| Reflecting... |
[18 Dec 2007|11:11am] |
I've decided I'm going to make 2008 a year to remember. After the past 26 years of my life, I feel as if I am finally in a place that I want to be. My career is taking off (getting my name out in Pensacola, doing hair for SuicideGirls and other photo shoots, etc.), my ambitious nature is in overdrive, and I am meeting more and more people that are not just friends but becoming like family to me. I'm humbled by the fact that I have overcome MANY obstacles, especially in the past two years or so, and yet I continue to thrive and live each day to the fullest.
My grandparents, who both passed away this month (my grandfather past Dec. 16th of last year, and my Grandmother passed Dec. 23rd the year before), really pushed for me to do something with my life, to become successful in whatever I did, and to always be true to myself. Nan & Grandpa, I just wanted to thank you for the foundation you gave me to stand on my own two feet, and for showing me what love, TRUE LOVE, is...for myself, and for others. You are dearly missed, and I hope you're proud of me!
Yeah...2008 is going to be pretty damn special. :)
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| New Tattoo Work Done! |
[24 Nov 2007|01:43am] |
So I got some new work done yesterday for Thanksgiving. Thanks to Johnny IV for the lettering and Jay of Pensacola Ink for the tattoo!
I'm going to incorporate the words "Gorgeous" on the bottom part of my fingers in a few weeks in a cursive font. And no, it'd doesn't partain to me. It actually has a double meaning to it. Let's see if you can figure that out.
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| Check Out My New-Custom Designed Shoes! Get Your Own! |
[14 Nov 2007|09:01pm] |
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So the other day I went into a local tattoo joint called Pensacola Ink with some friends, one of which who was going in to get tattooed.
Anyways, I met this guy Johnny IV who apprentices there, who was really into the style of my tattoos, and we got to talking. He had on these pair of shoes that I thought were just sick, and he said he designed them himself. Well, after finding out I was a hairstylist, he then asked me if I would do his fiance's hair in exchange for a pair of shoes. Of course I obliged.
In less than two days, I got two pairs of kick-ass, custom-designed shoes exactly how I wanted them to look. This guy does absolutely amazing work! And he doesn't just do shoes either! For the ladies, he can also create custom designs on purses and handbags as well!
His prices for designs are $35 and up, and you have to purchase the shoes, handbags, or purses yourself. For the shoes, the must be made with canvas material, and preferably in white, although he can do them on black and navy as well.
To get in touch with Johnny, please click on his banner above, or call him at 850-776-2815. He's quick, affordable, and you won't be disappointed!
Oh, and by the way, he loved what I did to his fiance's hair so much that he's told me that I can get any kind of shoes or designs I want for life. How awesome is that?
Check out the shoes he designed for me:
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| If The Worst Could Happen...It Did. (An Update From The Road) |
[29 Sep 2007|01:02pm] |
Yesterday turned out to be a disaster, just an absolute disaster.
As I started driving early in the morning, I was able to get a head start and pass through much of the traffic that comes with early mornings in Cape Coral. Everything was going as planned...
About an hour into the drive, the O/D light came on in my car, continuously blinking, and the automatic transmission started acting kind of funny. So I pulled over, checked the transaxle fluid, noticed it was low, and refilled it accordingly. Problem fixed, right?
Well, about another 40 minutes down the road, the light came back on. The shifting didn't seem as bad this time, but I figured I would pull over into the nearest town and have it looked at. After taking it directly to a transmission specialist, I received news that I didn't want to hear: The transmission is slipping, and it was going to cost a little over $3000 to fix the problem.
Unbelievable.
So I started calling a bunch of people in a panic, asking if someone could possibly help me out. Thankfully, I got in touch with some dearly close friends of mine that I haven't seen since we were in HIGH SCHOOL up in Ohio together, that just so happen to live down here in Florida. It's a bit ironic, honestly. They offered to help me out, but weren't going to be off of work until around 5:30 p.m., so I set up for a place for us to meet when they could. I decided to go ahead and just take my car (since it's thoroughly packed with most of my stuff) and headed out.
But the problems didn't end there...
Along the way, I had to stop and get directions several times. During one of my frustrated visits to a gas station (no one knew how to give directions properly), I finally figured out where I was going, hopped in my car, and started backing out of my parking space. Apparently, some guy thought it would be a good idea to pull into his parking space while I was backing out and cutting a turn in order to get out of mine, and I hit his Ford Explorer with the back of my car. What the fuck? Could anything else go wrong? To top it off, I had to use his phone to give my insurance company the information (by this point, my pre-pay phone I bought for the trip was running low on minutes), so I didn't get a chance to tell them that half the stuff done to his car wasn't my fault (he was telling them my car chipped paint off of his door...my car doesn't even reach that high!). So I have to call my insurance company today and tell them what really happened.
I swear...does anything ever go right in life? Or I am always going to go through a series of unfortunate events until it breaks me down entirely?
Thankfully though, after dealing with the insurance companies, I finally got to my destination and waited for about 5 hours until my friend could come and get me after work. I was exhausted by this point, but at least I had someone coming to meet up with me and help me out. Once they got there, I took my car and followed behind them, and got there safely.
Aside from the complete hell I went through last night, I got to visit with some friends of mine I haven't seen since I was 15 years old, so I can't say my day ended on a sour note completely. I've been rather excited to see everyone, since it's been over 10 years!
Anyways, I'm continuing on with my journey, as one of my wonderful friends offered to take me the rest of the way to where I'm heading! So I will keep everyone posted!
This all could have been much worse, but it's worked itself out in the end. I'm just glad that I've learned to always be prepared for the negative, and keep my cool, because with a clear head, things will work out. And they have.
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| To All Of My Clients And Friends In Fort Myers, Cape Coral, etc... |
[26 Sep 2007|04:33pm] |
Unfortunately, I have some bad news...as I know alot of this is very sudden and abrupt.
Due to personal reasons, I am leaving Ft. Myers sometime this week to figure out some living arrangements, and ultimately, moving away for good.
I want to thank all of you who have been extremely loyal to me, as clients and as friends, and I will miss everyone very deeply. However, this town has come to serve it's purpose for me. I have accomplished more things during my time here than I have in my entire life, and for that I am very humbled and it has left me with a great sense of accomplishment, but I need to move on with my life and start going after the things that are important to me, my career, and my life as well. Staying in this area, in the long run, was never something I planned on doing for very long, and I've decided to take this oppurtunity now to keep moving forward and take my chances with leaving.
I apologize to my clients, as I hate to leave all of you after building a great relationship together, but I'm sure most of you can understand. And for my friends, thank you for everything...the support, the conversations, even the oppurtunities to show me where I needed to improve in my life. I can't thank you enough.
And to someone in particular (you know who you are), I want to thank you for being you, and I am sorry things had to be like this, but I want you to stay strong and know you have a life worth living and to never give up! I can't thank you enough for all you have done for me. You will always have a place in my heart. Just please know that.
As it is, I want to bid everyone farewell...it's been an adventure! Take care, keep in touch with me, and maybe someday, we'll cross paths again!
Until next time...
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[11 Sep 2007|10:26pm] |
Call Head Games today to schedule an appointment with me, and mention this flyer when you call! You'll get an instant $25 OFF any service that is $100 or more! This offer is exclusively through me, so don't hesitate to make an appointment!
Head Games can be reached at 239-277-0098!
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| The Grand Opening Of Art & Soul Tattoos! |
[10 Sep 2007|01:43pm] |
Click on image above to view Art & Soul Tattoos on MySpace!
Like tattoos, art, and bike shows? Don't miss out on the Grand Opening of Art & Soul Tattoos this coming Sunday, Sept. 16th! Plenty of your Ft. Myers tattoed finest will be in tow, with an amazing art show exhibit featuring local artists, as well as stunt-bike show by StuntNutz & Crew! Why in the hell would you want to miss this?!
Call 239-481-5045 for more information!
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| Need Some Designs? In A Band? Just Want Custom Shoes For Yourself? Check Out Blair Kills! |
[04 Sep 2007|05:07pm] |
Click Banner To View Blair Kills Apparel & Designs!
In a band? Need custom designs for your t-shirts and other merch? This is the way to go! Not only can bands purchase custom made designs, but Blair Kills is also a clothing line! Check out their e-store here! You can even have hand-painted, custom designed shoes! There's so much to choose from, and all the artwork is original! Check it out now!
As I have recently become affiliated with these guys, and will be comissioning them myself to do quite a few things for me, and since the work is so well done and CUSTOM, I will be promoting the company as much as I can! Visit the Blair Kills myspace page, webstore, and get in on the newest lines and designs available! Very affordable for any band, business, or simply to purchase something for yourself!
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| An Update On An Old Friend... |
[29 Aug 2007|09:23pm] |
My good friend Erin celebrated her 21st Birthday on the 18th of this month (I enjoyed pizza and cake with her family and friends this past Sunday), and today I went and visited her and gave her a belated birthday haircut!
As many of you may recall, Erin overdosed last year, amounting about 60% brain damage, and went into a coma. Although the doctors had tried giving up on Erin, she fought her way through it! She's been out of her coma most of this year and has been very responsive. Although she is now blind, she is very lively and in great spirits! She knows who people are and can understand everything you say to her, and is able to laugh at jokes and give kisses and everything! And best of all, her twisted sense of humor is still intact...say anything slapstick about getting hurt or pooping, and she cracks up, haha!
Here are some pictures of us today!
We had been joking the whole time while I was doing her hair, and she was cracking up while we took the last picture
For any of you who know Erin, she's back in Fort Myers next to the Lee Memorial Hospital in a nursing home, where her mother and the staff have been taking great care of her! If you'd like to go and visit her, or would like to accompany me next time I go visit, please message me as soon as you can! She needs her friends for support! Thank you, everyone!
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| I Want To Give Back To Those Who Have Supported Me! |
[19 Aug 2007|02:22pm] |
Since I have been affiliated with many of these bands, people and design companies for awhile and have received countless support from them in my own endeavors, I want to give back to the people who have helped me along the way by promoting them as best as I can!
Buy their cds, merch, clothing, go to their shows, or get yourself inked up by them! Go ahead and check out the following links and show your support! These people have shown me so much support that they deserve it back!
Bands
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Fox, vocalist for See You Next Tuesday, has been a great friend of mine, and I have had the extreme pleasure of working with him previously by bringing his old band Flesh And Blood Robot to Florida for a few shows. Now his new band is signed (to Ferret Records) and touring all over America! Catch them on tour this summer and fall!
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Every member of Etheric Plague is without a doubt some of the most brutal, hilarious, and downright crazy people you will ever meet. Always supportive of what I do and vice versa, they have played shows for me, and amusingly enough, I've done hair for one of their photo shoots (who said hairstylists can't listen to death metal?). Local FL band, check 'em out!
Photographers & Artists
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Kick-ass photographer Scott Smallin's official Suicide Girls photo page. I have been lucky enough to do hair on several of his shoots, and may even be getting more work soon! He's been putting my name out there and will also be taking some promotional photos of me in the future to help promote my work as well!
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Piper's (my tattoo artist) new custom tattoo shop, Art & Soul Tattoos, located in Fort Myers! Go check 'em out! One of my tattoos is even on their commercial! Haha.
Design & Clothing Companies
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Justin's (guitarist of Etheric Plague) graphic design company, Martyr Designs. He's the one responsible for the business cards I have for Head Games. Great artwork for your band, business, or whatever else you may need at great prices!
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Piper's very own clothing line, Luxury Kill, which can be bought online or in-store at Art & Soul Tattoos! Great apparel for everyone!
Click Banner To View Fierce Apparel!
A clothing and design company I have recently become affiliated with! Great artwork, and even customizable! Click on the banner above and purchase some clothes and accessories from them today! Amazing designs, great clothing, and all for a fair price!
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| Call Now To Schedule Your Next Hair Appt. With Me! |
[09 Jun 2007|09:50am] |
Head Games
"The Ultimate Salon"
4329 Cleveland Ave. #401
Fort Myers, FL 33901
239.277.0098
Although I will be leaving out of town on June 15th until June 20th, now is a great time to schedule your next hair appointment with me!
With a wide range of services, from "rockstar" haircuts to vivid, creative color to waxing, done with top notch service, there's no need to wait!
Also, for any of you who come in and take some of my new business cards and refer back to me 3 new paying clients, you will receive your next haircut by me absolutely FREE! That's right! For every three new clients you refer, your next service is on the house!
So call Head Games at 239-277-0098 today and schedule now! I look forward to seeing all of you soon!
Hair Designs By: Travis Kelley
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[01 Apr 2007|09:46pm] |
Love makes me want to take a bullet in the chest.
Maybe then you'll understand why I was pouring my heart out to you.
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| More New Ink |
[28 Mar 2007|03:22pm] |
New ink from the one and only Piper. Came out amazing, as usual. I'll be graduating from cosmetology school in less than a few weeks so I figured I would get something to celebrate it.
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| ...To The Heavens, Another Angel Has Come. |
[16 Dec 2006|11:52pm] |
Gene Overmire
October 31, 1929 - December 16, 2006
At 3:15 a.m. this morning, my loving grandfather passed away at the age of 77 from congestive heart failure. On Wednesday, he requested to be taken off of his oxygen bypass and was later taken to Hope Hospice on Thursday to prepare for his final moments.
Around 9:30 p.m. Friday night, before he passed away, I had asked everyone to leave his room so that I could speak to him by myself. I held his frail hand, and took the Bible he has left for me (although I'm not a religious person, nor Christian, I promised him in these final weeks that I would do some soul-searching, and he left me his Bible so that I could look into what gave him strength all these years) and I read to him the verse that was recited during his and my grandmother's wedding, First Corinthians, Chpt. 13. In the most beautiful manner, it made him open his eyes for a brief moment as I read on to him, and he looked at me and smiled. I continued on, talking to him and saying things that will always remain between him and I forever. I then read a final verse, Psalm 23, and expressed how much I loved him, to give my grandmother a kiss for me, and to let go as he no longer needed to worry about my mother and I. Kissing him on the forehead and replacing his Bible back underneath his right hand, I left crying, as I knew this was the last time he was going to hear me.
Although I was not there in his final hour, I was awoken by a phone call from my mother around 3:30 a.m. informing me that I needed to come back to Hope Hospice. Once I arrived, she was waiting outside and told me that he had "gone to heaven." Calm and collected, she led me back to his room to see him and I immediately fell to my knees in tears.
This man has meant so much to me in my years of growing and maturing into the adult I am today. I cannot describe the emotional strength and absolute support in all of my life's decisions both he and my grandmother have given me. This was a man who's heart was bigger than he was, and cared so much for those of us that were close. He was mentor to me, a guidance when things got tough, and above all else, this man was like a father that I never really had in my years as a child. He has taught me so much in my life, and I will continue to live on with the traits he has given me, as they will bring his spirit to life every waking day.
I miss my grandfather very much already, just as I have missed my grandmother this entire year. These two souls showed me what true, unconditional love is. Although the mourning has already overcome me, I know he passed willingly and happily, as he was laughing and smiling to the very last minute. I could not be happier of the fact that he did not suffer, and simply faded away from this life within sleep.
Before he was gone, he had opened his eyes a final time, looked up to the sky with a smile, and then passed away...
"Grandpa, as I know I have said this before, I can not say it enough...thank you for everything you have given me to live on with in this life. Even though you tried to hang on until I was able to graduate from cosmetology school, I know that Nan and you both will be there at my graduation in spirit, and I am looking forward to being with you both again when my time comes. Your strength, love, and devotion to my life, to my family's, and to my grandmother have left me with the compassion and knowledge to carry on with my head up high. You were always an immortal to me, as nothing seemed to ever bring you to a halt. But I have learned that mortal men become immortal within love. I love you grandpa with everything that I am, and may you rest in peace."
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| Taking A Final Breath |
[12 Dec 2006|12:25pm] |
As of yesterday, I have found myself in a complete state of sadness, anger, and confusion...
On Wednesday, December 13th, my grandfather has requested that he be taken off of his oxygen mask that is currently keeping him stable. Approximately 24 hours after they take off the oxygen mask, my grandfather will have receded from life and pass away.
