Hard Work, Sweat and Progression

My beautiful and amazing supporters! I needed a mental break from blogging and media working. I am coming back for you all, stronger and with brighter ideas. I am so excited for you all to continue my journey with me. To more adventures, more risks, and much more success!

So to kick off this update of mine! Working out for me is like a regular thing now. Still working on super healthy eating, but I am about 73% there. I am slimmer, skin is getting better slowly, my mind even feels healthier. Butt is getting bigger and gut is getting smaller. I took meat out for the month of January with the exception of sea food 1-2 a week. I am feeling great; I do miss meat, but I do have more energy. I am entering my last semester at Valencia College tomorrow. I am only taking one class, and will graduate in May. I have been in and out of school for over 5 years and even changed my major at one point. I am just happy to soon be finished with one obstacle, and on to the next. I applied for a University in Florida to continue my education. God willing to begin this summer with a couple of online classes.

Next is work, I am still on the hunt for someone who can offer flexibility with my school and travel, understands that I am a starving artist; but of course still be a well paying job for a hard worker like myself. I know to some it seems unattainable, but I know for a fact that they are out here. I refuse to overwork in something I am not passionate about for under $10. I prefer to have a company behind me that believes in me, and maybe even allow me to partner up with them afterwards. I am going to school for advertising and public relations. They can scratch my back now, and I may be able to scratch there's even better later.

Another thing I am in the mist of doing, is moving. I applied for a school as I said up top. I will give you a hint, it is NOT in Orlando. So I will have to leave the nest soon to continue my education and branding of myself. I have a few interviews lined up so keep those fingers crossed. A good paying job, and a few projects I have lined up will get my pockets a little oomph. The next 7-8 months will be a magnitude of money saving. I literally have a piggy bank, for all my change too. No penny will be wasted in the saving for this move. 

Lastly I am proud to announce that I will soon have merchandise available for Wendolyn Mars. I will be honest with you all, my supporters. Personally I am going into this with a pen, pad and lots of faith. I am learning as I go, and using my past experiences with a great team around me to guide me. Stay tune to all my social media networks, as I will be trying to post more and interact more with you all. I want to able to blog more without the pressure of doing it every Sunday. So the days may jump around when publishing an entry. I want to thank you all for showing me extra love always. I am still looking for extra feedback on everything that I do. This is all for you guys, to make life easier on you all, so you can relate and save money all at once. Below I have a rough draft of something I may soon be putting out. Let me know if it is something that you all would enjoy to wear. Thank you all.

To my day 1 and my new supporters. I live by my quote "Love and allow to be loved". This is for everything around you. Your mind, your body, your job, your family, your higher power. If you love it, show it that, allow it to love you back. Nothing but greatness can result from love being spewed from both sides. Xo

Pray for Orlando

First and fore most, I want to give my condolences to all the families who lost someone early Sunday morning. A huge, devastating tragedy has hit my city, my home. My heart is heavy for all the lives lost at Pulse night club. So sad to see us living in a world filled with so much hate still. I can not fathom how someone can just kill so many people for absolutely no legitimate reason, I want to ask you all regardless of your God, to pray for the lost souls, and families in this madness. 

I can not believe that something this big happened where I live. I always pray for scenarios like these to stay away from me and my loved ones, we see them all the time on the news. We have came untied to heal all these wounded people. I am in so much love with everyone around Orlando right now. So many people in line donating blood, food, and support. Lines were out the the hospital doors and onto the streets filled with young and old people wanting to help and donate blood. I hate to say that something so disturbing like this event made us come so together, but happy at the same time for the great love we have gained from it (bitter sweet).

I want to make something clear too, my background is Catholic and I praise Jesus loud and proud. He is my savior and who I thank for keeping myself, my family and friends safe. But I also know, and love many Muslims. I respect their religion and what they stand for. I am a very open minded person and always appreciate learning. So I ask of you all to not judge a couple bad, soggy apples in a basket of fresh, crispy red ones. 

