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about me
Where to start.....?????
I was born in Horseheads a small town in Upstate New York, thrilling beyond anyones imagination... I am still suprised that I actually clawed my way out. I am the 2nd of 5 children. I was raised by my grandmother (fathers side)... no...parents are not dead... just very abusive. There comes a time when even a child says... "screw this, I'm outa here". My grandmother was strict, but gave me the freedom to explore life without any safety net to fall on. If I screwed up... I got a smack on the back of the head... and the lesson was learned... (sometimes... giggle)
She taught me the most important life lessions...
1.) Never REGRET a decision... you make it... you stick by it...no matter what.
2.) Never say "If only..." the past is done... move on...
3.) NEVER WRITE A CHECK YOUR ASS CAN'T CASH!!!!!
4.) Never stand at a CROSSROADS too long... (more on this wisdom.... later)
5.) Majick .....always has consequences....
I moved to New York City to chase the dream of performing on Broadway!!!
(Very SHORT version....)
I attended 5 different schools/colleges for the performing arts.... got kicked out of 3... Graduated from Ithaca College, and spent a few years touring with several Broadway Shows, working the Renaissance Fair circuit (Tuxedo Park, Sterling, Pittsburgh, Toronto Canada...)
To pay off my college loans... I joined the NAVY... (that is a whole bucket of DRAMA that I will save for another time...) During this time I met the man that I would settle down with... we have now been together for 12 years.(Did I have to mention that I am gay... hmmmm go figure...) We moved to San Diego CA about 6 years ago, and have had the time of our lives.
I currently work for a furniture import comapny. We specalize in antique/historical reproductions,and get to meet alot of "interesting" people... (read my BLOG.) This company will be downsizing and closing the San Diego Showroom in April 08... I will be moving forward and opening my own candle company called Candlesmith.
Thats about it for now... I will add more or refine what is written as time passes...
Petty issues
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I need to share... bad last few days... but one REALLY bad one.
It is an eye opening experience when something happens, and for a moment in time all our (petty, selfish, self induced ) problems just disappear in less than a fraction of a seco...
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Some work
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Unity candles with the wedding invites embedded in them... All with hand bead work.
Inspired!
(blog entry)
Due to dealing with deadbeat customers... I am sculpting a new creation. It will be cast in rubber in a few days so that I can mass produce it. I am going to add a wax "rag" tied around the head... maybe an eyepatch, and gold earring.
So... Let...
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Am I doing the right thing....
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I have been offically SCREWED, BONED, F***ED... by my first two wholesale customers. Both are now being taken to court. One for $590 in bounced checks, and the other for $1440.00 in goods that were recieved over 52 days ago, on a net 30... When I ...
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A little background info please....
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I hate thes types of things... but this one made me giggle... Put one on your blogs too....
1. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE?
Nope…
2. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU CRIED?
Five days ago, my partner asked me to marry him!
3. DO ...
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I need to share... bad last few days... but one REALLY bad one.
It is an eye opening experience when something happens, and for a moment in time all our (petty, selfish, self induced ) problems just disappear in less than a fraction of a second. We complain that we are fat, we are not paid enough money at work, we have too many bills, do I look good in this outfit, that woman is a bitch, that guy is an asshole... on and on... Well, I was having (another) of those days...
I left my ...
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Wed, August 6, 2008 - 5:00 PM
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Unity candles with the wedding invites embedded in them... All with hand bead work.
Mon, July 28, 2008 - 9:01 PM
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Due to dealing with deadbeat customers... I am sculpting a new creation. It will be cast in rubber in a few days so that I can mass produce it. I am going to add a wax "rag" tied around the head... maybe an eyepatch, and gold earring.
So... Lets get liquored up and talk like pirates!
Then get some sharp pointy things... and go bill collecting!
Mon, July 28, 2008 - 8:56 PM
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I have been offically SCREWED, BONED, F***ED... by my first two wholesale customers. Both are now being taken to court. One for $590 in bounced checks, and the other for $1440.00 in goods that were recieved over 52 days ago, on a net 30... When I went to gather up the items in her shop to take them back... SHE HAD SOLD THEM!!!
BUT... did not have any cash for me.
Lessons are being learned every day...
But, it keeps me asking if I am doing the right thing.... Sigh.
Mon, July 28, 2008 - 8:49 PM
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I hate thes types of things... but this one made me giggle... Put one on your blogs too....
1. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE?
Nope…
2. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU CRIED?
Five days ago, my partner asked me to marry him!
3. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING
Hell no.
4. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT?
My Grandmas meatloaf… better as cold leftovers!
Or Auntie Ko’s Spicy mandarin orange soaked pork… You have to know this knife throwing PSYCHOTIC Chinese lad...
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Mon, June 23, 2008 - 3:51 PM
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! Gold Star Tribe !,
- Alternative Fuel Vehicles,
Emerging Green Builders,
Faerieworlds,
Food History,
Gay Paganism and Witchcraft,
Gay Witchcraft,
Green Building,
green design and mfg,
male faeries & other fantasy art,
Non Traditional Housing,
Pagan Mens Lodge,
queer pagan,
RenaissanceFaire.Net,
Renewable Energy and Solar Power,
Rootworkers,
Solar Architecture,
Spice Rack,
that is soooooooooo not faire,
The Pagan Village Tribe,
January 8, 2008
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