I've been spending these last few days with him, unable to wipe away the tears from my face. I'm not just losing another grandparent; I'm losing what was the closest thing to a father for me.
I can understand his reasoning behind this, as I don't want to see him suffer anymore than he has been. I know, as well, that he is dying with a legacy of happiness that has stemmed from a fulfilled life.
But words won't even measure up to how I feel...
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| Preparing For What Could Be The End... |
[11 Dec 2006|11:00am] |
I'm starting to prepare myself more and more each day for what could be the end of my grandfather's life.
My grandfather was recently released from the hospital and into a nursing home for rehabilitation. Everything seemed fine....
Unfortunately, just this Saturday, he was rushed back to the hospital from the nursing home and suffered a heart attack. Although he is still alive (he is now on more oxygen with a full mask), he doesn't have much fight left in him.
I am doing what I can to stay busy as I continue to go to both work and school (although I have been sick since last Wednesday), and have been spending my free time with him as much as I can.
I thank everyone for their blessings and truly hope they continue. I would like to see him make it long enough for Christmas at least, as I was unable to with my grandmother last year as she had passed away due to Congestive Heart Failure on Dec. 22nd.
I'm just trying to keeping my head up (it's the most I can I do right now). Again, I want to thank everyone for your concern and I will keep all of you posted...
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| And Again, The World Stops |
[30 Nov 2006|02:35pm] |
The most recent news on my grandfather's condition is almost unbearable. After seeing him Monday in the best condition I have seen him in weeks, he has once again faltered, and now, according to his doctors, he may now only have a few weeks left to live. Between the continuing heart problems and his oxygen levels constantly going up and down, there's really not much they can do to prevent what is ultimately the inevitable. Within the next few days, he will be transferred over to a hospice center for care until he passes.
I don't even know what to say. My mind has drawn a blank, as if reality had just paused in front of me.
This man has been more than just a grandfather to me. He was ultimately the biggest father figure I have had in my life, as he was always there to give me the advice on things that only men could really discuss. He taught me so much as I was growing up, from how to properly treat a woman to the infamous sarcasm everyone has come to know me for, has all stemmed from him. And to know that he cried today telling my mother that he was pushing so hard to keep himself together so that he could be at my graduation from cosmetology school in a few months, but that he just doesn't know if he can fight it anymore...
I'm trying not to lose it...
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| Unbelievable... |
[20 Nov 2006|11:02am] |
As of Friday, my grandfather was released from the hospital and was able to come home. Albeit he wasn't in perfect health, he seemed stabilized and was in a generally upbeat mood. We spent the weekend watching the OSU vs. Michigan game, in which my mother and I were able to enjoy his company. It was nice to have him back around again, and to be able to watch over him and help him accordingly made me feel better about things a bit.
But about 5 minutes ago, I recieved a phone call at work from my mother who has just informed me that he was taken away in an ambulance back to the ER. I'm not sure of the details, but as of now, I'm trying to remain calm and finish out my work day.
In the meantime, everyone, please...I need your prayers. This is the last thing my family needs right now. Although we've always remained strong in situations such as this, he needs the support, and frankly, so do I just to keep my head up and stay positive.
Thank you, and I will keep everyone posted.
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| Columbus, Ohio...Guess Who's Coming Back For A Few Days?! |
[18 Nov 2006|01:55pm] |
And you thought you'd never see me again...
Due to my good friend Adam Buynak's wedding on December 30th (not to mention that I need to take a little vacation in the midst of everything that has been going on lately), I will be coming up for a few days to attend and to also see alot of you I haven't seen in ages!
At 1:05 p.m. on December 26th, I will be arriving at the Columbus Airport and will be staying in Ohio until December 31st, where I will be departing around 8:30 a.m. to come back to Florida.
Anyone and everyone up in Columbus who would like to hang out and catch up on everything, please get in touch with me as soon as possible! Send me a message on here or give me a call at 239-823-9890 to make plans with me so I can make sure I can see all of you!
And Adam, congratulations, brother! Can't wait to be there!
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