Valentine’s Day LilMissSynn style 2.0
My thoughts on Valentines Day “we have a large population focusing on something wonderful and so powerful that only a fool would complain.”
A open letter to those that did not stop for a child.
This is an open letter to the female that struck down my son with her SUV and to those that drove by him giving him nothing more than a glance
Source: A open letter to those that did not stop for a child.
A open letter to those that did not stop for a child.
Update. This woman has not been caught. While I’m confident the Universe will balance everything, part of that balancing process could be someone coming forward. My son saw the bone specialist and he is confident walking fully on the ankle is the best course of action. He will be returning to school this week.
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This is an open letter to the female that struck down my son with her SUV and to those that drove by him giving him nothing more than a glance as writhed in agony on the sidewalk. January 28th, 2016 was the day you managed to shatter my son’s light. You managed to make this day a day he will never forget after I spent 13 years trying to make it a day that was just like any other.
On that day exactly 13 years ago, my son lost his father. He never had the opportunity to know his father, and I have spent every year ensuring that when that day came along he did not have to spend it grieving. He grew up feeling the absence of a father day in and day out watching his friends enjoy their fathers. Making sure he knew precisely what day he lost his was not necessary. But today, in one selfish act you have unravelled all of that and not only ensured this day would never fade from our memories you also managed to take away his faith, trust in his community and humanity.
For the first time in the 14 years that wonderful soul whose light was always shining no matter what was suddenly dark and full of the one thing no child should even be full of; a sense of worthlessness. You struck my boy down head on, then reversed over his ankle, got out of your vehicle, looked down into his eyes, while he screamed, you turned your back on him, got into your SUV and drove away, leaving him to pull himself to safety away from the exit of the mall.
You left him there.
You hit a child in the middle of the day and sauntered away as if he was disposable. Like his life was irrelevant, meaningless and unimportant. My son, who is now in a cast, with bruised ribs and showing signs of trauma, did not spend the rest of day and night in the emergency room focusing on the physical pain. He spent the day reliving the moment that you looked him in the eyes and left him there as he screamed in pain. He spent the day expressing thoughts like “I guess I’m not important” “Maybe she had something really important to do” with glazed over eyes not really realising he was speaking aloud.
Do you see the heinous trash you dumped on that child?
Your trash. Not his.
You stood over my boy, looked down upon him and in one moment that will never leave him, taught him the feeling of worthlessness. You not only gave him the idea that not all lives matter you showed him. And to the rest of you that drove by him that were behind her waiting to exit the mall too busy for that meeting you really don’t have, you are no better. You enforced the sense of worthlessness in that child by passing him by and looking the other way. Shame on all of you. I have no words to bestow upon you. None of you is worthy of my contempt.
I just wanted to ensure by any means possible you could became aware of the full impact your decision to act inhumanely had on this child. Maybe by some fluke, this reaches someone who may have seen a Grey GM SUV hit a child and then leave on Jan, 28th 2016 around 11 am EST somewhere in Ontario, Canada. My precise location shouldn’t matter I would like to believe that the odds of two people doing this to a child on the same day and time is and will always be completely impossible. If you did see something please understand by anonymously reporting anything you would be restoring my son’s trust, faith and the belief that no one is worthless and those that believe and act upon that outweigh those that don’t and those that don’t, don’t get away with it.
My motives are selfish. I really don’t want him to think of that day as the day he lost trust in humanity one day that day will carry enough loss on its own.One nugget of information could also make that day be recalled as the day kindness, compassion and doing the right thing prevailed which would soften the blow that day will always carry.
This kid deserves that, all kids do, but this kid, on this day, needs it.
Johnny Stimson, Spotify and Me.
Johnny Stimson tweets me back just because he’s cool like that.
Source: Johnny Stimson, Spotify and Me.
Johnny Stimson, Spotify and Me.
So how often do you tweet a song and the actual artist responds?
About a month ago I’m doing god knows what, because well, it’s me. And this song comes through my speakers via Spotify, and it grabs me instantly… what is this I hear? A new sound, a new voice making my ears tingle and my thoughts wander into those sexy places.
Who the hell is this? I peek over and I see it’s a very sexy dude; Johnny Stimson.
