NEW CHAPTER

It can always be scary when we start new chapters in life. I have noticed as I get older, I'm more leery of starting upheavals and new chapters. When the pandemic hit in early winter of 2020 and closed the store down for three months, along with everything else... I guess I hadn't worried since the company was still paying a weekly pay check. But the ax fell for me and 90% of the creative and support side of the store, taking a huge chuck of my talent and joy from me. I was more heartbroken then I let on then.  But I decided I'd lay low, till the pandemic started to ease and vaccines were out with many receiving them. After getting a few offers, I wasn't feeling them. ( And no Cali Boi...no Only Fans. Yet.) I wanted to take my time and not rush into something Id regret. I have a very strong intuitive sense  for some reason, and if I'm not feeling it or feels uncomfortable,  I aint taking it. So like always, things land in my lap. I have been very busy with two freelance projects for clients, with the help of my contractor who does most of the actual installations. The down payment was nice enough for these jobs, let alone, when the final payment comes once the job is done. It's always good to keep my freelance up and running. Here is where we are at . The first picture was the gut from the end of February ... and the last picture is where we are as of two days ago. Very exciting to see this come into fruition. 

The clients went with a local cabinet maker here in Lambertville with all custom cabinets which was nice to keep the money into the hands of a local company. But I warned them this would be highly expensive. We even have their dog dishes built in.

The other client had a job for a full gut on her bathroom. WOW. She said money wasn't an issue. Don't tell me that!!!! if there Is one thing I'm good at, is spending money darlings. But it too is turning out rather nicely.

It's nice having these... but still need to have a regularly job duty, for when there is no projects.  After some offers... I talked with my old boss, were still friends, and she just recently herself just got cut from Bloomingdales where I was for 16 years. She said business is not coming back. After talking with her,  I decided to not return to display or retail at all, but start a new chapter. My friend the Dame. is thrilled I'll be assisting him in his new floral shop in Harrisburg after pestering me forever. I need a change,  and a new chapter. So I think this will be exciting. It's will be like Blanca and Electra from Pose working together!! I have already worked for him when home to see my mother, but will not start on a regulars basis till the freelance projects are complete. The best part is it will be Tue- Friday... giving me three days at the Casa du Borghese...to the dismay of he and my mother,  who thought I may move back. I aint ready to leave Bucks County yet. I love my little bijoux apartment.  It will also give me design time when the freelance projects pop up. So I'm feeling pretty good about this I must say. It also feels good and fortunate for me to come through this all with out having to touch any of my financial accounts or stock, plus I still have some of my severance in the bank. WHEW!  One of the wedding events I helped him with already.... 

And today I got a message from a ex co worker you worked with me at Bloomies at our NJ location. We were thick as thieves together and fellow Scorpios. Janesta said she too was stuck in a rut and was laid off during the pandemic. She luckily got another job, but wants to be a fashion influencer, or involved in fashion. I told her to fucking go for it months ago and she did. Her Instagram is awesome. When I saw her latest post today,  I was so blown away by her beauty...this fucking girl is stunning!!!!  But it tickled me she took my advice. She is already doing collaborations with fashion companies and like related brands. I'm so happy for her.

So, it seems if you've been a reader of mine for some time, this is going to be yet another new chapter starting. I'm excited by the change, and I think I will feel more freedom,  and less corporate bullshit. But two weeks ago, my old store manger called me in to talk about returning.  Seems the remaining visual display stylist has quit already. Of course they are desperately trying to fill this position. But much like Joan Crawford...I had some choice words. "You think your pretty cleaver don't you, bringing me back a third time. Well think again. I won't get stabbed in the back again. Forget it!  I put too much blood sweat and tears into this lousy company...so no, I won't be accepting an offer.  Upset? Well, it's a sword that cuts both ways."

With that,  I straightened my fur hat, fluffed my lapel, and turned on 6"inch heels and told them good luck. Some may be appalled to know what goes on in these Macy's Inc owned Stores...but that's not for me to say. Did I possibly burn a bridge? Probably. But fuck their bridge and that dump of Macy's Inc.

I'm on to new chapters... head up, tits out, onward .......