Every fall, I like to run for boobs. Actually, I do extensive charity work to benefit ANYTHING related to the American Cancer Society because this is a cause that’s very dear to me. The “Susan G. Komen Race For The Cure” is in Scranton next Saturday, September 11^th and I’d like to invite anyone who’s interested to join me. I know it’s kinda short notice but hey, I just moved here so I just found out about it! Let’s do this! Let’s kick some ass! Cancer ass. I did this run in my hometown every year and I plan to make it a yearly ritual here in NEPA as well. It’s a very fun, empowering event.  We need TEN PEOPLE for a team so….counting me….we have………..um, one. I’m gonna do this either way (alone OR with a team) but I’d much rather have a group! If you’re uncomfortable with running, that’s cool – I’m down for walking too. Lemme know. It’s more about the event than the winning (haaaa – spoken like a true perpetual loser).

Here’s the site for Susan G Komen with RACE INFO

Here’s my email address: lissa@985krz.com

Email me if you’re interested! Thanks

-Lissa

my Mommy & me at last year's Race For The Cure!

I had one of the BEST experiences of my life on Sunday – Skydiving with Endless Mountain Skydivers in Tunkhannock! I can’t even describe how surreal this actually was – ever have sex on Christmas day after winning the lottery AND the Super Bowl? It’s kinda like that. But better. Suffice to say I’m already scheduling my second jump. If you have ever ever ever ever thought of doing this, oh my Lord – DO IT!! And go with EMS because not only are they extremely knowledgeable and safe, but they’re totally hilarious to hang out with. I think this pic says it all! So if you’re thinking of jumping don’t be chicken – it’ll blow your mind. Call Endless Mountain Skydivers: 1 800 229 5557 or click here for their website.  

"I believe I can fly…"

Too fun! I’m in the process of crossing things off my “Lissa Get Lost” tour list. These are the top five listener suggested activities (or places) I MUST experience in order to become a true resident of NEPA:

-Ricketts Glen

-Stock Car Racing Experience at Pocono Raceway

-Mining Tour

-Keilbasi Festival

-Old Forge Pizza Tour

So….Two down, three to go!! I got to do the Stock Car Racing Experience on Wednesday and OH MY GAAWWWWD – awesome! The video says it all but needless to say, 160 mph in a 600 hp stock car left me speechless! Yep. Me. Speechless.  BIG thanks to Chris, Steve, and Andy at Pocono Raceway for making it such an unbelievable day! I recommend this for anybody adventurous – not just Nascar fans. For their website, click here.

Then yesterday morning, I broadcasted live at the Plymouth Keilbasi Festival – that’s truly the most fun I’ve ever had with endless yards of meat log. And I shared a special moment with Ryan Leckey from WNEP – breakfast of champions baby…. Lissy likey Can’t wait for my next outing!

Ryan Leckey and I share a Kielbasi moment

I've officially found my NEPA Mr. Right

Unbelievable! The KISS concert on Sunday totally ROCKED – went with Amanda, Tanya, and Nicki, and we were four of the happiest little Dominos this side of Detroit Rock City (those are KISS titles children – pay attention). When I was talking to the band before the show, Eric Singer commented on my authentic vintage concert tee from the Animalize Tour. He said “Cool shirt – ya know, personally that was my favorite tour.” Yeah? Well YOU’RE my favorite drummer, you sexy beeeeotch! And Paul said “pretty hair” which I can only assume was directed at me, unless he all of the sudden felt the urge to spontaneously comment on Tommy Thayer’s lather, rinse, repeat routine (which I seriously doubt). Those two compliments alone will give my self-esteem all the boosting it needs for the rest of eternity. I smile just thinking about it. Mad props to my girl Amanda who actually had the balls to tell Gene to stick out his tongue for their picture so they could compare!  Haaaaa!! Sweet. She and I were jacked up from the Rock-God contact high for a good two hours after meeting them. We seldom get star struck but I hafta admit – I was. Can’t believe we got to hang with Doc McGhee too AND I got a pic with him. (That might not mean much to you if you’re not a musician but trust me: Doc McGhee is the ultimate. He is the Holy Grail of rock management. You would never have heard of Scorpions, Bon Jovi, Motley Crue, Skid Row, and countless other rock acts if not for him). Bottom line: KISS blew our minds – backstage was awesome, show was amazing, my girlie crew was a blast, a damn good night in NEPA for Lil’ Lissy Loo! Can’t wait to do it again  

Me with KISS – yeah baby! Childhood Lissa is crapping her pants right now….

We're about to meet KISS!! Aaaaa!

