I Don't Think She Wants A Happy Meal...

Sharon Lain (above), a former night manager at a McDonalds in Oklahoma, was caught on surveillance, wearing Spanx on her head, reaching in and robbing the cash register in the Drive Thru. Apparently she's got meth and gambling issues too. Read the full article from Yahoo here!

...and you thought it was going to be the Hamburglar!

Behind The Scenes of a Pizza Commercial

Who would have thought so much care, and effort went into shooting a 30 spot? 150 people?? Wow! Just shows the difference between TV & Radio...I can put together a 30 all on my own, I'll even write it if I need to....no need for 150 people. Personally, I think they're just there to eat the pizza!

NHL Awards

Enjoy this skit from last night's NHL Awards! Maybe it'll get you into the mood for the big NHL Draft tomorrow!

Look Ma, I'm A Model!

Meal Plan of Champions

It's no wonder I put on so much weight. For breakfast I had left over garlic mashed potatoes and a banana. For lunch, I had Wendy's. For supper, I had ice cream. Now I'm mowin' down on some left over bowtie pasta.

What's the worst food day you've ever had?

Mama Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be...

...sissy's who think they wanna ride the Ferris Wheel. I'll touch on this later!

Every year in Grande Prairie, they have an incredible week of western delights called "Stompede". This includes a rodeo every day and World Pro Chucks every night. Really cool. They also crown a new "Miss Grande Prairie Stompede" Queen. This past year it was the lovely Leigha Rode! She's a delight. You know those people who have such a kind soul, you feel like you've known them for years? That's Leigha. And she's

Myself and Leigha before the cattle drive

just SO pretty! Look at me not being able to pull off my Codie Prevost cowboy hat. LOL! I was just going to go with the the pigtails, but Jim made a crude comment, so I felt I should throw a hat on!
Anyways, this photo to the left is from the Tuesday night festivities. A parade and a cattle drive, where riders keep a bunch of calves in line as they walk through the streets of Grande Prairie. Fast forward to Friday night. I'm emceeing the Beer Gardens. James and I check in with the DJ (my friend Kenny Kixx - from #yeg area, does weddings & kicks ass) and his co-hort, Corey (single, adorable, if you're single let me know I'll hook you up). With plenty of time to kill, James and I head over to the midway. We get in line and take on the Tilt-A-Whirl first. Good times. Then I say, "Let's go on the ferris wheel! It'll be SO romantic". So we do. The Ferris Wheel always seems like a good idea at the time. Once we were in and the bucket started to sway I started to freak out. I've seen way too many shows on "Amusement Parks Gone Wrong". James took this to mean "photo opportunity". As you'll see below! I have never seen my face like that! EEEESH!

note the orange jacket - she too, was terrified!

Pure terror. Right there. Romantic, my mother-lovin' ass

 James, however, thought this was absolutely hilarious. And as he leaned forward to take more photos, or to laugh or to look down (who looks down? crazy people!) the bucket rocked even more! Needless to say, I will never ride the ferris wheel again. Bah, who am I kidding?? I'll forget this ever happened and do it again next year!

For the complete facebook album of "Stompede 2010" Click HERE

Look Ma! I'm A College Graduate!

My graduation from NAIT was on May 8th. Despite the length of the ceremony and the fact we had to be there at 7AM, I'm glad I went. Out of the 11 people in my radio class, there were only 2 of us who went. And he's actually made the transition to TV (Sports reporter on Shaw TV - Jordan Greenly), so really it was just me. Because our class (and our TV counterparts) began our RTA (short for Radio & Television Arts...you hear that? What I do is considered an art *snort*) adventure in January of 2008, we didn't officially end our stint at NAIT until August 2009. So our convocation was in May 2010. Following me?

photo courtesy of http://www.cbc.ca/dragonsden

Arlene Dickinson from the Dragon's Den got an honorary degree that morning. In the afternoon ceremony, Olympic Curling Phenom & NAIT Alumni, Kevin Martin received his honorary degree. We gathered in the bowels of the Jubilee Auditorium at 7AM. We had our gowns pinned, so we looked the part, and proceeded to line up to being the procession of the graduands. Bag pipes blared, we walked, we listened to "Oh Canada", we sat, we listened to speeches, we clapped...then about two hours in, we got to stand up and line up back stage! This was our big moment! Man, I felt sorry for the girl trying to keep us quiet. (See the picture below - thanks to Jen Muranetz for the pic!) We're in radio and television. We get paid to talk. Haha, there's NO keeping US quiet. Especially since most of us hadn't seen each other in a VERY long time. A lot of them, I hadn't seen since April 2009. So we're lined up and we decide in true RTA fashion to be obnoxiously loud and cheer every single one of our grads on! The speaker announced our names, and one by one, we screamed our hearts out.
Finally, there's only two people in front of me. Mackenzie Marshall and Jenna McColl, both who are working at City TV in Edmonton. Mackenzie walks across the stage, and skips the handshake. Goes straight into the big bear hug! How could I possibly top that??

