We all have felt the impact of the fall of the American economy regardless where you are and who you are, unless perhaps you are Mitt Romney. Which is another story all together.
No I am talking about the middle class that seems to be disappearing at a steady clip right before our eyes. Maybe it is the economy, maybe it is just the way the world is now? Maybe it is because of politics and thee ole’ saying the rich get richer and the poor get poorer? There is nothing in there about the middle class? Maybe it never existed?
Moi has a tale to tell(what else is new?) about what the job market is REALLY like these days.
Picture It! A lovely fall day in November, the sun is shining high above Moi, and I find myself surfing the net for jobs(what a shock) and come across a job: Event/Party Coordinator, so I reply to the ad with my resume and the next day I get a reply. This all started on Nov. 9th 2011. I went in for the interview on Nov. 10th when I walked into Jazzy Jewels Parties, I was the only one there. The owner’s mother let me into wait for her daughter. When she finally arrived twenty minutes late(with her fast food) she was so casual about the whole thing. In fact, she was more worried about which sandwich was hers, her mother’s and her boyfriends, then she was with interviewing Moi. I started to see red flags, but thought I would give this a chance. Well needless to say she is unprofessional, talks to her staff like they are dirt beneath her wannabe diva heels. She can’t lift a finger, and has no clue about what it means to be organized, professional and honest. She (not to mention names-Alicia) asked me to come to an event with her so she could see Moi in action.
The day of the event comes and I am early, ready for the day and dressed to kill. She drags her feet because she has nothing organized, does not even have the proper tools and supplies for the day. Who does this? Any who…She arrives for the event 45 minutes late. She was suppose to be at least an hour early to do the hair and makeup for the guest of honor. Which means that she has now delayed the whole event, and the client has paid for this ballroom for 3 hours, including a buffet, a DJ, a candy buffet, pictures, and a cake table.
Our negotiations dragged out for a month and a half. I knew she was just a game playing unprofessional who has no remorse for others. Moi does not like to be played with, have my life hanging in the breeze waiting for her to finalize the details. She offered me a full time position at my terms. But then after a month of dragging this out she recanted her offer.
Tell me, how are people suppose to get work when there are people like this screwing with lives?
This is a serious offense, and needs to be addressed. This treatment needs to stop.
I feel compelled to share my experiences with you because if you or if know someone that is/has experienced the games that “professionals” play let Moi know and I will reply or expose the truth!
Who wouldn’t want someone like Moi on their team? Crazy I know. I mean all this passion waiting to explode into something...
Monday, February 27, 2012
Sunday, February 26, 2012
When It Rains, It Pours!
Moi is very excited! What a week indeed! On tuesday I had a really terrific interview, and would love to showcase my talents there. So I guess if it is meant to be, it will. Then on thursday I got a call for another 2 interviews elsewhere. Then Friday came along and I attended a social mixer with a friend and did some serious networking. You know they say, when it rains it pours! And this morning I applied for Disney! So somebody better snatch Moi up!
Last evening I attended a grand opening event for a bar/club. It is called Norton's. The place was packed like a college party! Not really my scene, but I did meet a few single's, men and women! So naturally I put in a plug for my pal Arlie! Moi has always been a good matchmaker, and I must say I am seriously interested in it. I can see it now...Divinely Dating! HAHAHAAHAAAA!!!!
Anywho today I am preparing Chicken Curry Chili! Moi's own recipe! I will share with you all, don't fret!
Also making baked chicken wings, and fresh baked biscuits! Then I will settle in for the long evening of The Oscar's and joining Moi will be none other then Redwood Creek Winery!
Chao!
Divine Man
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Jumping Through Hoops Of Fire For A Job, Part 1
Moi is going to be down right honest, blunt, matter or fact. Not that I have not always been, but I am going to tell you the truth, the sad reality of what it is like for people that are just trying to get ahead. For those that want to get a job, to work, to feel worth something again. To know that tomorrow morning when I wake there is something there, something to wake up for. Some people are happy with waking up for food, drugs, alcohol, family, kids, a spouse, etc… But Moi needs more then that, I need to feel it in my soul, on my terms. I want to know I am making a difference, I have no kids, and I don’t do drugs, ok so I have some alcohol like wine once and a while. I have family and someone that knows when my heart is breaking into millions of tiny pieces because of someone else. Because no one will give me a chance. One little chance.
