Great News!

Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010

Our show won 11 Telly Awards!  The Balancing Act crew and O2 Media Inc. are very excited about the accomplishment.  It’s wonderful to see co-workers recognized and rewarded for their hard work and their dedication to their craft.  Congratulations, everybody!

 

Love, Beth

CONGRATULATIONS!

Monday, June 21st, 2010

I want to congratulate my entire team at the Balancing Act for winning a whopping 11 Telly Awards! What a great success to a great season.

This demonstrates how hard work and dedication along with PASSION is recognized in this somewhat crazy tv industry we work in.

We do this for you, our viewers, who each day choose to wake up to our show!

Thanks for being there and stay tuned!

Kristy

HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY

Friday, May 7th, 2010

This week I was invited to a Mother’s Day Breakfast at my daughters’ school. It’s a yearly event in which mothers join their kids in their classrooms and are reminded why being a mom is so special.

My daughters both sang to me, drew pictures of why they love me, made special bracelets and even served me breakfast.

My younger daughter also gave me the most beautiful red rose I have ever seen.  As I held this rose and looked into my daughter’s eyes, I was reminded once again of how beautiful life is.

My grandmother once told me in spanish; “la vida no te da felicidad, la vida te da momentos felices.” In other words, “life will not bring you happiness, it will bring you  happy moments to remember.”  Being with my girls that morning in school was a MOMENT for me.

May this Mother’s Day bring you a wonderful moment to remember.

Kristy.

Facing Your Fears

Wednesday, May 5th, 2010

My job requires that I travel a great deal.  In fact, I am on a plane twice a week!  This is a huge accomplishment for me because I have been terrified of flying since I was about 17 years old.  I had one bad experience on a plane and I have pretty much had sweaty palms and a racing heart every time I have flown ever since…until now.  I am a firm believer that in order to conquer a fear, you have to face it head on.  I took flying lessons about a decade ago in an attempt to look my fear right in the eyes.  It helped a little, but nothing has helped me like my current situation.  I used to panic and lose sleep the night before a flight—now, I sleep like a baby.  I used to grab the leg of the person next to me at the slightest hint of turbulence—now, I fly through storm clouds with my hands in my own lap (regularly)!  I am not saying that I don’t get scared…because I DO (sometimes)!  But, my fear is nothing like it used to be.  It used to dictate my travel and vacation plans.  I have missed weddings, birthdays, holidays, and trips with friends because I just didn’t want to fly.  NEVER AGAIN!  I can–and will–travel the globe with a sense of calm.  I can sit down on a plane and consider the time “me time”—time away from cell phones and emails and time with a good book and no interruptions.  I am learning to enjoy myself and live my life without letting my fears dictate my actions.  It’s quite liberating!  I’d love to know if any of you have had a similar experience!  Share with me!  Your experience doesn’t have to be about flying—just tell me about a time you conquered one of your fears!  Maybe we can all inspire each other to take a step in the right direction!

Much Love!