It's been a while...

Considering it's been well over a month, I decided after a vass amount of threats that I better update....If I want to keep my left testicle......ok were not going there.


Wow..lots of crap going on. Let us start with the glorious game called RADIO...

I am currently doing a lot of part-time work with WIVK, a pretty decent size country music station in Knoxville (yea, they won a bunch of awards or something). Personally, I'm not a big fan of the music. However, if your in radio, you will notice how vast and big the country format is. I continue to work, keeping my foot in the door.

I have also started a second job at Verizon Wireless. At the moment, I am working on a seasonal schedule. Although I may/may not be hired in February on a part time/full time basis, I am learning a ton. I feel like this could be a good opportunity, for I have been told that I always need a "plan B" when it comes to radio.

Oh yea, the average sales consultant at Verizon......makes 60 grand (40 grand if your part-time) and that is just the NORM. Security? Money? What's that??????

Let us now switch gears to my first job offer (or interview) outside of Citadel. The great town of Rivertown Wyoming. We begin this story on a cold rainy night, I was at home...... drinking!!! I was looking through "All Access" (an online website for radio nerds). As I continued scrolling down through the job opportunities, I noticed a job opportunity for "a small town, a small radio station, a small market, and for small pay" "WYOMING!", I said to myself, "WE MUST GO TO WYOMING!!!!" Now I don't what the hell I was talking about, nor did I know who "we" is.....but I sent my stuff. Sho nuff, I get a phone call the next day from some girl.
I was working at Verizon, and I answered my phone...

"Hello my I speak to Tom Holland?", she asked.

"This is He", I answered with the hope of hooking up with this smooth talking chic, I mean she SOUNDED hot, for all I know this chic could be a 50,000 pound oger.

to make a long story short........

"We were wondering if we can set up a phone interview with our program director."

"uhh..err....what kind of radio station is this? I mean, it didn't mention the format or anything in the ad."

Her smooth and sexAY voice replied, "Umm, I actually don't know, I'm new here."

WAIT A MIN....she didn't even know what station she worked for, and didn't even know what kind of music they play??!!! HA! I of course talked to the PD the next day, and as I continued listening to him about the station, the job description, the pay, etc, etc. I turned it down. If you want to know more details, I call tell you more, but I have a lot more crap to write about........





I was within minutes of having my first girlfriend in three years................and then......................





DAMNIT.....I let her go.
I thought I met her.....yea "her"..............the one!

I said to myself, "Finally, I've finally found her. I no longer have to kill myself for a woman, she has come to me."

.........I blew it. Wanna know what's funny? Women usually screw me over. Instead, I pissed this one off, and I blew it. I guess you can imagine what I'm trying to write here, without telling you all the details.

Bottom line: I was dating a phenomenal girl, and I fucked it up.

I hope things can get better. But hoping really does nothing, actions speak louder then words. The deed was done, the writing is on the wall. I hopes she comes back...........some day................

Maybe next time I meet someone, I'll have a brain.

that about does it.....I hope to write more later.....

Uhhhh....Did I get fired????

Most of you read the blog "Because we have thumbs", and if you don't, then I suggest you read her second-to-last post to better understand this one.

So yea, our station flipped. My worst nightmare truely came. But then again, I .......don't.........think I was ever fired????

Let me explain.

So I go into the boss's office (just like Sarah) along with my immediate boss (Joe, yea we have like three or four bosses), and our promotions director. We discuss our new format, and what were doing. He basically told us what's going on, and then asked me to help insert music and do a remote that evening.

Yes, I had to stand in front of 30,000 people and explain why we are now called "Earl".

I then left town, and headed to VA. I get a phone call from the (we'll call him the "Big Boss"....kinda like a boss you beat in a video game.........or maybe not) He said there was an emergency at the station, and then later forgot that I was in VA. I wanted to ask him, "Hey, uhh, do I still have a job?"

But, I didn't. I was currently around my family and I didn't want to discuss that in front of them. I DID however say this,

Me: "Hey, do you need me tomarow?"
Big Boss: "ohhh, no, uh-uh"
Me: ......."ok, well I guess I'll see ya on Tuesday?"
Big Boss: "Sure, come in anytime"
Me: "ok"

So, I don't know if I was fired or what. I walked into the office again that Tuesday. He basically gave me the same story of why we switched format, and told me that they want to keep me. However, I will be an employee of the company, and not just are new station.

Currently, I am waiting on a phone call to hear what exactly my "title" is.

SO yea, did I get fired? It's debatable. Heck, I even worked another remote last night.....so who knows.....

.........and the waiting continues

Why???

As you continue your readings of different blogs, most of the time you may read about politics or some stupid comic strip.

Today, let us answer this question..

Women.................Why do you settle for less? I mean really, do you ENJOY being treated like a bag of shit???

Over the past 6 months, I have noticed women (some of them my best friends) that should be treated like a queen..........................

....Not THAT kind of Queen you Idiot......................................................)

They seem "the man of their dreams" that are no more then the worst pieces of trash and have egos about the size of Asia. (I don't know why I picked "Asia" it was just on the top of my head)

Now, I'm not complaining or in need of therapy for this subject (although I do need some on other issues)....And I'm not the one finishing last by any means in the race we call "dating".