I listen to the song again, and again and I feel like the world must hear this loveliness. I slide the tune into the playlist I created so that IFTTT and Spotify can spread awesomeness in musical form to all my social media sites and it starts posting. Tumblr, Google, Medium and finally Twitter.
Dude catches the post on Twitter the next day and responds.
No shit.
I don’t buy it. I do some sleuthing, which basically consists of googling and checking his site, only to conclude it really was him. For real. Like no shit.
So I engage thinking it was just a PR thing and he wouldn’t respond, but he responds yet again, and again! Next thing I know we have this lovely breezy little tete-a-tete 21st-century style. Nothing deep. Just some tweets and then life gets all life like and we move along as before.
Let me say this.. dude is top notch. There was absolutely no reason for this man to engage with me, he certainly doesn’t require my attention. One deeper glance into Google and it became very apparent that he’s well on his way to becoming legendary. In 2015, his song Holding On was featured in a commercial in the UK and he not only cracked the country’s Itunes top 40 charts with it, he became the #1 Shazam’ed artist because of it…did I mention he did it completely unsigned?
Unsigned. Yeah. That’s right. Unsigned. Which is almost impossible, but clearly not for Mr. Stimson.
I happen to catch the song So Good when it hit the top 50 Viral songs chart in my country which was of 9 charts that week. Clearly he did not need my measly shout-out on Twitter, ya know?
Dude is just a solid guy. Genuine. Grateful. Pretty damn awesome. On top of all that, his music is good. Super talented and his sound is fresh and sexy as fuck. In fact, I must admit to enjoying his music naked and in various positions on more than one occasion.
So when I decided to do a music section on my blog there was no question who I would start off with, he is the first artist in quite some time to impress me, all way round. This is someone to start enjoying right from the start, big things are coming from this guy and you don’t want to miss it.
Synn
Halloween Stores
Halloween Super Stores. The Gold Mine.
Depending on what city/country, these Halloween pop-up stores start creeping up around the end of September. These places are gold mines for skirts, shoes, wigs, fishnets, shorts, nylons, garters, makeup, accessories and, of course, costumes. BUT the trick is to wait until the week following Halloween. These pop-up stores don’t want to ship back goods. The first few days after Halloween you are looking at 25-50% off. The two-three days after those couple of days you are looking at 75%, or more and bartering is not frowned upon at all.
The key to ensuring you get everything you need is having a solid plan in place. You may laugh, but I ALWAYS get everything I want and need. I have this shit down to a science.
Create a budget and DO NOT deviate!!
We see 75% off and we can’t help but get excited! But that excitement can cause headaches and losses. This is serious biznass don’t let the deal get to your head or distract you from getting everything you need. Create a budget. Mine is substantial. I start saving in June. I will drop hundreds, but will save more than I could ever spend. I buy in bulk. So if there are two Mary Jane’s size 8’s costume shoes on for 50% off, I’m buying two. Remember these are work clothes. No one is looking at labels. No one gives a shit that it’s a pair of costume shoes. And they get used often and hard. So having more than one of an Item you know you are going to use on the regular be smart and buy more than one. It’s not like it’s going to go bad. Should you get out of the industry, you can sell them. Win/Win. This is why a big budget is a good idea. Some years I don’t need to buy shoes so I can allot that money to something else.
Know your needs and Prioritize them before even entering the store!
Make a list! Figure out what you tend to use most, what you are low on, and what you’ve been pining for. Then prioritize! Sure it would be awesome to have that straight jacket, but does your clientele warrant it? Do you get requests for it? Probably not, so that becomes a C-list product. A-list items are your go-to’s. The stuff that makes you the most money. Flat out. The B-List is stuff that perhaps have been requested. Or items that are on the last legs but still can manage for a little while. C-list items are things that you would love to have but aren’t necessities. Maker, sure you buy something new. Something fresh. Yes, you are there to stock up, but you are also there to expand your wardrobe. New stuff that fits well should be A-list. It’s just as vital as your go to’s.
Scout! Scout! Scout!
You are on a mission! You can save hundred of dollars you gotta treat this like the mission of you life!! It is a tad exhausting, especially if you don’t drive, but we are talking hundreds and hundreds of dollars. You can do this!!
Start by finding more than one of these pop-up stores. Try and find stores in areas with diverse socio-economic demographics. All stores cater to the neighborhoods to maximize profits. Often different neighborhoods get more or less inventory of certain items, or even completely different items. Do your scouting early. Waiting until the middle of October is only cutting your options in half.