Like a lot of Americans, Moi has been looking for work. Seven days a week, and on average I apply for 10-30 jobs a day. What I have learned is that what you read online is not always true. The bulk of the jobs online that are posted on job banks, company websites and such are not even open, available jobs.
I have applied for the jobs that pay min. wage, I apply for jobs that I am most likely to qualified to do, but I have too. I have no choice. I NEED an income somehow. I will share with you examples of recent interviews and what happened, or lack of.
I will tell you this, I DO NOT APPLY for positions that I am unqualified for. I do not believe in wasting my time or anyone else’s.
The following postings are all REAL LIFE experiences…..
Follow my journey, tune in, I do this to warn you, and educate you, on the cold reality of what I have endured.
I encourage you to tune in to the next installments titled: Jumping through Hoops Of Fire.
Like a lot of Americans, Moi has been looking for work. Seven days a week, and on average I apply for 10-30 jobs a day. What I have learned is that what you read online is not always true. The bulk of the jobs online that are posted on job banks, company websites and such are not even open, available jobs.
I have applied for the jobs that pay min. wage, I apply for jobs that I am most likely to qualified to do, but I have too. I have no choice. I NEED an income somehow. I will share with you examples of recent interviews and what happened, or lack of.
I will tell you this, I DO NOT APPLY for positions that I am unqualified for. I do not believe in wasting my time or anyone else’s.
The following postings are all REAL LIFE experiences…..
Follow my journey, tune in, I do this to warn you, and educate you, on the cold reality of what I have endured.
I encourage you to tune in to the next installments titled: Jumping through Hoops Of Fire.
In The Shower Trenches!
Now I know this will all be shocking to you....because Moi is sooooovery Divine and all, but Moi too does like to get in the trenches now and then and get dirt and paint under my perfectly manicured nails.....
Moi just finished re-bathing a shower!
It was mustard yellow, and now it is glistening Elephant Ivory Tusk!
Moi just finished re-bathing a shower!
Many, Many, Many, Many Times!
Moi has been emailed, called, begged, pleaded with on hands and knees many, many, many, many times. Too many times to count, all I know is that it has been many of times. You are now wondering what has Moi been asked to do? It is rather simple really…Match Make! And one would think it is simple as all that, when in fact there is a lot one such as Moi was take into consideration.
I have hooked up opposites, black and white, short and tall, skinny and not so skinny, people totally alike, and equals.
Just last evening as I was sitting at The Garden restaurant(217 Central Avenue) in trendy St. Petersburg FL with my dear friend Marty Manhood enjoying some Sterling Chardonnay, listening to some live music while being surrounded by lush tropical greens, and a rather old and mystical over-shadowing plush tree with magical vines dangling over-head covered us from the droplets of water that dwindled down from the heavens…
Anywho…We was a sittin’ there enjoying the mood all around, when a young man approached Moi and asked if I could help him? I asked “How can I be of service young man?” He told Moi that he was a lonely soul, he had money, a good career, a home, cars, family, a loving soul and a great personality. Not to mention he was handsome! He simply wanted to meet his soul mate. Now Moi, thought to Moi’s-self “hello I am single, how about me, yeah…pick me, pick me!
Well I told him to get hooked up with: www.MyTampaDating.com
And check out the April 10th Dating Event!
I have hooked up opposites, black and white, short and tall, skinny and not so skinny, people totally alike, and equals.
Just last evening as I was sitting at The Garden restaurant(217 Central Avenue) in trendy St. Petersburg FL with my dear friend Marty Manhood enjoying some Sterling Chardonnay, listening to some live music while being surrounded by lush tropical greens, and a rather old and mystical over-shadowing plush tree with magical vines dangling over-head covered us from the droplets of water that dwindled down from the heavens…
Anywho…We was a sittin’ there enjoying the mood all around, when a young man approached Moi and asked if I could help him? I asked “How can I be of service young man?” He told Moi that he was a lonely soul, he had money, a good career, a home, cars, family, a loving soul and a great personality. Not to mention he was handsome! He simply wanted to meet his soul mate. Now Moi, thought to Moi’s-self “hello I am single, how about me, yeah…pick me, pick me!