But it does seem to EAT ME ALIVE!


Let's take my buddy Corey for example (permission was granted for this paragraph). When it comes to dating, he brags about being a jerk. He even offers advice to me on how much I should do the same thing. You may be a butt, but if you turn around and do something sweet, it can become HUGE to a woman and they seem to stick around.

Thanks for the advice buddy, but no thanks.

Now, if your too nice, then women like to take advantage of that (this I know from experience). This is where you can draw the line, but ONLY if she is holding you by the string. Other then that, be yourself, and stop treating women like a dog.

-this concludes this edition of loveline

FINALLY....

After mass amounts of confusion and "who's on third?"......I'm finally making my "on-air" debut on WIVK.....Thursday night from midnight to 6am (hahahaha.......hey ive waited 3 months for this)


Speaking of "finally", I finally made my way to Nashville this weekend. In my 5 years living in Ktown, I never made a trip to good ol nash vegas. It was good to see some family and actually have a beer (or two) with my Uncle Ben (yep, that's his name) He's the one who got my old man into radio, which eventually led me to the same path of darkness.

Keeping this one short......

Tommy

Lost in translation

I am due to debut on WIVK quite soon. According to the last post, I was going to be on the air last night...but due to scheduling conflicts and a dork named Allen, that didn't happen. I made a promise to one of my best friends that if I was ever on a country radio station, that I would change my name to "Lee Tucker". (that's his name by the way, and he is from Georgia) Well, it doesn't look like that will happen this time, for WIVK and the River are in the same building and they know me as that other name......

..........and with a name like "Lee Tucker" I could be due in for a lawsuit and b-b gun bullet up my ARRRSSS....


Things are going really well here in downtown Knox. I have the good ol UT lacrosse house across the street that never shuts up. There like, lawyers kids, and rednecks too. Nothing against lawyers kids or rednecks, but these guys are just obnoxious. I think once apon a time, there were two guys leaving an apartment room across the street one morning, and they assummed they slept together. In their ingnorance they begin to shout (and this is 8 in the morning mind you) "Fu$@*^ Fag*%$#" at the top of their lungs. If you can imagine that, then you can see what I mean.

Yet, I am still surrounded by very smart, artistic people, and very open about their beliefs. It is so cool to talk to all my neighbors, specifically my neighbor Drew. He is extremely intelligent, yet seems to waste his life away on Marijuna, no job, and just dropped out of school. We talk a lot about philosophy and religion. We also talk about my daily routine at a radio station, as well as his daily routine at.....well....his apartment.

I am currently listening to a band called "Dubconscious". Never in my life have I bought a CD, during a concert, from a band that I have heard for the first time. Their lyrics are REALLY deep, and spiritual. Most of the music is reggae, with some added computer effects. Although you are reading this and thinking "how bizarre", but I'm telling you, these guys are INCREDIBLE. Do you ever listen to a song, hear the lyrics, and have an emotional effect on you (i.e. anger, sadness, happiness) Of course you have, now, try having all of the feelings come into one big ball. The lyrics make ya feel angry, sad, happy, falling in love, everything....while dancing Jamaican style to the reggae. The entire Preservation Pub were dancing in harmony to the live "Dubconscious". You may be laughing as you read this, but if you were there, you would know the value of this music.

keep listening 3-7 Monday through Friday on the River..........as well as the weekends with good ol' WIVK

-Rock on

WIVK....WIVK

Tonight...

I'm making my debut on 107.7 WIVK......this could be interesting....

www.wivk.com

A Very Sad Story

After a night at the Pub, a bunch of my friends decide to come over to the fort. The cool thing about this particular night is the combination of friends. You always have a lot of different friends, with different groups and hobbies, and at this point, I had friends from all kinds of different times and eras....kind of weird seeing some of them together in one room.

I, of course, politely asked everyone if they wanted a beer. Two of them replied with a affirmative "yes". I opened the fridge to find one more Miller Lite. Now, I knew that I bought some BUD light the other night when I went out for groceries....

I believe everyone gets to this point in their lives.....unless your smart....

I couldn't find Bud Light in my fridge. It was no where to be found. Is it possible that I literally bought a pack....and then left it? No no no, couldn't be.... Is it possible that someone could have just opened my fridge and took out the entire pack....well no, I would have caught em. What if the remaining pack of Miller Light devoured the pack of Bud Light, well unless your fan of the Millers then there is no earthly way that could actually happen........or could it????

Point is, the infamous Bud Light was no where to be found. As I starred at the fridge, I felt a tear welling up in my right eye. I shot of cold came over me, as I realized that the Bud Light that I once used my precious, yet little or no cash...was no where to be found.

You know you have graduated to another level, when you can't find your beer......and your so depressed...

However, here is something that should brighten the mood.....haven't done this in a while....

The Family Guy Moment of the Day....
ohhhhhh riiiiiiiiiiiighhhhhtt...................

Bill Cosby: Stewie, what do you think candy is made out of?
Stewie Griffin: Sunshine and farts! What the hell kind of question is that?!





MMM Yes......Feelin ok now.....

Go home ...... be warm........ and well fed....