Once you find at least two or three stores you can start scouting the stores. Make sure you have a lot of time. You want to check out all the stores in one day and have enough time to really check them out. Once you get there, go slow.. find where everything you want and need is located. Try on things like shoes or costumes. Pay attention to the amount of product on the floor. If there is something you need and you notice there isn’t a large quantity on displayed, inquire about stock. Be super friendly. This will come in handy when bartering.
Now clearly after Halloween, the store is going to be picked over. If during your scouting mission there is something you absolutely need/want and there doesn’t appear to be many on the shelves, and you’ve inquired about stock and it’s low you still have options.
You can bite the bullet and pay full price, you can gamble and wait for the 50% days, google their site and see if it’s on sale or cheaper, or risk it all and wait for the 75% days. I recommend making that decision after you’ve checked all the stores.
Go home. Write yourself a little synopsis of what you found where and any other information that is important.
STAY AWAY!!!
Now STAY AWAY!!! Don’t torture yourself. You have a plan. Stick to it. If you happen to miss out on something. It’s not the end of the world. This is the hardest part!!! But you’ve done all this work, don’t blow your budget! Keep your eyes on the prize!!
The day before Halloween or the day of doing another scouting mission. See what’s left. If anything A-list is low on supply you have two options. Buy it. Or schmooze! Ask a clerk if the item is still there at the end of the night if they would put it away for you and promise you’ll be back as soon as the store opens. You can only do that on Halloween. They won’t the day before.
Buying and Bartering
50% days. So I go right as soon as the store opens on the first day. No ifs, and’s or butts about it. Especially if I have three stores to hit up. I start with the one that had the most of everything I needed. I only purchase A-list items that are in limited supply. I resist buying everything. I know 75% – almost free is coming. If you are struggling because the store you are in only has one left of something, chat up the staff see if they will call the other stores for you. Again but super nice and memorable.
75% + days. Go wild. Go early and get everything you need and want. If you do videos try to keep accessories in mind. Doing a nun scene, get a cheap cross it’s the little added touches that make you stand out.
Bartering
Look for the clerk that you’ve spoken to before. Usually, everyone is working because it gets hectic. Be kind, be humble. Ask things like “if I spend 400.00 can you give me a bit of a break?” or “This is still a little high if I bought two could you help me out?” “Any chance you can throw in a few freebies” Pride is for fools. I have bartered successfully every year at all the stores. Why pay the full discount price when you don’t have to?
There are some items that bartering becomes difficult to do with. Legs Avenue products, for example, not sure why but they really don’t like parting with that product, that being said anytime I’ve purchased 10+ I’ve never had an issue get a couple freebies thrown in. Wigs and shoes are iffy. If they have an abundance of one kind then not a problem.Things you have a good chance: Costumes that didn’t sell as well as they predicted. Accessories. Socks. Candy. Makeup. Glasses. Honestly, buying in bulk really helps your bartering. When they see you are about to drop some serious coin and, in turn, lessen their workload you almost don’t have to ask.
Happy Shopping!!
Synn
Pavlov, Sauerkraut, and Flash Orgy Mobs. Original post 2/20/13
So when I stumbled on this post I had to laugh. A lot of this still reigns true. I think the same way about the same things. How can one go through all these changes and still have the same thoughts, ideas and desires? Maybe some things are innate… I hardly think my opinion on everything coming in mini is innate, but what the fuck do I know. The only thing I really know is that change is the only constant. That’s the sum of all my knowledge. Don’t worry I can bullshit the rest 🙂
Pavlov, Sauerkraut, and Flash Orgy Mobs.
To be perfectly honest I am sooo damn busy I really don’t have time to blog today….sooo here’s a trusty top whatever number I have time for list, LilMissSynn style..which is really just me spewing shit throughout my day.
1.I’d fuck Jimi Hendrick’s, or Keith Richards guitar licks if I could.
2. A nice old stretched out Pete all chromed up is sexy as fuck.
3.I purchased my first car when I was 17. I’ve only owned one other car since, for whatever reason people seem to be amazed by this. *this is no longer true I’m up to 3 cars now. Some dumb bitch hit the Honda.
