King Ranch Chicken, and fried potatoes.. I can't say that I didn't enjoy it.. I think Oklahoma City ended up with 12 inches of Snow..However, the dog babes were confused and bored. There was a 3 ft drift outside my back door, so if they wanted to pee, they had to cross over the drift and they were like "Mama, what do we do?".. so I grabbed a shovel and built them a tunnel..that made them much happier...but still bored. Finally yesterday after being shut in for 3 days and keeping themselves entertained with bully sticks and chews, I was able to take them to their field.. They ran and played and dove in and out of snow for 30 minutes! They were so happy! (See pic left) What great exercise for both them and me! I was glad they were able to use up some of that energy.. people, its important that your dogs get exercise..They need it, we need it, so yeah, do it...Payslee is NOT a dog that can go without it. She may only be 6 pounds, but she is 6 pounds of annoying when she doesn't get exercise! So this morning I took them back to the field again. AFTER..........

I realized that the damn garage door was broken.. Now to some this might not be a big deal. To me it means I'm going to be robbed blind if I don't figure out how to get that garage door back down! Thankfully my landlord answered the call and sent someone over to fix it..Apparently the wheels had come off the track, (which is incorrect and causes it to NOT work) and he put them back on, shot some WD-40 in it, and away we went! So thankful for garage door repair guys on a Saturday!

I'm still working at Paws Around Town on some Satursdays, although I've cut back quite a bit, because I worked 7 days a week since November and realized I needed a little time off..but I still love going there, and so does Miss Pays.. We also made some Valentines Day Cards to give out on our Therapy visits this week..The residents love to have little keep-sakes to hang on their walls after we leave, so I think they will like them.. They are pictured Below..They turned out really cute.. Speaking of Valentines day, I think I'm getting TIRES for V-day.. yeah, not that romantic, but dangit, I really need two new tires on my car..blargh though..Who wants freakin tires for Valentines day!! Damn.