What Do Weight Watchers and WCRD Have in Common?
Nothing really...except that I experienced both of them within the past week. I guess now the only thing to do is explain the connection...or lack of one? Whatever...on with the blog.
Now we all know that around this time every year, people go absolutely berserk about getting in shape for Spring Break. Well, this year is no different. I, along with some of my friends, will be traveling to Florida this Spring Break to enjoy a week away from Muncie (where it will probably be either raining, snowing, or just -40 degrees and windy). In my 5 years at Ball State, this is the first Spring Break I actually get to do something fun. My first two I went to Cleveland with the pep band; it was fun, but I missed my whole Spring Break for ONE day in Cleveland...both years. Not fun. The next two years I spent in Pruis Hall working a convention that comes every year. I made the "big bucks," but still...not fun. But now I have something for which to look forward! A week in the sun, by a pool, on a beach, at Disney or Universal...who knows...so many possibilities. Oh yeah, back to the main reason for this paragraph...Weight Watchers. Anyway, a lot of my female friends are doing Weight Watchers in preparation for Florida. Well, I have never cared to change my diet, so my roommate Jake and I thought we'd give it a shot for a week. All week I kept a careful count of what I ate. Some days I was right on target, other days I went over a few points. In the end, what did I gain from this experience? Well, I learned that I love food to much to even attempt to do such a thing again. Not to mention I didn't lose an OUNCE of weight. But I learned to appreciate all those crazy, insane people who have the will power to eat like that all the time. Kudos to you all. Now let me eat my Krispy Kreme donuts...
On with the blog. This past Tuesday night, I was part of a group of University Singers that joined some of the crew of WCRD, Ball State's radio station, in an attempt to spread the word about who we are, what we do, and how people can get involved. 5 of us went down to the station after rehearsal Tuesday night to join David Boulton, host of Radio Sweetheart, for an hour of on-the-air fun. This was my first time ever being on radio, and boy was it an experience. First off, the topic for the night, other than us, was "Drunken Karaoke Favorites," where all the music played was music you would hear at a bar, belted out by your local drunks...very poorly, of course. It was even requested of us to sing on air, so we gave the listeners a preview of one of the songs, "Sweet Home Alabama," guitar solo and all. During our discussions, we got to plug our end-of-year show, Spectacular, talk about the group and how it works, and even talk about some of our favorite experiences. We were even broadcast over a webcam, so listeners could go to the website and watch us during the show. To top it off, near the end of the broadcast, the host attempted to auction me off in the effort to get me a date for the University Singers formal tomorrow night (Saturday). Someone messaged in that they would love to be my date, but did not reveal their identity, so David's attempt was only in vain as I am at the moment, still going stag. But that's ok...it makes it a cheaper night for me! In the end, it was a great experience and one I hope to repeat sometime soon. In closing, here are a few shots of us in the station. Enjoy!
The host David Boulton and Nick Sarantakis The original 4 "on-air" cast members Nathan, myself, Brooke, and Jake
Nathan posing so I could post some individual shots..haha Kate took over for Brooke about halfway through. She wasn't quite ready...
Finally, Nate and myself during the show.
