Today was the big day and I just want to say that I had an absolute blast from beginning to end. I started my morning bright and early with an interview at Cat Country 98.1 on The Morning Show with Jess, Brian, and Amanda. As I have mentioned before I am a HUGE Country music fan, so being interviewed there was a great start to my morning. Jess, Brian, and Amanda were so funny and I had a great time with them! I want to thank them for welcoming me and for the goodies they gave me as well.

 

        

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

After my interview I was off to Fox Providence Station to Co-host The Rhode Show! I was eager and excited to learn what I would be doing on todays show. I got to Co-host with Danielle and Stephen, and had such a great time with them. They were so sweet and made me feel right at home with them on the Big White Couch! I interviewed Scott Farber from Hunt’s Photo and Video and learned all about the new Mirrorles cameras. I will definitely be putting that on my Christmas list! I also was able to hang out in the kitchen and eat some DELICIOUS “Angry Salmon” featured from David Burke Prime at Foxwoods. My favorite part of the show was being able to give all the The Rhode Show viewers a sneak peak at my segment “Rhode Trips” that I would bring to the show if chosen as Co-host. The morning flew by and I’m still pinching myself. Today was a dream come true and I feel so lucky and blessed to have been given this AMAZING opportunity.

 

 

I want to thank everyone at Fox Providence and The Rhode Show for being so welcoming and helpful today. It was such an unforgettable experience, and one that I will treasure forever. To all my family, friends, and fellow Rhode Islanders who have supported me through this entire competition I can’t thank you enough. I hope I made you all proud this morning.

 

Make sure to tune into The Rhode Show on Monday morning as the Top 5 ladies will be at Cardi’s Toys for Tots Drive then tune in for the LIVE finale at 7:30pm to see who will be crowned the next SFAS Rhode Show C0-host!

 

Xo,

Mariely

So today was the big day, my fun filled day of living the life of The Rhode Show Co-host! It started early with my alarm going off at 4 this morning, I jumped out of bed, got into the shower and got myself prepared for this exciting day. Then it was off to Cat Country 98.1, what a great way to start the day! I was brought into the studio and introduced to their awesome morning team which consists of Amanda Leonardo, Jess Tyler and Brian Phillips! Before we went on air we spent a little time getting to know each other and Brian and I found out we share a love for karaoke, and then he followed this conversation up with a Van Halen style scissor kick, to show his karaoke dedication to his favorite band Van Halen. It was actually super impressive, especially since he was wearing Van Halen Chucks!! Talk about being prepared!

As soon as I finished up at Cat Country it was straight to the Fox Providence Station. Everyone met up for a quick review of what was to come and then it was time to shine!! We hit the couch and got down to business discussing some great topics, eating some delicious food, and of course having a good time! After this wrapped up it was time for a final interview with Jay, the man in charge!! Everyone would think that this would be nerve-wracking, but everyone is so great at Fox Providence that it’s easy to feel instantly comfortable!

After my final interview I met up with my family for a quick lunch to celebrate my day as a Co-host (we love any excuse to celebrate!) at one of my favorite local restaurants, Lemongrass. At the end of our fantastic lunch we were handed our fortune cookies, and my fortune couldn’t have been more perfect. What a great ending to the perfect day!

Don’t forget to watch The Rhode Show Monday morning to see the Top 5 team up with Cardi’s for their annual Toys for Tots event, followed by a Rhode Show Special Monday night at 7:30 when the official Search For A Star winner will be announced live, and you will find out your next Co-host!! I will check back in Monday for my final SFAS blog, but until then have a fabulous weekend, stay warm, and have fun : )

 

Thanks for all of the well wishes yesterday. Co-hosting for the day was a dream come true!

 Today I had my final interview at the station. I left feeling wonderful, with the knowledge that I’ve said everything I wanted to say, been 100% me, and have no regrets.  The amount of love and support friends, family, and once.strangers.now.friends have shared with me is unquantifiable.  I am truly blessed.

Tonight I get to spend some time spreading some holiday cheer with some loved ones.

I hope you all had a lovely Thursday!  It’s almost TGIF

 

Please make sure you take some time today to send some love and thoughts to those at Virginia Tech.  It’s times like these that truly show us how precious life is.  

 

 

Shine On,

Mary

 

Hi Rhode Show World!

I had a fantastic day speaking on the radio, hosting the show and then skating with Mickey as well as Minnie. I’ll update you more tomorrow as I’ve had an extraordinarily busy day and I am completely exhausted.

But before I leave you for the evening, I want to make sure we recognize this day for the great historical significance it holds in our nations history.

As we are all aware, today is the seventieth anniversary of the attacks on Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. Many of our parents, grand parents, and great grand parents for some, joined and served in our nations military as a result of the “date which will live in infamy.”