Check out our full, unedited interview with Shane Snider (son of Dee Snider and one of the stars of the reality series “Growing Up Twisted” on A&E – Tuesday nights @10pm ET)! He’s officially my favorite member of the cast, even though I love the whole crew (and for the record – LOVE Twisted Sister. Who doesn’t?). Shane’s a Facebook friend of mine – comedian, hottie, and overall super nice guy…

Happy Early Birthday Fishboy!! Not sure if you heard, but KRZ’s very own aquatic night dweller has vowed to give up cigarettes on his birthday (not an easy task for a guy who can hardly produce a photo of himself without a ciggy butt if it was taken ANY time after junior high). The birthday is fast approaching my friends, so on Saturday night…. we party!!!!!! Like it’s on sale for $19.99!!! (huh?) We’ll be celebrating the day Fish’s Mom found him in a dumpster, smacked him on the ass, rubbed him down with raccoon feces to cover the stench, and took him home to give him a well-rounded, decent upbringing full of video games, high fructose corn syrup, and dirty movies.  Happy Birthday dude! I’ll buy you a shot (or seven) at the Woodlands tomorrow night ;p

…what I predict he'll look like at about midnight on Saturday

As I continue my search for fun NEPA-related initiation activities, I am both shocked and STOKED by how many awesome suggestions I’m getting! But I hafta say: I don’t know if anybody can top this one…. I was contacted by a very cool guy named Chris who’s an instructor at Pocono Raceway. He offered to take me out for their Stockcar Racing Experience!!! Whoa….600 hp Stockcar + 160 mph = Happy Lissa!!!!! Um, YESyesyesyesyesyesyes! I have a feeling that this outing is definitely gonna make our Top 5 – even Chris said (and this is direct quote), “yeah, nobody’s gonna be able to top this…” Hmm, something tells me he’s right.

But keep the suggestions coming – we need several! I also got an email about CBK Mountain Adventures & Camelback, which I was already planning on hitting in a couple weeks so I’m REALLY looking forward to that! We had Megan (from Camelback) in the studio last week and she totally rocks. If you wanna come with, email me. Maybe we’ll even get together a lil ol’ group outing! And I might coerce my parents into doing the zipline with me if I don’t end up going with a bunch of friends. My Dad would definitely welcome the adrenaline rush – he just told me last night that he’s planning on going skydiving in a few weeks…..gee, I wonder where I get my lust for danger. Actually, to be fair he’s also responsible for my lust for Cheetohs, but “danger” just sounds so much cooler

If you have a recommendation for the “Lissa Get Lost” tour – email: lissa@985krz.com

Okay, so we’ve been giving Rocky hell for the last week about his uber-embarrassing childhood pics and the fact that he had SEVERAL Mom-inflicted wardrobe tragedies. He’s been quite the sport about it. But whaddaya know – a very intelligent (and perceptive) listener called in and pointed out that neither Sue NOR Lissa had offered up their own adolescent imagery to go head-to-head with “Velvet Boy” in a pre-pubescent awkwardness showdown. Wellllll…..here we go. And sadly, I had NO say in these photos because they were emailed directly from my Dad to Rocky (yes, Dad’s a huge Rocky fan – go figure). So enjoy. And bear in mind that these fashion crimes are probably far worse than Rock’s, because they were self-inflicted. My dear, sweet, innocent Mother had nothing to do it.

Email us YOUR horrendous childhood pics if you think you can up the embarrassment level! The WORST (read: “most emotionally scarring”) will win tickets and backstage passes to the Goo Goo Dolls on August 7th. Contest ends August 4, 2010. Send pics here: lissa@985krz.com

So…. as the “new kid” in town, we’re conducting a little research to help complete my initiation into Northeast P.A. What things do I NEED to do? What places do I need to see? Basically, tell me what makes this area famous. Or infamous. Suggest to me ANYTHING you think I need to try in order to become a true NEPA homegirl! Places, festivals, food, sporting events, etc. Then we’re gonna narrow down your suggestions, take the best ones, and I’ll tackle them one by one (I may even bring my parents on a few outings – they’ll be visiting from Michigan during the weekend of August 21 & 22). Thanks for ALL the great suggestions so far & keep ‘em coming!

Email me or call us on the air tomorrow morning –
here’s my cyber digits: lissa@985krz.com

Suggestions we’ve gotten so far:
Coal Mine Tour
Pittston Tomato Festival “Tomato Fights”
Infield at Pocono Downs
Centralia
Fireman’s BBQ/Cookouts
Ricketts Glen
The Tubs
Wilkes Barres Giant Cow