Top 5 Songs of the Day:

1. Chasing Cars - Snow Patrol

2. Lay Your Hands on Me - Bon Jovi

3. Over and Out - Foo Fighters

4. I Think We're Alone Now - Tiffany

5. Elegantly Wasted - INXS

YAY!!! I am having a great morning...

I booked a flight home in January (there was a ticket sale! $99 each way)!

I'm flying home on Friday, January 5th at 4:45pm - Brett will pick me up from the airport and we'll head straight to the Queen Elizabeth Theatre to see...

INCUBUS!!!! (Wish You Were Here is one of my all time favourite songs)

I wanted to see them in 2003 when they came to the Pacific Coliseum but I never bought a ticket. Today I bought 2 tickets on the CFOX presale. Row 19 on the floor in the Right-Centre section. Not too shabby.

I'm beyond excited. It's nice to have something to look forward to.

And Dad....don't worry....cheque's in the mail.

Freezing cold again. My block heater is plugged in and I've had no problems with my car thus far.

After work today Jess and I went to the Civic Centre to see the annual Festival of Trees and the Lighting Ceremony. My goodness was it cold. I feel like such a huge nerd in my layers of clothing and gloves, toque, scarf, etc...however I have now accepted the idea of wearing full leg and butt covering underpants during the month of December...and maybe January...and maybe February...

Jess and I went on a hay ride through the city, the snow was falling, we were drinking hot chocolate and it was actually quite nice!

Now time to attack those dishes.....HARUMPH! (Arms crossed and super pouty face)

P.S. - You know it's cold when you can see our breath in the picture! Oh and it was really cute to see how thrilled Jess was to see a "Pirate" Snowman....she loves pirates....no like is really obsessed with them and speaks their language and stuff. It's quite cool and impressive really!

I now know what -32 feels like. Let me tell you....it isn't pleasant.

Today the high was -24. It hurts to breath, it chills you to the bone and yet I know that I will get through this winter in Prince George! It's a challenge that I'm taking head on.

Work was good today. Gary Long (Music Director) taught me about the music scheduling program "Selector" and scheduling the music seems like something I might want to do some day. This Saturday is our work Christmas party and it should be fun. Things are busy but good!

After work I went to the bank, got some groceries and a few treats for Ozzy. I was interrupted from my cleaning by Jessica! She popped over after work and it was such a pleasant surprise. We sat and chatted and I had bought brie and crackers so we had fancy cheese and orange pop! I wanted the orange pop and made Jess drink a glass...I'm a classy gal.

Must be going to sleep soon. The house is relatively clean and tomorrow I might be going to a Theatre Northwest production.

I'm happy to be back in PG! And Mother Nature can bring it on...I'm ready for the winter.

Enough complaining...

I did have a wonderful weekend (besides Friday when Brett unfortunately lost a beloved member of his family).

It was so great to see my family from California. It's special when you haven't seen someone for 10 years or 2 years and yet talking to them feels so natural and it's just nice to have them around. I am busy trying to get the details for my trip to LA finalized!

My Mom's Celebration was beautiful and again it was nice to see many familiar faces. There was a lot of love! It was overwhelming.

In the spring the family is going to Penticton and I am looking forward to it! I have finished a huge scrapbook for my Mom and it was displayed on Saturday and I'm bringing it with me to Prince George and I can't wait to show it to Jessica. She's a master scrapbooker so I hope she likes it!

I'm ready to get back into the swing of things and put this month behind me. I'm ready to focus on work and want to learn how to do imaging and improve my production skills and get my promo ideas onto paper....if only I could make it back to Prince George.....urgh...

Here I am on a Monday afternoon stuck in Vancouver.

I was looking forward to being back at work today and back in Prince George yesterday but it was absolute mayhem in the Lower Mainland and at the Airport after the crazy snow storm.

The thing that bugs me is that it's totally out of my control! I was responsible, I did everything right and yet I've missed a day of work and that makes me mad.

I checked on Saturday how many seats there were on my flight for Sunday (stand by). There were 5 and 4 seats left on a later flight....that's really good! Until Air Canada decides to cancel 4 flights to Prince George on Sunday....that's really bad.

I was at the airport at 7am on Sunday and stayed there until about 10:20am. No such luck. The scary part was that they thought there would be a seat for me so Ozzy went on the plane in his kennel and then when the flight was full they gave it the go ahead to take off. The lovely Westjet lady...I think her name was Sophia and she was super nice...apologized that there was no room for me and after I asked her where I could pick up my dog I saw the look of terror in her face...."KENNEL!!! There's a kennel on board...dont' let that plane go....there's a dog on board and the passenger didn't make the flight! You need to get that dog off now!!!!!". Ozzy is now safe in my arms and I gave him a much needed bath.