4. I think everything should come in mini. Except cock. Never cock.
5. Sauerkraut is severely underrated.
6. I hate shitty coffee. Can. Not. Stress. This. Enough.
7. I’ve never owned a scale in my life. Why? I go to the doctors, I weigh in. I’m good.
8. REMOVED DUE TO PRIVACY ISSUES.
9. ‘Do I have to put pants on?” is a very common question around my home. Mainly comes from me. This does not amaze people.
10. I have cleaning ladies that I hide from because I feel a lil schmucky for not cleaning my own home every other week, but clearly not schmucky enough to cancel them.
11. I’ve got about a 10-15 perusal window in a book store before I gotta use the washroom. This is because I read on the toilet and Pavlov wasn’t stupid.
12.I wrote 11 in the washroom at the Chapters book store near my house.
We are live people.
13. I purposely try to use the phrase “make it so” because I can’t help to hear it in Jean Luc Picard’s voice which makes me cream my pants a little.
14. I write how I speak, so when there’s a comma it’s me pausing. This doesn’t necessarily coincide with the grammatical rules. I’m ok with that.
15. Sometimes when I am bored in public I survey my surrounding and assess if it’s orgy worthy, I dunno why it’s not the like the possibility of a flash orgy mob is out there. Or is it?
Me, Kafka and the obliteration of rats and mice. Originally Posted 2/4/2013
So My blog started waaaay back at the end of 2012. A lot has happened since then but when I decided to revamp it I came across some old posts that still are quite applicable, which then made me think of the statement; “what is will always be even when surrounded by change.” I’m pretty sure I made that up but it’s very muthafuckin Zen of me now isn’t it? So here are two posts that I can still relate to..hope you enjoy 🙂
Me, Kafka and the obliteration of rats and mice.
- I’m currently going through a Kafka-esque chapter of my life, only backwards.
- I make up words to suit my needs.
- It often appears as if I’m full of contradictions, don’t be fooled, the wise man considers both sides without partiality and learns to follow two courses at once.
- I’m not for beginners.
- My memory is not recorded by date or time or even names, and I have a hard time adapting things to fit that method of defining moments, places and people.
- I do my best not to make assumptions, it narrows the fields of possibilities too drastically. In my world I speak my thoughts, then follow-up with my actions, there is no need for ambiguity.
- Don’t ask me to join your cause. I believe in ONE, no division based on anything, having said that I understand the need to label and identify, and thusly segregate by circumstance. I however, do not enjoy it whatsoever, and try to engage in it as little as possible. It’s hard work, that whole walking two courses at once, ya dig?
- I feel the same way about chicken. I’ll eat it, but rather not.
- I’m a Libra and a Tiger. Very much so.
- I’m a geek. Star Wars. Doctor Who. Lord of the Rings. Star Trek. Love. Them. All.
- I assure you ALL my senses work at heightened levels, especially intuitiveness. Psychic to the laymen I suppose, and yeah it is not all it’s cracked up to be when the rest of life isn’t anywhere near your page, forget on it. Do not ask me for lotto numbers, to read your future, or sports teams bullshit it doesn’t work that way, and for the love of all things kinky, if you want me to look into your world and tell you the truths that allude you, make damn sure you are fucking prepared for it.
- I’m allergic to most fruit and extreme sun conditions, don’t offer me either. I will be insulted, I’ve already told you I can not have any of it.
- Out of all the people in the world who may or may not hold an opinion about me, only 0.01% truly matter. You know who you are.
- I love cartoons and gaming and have very little time for either.
- I believe in a higher power. Do not debate it with me I have spent decades theologizing, and continue to do so at a level very few engage in anymore.
- Instant gratification disgusts me, especially when I find myself chasing it.
- I very much live in the moment, and every moment is filled to the brim, I take it all in. In this way I am present for all and living fully in each breath.
- Do not judge me by your standards, chances are we don’t share the same ones and you’ll only be disappointed.
- I fear rats/mice above all other things. I will insult them, making spitting noises towards them and even celebrate their death.
- I swear like a fuckin sailor.
- I’m dirty like a fuckin sailor too.
- Under no circumstances ever serve me weak coffee. Go out and get the good shit, or don’t offer me any.
- Geeks in suits make this bitch cum.
- The Times they are a-changin’ muthafucka.
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