***** The Transition_June 2021 *****

Firstly, June was full of surprise. My trademark went unopposed for thirty days, which is the most incredible thing to ever happen to me and my brand. Hands down. Single-handedly. Ever. This means I have a real fighting chance of owning a registered trademark company in the United States. This is a tremendous opportunity and for me one of the greatest achievements of my life! I will keep you updated on the results.

Secondly, I am gaining more insight and developing a better perspective on my neighbors and surroundings in this city. My popularity is growing like wildfire. Not only am I being recognized more wherever I go, word about my brand is spreading all over Los Angeles. A routine trip to the post office, leads to a new person becoming aware of my products and a new order in the inbox. This happened yesterday.

With this newfound recognition, comes more praise and inevitably more jealousy. It is a common human emotion, we've all felt. This can be used an excuse for the comments, scrutiny, discrimination, and disrespect sent my way so far this year, but I have learned to deal with it better. I'll only address these surreptitious behaviors briefly. As part of my newfound clarity, I've arrived at the understanding that the less attention returned to those nameless and anonymous harassers the better for all parties involved.

We can all ascertain they view me as a celebrity. Unbeknownst to them or not, they seek attention daily. This includes behaviors such as: screaming my name, spying in my windows, monitoring my routines, commenting on the mundane and calling attention to EVERYTHING seen, heard and/or perceived etc. etc. etc. As you may have guessed, as the end of the month approached, and the blog was likely to be published, there was an uptick in the antics.

Their behaviors haven't changed, in fact they're provocations have increased, I've simply learned to not give a f*ck. Instead, I'm more focused on my actual accomplishments, my real experiences, and all the positive feedback from my many supporters and growing audience. This is a big deal for a Brooklyn girl like myself. Stay tuned for the best that is on the way. I'm manifesting!

Thirdly, I mentioned that I would introduce raw veganism this month. I did a 90 day cleanse last August, September and October 2020 before making the cross country trek. Since then I've decided it would be most beneficial to live a life that is mostly raw vegan. This means, consuming daily meals comprised in large part of raw fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, sprouted beans and legumes. Eating predominately raw foods, meaning for most meals everyday is my favorite routine. I will dedicate an entire blog, or perhaps create a food diary to provide for greater insight and to share more of what has helped to accomplish this newfound sense of inner peace.

Fourthly, I will share some more images below of the most spontaneous and fun day trip to Palm Springs and Joshua Tree National Park. This was undoubtedly the highlight of the month. I spent a day being pampered and treated. Temperatures rose to about 106 degrees and the warmth felt incredible on my skin. It was my first great adventure in the State of California and I simply cannot wait to revisit. See below pictures of the fun time.

Lastly, I've included a poem. Yes, a poem... I almost didn't write one. I thought, there are so many distractions with Joshua Tree, this month there's no need for a poem. I also felt pressure to be profound, as I heard people discussing whether or not it would be "profound." Then I remembered it was my favorite form of expression and part of the most necessary creative catharsis. Needless to say, I'm most proud of this one. It's brand new. Check it out. Until next month, stay humble.

Jalouse: Tout de Suite

Here lies a place

a haven

an abode

and a sanctuary

Then I ask myself, why aren’t you home yet?

These empty walls speak paramount

Truths too hard to decipher

I imagine all the lies you’ve woven

Thy deceptions exchanged in confidence

Does my ambivalence offend you?

I’d ask if you fucked her

Unanswered questions.

Reminders too painful on my chest

Your version of events, still won’t add up

How’d I let you do this to me again?

I’m so fucking in love with you!

I left more humble gestures on the nightstand

I used to languor in the resilience

Of this everlasting romance

Why does forever seem so much further this time around?

I hate it when we fight

I need more from this arrangement

You can’t expect me to continue looking the other way

I can’t do this anymore

Baby, are you still there?

We go through this every time

I told you I wanna be your wife

Those other guys meant nothing

Wait I’ll explain...

How much longer will you be?

I waited hours to see you smile again

Let me run my fingers through your beard one more time

How I love the texture of our romance

You’ve helped me, let my guard down

Baby will you still love me, when I’m not young and cutiefull?

I know you hate that reference

Sing it for me, une autre fois.

I want you to caress my body, undress me slowly

Stare into my eyes and confess your love for me

What time should I anticipate your embrace?

I told you I’m still abstinent

I relish in your patience

Sing me songs

And I’ll write you poetry

Is that you at the door?

Kiss me slowly

I can’t wait to be your Mrs.

I am the queen of seduction

You are the pharaoh of my heart

Is there any love greater than this?

What’s mine is yours

Yours is ours

Cliché, trite and overdone

Yet it’s all I’ll require after this exchange

I thought you said you were on the way?

I’m falling asleep now,

I hope you make it back tout de suite

I promise to make you 🥞 pancakes in the morning

Still no promises on the ETA

Why is my devotion to you so blinding?

It’ll take a ring and commitment

To prove I’m dedicated to you only

I’ll never leave you again

It was just pretend last time

Do you need to hear me say eternity, forevermore?

I thought I heard keys jangling

You brought me flowers again

Place them next to the peonies

I guess we should hang up now.

Am I a fool to keep letting you back in?