Aptly titled, “The Greatest Generation” by Tom Brokaw, those American men and women answered the call to arms, stood in defiance of tyranny, and carried out freedom’s triumph over anyone who challenged its existence. Our debt to them can never be repaid. We can, however, do our best to honor them with our undying respect, and ensure their stories are never forgotten.

See you tomorrow. And, as always…

Shine On

Mary

Today the Top 5 girls got together for a magical time with Mickey and Minnie at Lynch Arena. We were lucky enough to have a sneak peek of what’s to come in Mickey & Minnie’s Magical Journey coming to The Dunkin Donuts Center, and as if that wasn’t enough we were given a skating lesson too!! Although stopping is not my strong suit, and skating backwards wasn’t happening, I was somehow able to pull off a few fun spins without wiping out! I’m glad all of us girls got to experience this together, it not only made it more fun, but they also made it much safer for everyone since they doubled as a way to help me stop crashing into the walls (or ice)!

  The Disney on Ice girls showed us a few of their ridiculously impressive skating tricks, and then took the time to try to teach us a few of our own tricks including spinning, skating on one leg, and a few fun partner tricks! We were even given our own mouse ears!! Although our adventures are almost over we still have our Toys for Tots event at Cardi’s on Monday before the big announcement is made! So don’t go anywhere just yet, there is still more fun coming your way, and I will keep you posted as we go! Now I’m off to prepare for my exciting day of co-hosting tomorrow!!

What a fun day!  I’m taking a little break from my holiday posts to talk about our top 5 adventures!!

Today we got to skate with Mickey and Minnie mouse!  The lovely pair are in town for their new show Mickey and Minnie’s Magical Journey, and they decided to stop by and show us a few moves!

Between skating backwards, spinning, and gliding on one foot – I feel like I had quite the lesson!  Minnie is cute as a button, she had me smiling from ear to ear, and Mickey is quite the charmer

There were also some huge fans of the mice who took a break from hockey practice to say hello!  They were priceless, let me tell you!

I certainly had a great morning, I’m sure the other ladies would agree!  We were even graceful – not a single one of us fell down!

I hope you’ll all be able to see Mickey and Minnie in action when they’re here for their show:  December 28-January 1

I promise it will be well worth it!!

Till next time

<3 Sarah

One more sleep until I co-host The Rhode Show!

 

If you’re up bright and early – at 5:45 am to be exact – tune to Cat Country 98.1 to hear all about my exciting journey thus far!

 

I’ll be live on Fox Providence (and foxprovidence.com) from 8-9.  I can’t wait!

 

Catch ya on the flip side!

Mary

 

This week has been so great and it’s only Tuesday! Each day this week the Top 5 gals will be co-hosting The Rhode Show and my turn is Friday! Last but definitely not least Before my big debut on Friday morning I will be a busy bee. On Wednesday we have been invited to ice skate with America’s favorite couple Mickey and Minnie Mouse! They are in town for their Disney on Ice: Mickey & Minnie’s Magical Journey, which will be at the Dunkin Donuts Center Dec 28th-Jan1st! Every year as a kid I would go watch all of the Disney shows on ice, and some things never change. I will be watching another magical show yet again this year

 

My next stop will be bright and early Friday morning at 5:45am at Cat Country 98.1 on The Morning Show with Jess, Brian, and Amanda. I am a HUGE Country music fan, so as soon as I heard that I was going to be interviewed I was smiling from ear to ear. Cat Country 98.1 is programmed as my #1 radio station (just a bit OBSESSED) what can I say I LOVE IT!

Right after my interview it’s off to the studio to Co-host The Rhode Show. This is what I have been waiting to do since I found out I was one of the Top 5 finalists. I am beyond excited and anxious to sit alongside Danielle and Patrick on the big white couch!

Make sure to tune in on Friday morning at 8am!

Xo

Mariely

 

This was by far one of the best days EVER!! If I could re-do this day all over from start to finish I would, and I wouldn’t change One.Single.Thing.

I took some videos through out the day to share with all of you. I hope you enjoy them and thank you all for watching this morning!

Big Day Video Diary #1- Cat Country!

 

Big Day Video Diary #2- Co Hosting The Rhode Show!

Big Day Video Diary #3- Thank You, AWESOME Day!

Thank you again to the amazing staff at Cat Country and especially Jess, Brian, and Amanda for making me feel right at home! (oh and Amanda thanks for introducing me to Kenny )

And of course a HUGE Thank You to The Rhode Show. This ride has been awesome and I don’t want it to end!

So friends, tune in on Monday December 12th at 8am to see us LIVE at Cardi’s and then at 7:30pm LIVE on Fox to see who will be crowned the new Co Host for 2012!

And in case you missed it, my segment Tera Travels debuted this morning! This was a segment that I created and if I win it will be regular segment on the show!

Until Next Time, T