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Tuesday morning here and I still haven't had my coffee!! That's a first. That nice comment left by a new friend, got my attention and got me started poking around in the forums, distracting me from my morning coffee routine.lol
(Writing break to fill the mug with my first cup)
The recent death of my sister has really altered my perspective of so many things. I will never be the same person I was before this event. Maybe that's a good thing. Maybe that's the gift she has left me. We only have one shot at life, and any given moment, that life can change significantly. We BEST live it!
For some reason, her death has given me this extra boost of courage, energy and spirit to press on and press hard to making my dreams come true. This new bit of courage has opened some doors that may not have opened otherwise. Great things are happening! Maybe it's just the natural progression of the business. Maybe it's my newest angel. Maybe it's hard work and dedication to something I believe in with all my heart and soul. Maybe it's a bit of talent. Maybe it's a combination of all. I do know it's not coincidence.
So my advice (not that I'm worthy to be giving any) to anybody that's reading my ramblings, is to get out there!! No matter how big or small you or your line is. Have courage to start - anywhere. Just try. That's all it takes. Then at least you can say you did.
Luv & Peace,
Lisa
Well, I'm back. I wasn't sure I was going to make it. What a long ass ride that was! It took us eleven hours to get there, sitting in bumper to bumper traffic through NYC, dealing with some of the country's most craziest drivers (no offense, but I'm use to a more laidback approach to driving up here in "Cow Hamphire") and scorching temps. The ride home took a bit less time since I dared to maneuver the bike in and out of the traffic, cutting folks off if I had too. lol I'm pretty proud of myself for enduring such a ride. I even handled a close call with a flying seat cushion and racing tractor trailer truck quite well. I feel like now, I can ride anywhere. ☺
I got to meet up with some old friends, and party with some new. Met some fascinating folks too, like Billy Lane, Russell Mitchell and Athena "Chickie" Ransom of "Vagabond Choppers". What a woman!! She is such an inspiration for all of us struggling to start and run a business doing something we love, while surviving some of life's hardships along the way http://http//www.vagabondchoppers.com/Chickie.htm. A great woman! I am so honored to have made her acquaintance. And I'm looking forward to doing business together. Speaking of which, it's time to get off the computer and get some work done. Ciao!
I found my passion for fashion while in college, for the second time, trying to choose a major. The first time, I was an illustration major. I never finished my studies and returned to do so in my late 20's. You think by then, I would have known why I was there. Two different department heads approached me, Illustration and Graphic Design because they felt I had talent. But something made me check into the fashion department. It was the Graphics Department head who advised me to follow my passion. So I did. Here I am. No regrets.
How I love them! My last, was through the Lake Champlain area into New York. What a beautiful trip and a blast too!! That was last summer! That's why I am looking forward to traveling down to New Jersey for the Roar to the Shore Rally, in Wildwood. Sexy Skins was invited by Alan Lee, http://www.alanleedesigns.com/, to join him and his fleet of custom built motorcycles to do a little promotional work. You see, I made him a custom leather jacket which he wore while at the rally in Sturgis. And I have been told, to keep my eyes peeled for photographs of him wearing his Sexy Skins in the Cycle Source and Easy Rider Magazines. I am so completely thrilled!!! This is a dream come true!! If you are in Wildwood for the rally, stop by to say hey, and check out my Sexy Skins...I'll have to make myself something special for the occasion. 