I'm flying out tonight at 7:10pm which has now been pushed to 8:53pm and couldn't fly out earlier because - you guessed it - Air Canada cancelled 3 flights to Prince George today. Let's hope I get home and can be at work tomorrow. Oh and that my car starts.....I'm scared.

Tonight is Thursday and I am not going bowling.

I feel bad for Team Freedom and for the David W. Memorial Trophy which could land in the hands of some muck. Let's hope not.

I'm flying home today at 4:45pm and staying in Vancouver until Sunday morning. I feel so busy! There's so much to do but it'll be great to see friends and family. I'm really excited about seeing family I haven't seen for years and meeting a new little baby cousin! Saturday will be an emotional day but I look forward to it. I know it will make me feel better.

Good luck Team Freedom! May I be with you in spirit. Drink a slush puppy for me.

And don't get too crazy! No more than 10 jugs of beer....alright?

Snow snow snow. All I ever see is snow!

Here's the view from outside the station. It's pretty but try driving in it! Poor Ozzy. He runs outside, down the stairs, pees for .3 seconds and then runs back up the stairs and cries to be let inside. He needs a new sweater...that must be it.

I'm a bit nervous about driving to the airport. The roads are scary. I drive 30 km/h and everyone in PG hates me. I'm thinking about making a sign and putting it in the back window that says

"It's my first winter here. I'm getting used to driving in the

snow so please be patient. Go Cougar's Go!"

Good idea?

I apologize for the layer of filth on my car. Please forgive me.

I'm actually proud of myself for making a "car appointment".

I had been putting off calling Northern Toyota for weeks. Literally. I was terrified to call them and not know what to say or how to tell them what I need. I know absolutely nothing about cars so my fear was to come across like a complete doofus.

Lucky I spoke to a nice LADY which seemed to make things easier. So tomorrow I am bringing my car in to get a block heater installed, my headlight fixed and an oil change.

Just in time too. Today it started snowing at 3:30pm and by 6:oopm the streets were covered in a thick layer of snow. Let's hope the car starts tomorrow morning.

It's a good thing I'm getting the block heater put in tomorrow....the HIGH for Friday is -17. And the low - a humid -23. Yay.

Happy memories!!!!

Starting at the top:

- Sunset at the beach on my 3rd Anniversary with Brett

- Brett and I on Galliano Island

- Girl's trip to Whistler last Summer

- Meeting Jeff O'Neil, Charis and Cpt. Scotty for the first time

- Fundraiser for the BC Cancer Society at the Buffalo Club

- Brett and I at the Sasquatch Music Festival

Back from Vancouver and to be honest: hating it.

It has nothing to do with Prince George, or work, or anyone....I just miss Vancouver and my family and my old life with all my heart and soul.

It was an "okay" trip home. It was great seeing my Dad and going out for dinner with him, I saw Kristin and Karlee for all of 10 minutes but it was still awesome to see my girls, and I hung out with Brett for a bit.

It makes me sad to go back to Richmond and to realize that everyone has started these new lives that no longer include me. My friends are dating guys I've never even met and Brett has moved on and found a new girl . It sucks. But what can I expect? Everyone to wait around? I guess I always thought some people would.

I just remember talking to a popular and successful Vancouver DJ (who shall remain nameless) saying that as proud as he is of his career, he lost the girl of his dreams 20 years ago and would trade everything in a second and pick the girl over his career. Why does it seem that all of the successful DJ's in Vancouver and Toronto (that I know of) are single? Men and women in their 30's and 40's who are alone and unmarried and without families.

I do not want to be one of those people and I'm already terrified that it's happening. Men can find wives who will put their careers first and travel with them all over the country and stick by them through the difficult years...but will I be able to find a man who would be willing to move with me across the country and possibly give up their own career goals so I can live my dream???

Bowling was great yesterday.

It was an extended "Team Freedom" vs. The Listeners. A group of listeners came out and it was really fun. Our lane kept having problems so we all recieved free game cards!

I took tons of pictures so they will be up shortly.

I was in bed around 11pm and had a good sleep, maybe too good. I slept through my alarm and woke up at 6:03am. Worst feeling in the world.