Well I told him to get hooked up with: www.MyTampaDating.com
And check out the April 10th Dating Event!
Thursday, February 16, 2012
La' Alfredo De La' Trailer Park!
4 tbsp. unsalted butter
3 cloves garlic, finely minced
1 package of Neufchatel Cheese, softened by the glistening sunshine
1 cup milk
4 oz. parmesan, romano, asiago and fontina cheeses grated
2 tbsp.(taste test) of dried sweet basil, or fresh
About a ½ tbsp. of peppercorn or 3 pepper ground from your grinder.
And Moi’s “special ingredient” a pinch of Cinnamon
Always taste test as you go along, to ad more ingredients slowly.
This will make 2-4 servings, for 4-8 servings, double the above measurings.
Directions
Melt unsalted butter in a medium, non-stick saucepan over medium heat(5 setting). Add minced garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes. Add softened Neufchatel cheese, stirring with whisk until utterly smooth. Add milk, slowly, a little at a time, whisking until utterly smooth. Whisk in parmesan, romano, asiago and fontina cheeses. If need be, depending on how you prefer the thickness, you can slowly add a touch of milk. Remove from heat when sauce reaches desired consistency. Sauce will thicken quickly.
Pour over cooked fettuccine, garnish plate with dried basil along the edges.
Grilled Prawns basted in a garlic butter sauce are a lovely addition for the palette, or grilled chicken with a cinnamon, cracked peppercorn, curry, garlic, and sea salt rub.
As we say here in “Paradise Park” ….enjoy and lick the plate clean!
3 cloves garlic, finely minced
1 package of Neufchatel Cheese, softened by the glistening sunshine
1 cup milk
4 oz. parmesan, romano, asiago and fontina cheeses grated
2 tbsp.(taste test) of dried sweet basil, or fresh
About a ½ tbsp. of peppercorn or 3 pepper ground from your grinder.
And Moi’s “special ingredient” a pinch of Cinnamon
Always taste test as you go along, to ad more ingredients slowly.
This will make 2-4 servings, for 4-8 servings, double the above measurings.
Directions
Melt unsalted butter in a medium, non-stick saucepan over medium heat(5 setting). Add minced garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes. Add softened Neufchatel cheese, stirring with whisk until utterly smooth. Add milk, slowly, a little at a time, whisking until utterly smooth. Whisk in parmesan, romano, asiago and fontina cheeses. If need be, depending on how you prefer the thickness, you can slowly add a touch of milk. Remove from heat when sauce reaches desired consistency. Sauce will thicken quickly.
Pour over cooked fettuccine, garnish plate with dried basil along the edges.
Grilled Prawns basted in a garlic butter sauce are a lovely addition for the palette, or grilled chicken with a cinnamon, cracked peppercorn, curry, garlic, and sea salt rub.
As we say here in “Paradise Park” ….enjoy and lick the plate clean!
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Those Chocolate Filled Hearts, Oh My!
Happy Of Happiest Loving hearts Day! May you be surrounded by unconditional love, surprises, romance, and those that are most important to you. Moi is enjoying the day with my case of bonbons, caramel turtles, fried pickles, and some bubbly!
I am staying away from the chocolate filled hearts this year, As I have learned that chocolate is not always good for the body, maybe the mind, but not the body!
Happy Valentine's Day!
May your day be filled with all the chocolate you can handle!
I am staying away from the chocolate filled hearts this year, As I have learned that chocolate is not always good for the body, maybe the mind, but not the body!
Happy Valentine's Day!
May your day be filled with all the chocolate you can handle!
