First Week of Work

I received the warmest work reception of my life during my first week of orientation at 91.5 WCIC. After I was seated in the reception, the station manager (Dave Brooks) brought me coffee and ushered me into the studio for a prayer session and meeting. He prayed over my transition and training and presented me with a "Morning Show Survival Kit." The basket was beautifully wrapped with little gifts, including two WCIC shirts, a water bottle, a bottle of Excedrin Extra Strength pills (I told them I'm prone to migraines), a box of Starburst fruit chews and chocolate, a pound of coffee, and two magazines (Today's Christian Woman & Christianity Today) for my plane ride to Hawaii. Isn't that sweet? So far it's been the easiest work week of my life. I know the intensity has just begun and we've got a lot of work ahead of us, though. I had no idea how much energy is poured into putting on a morning show, not to mention post-production and promotions. My mind is reeling.
As many of you know, Scott (my new co-host) and I have been going back and forth on whether I should change my name for radio. He preferred a nickname or a new name that sounded less formal than "Catherine." I, of course, felt more comfortable with Catherine but was open to him calling me "Cat" for short. He was hoping to incorporate "Cat" into the official name of the show but a brief conference call with our consultant this morning put an end to the debate. Turns out the consultant doesn't like the sound of "Cat" and he suggested we name the show simply "Scott and Catherine." No bells and whistles. Just keeping it real and simple. I like it.