Cathy_Orosz's Blog

I'd like to vent about the weather!  I'm soooooooo sick of wearing multiple layers of long underwear!  Thank goodness it's going to be milder this week and I can shed some of the bulk.  The ladies will probably relate to this - but don't you feel so un-feminine in the winter?!  Seriously - It's impossible to feel sexy when you feel like the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man!  I'm longing for the day when I can once again wear a skirt & heels outside.  I think I'll be waiting a while longer...

 

Not sure if you caught it, but I did a story the other day about my husband being one of the lone Giants fans here in Wisconsin!  I'm curious - are there any others out there?  He wants to know he's not alone! 

I admit, I indulged in a little toilet papering before a big soccer game back in high school!  But that pales in comparison to the story I had to cover today in Mukwonago.  Apparently some of the teens there have traded in the toilet paper for old furniture.  17 Mukwonago students are in hot water for dumping old furniture on someone's lawn as part of a homecoming prank.  According to police, they had some help from a 34-year-old man.  That man wound up hitting a neighbor with one of the get-away vehicles.  Now he could be facing more serious charges.  All of the teenagers got tickets.  The neighbor who was struck injured his leg, but is expected to be OK.   

The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra started its new season this weekend, and I got to take in my first performance.  Wow!  It was absolutely incredible!  They brought in a world-famous pianist as a guest performer and he was spectacular.  That was followed by an amazing performance of Beethoven's Symphony No. 5.  We are fortunate to have such wonderful talent in our own back yard.  I'll definitely be back to hear more! 

Congrats to my alma mater's football team on their HUGE win Saturday!  Syracuse certainly wasn't expected to beat #18 Louisville, but they quieted the critics.  The Orange won 38-35, in Kentucky no-less!  GO 'CUSE!!! 

I got to do a story on Marquette's Water Ski Team today!  Like many, I had no idea that water skiing was a collegiate sport in this neck of the woods.  Several of the UW schools also have teams.  What a cool sport!  I wish I could've competed in something like that.  Best of luck to all the skiers I met in their quest to get to Nationals! 

I met four Milwaukee County bus drivers on Saturday, who have all been assaulted on the job.  I was shocked to hear their stories - I had no idea the job could be so dangerous.  I think it's a shame that anyone would attack a bus driver, who's only doing his or her job - a crucial service for thousands who don't own a car.  Please respect all drivers!   

I'm playing co-ed softball for the first time!  I've played on a womens' rec league team before, but never co-ed team.  Our first game is tonight, so wish me luck!  I'm excited, but a little bit nervous too!     

Who else is addicted to fantasy football?  Our draft is this Sunday and I'm so excited!  Does anyone have good suggestions on "sleeper" picks?  Any rookies to look out for?  Also, does anyone care to share their take on Donovan McNabb?  He has been my QB the past 3 years and I'm sentimentally attached to him because I went to SU and watched every one of his games there!  Will his knee hold up this year?  I'm keeping the faith! 

 

I tried belly dancing for the first time today!  It was a lot harder than I thought it would be!  When you're focused on moving your hips, you forget to move your arms.  Then you remember to move your arms, and your hip movements get all out of whack!  You also have to focus on your posture and your breathing.  It can be a lot to remember!  I would love to learn more about this unique form of dance.  If you're interested too, log onto www.danceforthesoul.com  The instructor even teaches pre-natal belly dancing for pregnant women, plus yoga, meditation, and massage.