Sunday, February 12, 2012
Queen Of The Night- Whitney Houston
She was a power house of sex appeal, intensity, soul and had the voice of an angel, the last years of her life she seemed like she was "Waiting To Exhale" underneath her armour, while under a toxic influence of addiction and a roller-coaster ride of a marriage. What she desperately needed was a "Bodyguard," a prince charming like in "Cinderella" that would love her unconditionally. In many ways she was "The Preacher's Wife" always looking for the hope, the faith, and joy in people and places.
She IS Whitney Houston! Daughter, Sister, Wife, Mother and Diva!
We Will Always Love You...
She IS Whitney Houston! Daughter, Sister, Wife, Mother and Diva!
We Will Always Love You...
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Sandy- A Reason, A Season, A Lifetime!
Reason, Season, or Lifetime
People come into your life for a reason, a season or a lifetime.
When you figure out which one it is,
you will know what to do for each person.
When someone is in your life for a REASON,
it is usually to meet a need you have expressed.
They have come to assist you through a difficulty;
to provide you with guidance and support;
to aid you physically, emotionally or spiritually.
They may seem like a godsend, and they are.
They are there for the reason you need them to be.
Then, without any wrongdoing on your part or at an inconvenient time,
this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end.
Sometimes they die. Sometimes they walk away.
Sometimes they act up and force you to take a stand.
What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled; their work is done.
The prayer you sent up has been answered and now it is time to move on.
Some people come into your life for a SEASON,
because your turn has come to share, grow or learn.
They bring you an experience of peace or make you laugh.
They may teach you something you have never done.
They usually give you an unbelievable amount of joy.
Believe it. It is real. But only for a season.
LIFETIME relationships teach you lifetime lessons;
things you must build upon in order to have a solid emotional foundation.
Your job is to accept the lesson, love the person,
and put what you have learned to use in all other relationships and areas of your life.
It is said that love is blind but friendship is clairvoyant.
— Unknown
Moi has a very dear friend, someone that I hold very close to my heart. We met in 2003, when Moi entered beauty college. At first I thought she was going to be a mean educator, someone I might buck horns with. She stands about 5'4, with dark chocolate colored hair, always perfectly in place, reddish lipstick, she is a cross between Gladys Presley and Doris Roberts(Marie from Everybody Loves Raymond) and a pistol she is. She has shared with me many of life lessons, pain, loss, victory, inspiration, humor beyond humor, and love. She is and always has been my mentor, not just in the classroom, but in life as well.
When Moi was in beauty college I was discovering who I was, what I wanted and where I wanted to go. Moi was also a prankster along side my sidekick Lisa. One day she and Moi decided we could not take "Perking 101" any longer, we needed to de-stress. So we took a box of perm end papers, a pail of cholesterol and proceeded to go out back to "Sandy" SUV and put the end papers in her SUV on her antenna, under her wiper blades, and a pile of the cholesterol on the ground right where she would step to get in! The next day she came in and told the story of the 1,000's of perm end papers that flew in and out of her SUV as she flew down the high-way. Her telling of the story was full of humor, love and non stop laughter from all in the room. Another time Lisa and I decided to microwave a chocolate nut candy bar and smear it all over the toilet seat in the women’s restroom at the school. We even had it on the floor, and the wall. We put perm end papers all over it. We had to leave our signature mark! We then told "Sandy" that someone had shit all over and she needed to clean it up. She went in with her arm covering her nose and screamed and ran out! She said "someone blew shit all over the dam toilet, they freaking exploded!" Lisa and stood there trying to maintain a normal expression on our faces, but it was too much, we needed to release the laughter from within us!
One of the classes at school wanted to have a surprise birthday party for "Sandy" and so they asked Moi if I would make my famous meatballas and noodles! Naturally I said YES! So that night Moi made 95 meatballas, a gallon of homemade marinara sauce, and 5 boxes of noodles! She was so surprised and touched that I think she had a droplet or water that day trickling down her check!
A few years later I found myself working with her, my mentor and dear friend. Everyday was an event with her, a funny, over the top event. Once a week we would get McDonald’s for breakfast, she always ordered the #12 with a diet coke, no ice. Her and I both love Mayo, we would eat Mayo sandwiches, discuss Days Of Our Lives and snap our gum. Sandy has had her share of pain and struggle, but she has always come out stronger and truer to herself and those she loves.
