I’ve Been Named a “Get Real Girl of the Week”

I was contacted by the Get Real Girls from FM107 out of Minnesota. They wanted me to be their “Get Real Girl of the Week” for next week and be a guest on their radio show tomorrow.

At first, I wasn’t so sure about doing it. After all, I’m a pretty shy person in real life and I really do not talk all that much. I’m usually a listener. Writing for me comes much easier. But it sounded fun to talk about finances with a group of gals so I said yes!

I am very nervous about being on their radio show because it is live. I hope my sentences make sense and I hope I don’t start talking like an auctioneer. If you are interested in listening, I will be on around 9:30 a.m. Central Time this Saturday morning (tomorrow). You can stream the show by going here and then clicking on the button near the top left that says “Listen Online.”

As a bonus, if you visit their website you can see my mug shot. The picture was taken only a few days ago so that is my latest and greatest haircut. I think you’ll agree that it doesn’t look too shabby.

Now, if you think I look like someone that you know, I probably do. I have a very simple look and I think so far I have been told I have at least 10 “twins” out there. I guess that’s what you get when you have longer straight hair, big cheeks and glasses LOL.

If you happen to miss the show on Saturday, they do have a podcast that you can listen to. It will be available for about a week after the show.

Oh my…just writing the above is making the butterflies in my stomach flutter around. Wish me luck!

Posted by Tricia on April 13, 2007 at 9:50 AM in About Me, Life Experiences | 14 Comments »
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Colleen responded:
Posted: April 13th, 2007 at 10:00 am
Congratulations! I am sure you will do just fine and I am looking forward to listening to you on the radio. And you’re right, your haircut looks great! My only question – why do they have “Darla” next to your picture and not “Tricia”? Good luck.
Dawn responded:
Posted: April 13th, 2007 at 11:17 am
Your picture is a great one and I LOVE your hair!!! You will do great. You know the subject and we all want to hear what you have to say! Best of luck!
jim responded:
Posted: April 13th, 2007 at 11:24 am
That’s awesome! I’m glad you decided to do it despite being nervous (everyone is nervous, at least they can’t SEE you being nervous!).
jim responded:
Posted: April 13th, 2007 at 11:25 am
Damn you’re hot.
Tricia responded:
Posted: April 13th, 2007 at 12:08 pm
Hi Colleen – I contacted them and they fixed it. I think Darla was there last week

Thanks Dawn!

jim – behave!! LOL
kev responded:
Posted: April 13th, 2007 at 12:33 pm
I just stumbled upon your site. Congrats on the radio interview! Good luck.
Deby responded:
Posted: April 13th, 2007 at 1:49 pm
Congratulations Tricia, that’s awesome!
And I know what you mean about the twin thing, I’ve been told so many times that I look just like someone’s sister/cousin/friend’s ex-girlfriend. All I can say is I feel sorry for those poor girls ;D
Donna responded:
Posted: April 13th, 2007 at 2:29 pm
Congratulations! That’s so cool. Let’s, see, the New York Times, a morning radio show…watch out The Today Show may be next
mapgirl responded:
Posted: April 13th, 2007 at 3:05 pm
Good luck! I’m so excited for you! It’s going to sound corny, but ‘You’ve come a long way baby!’

I hope publicizing your story brings more awareness to more people. It’s kind of crazy to think that a lot of ppl have less than $25K saved for retirement. (But I think you’ll be in a good position sooner than you think since you are making strides!)
Jessica responded:
Posted: April 13th, 2007 at 7:25 pm
Hey I just wanted to let you know that I’m at the “I paid 1/3 of my debt off” milestone!
Jen responded:
Posted: April 13th, 2007 at 7:40 pm
The butterflies are perfectly understandable, but you’ll be on the phone with them, so just think of it as a phone call That might help!

And, you do look like someone I know! Hehe. You remind me of someone I knew in college.
bluntmoney responded:
Posted: April 13th, 2007 at 9:00 pm
Good luck, you’ll do great
Tricia responded:
Posted: April 13th, 2007 at 11:03 pm
kev, Deby, Donna, mapgirl and bluntmoney – Thanks!

Jessica – that’s awesome news!! Congrats!!!!

Jen – I’ll have to up that “twin number” to 11
Colleen responded:
Posted: April 14th, 2007 at 10:40 am
Tricia, you’re doing great on the radio. This is really cool. You’re more brave than me. I was asked to do an interview but too shy to be on camera or radio. Congrats. I use your blog information and tips. Great stuff.

I think your interviewer is great too. She really sounds like she cares about your project and it shows in her voice. Great interview. Thanks for sharing your story.