I hope we all can continue to come together in this time. Let Orlando rise from this, and NOT let the enemy win. We will grow stong and fearless from this. Below I have some locations that are still allowing for people to donate blood. All donations are being taken for people standing in line. Even if you can not do one or the other, at least pray. Keep the victims and their loved ones in your prayers. I hope that this makes us more aware of our surroundings anywhere that we go. Let us always tell the people around us how much we love them, and try to keep good vibes with everyone around. Too much hate around to not want to shine compassion and love every chance we get. Thank you all for the continued support, and remember to always Love and allow to be loved. Xoxo

Blood Donations

Orlando West Michigan Donor Center, 345 W Michigan Street, Ste. 106, Orlando, FL 32806

Orlando Main Donor Center, 8669 Commodity Circle, Orlando, FL 32819

Oviedo Donor Center, 1954 W. State Road 426, Oviedo, FL 32765

Asbury United Methodist Church – Bloodmobile 220, West Horatio Avenue, Maitland, FL 32751

St. Luke’s United Methodist Church – Bloodmobile, 4851 S. Apopka Vineland Road, Orlando, FL 32819

Metro Church – Bloodmobile, 1491 East State Road 434, Winter Springs, FL 32708

 

Appreciate Your Freedom

This entry is very different from anything I have done before, so bare with me. This week as opposed to going out to get something to eat, or to do an outdoors activity to blog on, I went to visit my friend in prison. We have been writing back and forth for years now, but this weekend was the first time I went to actually visit him. This was my first time in a prison environment so it was all very new to me, but I was open and excited to see my friend.

So first off, for those that have never been to prison, it is an equivalent of airport TSA on steroids. First off the dress code, no tight or revealing clothing. Skirts and dresses have to be a specific length. That's really it, they don't want you to dress like you're about to shake your ass for a dollar. Then comes the search which is TSA on steroids, the pat down, shaking of the bra, opening your mouth to make sure nothing is coming in blah blah. It was really simple to me, I've had a few "random" stops with TSA so I know how anal (no pun intended) they can be sometimes. Next is entry, you get a visitor number which stays with you whenever you go visit anyone at another prison. You have to take a picture, wait for them to let you in then head in to the visitors area. It is really just a big area with a lot of tables, and different paintings on the walls. The Correctional Officer tells you to hand in a paper with your picture, and the person you are visiting on it. They then assign you to a table, and let you know that you are able to go outside and walk around. Then comes the waiting game for your loved one. 

I have not seen this friend of mine since I was like 18-19 years old, I am now 24. He is serving a 10 year sentence and has already completed 5. His name is James, and he is one of the smartest, most positive and funniest people I have met. On days when I myself am out here wanting to rip my hair out with school, and crap with life, he gives me an extra form of reassurance needed to keep going. We are all humans, we all make mistakes, some big some small and one way or another we all learn from them. He made a mistake, he took responsibility and is now doing his time for it. This speed bump life threw at him is not going to determine who he will become after it, it will only allow him to grow and be successful when he comes out. I am a firm believer that being incarcerated will either, make you or break you. You have to be a mentally strong person to endure such things. 

Our visit was so nice, and very much needed for us both. We were both laughing it up, catching up on things on the outside, him telling me how things are in there. We were munching too. They have what's called a canteen, this is where you just go up to a window that they sell all types of snacks, drinks, and picture tickets for when you want to take a picture together. We walked outside, it was a beautiful day with blue skies and limited amount of fluffy looking clouds, great temperature and all. We played cards, he taught me how to play blackjack. We will continue to practice on my next visit for sure. I need to hit the casino and show off my skills one day. I was new to everything. They have rules you have to follow, if not that may mess up your visitation privileges and theirs too. No arms around the shoulders, no sitting side by side, cant hug too long, etc. But honestly in my opinion they were a little more lenient than I thought. I have never been in jail, like I said never even visited someone either. So I was very ignorant to the rules that were to be followed at this establishment. I was able to spend a couple of hours just relaxing, having great conversations and learning from each other. We took some awesome pictures that are down below too. He was so thankful for me writing him, and making the trip to visit him. He was so genuinely happy to see me, to talk to me and just to be around someone new with such positive vibes. Little does he know, I took so much more with me too.

The reason for this blog is to shine light on our loved ones in jail, or prison whatever. This is also for our older family members in nursing homes or rehab centers. If they are still around, contact them, help them get through their tough times, and learn from them as well. Reassure them that they still have a support system out here. As for my people that ARE out here and free, take into consideration the wild advantage that you have available. You are able to do whatever it is you want, you have all the resources to be successful and to reach every galaxy out here. This visit to my dear friend James just made me want to be there for him more, and to just strive harder than I have been for my dreams that I WILL make a reality. I am so grateful for everything I have out here, especially my freedom, my family and the ability to do whatever it is that I want. This trip really made me look at many things differently. If you are religious, or spiritual send good vibes his way. Hopefully he makes it home sooner and can begin to build his empire. He has already started from the inside, with things like reading and planning. He will be coming back home a new man and ready to take on the world. I hope you all know how blessed you are to have all that you do. Remember to always "Love and allow to be loved" xo

This post is dedicated to James (Bootsy) with love.