S9EP6: Just Another Post

Hey, gang! Welcome to my life – where anything is possible and nothing is as it seems. I’m Freedom and I’ll be your host, coming at you from within the depths of Geistopia.

DOC: Velcum To My Life ees a prochect, un experiment in Life unt ART. A living storyboard, if you will. Its premise ees zat life ees experiential, unt zat you can, unt do, experience ze life you choose. It ees based on Ze Veel of Life unt Ze ARTs for Ze New Millennium as life building tools. Ja, it’s true!

WALT: Welcome to my Life is an I T.V. Studios/Geist…House Players Production, in association with the Center for Creative Inspirationalism. JustUs Productions, the parent company, would like to give a ‘Shout-Out’ to the following for their ongoing, and oft-times unknowing, inspiration and support:

Princess Cuddlebug

Princess Sunshine

Company

The Shaman

The Pillar

F’n Bob

The Entire Putt-Putt-Putter Clan

The Warden

FaeriePrincess

Professor Siggy Chong

Sparky Wentz-eclaus

The VanMan and General Ralph Glossop, and Craze (may they R.I.P.)

The Messengers of The Galactic Federation

Looch

The Bassett Hound

Bert-On

The Baker of the Cornbread

Andy Pandy

The Mudder

Zason

St. Diane & You (3)

Brother John & Sister Jen

Spooky Queen

Boom-Boom Snuffbox

The Nameless One

Tim-Bo

The Cousins

The Rox

PDT

Sir Richard Slouch

The Wix-ians

The Socialite

The Village of Idiots

Piz-Niffer

Dancing Queen

Downtown Encyclopedia Brown

Chicken Witch

Dick Pointer

Soup, the Son

The Legendary Pink Elephants

Baby-Mama Rabbit

Wisconsin Belle

The Babes

Aaaand, of course, a very generous sponsor who (not-so-much) wishes to remain anonymous.

It is…Sunday, January 22, Two-Thousand and Twenty-Free. Time...Equalizing

Theme – What is Now

Very much akin to Right Here, Right Now but blended slightly with Count the Blessings You Have. I have faced a lot of frunstratons over the past several weeks. It has not been an easy journey. I can think of so many things I need or obligations to take care of. I run a negative balance more weeks than not. Still, if I look around my life, I find so much abundance and so many blessings. The realization started with furniture. Lately I have just been reveling in the fact that I have a fully furnished and functional home and I have not paid for any of it. But, this Observation carried through to other things, such as food. I have so much food in the house right now. I paid for quite a bit of it, but a lot has been given to me as well. [I don’t think I actually need to cook a meal for several nights.] So What is Now? Now is Blessed.

Lesson – Sometimes You Have to be Who You are Not

This is all about the mice. I’m done. It’s over. They have just gotten too bold and out of control. The Princesses and I were talking about how we didn’t have this problem with King Harold at The Nest. That lil dude was cool. He would come out while we were hanging and just sit and look at us a moment then scurry off. He wasn’t in our food, or destroying our things. He wasn’t leaving little ‘gifts’ all over. But these lil fuckers here are just too much. After much contemplation and soul searching, I started thinking about an exterminator. Maybe I wouldn’t feel as bad about their demise if it wasn’t my hand that brought it about. But, then, on Friday, Mama sent me extra food she got from the food bank. In it was a package of instant potatoes. This is one of the ways listed in my ‘natural ways’ to kill critters book. It is a horrible and cruel way. But I have tried all of the passiveness I can spare. I have been nice. I have left treats. I have talked. So, non-lethal methods have not been working. I feel the same about it as I did before. I don’t really want to do it. But I feel I have been left with no choice. Plus, with the delivery of potato flakes it just seems as though I’m being told that now is the time.

Observation – Old Habits Die Hard

This could just as easily read – As Much as Things Change They Stay the Same. So much has changed in my life over the past few months. Still, I find myself reverting to old habits. I’m not just talking about physical habits such as smoking cigarettes. I’m also talking about mental, emotional, and spiritual habits. Some of these habits are positive and beneficial. Some of them are not. I just really need to keep things in check. Whatever is happening in my life at the moment is good and I don’t want to disrupt it.

The Post

I don’t know if I can write this week. It is mostly all blurred. I know I worked this week. I worked every day. I made decent money. Just shy of enough. I had an event at The Meeting Place on Tuesday night. Friday and Saturday I worked at The Theatre each night. And, The Princesses and The boy were here this weekend. [In shifts.] I got a basic cleaning done on the main floor. I managed my daily and weekly whatnots. But, most of my energy and mental focus this week was spent on the upcoming special project.

I feel like I can finally ‘say it out loud’ as it were. I am taking WTML to the stage. Welcome to my Life – LIVE! Putting this together has been a challenge. It came on so very fast. I knew it was happening but it just seemed to get here much faster than I anticipated. The performance is in 4 days, which means I have 3 to make it work. [And I have quite a few little details to tweak up in that time.]