Why would I even want to? We all have a good laugh, and start cheering him on...then it's Jenna's turn. She's tucked everything but the kitchen sink in her bra...including her camera. She walks to the middle of the stage, and asks Dr. Shaw, "Can I get a picture?" He turns towards the professional photographer...she says "No, a picture!" And promptly pulls out her camera and takes a picture with him on stage, arm extended. You know, like the typical "self-photo"! So funny! So then it's my turn. Great! What do I do? I've got nothing prepared. So I do the lamest thing...I walk across the stage, laugh and shake his hand, and he tells me how he really 
looks forward to our group, because we're so dynamic! LOL! Great. After another hour and a half we are let out of the ceremony! By this time it's been close to 7 hrs since I've eaten and could eat a pigeon I'm so hungry. We all met at Earl's and caught up with each other, and it was really nice. I had a chance to hang out with a group of people I didn't really hang out with in college - mainly because they're all in TV - but it sure was nice. Excuse me, while I polish up my shiny NAIT Alumni pin

The Nicest Guy In Country Music

When I first started at Big Country last May, I had an opportunity to emcee my very first concert. I was SO nervous!! I grew up listening to Julian Austin (not to age him or anything), so getting the chance to meet him was incredible. He and his band were super nice. And very considerate.

Ashley, Julian and Me: May 2009

Moving forward to last weekend. Julian came back to Grande Prairie, and played the Great Northern Casino! I jumped at the chance to emcee the concert again. He put on a helluva show, and if you get a chance to see him live - DO IT. Check out his website: http://www.julianaustin.com

 Julian and Me: May 2010

Rockin' Out At the GNC

 Ronnie, Jen, Lacey, Julian, Rayel, Me, Sammy

Empire Avenue

I got an invite to Empire Avenue, from my friend Brittney. From what I can tell, it measures your "worth" by how much you participate in social networking. If you blog, tweet or facebook, your "worth" increases! What I really love about it, is it's based out of Edmonton...definitely wanted to hop on to this while it's still fresh. Maybe I'll dominate it. Haha. Bare with me as I go through the site...I'll be blogging more now, I think :) If anyone else is already on Empire Avenue please, endorse this blog AND buy some damn shares!

The Hills Season Finale

Tonight, I decided to watch the season premiere of The Hills. This season is the last season ever. So they say. nine minutes in, we see Heidi's new face. Watching her cry....was painful. Holy smokes. Her face just...doesn't move anymore....

Yowza! LOOK AT HER FACE! EEEEK!

I'm sorry. I don't know the girl from a hole in the wall. I know she's a real person somewhere in Hollywood...but if by some meager chance she ever reads this blog....Heidi, I wish you would have left your nose alone. Nose jobs are sooo....easily eff'd up. And I think you were beautiful before. A little spacey, but hey, not perfect.  

Does anyone have a link to what Spencer thinks of his bride's new look? Let the episode continue...

So Lo, Audrina and Stephanie think Kristin is on crack. Hmm...I haven't been up on my celebrity gossip enough to know better...

I think this season is going to be intense...I gotta watch it though. I watched all the seasons of Laguna Beach...and MOST of the Hills seasons...gotta wrap it up you know? Are you watching it? What reality shows are you into? I'd love to hear it!

Have You Ever Googled Yourself?

Recently, I received a message from someone I know from years ago, who told me he googled me. I haven't talked to him in YEARS. Weird hey? So he googled me, and found out that I work at Big Country 93.1, my twitter account, and this blog.

I was telling another friend about it, and he googled me, and added to the list that I was born and raised (essentially) in Leduc, Alberta.

Oh the internet. At least there's no "hate pages" or anything...yet.

What do you find when you google yourself? I'd love to hear/read it!

Popping the Laundromat Cherry

So I went to the laundromat for the first time the other day. I felt so dumb. I've never used one before. I didn't know the difference between the dryers and the washers!

How dumb is that?? I eventually figured it out, but man I felt dumb. I also felt my wallet being raped. $6/load to wash. $0.25/4 min of dryer time. 

Ridonk. Purely ridonk. However, I do not cast my anger at the laundromat. No, no. I cast my anger towards the sonofagun who brought the bed bugs in! We think we know who it is, but we can't be 100% certain! All I wanna do is submit my receipts to them. And thank them for inconveniencing my life! The packing continues...I've now added a step - Lysol. Apparently it kills them. I doubt it's true cuz I read it on the intarwebz, but it helps me sleep at night.
What a pain. 

As I sit in my car, typing this out....waiting in the carwash line, listening to BNL's "If I Had $1,000,000" I keep thinking to myself...I'd buy a house. And my own drive-thru car wash.

Don't Let The Bed Bugs Bite....

I have to move again. Since coming to GP, I've moved 3 times. And now it's going to a fourth in less than a year. Why am I moving, do you ask? Two words. Two horrendous words that come with so much work, stress and anger I can barely spit them out. Type them out. Whatever.

BED BUGS!!!

**For the record, this is only a picture from the intarwebz**

Our apartment has been infested with bed bugs. We learned this when we got home...which was a nice present to kick off the long weekend. You know who doesn't work long weekends? Property Management staff. We checked our beds, and other parts of the apartment...so far WE haven't been infested, however, someone we know has. Scary stuff!

Has anyone ever dealt with this before? We haven't and feel SO lost...especially since we have no one to ask questions! And Monday is far away!

Can we ask the property management company (who will remain nameless) to pay for our laundromat/dry-cleaning expenses?

So lost. AND can't wait to move. Normally I wouldn't use this blog for my own advantage, but if anyone has or knows of a nice, 2 bedroom apartment or condo for rent with in-suite laundry, for under $900 a month, PLEASE comment and let me know! I'd hate to have to sleep on Big Jim's floor... *shudder*

Much Love,

Kristi

Here Comes Peter Cottontail...

Easter is just around the corner...and it's typically one of my favorite holidays. Because following Easter - or ON Easter, depending on the placement - is my birthday! 

Birthdays are a big deal to me. It's that one day that everyone has to think about you. Call me selfish, call me egotistical, but hey, I like being on your mind. That's why I'm in radio.

This year, I turn 25. Perhaps I'll reflect more closer to the date...but I have to say... I didn't accomplish everything I wanted to by now. That doesn't necessarily mean I regret my life choices, but man...what have I done?

Maybe I'm being too hard on myself. I can't help it though. The giant wrinkle on my forehead is a constant reminder of my age.

What was my point of this blog entry? Oh yeah. April 12th is my birthday. Please send monetary gifts to Big Country 93.1 FM.

Tweeting

Since I got my Blackberry, I've become a huge fan of Twitter. I'm not on it ALL day, but I tweet fairly regularly!

I think it's a great way to keep in touch with the rest of the world, plus I get my celeb fix by following my favorites. Rob Lowe, Kirstie Alley, Brad Paisley, Taylor Swift, Dr. Oz, and sooo many more.

And chances are good, I follow you too. If you follow me, I usually follow you right back! I love tweeting with folks! Especially the Big Country Listeners!

If you're on Twitter, follow me! Just click on the link at the top of my blog! You never know when you'll get the inside scoop at Big Country, or when I'm able to give away sick shwag!

The Meatloaf Mess-Up

Last night, I managed to mess up the most un-mess-up-able food in the world. My absolute FAVORITE food in the world. MEATLOAF. I had this plan of going home and belting out "I Would Do Anything For Love" whilst making my meatloaf. When that didn't happen, I should have known things were going to go downhill.

The last time I used ground beef, I mixed it with ground pork, to make some tasty tasty meatballs. They were divine. So I thought, why not repeat what I did last time, and make meatloaf? 

Somehow I added too much oregano and/or thyme and it was ABSOLUTELY DISGUSTING! Holy smokes! I had one piece, and got to hang out with a tummy ache for the rest of the night. 

I haven't messed up food in a LONG time...not since the first time I made Kraft Dinner, and forgot to drain the water before adding the cheese...my brother, Lance, still reminds me about that 10 years later!!

What's something super easy you've messed up? I'd love to hear your stories!!

Do you read my blog?

I'm always curious as to who reads my blog? I know I'm not the greatest at keeping up with it...and I'm SORRY! 

I want to take this opportunity to just say THANK YOU to you. Yes, you. You, the reader of this blog; the follower on Twitter, and most importantly, the listener who takes the time to listen to what I have to say on your radio, or on your computer!

I genuinely enjoy talking to you when you call in, and wish you would call in more often, just to chat. I really do feel bad when I can't get your song on, or if I have nothing to give away that day. I've been where you are, and I know it's frustrating!!

You are the reason I do what I do. And for that, I say THANK YOU!

The Infomercial

Technology blows my mind sometimes. And don't you hate when you see an infomercial, and think "Why didn't I think of that?" This, however, I'm glad I didn't think of...

Then there are the classic favorites...I used to stop what I was doing in order to watch the Ronco Food Dehydrator as a kid...MAN I wanted that! I wanted to make beef jerky, turkey jerky, and fruit leather!

I also enjoy Chef Tony, and will forever remember Billy Mays (RIP). But I must say, one of my ALL-TIME-FAVORITES has to be Vince, and the Slap Chop!

Have you ever purchased anything from the TV? I'd LOVE to hear your story!

Tom took a break from Olympic Fever and checked out Shutter Island! Read his blog HERE

Coolest. Kid. EVER.

When I came into the studio yesterday, Lyle was like "Kristi, you HAVE to see this weird kid!" What you're about to see (provided you haven't already clicked ahead and watched the video), is absolutely hilarious. So funny, you need to pee before watching. Seriously. I've tweeted @TheEllenShow the link, in hopes she'll see mine and get this lil' guy on her show. I don't know if he's a kid or a little person. Last night, my roommate and I watched a bunch of his videos! This one though, is the best. Here he is singing a cover of "Rascal Flatt's - What Hurts the Most" Without further adeiu...the strange, lip synching boy!

The American Women's Bobsleigh Team Need To Fire Their Designer

Last night, like every other night since the Olympics started, I sat in front of the TV...and like many of you, I caught the Women's Bobsleigh event. Now like any child who grew up in the 80s/90s, when I think of Bobsleigh, I think of....

 

RIP John Candy :(

So of course, my interest was peaked. As I listened to the commentators, I learned that the Canadian women have NEVER won a medal in bobsleigh, further to that...Canada period has never won. Alright. They've hooked me in. And as I watched, I got really pumped for Heather Moyse, Helen Upperton, Kaillie Humphries and Shelley-Ann Brown...and low and behold, we captured SILVER AND GOLD! WOO! I had to tune in to the medal ceremony! And when the teams took to the podium...all I could think was

"Bananas...in Pajamas...are coming down the stairs...."

Now I'd love to show you a picture of the American Olympic Bobsleigh team, but there are some intense copyright infringements involved, and even meek lil' ol' Kristi Mingo from Alberta doesn't wanna take the risk. So instead, I shall direct you to this website, and you can search for yourself. The Americans' outfits made me giggle uncontrollably and now, I have that song in my head. What do YOU think?

Can I Just Say, I'm Sick of Sneezing?

 

On the weekend, I attended a surprise party for my friend Lacey. It was a lot of fun, I walked away with a lot of experiences...my first jello shooter (see above), my first taste of bubblegum vodka, my FIRST SURPRISE PARTY...and my first cold of 2010. Kids, this is what you get when you share drinks. Learn from my mistake. No matter what is being offered, no matter how delicious or awesome it might be, don't share things at parties. Or ever. Unless it's with your pet. I don't think they have germs we can catch. Except rabies, but like that's gonna happen.

ANYWAYS! I just gotta say...I'm SO not a fan. I mean, no one really LIKES getting sick. But I just....argh. I need to vent about it. At least I'm not completely incapacitated. You know, like when Sheldon gets sick on BBT.

And my roommate and my boyfriend are exceptionally happy I'm not that big of a pansy. But I still don't like sneezing every 4 minutes. It's like, my nasal cavity is having contractions, but there's no baby. SO ANNOYING! I keep blowing my nose, thinking that'll kill the sneeze attack....but no, it doesn't. Even as I'm typing, I've been fighting off sneeze attacks. So to whoever decided that sneezing is like an eighth of an orgasm, you sir, are a damn, dirty liar.

The irony? For the rest of this week I'll be giving away bottles of Cold-FX and limited edition Don Cherry mugs on the midday show....Listen for the sneeze (I'll try not to throw you off by sneezing on the air), and be the first one to call in at 780-538-4840 and share your cold remedy with me. IF you give me a remedy to kill MY cold, and can guarantee it works...then I promise to give you the prize.

If you're following the Olympics, check out Tom's Blog.... he believes he can never like Nikki Yanofsky 

Your List

Who's on "Your List"? You know the list I'm talking about. The list of all the celebrities you're allowed to hook up with, should the opportunity arise, without protest from your significant other. After watching the Olympics, I do believe my list needs to be refreshed.

That being said, it wasn't a long list to start with. These are in no particular order.


SHANE YELLOWBIRD

 Not only is he from around my neck of the woods, he's just...I'm without words. LOOK AT THOSE DIMPLES! Kryptonite, I swear. I had the chance to emcee Shane's concert at Duke's back in November. We hung out before and after the show...and he even took his shirt off in front of me. You can't make this stuff up! He asked me to hold his shirt while he changed into something less sweaty...I'm not lying guys! Ask my friend Jen, she was there. Seriously. Besides his incredible physique, he's just a nice guy. Totally down to earth, and really doing something positive for his community. I'm a huge fan.   

ROB LOWE

 

It doesn't matter if it's Brat Pack Rob Lowe circa 1985, or Rob Lowe today, he will forever be sexy. If the government decided to clone humanity, and wanted them all to come out with a sexiness that would stand the test of time, their first choice would be Rob Lowe. Hands down. Sure he MIGHT have had some work done over the years, but as far as I'm concerned, I'd still hit it.


And the final two on my list are from my favorite soap, Days of Our Lives

SHAWN CHRISTIAN (Dr. Daniel Jonas)

MARK HAPKA (Dr. Nathan Horton)

I would now like to add this historic Olympian to "My List".

ALEXANDRE BILODEAU

 

This handsome Francophone is athletic, humble, respectable, and down to earth. You can't tell me if the opportunity came up for you to hook up with him, you wouldn't? Come on!  Chances are good it won't EVER happen, but if it does, my boyfriend can't protest at all. Fair is fair, I know he has his own list! Don't believe me? Ask your man, I'll bet his list is longer than yours.

**WRINKLE ALERT**

I've always looked younger than I am, something I've grown to treasure as I'm getting older. But recently, I can't shake the aging feeling. Maybe it's because I'm turning 25, or maybe it's because this wrinkle really is getting that big, but my God, it's DRIVING ME CRAZY! See for yourself!

 

SEE WHAT I'M SAYING?!?! 

It's huge, and runs the whole width of my forehead. It's like a solid line on the highway. Or maybe it's the trench of the war that is my face. Sure, I'm scrunching my forehead up to emphasize the fact it's HUGE, but don't kid yourself. The second I release said scrunching, it's STILL THERE. I'm too young for this, and I really think it's going to be the cause of my quarter-life crisis. Am I too young for Botox?

I Still Like Foil Ketchup Packets

So, in case you missed the Farm News yesterday (heard every week day around 12:30), Curtis told us that Heinz is releasing a new ketchup packet. Remember when ketchup wasn't portable? When all it came in was a glass bottle? And you nearly broke your hand trying to get the ketchup out?

 

We eventually moved through variations of ketchup bottles, and flavors too! Remember when they tried to make purple and green ketchup? 

Did you ever try it? We never did. My mom saw through Heinz' attempt at over charging consumers for essentially the same product in new packaging. My mom's smart like that.

And of course, at nearly every single fast food joint in the world, you will find the timeless, foil ketchup packet.

BUT NOT MUCH LONGER! On Thursday, Heinz announced they would be moving towards a new ketchup packet for those who enjoy dipping into the tangy tomato taste. 

 

 It'll be easier to use, for those who have struggled with it's foil predecessor for years. "But Kristi, I like to squeeze my ketchup on food items such as hot dogs, burgers, and burnt steak!" At ease, friends. Heinz thought of this too. If you tear the cap portion off the top of the packet you will then be able to squeeze the condiment on whatever you desire.

Expect to see these marvels of technology in your favorite fast food hang out by the end of 2010. I know Big Jim likes options with his condiments, and if you'd like to know what else he likes, check out his blog!

Tom Laird & His Luscious Beard

Tom Laird is the latest addition to the Big Country Crew, and I must say, if I was a dude, I'd be super jealous of him. Why, do you ask? It's not because he can quote Big Bang Theory at the drop of a hat (although that IS pretty awesome). It's not because he's a radio announcer by day, ninja by night. No. It's because of his incredibly luscious beard. I've never seen a beard like his before. He has incredible maintenance and you NEVER see the remnants of his previous meal. 


The only comparison I can think of is the episode of Family Guy where Peter grows a beard. You know the one, where the family of baby birds lives in it? Now as you can see, Tom is well on his way to accomplishing this. And it's my dream for Tom. I tell him how much I enjoy his luscious beard every day...and I'm hoping with consistent encouragement, he'll make my dream come true, and house a family of birds in his beard. If you're also a fan of Tom's beard, or just want to see what he's up to, check out his blog HERE