I was at work by 6:13 which is pretty impressive since it takes 8 minutes to drive to work. And I didn't speed.

I feel gross right now. In the same clothes I wore this morning which are some of the same clothes I wore last night. I haven't even brushed my teeth yet!!! I know it's gross but you know that awful feeling?

I went home from work at 1pm after a great lunch with G-Lo at Wendy's, and slept until 5pm. Now I'm back and work with lots of stuff to do....I better get on that!

Gary Long pointed out something very obvious to me today....

I am incredibly homesick. Seriously homesick. Ridiculously homesick.

Work is good, Prince George is good, nothing is exactly bad up here but I still fell like something's missing.

When I first moved here I was just so excited to start a new life, live on my own, start working at my dream job. Now it seems like any adrenaline left over has long since faded. I'm not miserable (yet) but I am sick....homesick.

I've never felt this way before. When I was in Europe every day was so exciting and incredible, I knew exactly when I was going to come home, and I was with Brett. Brett really is family to me.

Sometimes I think it'd be easier if he was here...but would he even like PG? He didn't when he visited, he wants to travel and go to school and I don't want to feel like I'm using him or anybody as a "security blanket".

I guess I've realized how wonderful and functional my life was before I moved here. Since then it feels like everything is in complete disorder. Who knew life could be this tough? I thought it would be a cake walk.

I'm coming home for a quick visit!

I leave tomorrow morning at 7am and shall return on Sunday night at 7pm.

Lots to do!!! I'm feeling very busy and very overwhelmed. This has certainly been a crazy month.

I can't wait to see my dad, my nanny and grampie (I'm Welsh!), and my friends. I want to see a lot of movies, work on the scrapbook, and remind myself what grass looks like.

Ozzy won't be coming this time. I've asked some friends to dog sit for me so he'll be in good hands.

Can't wait for the second week of January!!!

January 12th - THE TRAGICALLY HIP

January 14th - JAMES BROWN

January 15th - SNOOP DOGG AND ICE CUBE

94X is presenting Snoop Dogg and Ice Cube at the CN Centre. It's going to be ridiculous. And there's the possibility of a "meet and greet" but we won't know until later. People in town seem pretty excited about it and so am I! It will be fun for the whole family!!! JOKING! A guy called the station and said that when he went to a Snoop Dogg concert there were parents there with their 10 year old kids who had no idea what kind of show they were going to. This one is definately for the 16 and older crowd. Wow....I feel old saying that. Weird.

"Drop it like it's hot.....drop it like it's hot.....drop it like it's hot...."

The snow has been falling on and off today. The roads are slushy and it's not too cold.

Yesterday was ridiculous! There was a wind warning in effect and it was gusting at 90 km/h! I honestly thought my big bay window was going to smash. Ozzy was scared and snuggled up to me on the couch as I watched "The Notebook"....such a great movie.

Taking it easy today. I didn't feel very good at work (after slamming back horrid Dimetapp cough syrup straight out of the bottle) and left at 11:30am. Next thing I knew I was waking up and looking over at my clock next to my bed and it was 3:45pm. Sleep is good.

Going to bed early tonight. Lots to do tomorrow - grocery shopping - cleaning - and going on a double date with Colin and his new lady love Jen. PS - she's really awesome! We're going to Tokyo Sushi and then fulfilling our Thursday night ritual of bowling. Should be fun!

Last night was great!!!

Brad "Big Dog" had Gary, Docc and myself over to his place for dinner. It was soooo good. Chicken wings, pasta, salad, and cookies!

We watched poker for an hour, went to G-Lo's house for a bit and then went to Borat (my third time)!!!!

Needless to say everyone loved it, it was wonderful even the third time around.

At Brad's house I somehow thought of Wilford Brimley: the guy who's in those Diabetes commercials and pronounces it "DIABETUS". I'm not sure how it got into my head but I just kept thinking about it all last night.

I had a great weekend despite being a bit sick.

Went to the Cougar's game on Saturday night and then chilled and watched American Beauty.

On Sunday the boys from Chetwynd came down and we went out for sushi and then to Borat (for the second time).

We then went to G-Lo and CWP's hockey game which they won 7-2. We then went to Colin's house for a litte game of Drink. It's played on a ping pong table and if the oppenent hits your glass you have to take a sip - if the ball lands in the glass you have to drink the whole thing. Quite fun actually....even though I just watch.

At around 3am the party was still happening and Gary and I were having some of our great chats and then count on Docc to want to go to Denny's. We went....it was ridiculous. We left a nice tip.