I won’t deny that I am excited. It has been a long time coming. I am also a bit nervous. I’m not sure what the point is. I mean from a Divine Intelligence standpoint. I don’t know why now or in this way or with this group of people. The Universe is up to something. I just don’t know what it is.

So, I am not thinking about it for me. I am doing this because it is what I always wanted to do with WTML. I want to see how all of the elements mix in this format. I want to hear what the audiences reaction is. Looch once said that the blog is nice but that it is different hearing it with inflection and emotion. The same holds true for the audience reaction. It will be interesting to see how people respond to it face to face.

I think The Theatre may have found a long term dishwasher. We shall see. I like the kid and he was actually doing quite well this past weekend, even on his own. So it will just be a matter of him withstanding the pressure and accepting the pay. I’m giving it 3 weeks. That is my make it or break it at this point. Lately, the dishwashers have only been lasting about that long.

Financially it was an interesting week. For the first time, I actually came into the week balanced and square. Of course, this was only because I borrowed ahead on my pay from The Theatre this weekend. I am ending it about $54 in the red. [Technically $64.] I can accept this for two reasons. By accept, I mean I am not frustrated or dejected by the results of the week. First, I had 2 or 3 expenses that were unexpected. 1 of those I knew about but had forgotten. The other two just sort of happened naturally. So about $30 of that deficit comes from those expenses. Also, I gave up quite a few good driving hours this week.

The Princesses wanted to come and Cuddlebug wanted The Boy to come. He should. He’s going to be living here. He should start to be here and getting comfortable with it. [As well as the house getting comfortable with him.] The challenge was transportation. And this is what interfered with the driving this week.

On Friday, I had to be home to meet The Boy. Then we had to go and pick up Cuddlebug. I had to bring them both back to the house. I didn’t have time to go back out before going to The Theatre.

I had a similar situation on Saturday. I had to get Sunshine at about the same time. Until I got her back to the house I didn’t have much time left before going to The Theatre. I could have maybe gotten an hour in, except the kids were all coming to the show so I would have had to come back for them and that wouldn’t have worked.

Today, it was the reverse. I had to have them back by a certain time. Plus, Cuddlebug wanted to run a quick errand. I worked both before and after. My time before was cut slightly short [1-2 hours] because I wanted to cook breakfast for the kids while they were here. I justified the choice because I wasn’t sure how productive the morning was going to be – what with the time change and all.

Of course, having all three of them here increased my grocery bill for this week quite a bit.

All things considered, it wasn’t a bad week.

My take away from it all is this – First, It All Looks Good on Paper. When I first looked at taking on the home, I really only looked at the basics. This is what I pay out for necessities each month. This is what I can make working every day. It looked possible. I knew it would be tight and tough, but I was willing to suffer it. But, I did not factor in, or did not factor properly, certain things.

I did not properly factor in miscellaneous expenses. I accounted for some, but it has been so random and scattered. The amounts have not been phenomenal, but even the little amounts add up over time.

What I did not account for at all is a the random times of not driving – the events and obligations. I didn’t even give them a thought. And that is what has really been throwing me off. They are necessary “evils.”

If I had written at the beginning of the week I would have said that I think I am in over my head. I would have told you, Fellow Travelers, that perhaps I jumped in too fast and bit off more than I could chew. This week shifted that.

First, of all, I came into the whole situation $160 in the red. That is how I started the year and this venture of home having. I have been stuck there. Some weeks, like this next one, it is a little less. Some weeks it is more. Only once was it quite a bit more. And, I have had an occasion or two of being balanced. Despite all of the bumps in the road I have remained steadfast and steady.

I have had one really bad week out of ten. That was 2 weeks ago and I have bounced back. I am far from where I should be. I am not even where I would like to be. But, despite all the challenges, I am far better off than I ever have been.

I am hopeful once more. There is still an uphill climb ahead of me, but I believe it may get a little easier after this week. I think if I just keep chipping away at it that I can get to a manageable and comfortable point.

I have been holding funds on the credit card for the purpose of getting glasses. However, my interest charges were more than I had anticipated and the available funds are slightly less than what is needed. So, I decided to put the card to other use. I am going to use it for business oriented purposes – such as business card stock for the printer and a yard sign. I even used it towards purchases for Thursday. I also have a $7 background check that I need to get back with one of the retail merchandising companies.

I figure if I am going to use the card I might as well use it towards things that could potentially increase [or shift] income.

In other news, we got the couch moved into The MattCave this morning. It has been vacuumed but I still want to go over it with the steamer. This will get The MattCave reorganized and perfected. But, more importantly, with the couch out of the garage I can finally start prepping the garage to be my workshop.

I have some cabinets that are ready to come up. At least then I can sort and organize some of what is already here. Then I can work on the bigger cabinets that are used as work tables. Before long it will all be done.

Well, Fellow Travelers, I have other things to which I need to attend. There is another side writing happening. Unlike Home Sweet Home, I have no predictions for this one at the moment. I just felt the need to document certain experiences elsewhere. Of course, I also have to continue working on Thursday’s presentation. Not to mention a house full of chores.

