My Morning Crew

Typically in my blog I write about my successes and struggles of weight loss; today is different.  Today, for the first week day since I moved to New York -- I woke up to my favorite two people not being on the radio.  I can hear people saying right now, "it's just a radio station.... what's the big deal?"

When I first moved here, I had ZERO local friends.  I spent a lot of time shopping and a lot of time driving around.  I have always been a fan of music in general, so I found myself naturally listening to the radio.  I remember coming home at times and telling Rob stories about the radio personalities, as if they were long-lost friends.  I had a special love for the morning show.  I remember around 2009ish when Jim left and I was crushed.  After all, these were "my people."  I felt like I lost a friend.  I continued to listen to Brian and Chrissy, and after a while -- got used to the trio now being  a duo.

I can honestly say in the past 9 years, I have probably only missed 50 shows.  I remember Rob even bought me a shower radio, so I wouldn't miss anything while I was getting ready for work.  The addition of Jess to the mix was an added bonus.  I love making fun of her hatred for pie crust and chips, and look forward for her humorous stories.

Eventually I bonded with Brian and Chrissy on an  actual personal level.  I now consider them  friends.  They have supported my weight loss journey on a level that I can never express enough gratitude for.   They have supported (or made fun of) my love of New Kids on the Block to the point where I think every person in the Albany area knows of my obsession. 

I felt such a mixture of emotions today.  You would have truly thought I was personally going through a major change in life.  I cannot imagine how they must feel today.  Social media is both a blessing and a curse.  Everyone feels free to express opinions and not think of the consequences of what they are saying.  I found myself pouring through social media comments and wanting to respond to each one personally..... but, I thought I may be better off not to start a Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, blogging war.  HA!  You can't make everyone happy -- you never will, but I have NO doubt this trio will continue to do GREAT things in radio, the community and in life!

I look forward to Brian talking about Brody, Sam, Poker Joe, casinos, Papa Codes and continuing to make fun of Luke Bryan (FYI -- I LOVE country music and I LOVE to make fun of Luke Bryan -- it's totally allowed and expected)!
I look forward to Chrissy talking about Jen, Ryan, Freddie, Disney, Nana, eggplant parm, and family.  From day one, I knew that Chrissy was my "spirit animal!"   
Jess, you keep on top of these two and continue to do amazing things. My goal in life is to find a pie crust you love.  Above all, I never want any of you to doubt how talented you are.

I am excited for the future of these friends.  When one door closes, another opens.  I believe that with all my heart.