Hello, my few and faithful followers! August is less than 2 hours away and I am actually posting for a second time this calendar year! Break out the horns and streamers!
Folks, I have to admit, this year has not been my favorite! Gomez was laid off from his job of 7 years in January and, though he has gained amazing employment with a very old and large company, it has been one metaphorical storm after another. If he ever gets through the training portion of this new job and finally gets through his 90 day probationary period we will party like it is 1999! Again! Seriously, time is flying by at an exponential pace, but this training is slow as a snail. Oh. Did I mention he is out of town a lot? Just a trifle detail. Maddening, more like it! The poor lad called and told me he cannot listen to one of our favorite bands anymore because the songs make him miss me too much. Damn you, Robert Smith!
On top of the afore mentioned fiasco, we have had relatives with health issues, deaths, the theft /disappearance of my very sentimental Christmas present from Gomez and all of the other not-so-amazing events that happen in this thing called life.
Oh, wow! That feels better! Get it all out and... Breathe!
Visiting the lighter side, I have been very busy with my job and household chores and projects. If I inhale anymore paint fumes I may need to go to rehab! My front doors and patio fence have never looked better, though! The past few months have found me getting certified to work with crystals to help others and really getting to know who I am, what /who I believe in and where I want it to all lead. It has been an interesting sideline to this tedious year. Bottom line, be deeply grateful, have trust and the patience of a saint. It isn't any easy road to hoe, but I think I will be better off for these lessons learned.
Things will and are getting better. Is any one else out there having the same kind of year? If so, leave a comment and let me know so I can include you when I send out the good crystal vibes!
Peace and crystal blessings!
P.S. Has anyone seen a tanzanite ring set in white gold anywhere?
Thursday, July 31, 2014
Sunday, January 12, 2014
Happy Birthday, My Dearly Departed Brother and Mentor!
So, nothing like starting the new year off right with a long over-due post. And to make it worthy of the name of my humble blog, I will make it about my brother and mentor who left this mortal coil 25 years ago on November 2, 1988. Hard to believe I have lived without him in my life for that long, or that HE WOULD BE 52 YEARS OLD TODAY!! Only one word for that... Weird. His name was Frederick (not really, but that is his name here for anonymity's sake). He was a force of nature and a unique and charismatic individual. His chosen profession was as a Cosmetologist and he was an incredibly talented hairdresser and makeup artist. He would have been famous had he lived. I know it! But, alas, he did not get to realize all of his potential, as he was just too, too good for this planet.
He taught me a lot, albeit he was 9 years older than me and I was his little muse. He loved Bo Derek and the movie "10". My scalp and hair were not happy about this. Nor was my neck, thinking about it. Hours of my childhood were spent with my head laying sideways on an ottoman as dear Frederick braided corn-rows into my hair as he watched the afternoon soap operas. But I always looked great after the torture! I secretly loved the attention and he knew it. He was the "sparkly" person every child cherishes looks forward to seeing.
The summer before his passing I got to live with him in the big city. He gave me trust and a short leash and I never let him down. During this period he taught me etiquette, manners, grace and to always strive for perfection. During Gomez's family gatherings this education has come in very handy, indeed! That summer is forever emblazoned in my brain, from shopping, Disneyland and concerts galore to getting drunk the first time on champagne at a little Italian dive we used to frequent. I wouldn't change a single moment because I was with him.
Oddly, I ended up somewhat following in his creative footsteps by accident when I started my career working on wigs and being a makeup artist. Hopefully he would be proud of me and my accomplishments.
This post could go on forever, but I will stop here. Maybe I will chronicle more moments with him in the future, but for now, I am going to go bake Red Velvet Brownies in honor and memory of him because he would love them!
Happy, happy birthday, my love! I know you are with me more often than not. I love and miss you!
He taught me a lot, albeit he was 9 years older than me and I was his little muse. He loved Bo Derek and the movie "10". My scalp and hair were not happy about this. Nor was my neck, thinking about it. Hours of my childhood were spent with my head laying sideways on an ottoman as dear Frederick braided corn-rows into my hair as he watched the afternoon soap operas. But I always looked great after the torture! I secretly loved the attention and he knew it. He was the "sparkly" person every child cherishes looks forward to seeing.
The summer before his passing I got to live with him in the big city. He gave me trust and a short leash and I never let him down. During this period he taught me etiquette, manners, grace and to always strive for perfection. During Gomez's family gatherings this education has come in very handy, indeed! That summer is forever emblazoned in my brain, from shopping, Disneyland and concerts galore to getting drunk the first time on champagne at a little Italian dive we used to frequent. I wouldn't change a single moment because I was with him.
Oddly, I ended up somewhat following in his creative footsteps by accident when I started my career working on wigs and being a makeup artist. Hopefully he would be proud of me and my accomplishments.
Frederick, Morticia and our brother Wyatt, Christmas 1971
Happy, happy birthday, my love! I know you are with me more often than not. I love and miss you!
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