Slept in until 2pm on Monday, didn't get out of bed until 3pm! I felt like a real 20 year old....it was awesome.

*Those pictures are what Denny's at 4am looks like*

I know when I'm getting my holiday this December!

I have December 13th-17th off. And I could fly home or wherever on December 12th. I know I've been talking about this for ages but I really want to go to LA. More specifically Disneyland.

I don't have anyone to go with me because that is test time for my friends who are in school.

Dad...will you go with me? I'm serious. It would be fun for maybe 2 nights or something in Anaheim. Think about it! A father/daughter trip! Just like we did when I was in grade 7!

Everyone thinks it's crazy that Disneyland is the one place I really want to go to this year. May I remind you that I am a 20 year old who doesn't drink and can't tan. Mexico is out of the question.

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas...

At least in Prince George. So I thought it would be appropriate to get Ozzy all dressed up for the holidays....

Is this animal cruelty? I um...swear he likes it!?!

You don't understand what it took for me to get this picture so you better think it's CUTE!

LADIES!!!! She's baaaaccckkk.

Love Gwen Stefani. Love the Sound of Music.

Here's her brand new single "Wind It Up". I am obsessed. Fergie's got nothing on Gwen.

Last night I was taken out for dinner to the Publik. A very cool restaurant/lounge in the Treasure Cove Casino. G-Lo, Big Dog (Brad) and his wife Carla, Colin, Steve Demons, Docc, and Kelly all came! It was great to just sit and chat outside of work. And Brad bought me my meal! He's a sweet heart. I owe him.

Then it was off to the Generator for a hip-hop show. Versus, Discreet, my dear friend Colin Pearson, Emotionz, and Moka Only were on the bill.

Colin, who is a folk singer, was hilarious!!! He is definately not a hip hop guy but the audience loved him because he did some crazy punk/folk versions of hip hop songs....it was awesome! He is such an amazing performer.

Emotionz was unbelievable. Best beat boxer ever. He was this tiny little guy but so talented.

And of course Moka Only always brings it home. He was great too. By that time I had zero voice and had to use sign language and mouth my words to communicate. It was still fun. He did a song about Westjet! Needless to say Kelly freaked out and shook her groove thang! It was a great night!!!

PS - Colin is the only guy I know who can rock a head band.

Uh oh....

I am sick. Officially. Hardly any voice, yucky cough, runny nose.

Drinking lots of tea! Not as good as when my Nanny and Grampie make it, but my tea isn't half bad.

I have this gross Dristan Nasal Spray and me being a dummy thought that when I spray it into my nose I should lean my head back.

So here I am spraying it up my nose with my head all the way back and guess what happens? It goes straight down my throat. I asked friends if they thought it was okay that it went down my throat and they said "Shouldn't be a problem. Don' worry about it". Then when I look on the bottle it says "If ingested contact a Poison Control Centre Immediately".

I'm still kickin' though so I must be okay! And now I lean my head forward when spraying that grossness up my nose.

Kelly got in safe and sound on Thursday morning.....

We went to Kyle's house to watch the Canucks get schneidered by the Ducks 6-0 and then we went to Strike Zone for our Thursday night ritual.

Team Freedom let the first game and I had the high score of 126. The David W. Memorial Trophy (I'm holding it in the picture) was in my grasp.

Somehow things changed in the second game and Team Freedom lost by A LOT! Congratulations to Scott for taking home the David W. Memorial Trophy with a score of 150! 4 Strikes in a row.....I wasn't even mad....I was impressed.

All in all it was a fun night! I think Team Freedom should practice before next week...

This is me and my "happy face" in the studio.

Tonight was actually quite fun! Went to Wil Fundol's (News Reporter) birthday dinner at the Riverstone Bar and Grill.

Then I picked up Big Gay Al and went to the hockey game. We left at the end of the second period. The Cougar's were up 3-0.

Brett is at the Tragically Hip concert at the Commodore and I just got a text message saying he's sitting next to Brendan Morrison and Matt Cooke.

NOW I'M REALLY HOMESICK......

I guess I'm having my first "bad day". I'm grouchy, grumpy, I don't want to talk to anyone and I want to be left alone. I want to be in Vancouver with Dad, Kelly, Neil, Nan, Gramps, Brett, and of course friends.

The song "Mad World" by Gary Jules is exactly how I'm feeling. Check out the music video. The song is from one of my favourite movies "Donnie Darko".

