06.28.08
Posted in Radio Chatter at 8:49 pm by Administrator
Hope all of you had a great week!
I was with my old friends back at 97 ZOK in Rockford this past week and will be there until Wednesday next week too! I left there to go to B96, and they have always been so wonderful to me. I told them if they ever needed anything to holla, and that they did. So with the blessing of my boss at B96 I have been helping out.
It’s funny because I started working for ZOK about 2 years in to my gig at XLC. I honestly hit a rough spot, and wanted to see what else was out there so I made a demo – which was hard to do since I was with Joe at the time and how was I going to show off my work when everything was the 2 of us? Either way, I did it, and I also made a list of the stations I listened to and then sent it off to them.
Todd Cavanah, my boss now at B96 responded but said something like, it has potential, send me more stuff when you get it. Didn’t have anything else, wah-wah!
Then the only other person to respond was the PD at ZOK at the time Tom Lazar (who is now in Cali). He and I had a meeting and he said he didn’t have anything full-time but had weekend stuff. He asked what my goals were and a boss had never really asked me that! I spilled my guts to him about things I was not happy with, and for the first time really said out loud what I wanted from my career. I trust him so much. He gave me amazing advice and has always been there for me.
I was always paranoid that if I ever left, that no one would even consider me as a solo act, because I had a partner – and that it would imply I wasn’t good enough on my own. I started there a few weeks later and did a few days a month. It was a great way to become comfortable with the technical side, plus, I was playing music I liked, and it really developed my skills being on by myself. It made me better all around and really pushed me to want to be better on XLC.
I was honest about doing weekends at ZOK and even talked to my boss before the interview. Sadly, Tom left for Cali about 6 months in – I still keep in touch, but the bonus was I filled in his shift for a few months until they found his replacement. I would do the morning show at XLC and then rush to Rockford to do drive time. It was insane. But I loved it.
Working on the weekends was great, but I really got to know the staff being there during the week. Jammer came on eventually – and I went back to the regular. But my ZOK friends are the best. Getting to see them in person and not just talk to them or text has been awesome. They know all the changes in my life and career that have happened and are so supportive. My new home is B96, but my friends at ZOK are for life. I adore them (XOXO – Jenna, Allasia, JB, Steve and Leigh)
It was funny when I went in for the first time on Thursday morning they were like “tell me all about B96!” because they LOVE the station AND Jobo use to work there back in the day. Small world right?
So yea, that’s all I got for that.
Other stuff, I’m at B96 today but I’m working 2-6pm instead of my norm because Julian has that Dub car show thing. I’m debating if I want to do public transportation because of the taste of Chicago and the Cubs/Sox game today. I would rather drive…but I don’t really want to get stuck in mass traffic. We’ll see.
Other than that, my niece Katie is home from college for 2 months and I’m so happy she’s home.
My friend Sebastian will be in town next week and I’m so very excited.
And that’s about it. since Katie is in town she’s watching Isabella so she can spend time with her so I didn’t get to see her this week 
She is crawling FAST and all over the place. Jess is freaking out because she keeps catching her standing in her pack and play and she’s afraid she’s gonna fall out. She’s growing so fast! I put a video of her on my myspace if you want to check it out.
There is also a video of some dude dancing at the B-Bash which is hysterical. Check it out!
PLUS, check out Rebecca’s Rumors! Just updated it! Madonna divorce talk and Mini-me sex tape! HA!
Alright, I’m off to eat some cheerios! Have a great weekend!
XOXO,
R
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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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06.13.08
Posted in Celeb Gossip at 8:47 am by Administrator
It’s Thursday night – my night with Isabella – and she is out and here I am blogging! I’ve actually been with her a lot this week because Jess’ babysitter was out because her Mom had a stroke. I don’t mind – I have the time right now and she is such a good baby.
A little catch-up (not ketchup), I made the decision this week to stay at my house solo when Kelly moves out in August. Financially I can do it alone now, and I love my house, my neighbors, my landlord, etc. It is such a weight lifted off my chest. I am so going crazy now decorating in my head! Kelly’s room will be my office, my room will stay, I bought new stuff for the bathroom, all new kitchen stuff, got new stuff for the basement, I just have to buy my living room set and TV. I know what I want but I’m not getting it until Kelly and Sophie are gone. I also bought a grill and my Mom got me the CUTEST patio set for 2.
You have no idea how excited I am. I have to stop shopping though because I already started storing stuff at my parents house because there’s no room w/all of Kelly’s thing there. Our garage (which the Chevy will eventually go in) is filled with crap that Kelly put in there. As in her “cleaning her room” consisted on just moving it to the garage for the 5 years we’ve lived there.
If you’ve ever lived with someone (I know I’ve talked about our ‘adventures’ on-the-air), I am more than ready to live alone! I am a neat freak – she is not. I like my privacy sometimes – everyone knew where our spare key was…except her, who broke in to the house countless times. We were for sure the odd couple. I know we will get along like peanut butter and jelly when she is living with her boyfriend in their own place.
I should take pics of the place (I think there is a cribs episode somewhere?!), Kelly moved in a month before me and decorated in some country hippie style. I am very modern. It will be interesting to see the changes.
Well Jess is home so I am going to abruptly end.
Tomorrow is the Eve of my first Summerbash on “the other side” – I can’t wait!
Have a good night.
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06.06.08
Posted in Celeb Gossip at 8:21 pm by Administrator
Where the heck did the week go?
Well the good news is “Rebecca’s Rumors” is already up and it’s before 9:15am! Go me! I know I’ve been neglecting you! It’s REALLY long today though to make up for it!
I have a busy day so I hope I don’t get distracted!
I have a hair appointment this afternoon, I still have to workout, and I have to look at 2 more apartments. I THINK I found the one I LOVE yesterday…but let’s not get a head of ourselves.
Tonight me and the girls are going to a club called Privelege (yes, that’s how it’s spelled) so I’m pretty excited to get some new scenery if you know what I mean. Dougie Stlyz from B96 and Dj Flipside are going to be there so I’m gonna go show my love!
So, every Thursday I watch Isabella since Jess has a CPA class. She was a complete maniac yesterday! I took a TON of video of her which I’ll have to put up later. But here is a pic of her playing.
Of course EVERYTHING goes in her mouth because she is teething (and has her 2 front bottom teeth already)…
Then some of my favorites are of her eating. She is trying so hard to feed herself…and well it doesn’t work. On the menu last night (and on both of us) was green beans)…
She is soo funny! She normally goes to bed at 7:30pm (as in she’s out)…but I didn’t get her down until an hour after that because she just wanted to keep playing. I’d put her down and she’d be fine and then she would cry. I’m not a push over and I’d let her cry…and she’d stop. But then one of the times she didn’t and I went to check on her and she had a little tear in her eye and I was butter! We played for about an hour more. I love that kid so much.
Anyways, off to be productive!
Have a great day and I’ll talk to you soon!
XOXO,
R
Don’t forget to check out www.rebeccaortiz.com!
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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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