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I liked @itsdougthepug dolls, but I chose a puddy cat puppet and a tweedy bird @barnesandnoble bc I'm Luigi. #igottabeme . . . . . #bestdayever #adventure #happydog #shihtzu #newyorkdog #barnesandnoble #happyplace #toystore #dogtoys #besttoys #shihtzumania #cutedog #dogwalk #dogplay #playtime #bookstore #funnydog #talkingbird #puppets (at Barnes & Noble)

Taking a chance and going to the #metball in a more casual look. #igottabeme

Today I lost my best friend. We were discussing transgender bathroom issues, and I laid it out there, explaining that it doesn’t matter at all. Seriously. It’s a toilet. People leave waste behind and wash their hands (hopefully, right?) there. End of story. Or so I thought. After sitting through a nearly ten-minute tirade, I came out, in a manner of speaking, informing him of a relationship I’d had in my twenties with a wonderful trans lady, and how I grew to understand and support her, and wonder often where she is now. I explained that people are people, you get one life, and it’s yours to make yourself feel complete and at home in. And for many, it’s bigger than just moving or getting a new car. I explained how, even as a straight guy, I love femininity. I enjoy makeup tutorials just as much as Football highlights. What about that makes me less of a “man” I have no idea. I could fall for a woman because of her soul, her personality, and her femininity, regardless of the shape or appearance of her genitals or anything else. It’s about connecting with what moves you.  What a strange day. One weight lifted, another laid upon my heart. Life is tough that way.

 I have seen many an article on fat acceptance and briefly joined a Facebook group promoting it. They kicked me out for wanting to talk about diets, but non in a way of promoting them. That’s the sad part.  Well that’s not exactly true. They banned me for two weeks, and I got so pissed off I quit. No drama, just an exit. I think the truth lies somewhere in the middle of “only skinny is acceptable and healthy” and “Fat is beautiful and you should never diet.” I know I’m beautiful. I also have arthritis and a family history of heart disease. Joints will inevitably feel better if they have less weight to have to hold up. And my new job has me on my feet way more than I have been in years. I don’t want to have to quit because I can’t hack it, but I do so hope this pain in my feet goes away some time in the near future. I still have hope that my body will adapt, and possibly help me a little with weight loss because of all the new found activity. I just got to develop some healthier eating in general.

Keeping busy a couple of nites ago. This one of my rental clients having a conversation w/ the landlord. The clients loves the place(!) So far, so good. . Also I’ve been working w/ two other clients who are looking to buy and they’re getting serious(!) Niiice! #tistheseason #ImYourAgent One of my clients had his application approved this week, but then balked when it came time to close. 👀 #ugh Excuses always tend to come off as lame when submitted @ the 11th hour. . .Ask the landlord(!) So several more mixed-signals later, & trust having been frayed, the client now goes to the back of the list and I’m out here showing to my new clients. Actually showing a unit, which the wobbly client had wanted to see “as a back-up.” Nope. Funny movements don’t help me build relationships w/ my landlords, so can’t do it in good faith. It’s simple: deals have to be win-win. These new clients like what they see (showed them two units in the same building). They’re crunching numbers and getting back to me tomorrow.. Niice! That’s all that’s needed: timely, clear, sincere communication. A yes or a no. No hard feelings! 💯 And special note to the wobbly client: Just because we find you something quickly and get you approved smoothly into an attractive Bed Stuy brownstone apt (w/ a no-hassle landlord), that also happens to fall within your budget, doesn’t necessarily mean that these deals are abundant. They’re not, so that’s why it helps to work w/ a brokerage that has a presence in the neighborhood and an extensive network of local landlords (who trust us). That takes years to build and we’re grateful for the relationships. Looks easy but, in fact, isn’t. Let me know when you’re ready to make a deal happen. In the meantime, I’ll be working w/ my serious clients! ⚡️ 🤷🏾‍♂️ #IGottaBeMe #letsGetIt #letsGo #levelUp 🚀 #brooklyn #bedstuy #bedfordstuyvesant #apartments #2BR #studio #rentals #realestate #AllOurClientsAreVIP #nyc #newyorkcity #IDoThis #winwin #illuminated #astheworldrents #deals #landlords #believingisseeing #negotiations #thumbsup #ImYourAgent #solutions @leveluprealty_nyc https://www.instagram.com/p/B5pCrK3H0gY/?igshid=1htcmf3tao5fw

One of my clients had his application approved this week, but then balked when it came time to close. 👀 #ugh Excuses always tend to come off as lame when submitted @ the 11th hour. . .Ask the landlord(!) So several more mixed-signals later, & trust having been frayed, the client now goes to the back of the list and I’m out here showing to my new clients. Actually showing a unit, which the wobbly client had wanted to see “as a back-up.” Nope. Funny movements don’t help me build relationships w/ my landlords, so can’t do it in good faith. It’s simple: deals have to be win-win. These new clients like what they see (showed them two units in the same building). They’re crunching numbers and getting back to me tomorrow.. Niice! That’s all that’s needed: timely, clear, sincere communication. A yes or a no. No hard feelings! 💯 And special note to the wobbly client: Just because we find you something quickly and get you approved smoothly into an attractive Bed Stuy brownstone apt (w/ a no-hassle landlord), that also happens to fall within your budget, doesn’t necessarily mean that these deals are abundant. They’re not, so that’s why it helps to work w/ a brokerage that has a presence in the neighborhood and an extensive network of local landlords (who trust us). That takes years to build and we’re grateful for the relationships. Looks easy but, in fact, isn’t. Let me know when you’re ready to make a deal happen. In the meantime, I’ll be working w/ my serious clients! ⚡️ 🤷🏾‍♂️ #IGottaBeMe letsGetIt #letsGo #levelUp 🚀 #brooklyn #bedstuy #bedfordstuyvesant #apartments #2BR #studio #rentals #realestate #AllOurClientsAreVIP #nyc #newyorkcity #IDoThis #winwin #illuminated #astheworldrents #deals #landlords #believingisseeing #negotiations #thumbsup #ImYourAgent #solutions @leveluprealty_nyc https://www.instagram.com/p/B5W0Eh_nGwp/?igshid=1sgwch79y1mku

Everyone: “You should learn covers.” Me: “Why?” Everyone: “Because people wanna hear songs they already know.” