Coming Soon to A Book Club Near YOU...

Uh Oh.

Snooki, of The Jersey Shore Fame, is getting...a book deal? Yes. True story. Unfortunately.

The "novel" is tentatively called "It's a Shore Thing", telling the captivating tale of a young girl looking for love on "the Shore". It's being described as "fun and sexy". *With lots of pictures.

*I made this up, but how can a book by Snooki NOT be all pictures?

I'm gonna take you to the bank...

...to the Blood Bank.

Sorry. I couldn't resist.

If you're a fan of Steven Seagal, and really who isn't, you may be interested in knowing he's on the island filming a new movie. It's got some serious Oscar buzz. Why are you laughing? Is it the picture below or that I said a SS movie had Oscar buzz? Or both? Whatever.

He'll be in Coombs this Saturday. But not related to the movie. But rather, a guest appearance at the Buddhist Temple in Coombs ( 2800 Grafton Ave) for a lecture called "Life and the Dharma". 4pm and open to the public. Addmission is $40, but space is limited.

Interested? Call 250-240-3569 to reserve your spot.

I still have hair left!

Why is this such a big deal, you ask? Because this weekend was moving weekend. And with all the stress that comes along with moving, I was nervous I'd pull out all my hair. I only pulled half of it out. And a cute hat can hide that.

On Friday I took possession of my new Victoria home. This is great news. Having to clean/unpack/clean again is not good news. And I'm still doing it.

It's so draining! And expensive.

-Movers (after 10 moves, I broke down and hired someone else to do it) $300
-Cleaning Supplies: $30
-Touch-up Paint: $25
-Hydro/Cable: $60
-Never having to hear my mother shout, "Turn that TV down, I can hear it in my bedroom": PRICELESS

What are the odds?

Beat the Bank...not just about the money. But let's be honest, that's a big part of it. The other day I heard about some students at Campus View Elementary in Gordon Head who use Beat the Bank in their daily math lesson.



So the odds are in your favor...stop being such a chicken and GO FOR IT! (Easy for me to say, right?). Beat the Bank, weekdays at 8:10 with Robin and Brian, 11:10 and 2:10 with myself and 4:10 with Ceara K. Good luck!

TONIGHT is your last chance to offer feedback on the proposed tanning bylway which would prevent people under 18 years old from using the beds. It's the fourth, and final, public hearing at the Ambrosia Conference Center on Fisgard, 6pm.

What do you think?

Rock On!

You know when your favorite song comes on, you belt it out at the top of your lungs?! Well now you can put those skills to good use.

UVic student, Shawn Slavin, wants you!

Photo Credit: Darren Stone, timescolonist.com

For the last 3 months, he’s been organizing the orchestration of the biggest lip synching event of all time, in the hopes of shattering the current Guinness World Record!

Here’s the back story. A few months back a story came out about a school also known as UVic, near Barcelona, that had released a video of 900 students and staff lip synching to Train’s “Hey, Soul Sister”…their YouTube video has attracted over 800, 000 viewers online. Shawn heard about it and wanted to do something similar in Victoria.

So he’s organized the event for this weekend, with the hopes of getting 3, 000 lip synchers…and not just students/staff of UVic.

That’s where you come in. Brush up on the lyrics to Michael Buble’s “Haven’t Met You Yet” AND Rick Astley’s “Never Gonna Give You Up” and come out to show your lip synching support this Saturday. It’s also a fundraiser in support of the United Way and the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation. So even more incentive to be there.

How fun! And a chance to set a world record doing something you probably already rock out…ROCKING OUT!

More details HERE.

And if you want to check out how the "other" UVic's video turned out, it's HERE.

It's Judgement Day

What does September mean to you? Kids go back to school. All the changing colours. That crip morning air. Blah blah blah. Let's be honest. You're most excited about the return of your fave TV shows.


Earlier today, live from LA, Ryan Seacrest confirmed the new judges for season 10 of American Idol. Steven Tyler? Check. Jennifer Lopez? Check. Randy Jackson? Check, dawg.

Auditions continue, for better or for worse, with the new season starting in January 2011.

Now if you'll excuse me, a new episode of The View is on. Then Ellen. I heart September.

Let's Reflect

Say goodbye to that attractive sunglass tan you've been working on, because today is the LAST day of summer! Wait, why did I put an exclamation mark there? This isn't good news.

But it's been a good summer for this girl, so I can't complain. I went on a couple UNREAL fishing trips, managed a trip back to Alberta (yes, that was a good thing), bought a Victoria condo, will be moving out of my mom's house as a result of said condo and got to spend my first summer back home after years away working at KOOL FM!!! And that, my friend, was the highlight of my summer. And I'm not just saying that because The Big Bossman will be reading this.

What was the highlight of your summer?

Lady Gaga's New Video!

Not music video.

She's headed to YouTube to post a video urging fans to get in touch with their state senators and let them know they disagree with the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy within the US Military. Basically, the cliff notes version of the policy excludes openly gay, lesbian, or bisexuals from military service.

I'm so used to seeing Gaga in crazy outfits saying crazy things. This video is different. And she's not wearing meat. Which somehow makes it more credible.

BREAKING NEWS!

Tell your friends, tell your kids...

OK, maybe I'm hyping this too much...

Tonight, I BOUGHT A NEW BED!!!

Let me explain. I was offered an entire bedset (frame, boxspring and mattress) from someone I work with. I was a little hesitant...would you accept a used mattress from someone you work with? Who was this generous co-worker, you ask? Danny the Intern. Does that make it any better/worse? HAHA, just kidding, DTI.

Anyway, I said "thanks, but no thanks"...and after work today, I was the Goldilocks of Victoria, laying on a million different mattresses. And then I found it. Love at first lay, if you will.

Why is this such a big deal, you ask? Because in one week's time, this new adult bed of mine (pictured above*) will be going into my new adult house. One week til moving time, baby!

What's that? You want to help me move? That's very nice of you. And I accept your offer.

PS, how lame is it that I'm blogging about my bed purchase on a Friday night?

*Not really, but hopefully the idea made you laugh a bit

A Pleasant Surprise...

Today I came across the new blog of Darlene Egelhoff. Who? That's what I thought.

Darlene is the mother of Heidi Montag. And she started a blog. Another way to gain fame for the family? That's also what I thought. But then I went to the site...and was plesantly surprised.

The blog is called Metamorphosis of a Mother and is all about Darlene's 27 years as a mother, and the successes and struggles she's gone through. And how she's dealing with her last child about to leave the nest. It's funny. It's very well written. It's insightful. And it's by Heidi's Mom. Which, for me, was the most surprising.

What was the best concert you ever went to?

You may not have been in New York for the Eminem/Jay-z concert, so here's the next best thing. Sorta.

This happened to a friend of mine...

No, seriously. It really was a friend. Not a "friend".

I logged on to Facbeook today and see this girl's status explaining how she just signed up for e-Harmony and gets matched up with...are you ready for this?...her EX-BOYFRIEND!!! Are you kidding me?? Nope. True story.

Sooo...let's talk online dating. Does it work?

Real Gaga or just a Gag?

Lady Gaga was in concert Tuesday night and stopped mid-song to break up a fight in the audience. Was it for real? Or a staged thing for publicity? Not that she needs any more publicity. She did just turn up on the cover of Japan's VOGUE Magazine wearing a raw meat bikini.

The Best of 2009

Big thanks to a KOOL FM listener who called in for a request. And guess what? It wasn't for Justin Bieber. So thanks for that, too.

He wanted to hear "United State of Pop 2009" By DJ Earworm. I'd never heard of the song, so I looked for it on YouTube...and found out over 27, 000 people had. Where have I been? It's a crazy mash-up of all the hottest songs from last year, mixed with parts of the music videos, too! Incredible!

I wonder what songs from 2010 will make the cut for the next mash-up?

Move like Ke$ha...without the dollar sign

This is why I would never want to be famous...because old stuff like this (a video of Ke$ha from back in highschool) would no doubt surface and it would be totally awkward. Not that there are any videos of me dancing...oh crap...

Justin Bieber scares me.

This is scary...Bieber Fever taking over CSI for the season premier September 23. Yikes!

And while we're on to new music videos...

Check out the official video for B.O.B.'s Magic.

Do you like? What's with the girl eating the cereal from the sink? The BATHROOM SINK, too! I know she's trying to be sexy...but all I can think about is how unsanitary it would be to eat your breakfast out of the bathroom sink.

Katy Perry's New Music Video is a Work of ART!

OK, fine. This isn't the official video for "Teenage Dream". But it should be. Definitely.

My favorite part is at 0:59-1:01.

The Anti-Bieber Fever

What's that? You DON'T like Justin Bieber? And you LIKE watching him get hit in the head with a waterbottle. Well then we share a couple things in common.



Check this video out...it's the original AutoTune Remix of the original video. I think I enjoy it more than "Baby", but only cause you get to see him get hit over and over again.

Life is good for B.O.B.

B.O.B. got the chance of a lifetime opening up for Eminem and Jay-z at a couple shows in Detroit. Here's the vid for BOB's "Airplanes" along with Em and of course Hayley Williams.

Warning: it's Eminem we're talking about here, so f-bombs are unavoidable.



The sound's a little too loud, but you get the idea. If you want to hear it in better quality, click here.

Thank you Mother Nature!!

Great news going into the September Long Weekend...the campfire ban has been lifted!! Look how much fun they're having!

Still, there are some things to be aware of this weekend. Watch them here.

This is awesome news, because not only does it mean the return of s'mores...but campfire sing-alongs are back, baby! Let's face it, "Cumbuya" just doesn't sound the same when it's sung around a flashlight.

Best Bikini Bod

A new British Poll was done for the best bikini bod in 2010...leading the pack in first and second place were a couple models (figures!) from the UK...Abbey Clancy and Kelly Brook.

Then came Katy Perry (pictured above) in the third spot, followed by Jennifer Aniston and Rihanna.

Maybe next year I'll make the cut. But probably not. So if you'll excuse me I have a bag of BBQ chips to enjoy. And some more photo editing to do. Hey, if I can't make the list for real, at least I can photoshop my face on the bodies.

Yet ANOTHER reason it rocks to live in Victoria

This summer was the 6th sunniest on record according to Environment Canada!

The sunniest summer the capital city ever experienced was back in '85...but this year we had slightly higher temperatures in August, at about 22.7...just over the normal average of 22.

I had a GREAT summer in the sun! Hope you did too! What were some of your Summer '10 highlights? Post 'em in the comments.

Here's to a sunny September, too! Nothing beats fall in the capital.