Well, I will be moving in with Dax full time soon. I have to move out of Jeff's, and it's silly for me to move elsewhere. Things are going well. We are just about one month away from our 3 year anniversary. We have been through our ups and downs, but we will make it.

I have a job interview tonight at 5. It would be for a tattoo and piercing supply house on the east side of Cleveland...but I would be doing data entry for them, and can do the majority of the position remotely...which means that I can do work from the tattoo shop, and get paid for being at the shop. That's right...do two jobs, at one time, and have the ability to make double money. How can that be bad. It will work out great. The majority of it is using Quickbooks, which I haven't used much in a few years, but I am confident that I will pick it up fast. I told him that I need $350/week after taxes...plus I will be at the tattoo shop and available for anyone who would come in and want stuff done. This could be the opportunity that I have been looking for.

And about the tattooing. It's going great. I am taking on much larger pieces and doing the VERY well. I am quite proud of myself. I was aprehensive about doing black and grey work, but I am easing into it quite nicely. I really have taken to doing work that doesn't have outlines. It is my style that I am really digging right now.

My friend Carolyn, who is a fashion designer, does clothing for the Organ Grinders Ball, and models for it as well, wants me to tattoo Cheetah spots on her shoulders and back. She can't pay me for it, but she is a fashion designer, so it will work awesome for me, since I want more fasion forward, couture style clothing. I want some fun skirts and such. Maybe some cool boot covers. Not sure. I will have to go shopping at her house.

And about Organ Grinders ball...you can check out the dates, and the flyer for the upcoming Valentine's day show (this coming Friday, February 15) by going to <a href="www.fetishplayland.com>www.fetishplayland.com</a>. Practices for OGB are underway and doing quite wonderfully. The cast is great, and I met a lot of amazing new people. Kera, a wonderful T-girl is one of my fav's, and she and I get to work together in one of the scenes. Well, wish me the best on my interview later! I'm out.

You know...for a while now, I have been trying to remember when I got my Mirena. I knew it was before Dax and I got together, but couldn't remember how long before. Well, the answer is...10/27/04. That means that I have another almost 2 years before it needs replaced! That makes my day. I was thinking that I had gotten it in the summer...now I don't need it done for almost 2 years!

Thanks IUD gods!

Well geez...I have a lot to say.

My holidays were amazing. I spent most of the time with Dax, Parx, and their family. Dax and I decided that since we have put out so much money around the holidays, we will again do our gifts later in the year. I spent Christmas day with my family. My brother suprised us and came home from Arizona...so I got to spend all day with him, my sister-in-law, my niece, and my twin nephews, along with my Mum, Mom, Michael, GG Dolan, Aunt Patti, cousins, etc. It rocked!

Dax's truck caught fire, so he has a new one now...He is so lucky! It's a 2005 Chevy Avalanche 4x4...and it's as sexy as him!

New Years Eve was rockin. We went out to the Belt and had a blast. It was like White Trash/Ghetto New Years Eve. We finally decided to chill around 6am...took a shower, and he said the most amazing thing to me. "I don't care what anyone else says about you...I say yes to forever." Yeah...you and me both. I say yes too.

This year is going to be amazing. Our life couldn't be better!

OK...I'm done gushing. :)

As most of you know, my grandfather has cancer. It has been rapidly worstening in the recent months. He is now in a hospital bed. They are only giving him a few weeks. I just wanted to let you all know.

I am doing well with the whole thing. I think that it is because I have spent so much time with him through-out my life. Before, I was afraid to let him go. He has always been my rock. Over the weekend, I had some eye opening experiences, and I realize that I am a woman...not a girl. I don't need a rock. I can take care of myself. When it is all said and done, I will be sad that I won't ever see him again in the human form...but I know that he will be with me forever.

Well, we finally had our garage sale this weekend at Jeff's. Two days of prep and organization paid off. We sold a ton of stuff. Dax made out like a bandit with all of the furniture/appliances that he had come up on over the last few years. Jeff sold a bunch of stuff too. The sale was Saturday and Sunday from 9-6. The downside? I got a BAD case of the flu starting Sunday. I was hot/cold all day, tired, nauseated, vomiting, etc. It sucked, especially being in the heat. I spent the better part of the day inside on the couch.

We didn't go out Saturday...we stayed in and were in bed at like 8. Sunday we were up a bit later...though I can't remember what we did.

Yesterday, I stayed home ill. I was throwing up the better portion of the day. I had my doctors appointment yesterday. My D.O. prescribed me Strattera. It is apparently the new ADD wonder-drug. I took one when I left his office yesterday, and noticed a difference almost immediately. I feel slowed down, kind of sedate, more even keel (if that's possible) and very focused. I hear what people tell me. It's awesome. I can only wait and see how great the long term exposure to it will be.

Last night we seal coated the driveway, even though I was ill. It actually helped. I think that I sweated out the remaining illness. We met a few friends for drinks, and had a blast. Then hit the Belt for some dancing. D was off the hook...and he paid for it this morning. He hit an afterparty, and I had him drop me off at home. He was mad/bitter that I didn't want to go, but I knew that I would have been for shit today at work if I had. I am happy with my decision. He paid for his.

Tonight...happy family night. I am going to pick up Parker, we will do dinner, and hang out. It will be nice to spend some time with him and Dax. Dax is always more grounded when Master P is around.

Well, I am off. *waves*

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Hey all you local friends!

It's time again for me to pimp myself out and tell you to come see me at the tattoo shop.

This week I am working today from 5:15-8ish. I have a 5:30 appt. scheduled.
Thursday, I will be at the shop from 5:15-8ish. The evening is open for appts
Friday, I will be at the shop from 5:15-8ish. I have a 5:30/6:00 appt.
Saturday, I will be available all day from 12:00-8ish

The leave time for the shop is dependent on business. I will still tattoo/pierce you if you come in at 7:30, and sometimes later.

I am looking to do custom stuff, fun stuff, and stuff to add to my portfolio.

Please message me on here, or, call the shop at 330-608-2818 to schedule an appointment for this week. Times are filling up!

Thanks.

Shana

I have been reading numerous books on the Law of Attraction. I am working on "The Secret", and "Conversations with Abraham". The most important thing to do with the Law of Attraction, is to Allow and Expect. When I go into the shop tonight, I am going to have Jimmy tattoo the Chinese character for Allow on my left wrist, and the one for Expect on my right wrist. They will be positioned so that I can read them any time that I turn my wrist upside down. It will be a constant reminder.

I am looking to do a lot of tattoo work this week. I want to take a trip over the weekend, and really need to make some cash.

I will be tattooing and piercing at the shop from 5:00-10:00 Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.

The shop is located at 469 E. Exchange St., Akron, OH 44304. You can stop in, or set up and appt. with me.

I really hope that some of you stop in!