Pretty In Pink... Perfect In Paisley!

 The paradox of living a double life—waitress by day, entrepreneur and creative by night (or on any rare day off when inspiration strikes). It’s during those sacred windows of time that I chase new opportunities, free from outside noise and interference. But my intuition is sharp. When the energy shifts, I feel it. To the ones whose presence triggers my inner alarm—stay where you are. You’re not welcome in my space. I’ve seen your true colors, your hidden agendas, and your maladaptive patterns. And I’m not here for it. Most days feel like a chaotic mix of confusion and quiet frustration. I’m stuck in a place I no longer want to be, where the familiar has grown stale—predictable, lifeless, and downright suffocating. Some people carry an energy so heavy, it could drain the light from the sun—if it even bothered to shine. The endless rain feels like it’s soaked into their very personalities. It’s as if the matrix swallowed them whole, and they forgot who they were before the world bur...

 My stats are up! Creepers, stalkers, scammers, hackers, and a few small interested people have been reading my words. It's nice, it's okay, and it's what I would expect. No fame, no glory, no riches, It is an opportunity for me to be creative and or rant on various topics and offer a few plugs into my books. Somewhere between Lollipop Lane and Iceberg Street, here I am. Clowns to the left of me and jokers to the right, I am smack dab in the middle of nowhere, making no progress. My outside gig has come to an impasse of stalemate opinions. Not enough business, working more hours for less of a paycheck. Morale is horribly down. I might mention a common practice of too many chiefs and not enough Indians, and the Indians ain't happy. No one has asked my thoughts and I am glad.  Any normal working individual would ask why. This is the thing about people stuck in a matrix. They go around day in and day out doing the same thing, hoping for a different result. Old school adver...

 It is not often that I get up at 5:00 a.m. with calculations and a storyline in my head, so I have become so invested in these 2 books I am writing. They have very different characters, but they have something in common. There is something also about the way this story is forming in my head. I see it like a movie. Each scene is intricate and detailed, fueled by emotion, stamina, and anger. Each character has a mission and a motive... or I should say ulterior motives! Escape and detach, and not be accountable for what each has created in their life! With Hank, the male character in "When He Had Her," a long line of women follows his ghost. Each betrayed in one way or the other for him to get ahead. Marked with Greed and the I'll show you attitude, proving he is someone. Only to get something from one woman while getting under another. Temporary fixes to mend a fragile ego. A dangerous ego ... violent if he does not get his way. Adult temper tantrums are in full display, b...

 In between some major thunderstorms forecasted for today and this weekend, here I sit at the computer. My vehicle is in the shop at the dealership being evaluated for a shaking sensation when I brake or stay idle... control arm, motor mounts, some BS I should not have to deal with. This car stuff has created a PTSD to add to the PTSD I already have. Should I mention I am sick again, too! The 6 day a work week does not align with my auto-immune issue. The way I see it, since Christmas, this is the 3rd time. The same thing, just another form of a respiratory infection. I am over it all... Through the kindness of the dealership, they gave me a brand new vehicle to drive in the meantime, but everything in it is touch screen, doesn't have an actual key, and has bells and whistles I am sure would orbit me into space if I hit the correct button. I am scared shitless to drive it. I have so much to do today! My first day off in I don't know how long... oh wait 6 days! Grocery store, ea...

 In the mix of satire, those in the online dating space should understand what catfishing looks like. It all sounds good on "computer" and the outdated photos to superficially grab someone's eye, but it is the real nitty gritty that it takes to get to know someone and reveal what's behind that mask... Facade. I admit that only once, a very very long time ago, I tried the match . com thing... The whole scene was not for me! The desperate fools who are looking for women to heal all their baggage are so prevalent. The men who can't be alone writing dialogue to catch the current love of their life. Speaking in terms of needy and victimhood ... when in actuality, in real time, I cannot stand desperate or clingy, and the online space is full of those types! The endeavor and outcome landed me an 8-year on-and-off relationship with someone who needed a financial crutch, a shoulder to cry and play poor poor me on along with his tireless efforts trying to secure a warm body...

 In the midst of finding life outside of this shoe box that I live in, and the restaurant where I lend my hand, I have been building this portfolio!                                                   🎨 Artist • 🎤 Teacher • 🎥 UGC Creator 💥Writer 🍷Wine • 🐴Equine • 💋Beauty • 🍽️Food 32 yrs in hospitality 📩 For hire | Collabs & partnerships welcome 🔥 Inspiring bold moves + creative living ✨ It’s a Lifestyle… 💥 I’m over here building an empire. ;) It does not have to make sense to anyone but me... Its a creative endeavor that has gripped my soul! (and it will yours too)  I hold the pen and as I build the life I have always wanted, I continue to develop the storyline, on When He Had Her. Creative writing allows readers to view many perspectives, &  to come to any conclusion they feel they can connect with. Where the details of chapter 1 a...

 After 32 years in the restaurant and hospitality industry, I’ve learned the difference between genuine opportunity and clever marketing dressed up to look like one. And I see it often—especially in the world of content creation. If you’ve ever been offered a “brand ambassador” deal where you must buy the product at a discount, promote it with a personal code, and get little more than exposure in return, then you already know the game. It’s a model that benefits the brand far more than it empowers the creator. And while there’s no shame in starting small, there is power in knowing your worth. As a seasoned professional, content creator, and creative business coach, I’ve stepped back from these gimmick-style offers. I’m building something lasting . A wraparound brand experience that connects the dots between storytelling, product placement, and lifestyle authenticity. My Vision I’m not here to hawk products. I’m here to tell stories that stick. To create content that feels lik...

  In today’s world, competition is everywhere. From business and social status to creative endeavors and personal relationships, people constantly measure themselves against others. While healthy competition can drive ambition and success, there’s a fine line between striving for excellence and blindly attempting to compete in arenas where one simply does not compare. This misplaced competitiveness often leads to frustration, disillusionment, and even embarrassment. The Illusion of Rivalry Some individuals convince themselves that they are on the same level as those who have spent years refining their craft, education, or expertise. Instead of recognizing their own strengths and working within their lane, they become obsessed with outshining others—often in ways that highlight their own shortcomings rather than any real competence. Take, for example, a person who watches a professional artist at work and immediately believes they can replicate the same level of skill without proper...

 In life, the rain must fall! Thank goodness for writing, lifeboats, and rain boots! I've had my share of precipitation. #enough. Eventually, the dam breaks, and the water tables even out, right? It is everywhere, and as I said to a co-worker just recently, "Stand back, something is about to implode." Typically, I get the look of, "What do you mean?" It was met with, "Yeah, I feel it too." Let us forget about Mercury going retrograde, Venus being in conjunct, or Aries just being in the f..k'n way, and something about an eclipse and the end of a 14-year cycle. Everything in each of our lives is off, out of balance, and way off kilter! We are all sick of it! I have mentioned impetuous decisions and impulse reactions to prove a point or to take the stand, "I'll show you!" I have stood back and have braced myself for impact. A Tonja Tucker song comes to mind, "its a little to late to do the right thing now," but that still does ...