Sandy is a friend for a Reason, Season and a Lifetime! My life is blessed because of her, I am a better person because we met, and I can wrap a perm perfectly because of her!
I Love You Sandy!
People come into your life for a reason, a season or a lifetime.
When you figure out which one it is,
you will know what to do for each person.
When someone is in your life for a REASON,
it is usually to meet a need you have expressed.
They have come to assist you through a difficulty;
to provide you with guidance and support;
to aid you physically, emotionally or spiritually.
They may seem like a godsend, and they are.
They are there for the reason you need them to be.
Then, without any wrongdoing on your part or at an inconvenient time,
this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end.
Sometimes they die. Sometimes they walk away.
Sometimes they act up and force you to take a stand.
What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled; their work is done.
The prayer you sent up has been answered and now it is time to move on.
Some people come into your life for a SEASON,
because your turn has come to share, grow or learn.
They bring you an experience of peace or make you laugh.
They may teach you something you have never done.
They usually give you an unbelievable amount of joy.
Believe it. It is real. But only for a season.
LIFETIME relationships teach you lifetime lessons;
things you must build upon in order to have a solid emotional foundation.
Your job is to accept the lesson, love the person,
and put what you have learned to use in all other relationships and areas of your life.
It is said that love is blind but friendship is clairvoyant.
— Unknown
Moi has a very dear friend, someone that I hold very close to my heart. We met in 2003, when Moi entered beauty college. At first I thought she was going to be a mean educator, someone I might buck horns with. She stands about 5'4, with dark chocolate colored hair, always perfectly in place, reddish lipstick, she is a cross between Gladys Presley and Doris Roberts(Marie from Everybody Loves Raymond) and a pistol she is. She has shared with me many of life lessons, pain, loss, victory, inspiration, humor beyond humor, and love. She is and always has been my mentor, not just in the classroom, but in life as well.
When Moi was in beauty college I was discovering who I was, what I wanted and where I wanted to go. Moi was also a prankster along side my sidekick Lisa. One day she and Moi decided we could not take "Perking 101" any longer, we needed to de-stress. So we took a box of perm end papers, a pail of cholesterol and proceeded to go out back to "Sandy" SUV and put the end papers in her SUV on her antenna, under her wiper blades, and a pile of the cholesterol on the ground right where she would step to get in! The next day she came in and told the story of the 1,000's of perm end papers that flew in and out of her SUV as she flew down the high-way. Her telling of the story was full of humor, love and non stop laughter from all in the room. Another time Lisa and I decided to microwave a chocolate nut candy bar and smear it all over the toilet seat in the women’s restroom at the school. We even had it on the floor, and the wall. We put perm end papers all over it. We had to leave our signature mark! We then told "Sandy" that someone had shit all over and she needed to clean it up. She went in with her arm covering her nose and screamed and ran out! She said "someone blew shit all over the dam toilet, they freaking exploded!" Lisa and stood there trying to maintain a normal expression on our faces, but it was too much, we needed to release the laughter from within us!
One of the classes at school wanted to have a surprise birthday party for "Sandy" and so they asked Moi if I would make my famous meatballas and noodles! Naturally I said YES! So that night Moi made 95 meatballas, a gallon of homemade marinara sauce, and 5 boxes of noodles! She was so surprised and touched that I think she had a droplet or water that day trickling down her check!
A few years later I found myself working with her, my mentor and dear friend. Everyday was an event with her, a funny, over the top event. Once a week we would get McDonald’s for breakfast, she always ordered the #12 with a diet coke, no ice. Her and I both love Mayo, we would eat Mayo sandwiches, discuss Days Of Our Lives and snap our gum. Sandy has had her share of pain and struggle, but she has always come out stronger and truer to herself and those she loves.
Sandy is a friend for a Reason, Season and a Lifetime! My life is blessed because of her, I am a better person because we met, and I can wrap a perm perfectly because of her!
I Love You Sandy!
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