If you’re not already there, go to the Welcome to my Life Facebook page – WTML. Or the YouTube channel – WelcomeToMyLife08. You can also find me on Facebook under Rev. Matt.

Wherever you are and whenever you are – Like, Comment, and Share – we’re on a Journey and it takes you to get there.

So, without hesitation, for now and for always, from here in Geistopia, this is your beloved Rev…

WALT: And Walt…

DOC: Unt Doc…

JOHNNY: Aaaaand Johnny…

And those guys, saying, “Stay Tuned-In, Fellow Travelers,” and wishing you Peace, Love, Light…

WALT: And Freakishness, Baby.

The Totems & Archetypes

**from Ted Andrews’ Animal Speak**

Elephant – Ancient Power, Strength and Royalty

Royalty and fertility. The Hindu god of wisdom and success, Ganesha. Symbol of great sexual power. Neptune, prophecy, fertility and even family. Higher forms of discrimination. Open to energies and worlds otherwise unaccessible. Ivory from a spiritual and metaphysical aspect should be studied. The Maiden, Mother, and Crone. The opportunity to reestablish powerful family and societal ideals will occur. Prepare to draw upon the most ancient wisdom and power. Opportunity to help yourself or others regain your most primordial royalty.

Flamingo [spirit-animals.com]– Flamingo symbolism is reminding you to get in touch with your emotions. It is a good idea to allow yourself to feel so that you can process your feelings. Furthermore, this spirit animal will enable you to grow through releasing issues. In other words, if you bottle things up, you will find yourself reacting rather than acting appropriately. Therefore, the Flamingo meaning dictates that you must allow yourself to release your feelings so that you can come into balance again. Alternatively, like the Prairie Dog, Flamingo symbolism may be letting you know that it is time for you to get out and socialize. Therefore it is time to have some fun in your life. Moreover, socializing will help let go of stressful situations and coming to terms with changes in your life. Correspondingly, this bird also brings new ideas and options that will come to you while immersing yourself in the company of others. It will also allow you to find balance and gratitude for what you have. It will give you a greater appreciation of those around you. Conversely, Flamingo symbolism may be pointing out that you are blending in a bit too well right now. In other words, you need to allow yourself to be different and to think for yourself. Thus, the Flamingo meaning prompts you to maintain your individuality within the crowds.

Fox [R]- Feminine Magic of Camouflage, Shapeshifting and Invisibility.

New world opening up. The process of creation is beginning. Guide to enter the Faerie Realm. Unless a male can recognize the magic of the feminine - in himself or others - and learn to use it to Shapeshifting his own life, it will ultimately lead to destruction. The Kundalini, and the freeing of the creative life force. Practicing and using camouflage. Working to blend in with surroundings, to come and go unnoticed, moving silently about without revealing your intentions. Learning to control the aura. Adjust its frequency and intensity so that you harmonize more with others. Levels of energy and fertility. If the focus stays on the creative energies, any sharp turn in the individual’s life will be handled with ease. Fox people have the ability to insulate themselves from anything that may seem cold, especially in relationships. Can appear larger than they are - for personal protection or for making greater impressions. Establish a trotting pace. Ability to move into new directions. Call upon new resources instinctively. Excellent ability to hear what is not being said. The ability to hear spirit. Size people up accurately. Develop the ability to see spirit. Aromatherapy. Awakening of the Kundalini. Higher forms of discrimination and discernment. Capture any prize.

Hawk - Visionary Power and Guardianship.

Messengers, protectors and visionaries. Visionary power and leading you to your life purpose. There is a message coming. What you eat, you become. Kundalini. Childhood visions are becoming empowered and fulfilled. The ability to soar and glide upon the currents. Great Heights while still keeping your feet on the ground. Attacks by people who won’t understand you - attack your ability to soar. Teaching of higher expression of psychosis and vision. Beauty and harmony in moderation. Lead you to using your creative energy in manifesting your soul purpose. Hope and new ideas. A need to be open to the new or shows ways that you may help teach others to be open to the new. Be observant. Life is sending signals. Careful in expression. Comments and actions will be strong and powerful with the ability to tear and/or kill.

Heron - The Call of The Quest and Travels to Legendary Places.

Reflects a stimulation of the childhood thrill and belief in legendary places. [The story(s) we most loved in childhood often reflect the life quest we have come to take upon us in this lifetime.] Can also aid in communication especially through the use of stories. Individuals wishing to write can facilitate the process by working with a goose totem. It will stimulate the creative process and help to move through creative blocks. Also a symbol of fertility and marital fidelity. May reflect a need for more vegetables in the diet. An ability to move forward or backward. Reflects movement. A call to the spiritual quest. It reminds us that as any one individual makes his or her quest, it becomes easier for others to do so as well. We should not undertake any quest in life without having a full view of what it entails. Opening to new possibilities. Affix ourselves to a new path. Great fertility that should be acted upon if growth is desired. Greater vision, physical and spiritual, will occur. Can reflect that you are about to break free from old childhood restraints and begin to come into your own. You can expect to have the imagination stirred toward new travels and distant places - whether in the body or in the mind.