Don't worry about me though...I'm going out with Big Gay Al to see the Cougar's take on Red Deer. It should be fun. Work was good too....but still. Tired and exhausted.

Just takin' it a day at a time and reminding myself that smiling takes much less effort than frowning.

It takes a lot of energy to sulk!!!

Welcome to PG my friends!

Here's the view from outside the station....

Yesterday the weather was very strange. Snow, rain, thunder, and lots of lightning. I for one was scared! Now I need to fix my windshield wiper....

Back to work....

Waking up this morning at 5am wasn't as hard as I thought it would be. Sweeping 8 inches of snow off my car wasn't as hard as I thought it would be. Driving through the ice and snow wasn't as hard as I thought it would be (mind you I drive 3o km/h to the despair of all other PG drivers). The point I'm trying to make here is that I'm slowly getting back into the swing of things.

It was so great to be on the air again. For the first time in weeks, I felt happy and excited about something. And Monday's are also fun because Mel from the SPCA comes into the studio with an animal. Today it was the cutest puppy named Shane. He was so sweet! He let me carry him around the station like a baby and licked my face every chance he got. I hope he gets adopted soon.

Work is good, and my little radio family is being very good to me.

Still missing home, missing Mom, missing family, missing friends, missing Brett.

Can you believe I've been here for almost 4 months already?!?!?!?!?!

TOP 5 SONGS OF THE DAY:

1. Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here

2. Foo Fighters - Times Like These

3. Coldplay - A Message

4. Matt Good - Apparitions

5. The Tragically Hip - Bobcaygon

YAHOOO!!! YIPEE!!! YAY!!!!

Kelly is coming to visit on Wednesday. She's giving up a ticket to the Canucks game on Thursday to go bowling with me and the crew.

We're going to have fun!

And no Kel, you don't need to bring your long underwear.

I think I'm in love....

His name is Borat. He is a Kazakhstani TV Reporter.

Honestly, if Borat was a real person I would love to be his girlfriend. Oh and for anyone wondering if they should see BORAT: CULTURAL LEARNINGS OF AMERICA FOR MAKE BENEFIT GLORIOUS NATION OF KAZAKHSTAN, you must see it. In fact not one minute after I saw it on opening night Friday, did I want to see it again and again and again....

HIGHLIGHTS:

- Borat learns proper dinner manners and wonders if he should show pictures of his "family"
- Borat talks with "homies"
- Borat and Azamat wrestle
- Borat meets Pam Anderson
- Borat gets a ride with Fraternity guys

I don't understand the people who can't find the humour of the movie. The whole point of the film is to subtely point out that Kazakhstani - American - Canadian - whatever - we deal with the same social issues: homophobia, anti-semitism, racism, and war. Those are the ones Borat focuses the most on.

Unfortunately the movie that was #1 at the US Box Office isn't even playing in stupid PG. This makes me mad. I'm calling the theatre and demanding they play Borat.

So I'm back in Prince George....

Yesterday was my worst flying nightmare come true....

When I fly Westjet I expect the little TV on the seat with 25 channels....I sat down and (GASP) no TV!!!! Then I realize that my Ipod has no power. This is bad.

Somehow though, I managed. I slept a little, thought about Borat, and ate some pretzels and drank some iced tea and then what do you know? I'm back "home".

Jess was at the airport to greet me! She's such a sweetheart.

We grabbed my bags and then went to go get Ozzy. The lady at the special door where you get the kennels is like "Can I help you?". I said "I'm looking for my dog". She says "There's no dogs. They just unloaded your plane and there's no dogs here". Ummm okay so this is when tears start to form in my eyes and I start raising my voice and say "Where is my dog??? I WANT MY DOG!!!". She tells me to go see some guy at the other end of the airport. Jess and I go there and he says to see a Westjet employee. The Westjet guy says that my dog should be at the door. We walk over and tell this to the lady who says "Well, I don't know what to tell you but there are no dogs here". Tears forming - heart beating - sweat forming on my brow - internal freak out commence. I say "My dog has to be in there. WHERE'S MY DOG!!!!!?????". She goes inside the door and brings him out laughing and says "Oops. He must have been there the whole time".

What a jerk.

UPDATE: The "jerk" I lovingly refer to was someone who works for the airport. This incident has absolutely nothing to do with Westjet. I thought that was obvious. This has to do with a security person. The Westjet employee I dealt with was extremely helpful and kind. I only fly Westjet and think they're the best. However twice I have had a problem with the security at YXS.