Today wasn't in a position to be this good. It turned out to be an amazing day. It wasn't a perfect day (Not sure I have too many of those!), but it was exceptional. My plan today was my morning show, then commercial production, a workout in the afternoon and a location broadcast from the county fair immediately followed by a late night trip to the airport two hours away in Oklahoma City (11pm arrival) to pick up a colleague returning from the NAB Radio Show in Indianapolis.
When I realized my production load wasn't too heavy, midday, I seized the opportunity to split my day and grab a nap at home before returning for a productive afternoon. One of the keys to me getting to bed earlier throughout the week is not taking naps--but today, considering I wouldn't get home until after 1am at best, a nap was critically important.
I enjoyed a great nap, I mean--real quality sleep, then returned for an eventful afternoon. My plan included leaving the studio by 3:30pm, heading to the YMCA for a good workout, cleaning up, changing and driving to my fair broadcast at 5pm. That was the plan. It's not what happened.
I was to interview Mickey Gilley via phone on Wednesday, but for whatever reason we couldn't connect on the phone. Instead, an opportunity presented itself for a live in-studio interview this afternoon at 3pm, in advance of his performance tonight on the Poncan Theatre stage.
I couldn't miss the opportunity to interview a living legend! I agreed to get Mickey on the air, chat it up, play some of his songs and remind listeners about the remaining seats available for the big show. Mickey was inspiring. I hope I'm that incredible by the time I'm 78 years old! The interview lasted 16 minutes. We sat, just the two of us in the studio and talked for ten more minutes off the air afterward. We laughed and he shared some incredible stories--and we laughed some more.
It was quickly approaching 3:30pm when Mickey's road manager found him in the studio and requested he get on stage for sound check. Our studios are located in the front of this historic theatre, so getting from the on-air studio to the stage takes literally 60 seconds, tops. I asked Mickey for a picture and he suggested we do a selfie. Fantastic! We shook hands and I thanked him for being such a wonderful interviewee, he then asked his road manager to go out to the bus and bring back a Gilley's brand beer from his own personal fridge. Mickey Gilley gave me a beer today!! How crazy surreal is that?? He was one of the nicest celebrities I've ever met.
Mickey and Me
By the time I edited the recording of our live interview for a drive-time re-broadcast, it was 4pm and I had officially missed my window of opportunity for a YMCA workout. I immediately modified my plan to include the Y workout after the location broadcast. I would have a small window with just enough time for a workout and dinner before hitting the road to Will Rogers World Airport in OKC.
I wasn't able to leave the fair until 8pm. I was hoping to leave a little earlier, but it wasn't happening! And that was okay, because my pickup at the airport still hadn't left Indianapolis. By this time I was tired and hungry. I quickly realized a Y workout wasn't likely considering how late it was--and the Y closes at 9pm on Fridays. No problem, I thought--I'll enjoy dinner and then a brisk walk at the trail--something--anything, as long as it could be considered a workout!!
I enjoyed a good dinner at one of my favorite little restaurants. After the meal, I walked outside and into the exceptionally cold night air and even though I had just received word that my trip to the airport had been cancelled--because my colleague's flight was cancelled, I didn't feel like hitting the trail. I was cold and tired. It had been a long day and I needed to get home. When circumstances pop up like this, I usually modify my approach and get done what I intended to get done. Tonight, I extended some self-compassion and gave myself permission to not workout. I worked out very well yesterday and I will again tomorrow. It's okay, I kept repeating in my head, it's okay.
This is all Mickey Gilley's fault, you realize this, right? :)
I felt exceptional all day today. It wasn't the nap or the interview with a country music icon. I was feeling great because I put on a warm pullover today and it fit perfectly. I've been wearing a lot of things recently that are way too big for me. The larger shirts make me look considerably bigger. With this perfectly fitting pullover, however, I was seeing a true reflection of how far I've come, physically, in the last five months. As for how far I've come mentally and emotionally over the last five months, I don't need a reflection to notice that at all. It's evident in everything I do, touch, see, think and feel.
Progress!!
I was honored to be included in a small group of bloggers, along with one blogger turned writer for Huffington Post--in a Jack S**t blog post this morning. Jack turned me into the green Teletubby.
It was a different kind of day!
My Tweet's today:
Two cheese omelet (3 whl eggs) w/thinly sliced sharp cheddar & swiss, strawberries (75g), peach, apple. 475 cal. pic.twitter.com/64rPJrL4M9
— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) September 12, 2014
I eat these for lunch a bunch! 3 Tostados w/beans, provolone, lettuce, jalapeños, sr crm. Cantaloupe (248g). 522 cal pic.twitter.com/t783Ya4faU
— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) September 12, 2014
After questioning the stir fry guy about the ingredients used, I agreed to sample the veggie lo mein. 3 bites. 55 cal pic.twitter.com/vbwAVvgTNS
— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) September 13, 2014
Sautéed shrimp with grilled onions and tomatoes, bean dip and tortilla chips. 481 cal. pic.twitter.com/m6gAam3H6n
— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) September 13, 2014
Medium yellow apple. #lastfoodofday 80 cal. pic.twitter.com/km9hJtgefD
— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) September 13, 2014
Heather and I watched the documentary "Fed Up" last night. I had planned on writing my review this evening, but I'll wait until tomorrow's edition. If you get a chance to watch it--please do! It's exceptional, eye opening and at times, enraging!
Thank you for reading and your continued support,
Strength,
Sean
Added Saturday morning 9:40am Central: The Mickey Gilley interview without songs. Press play and enjoy!
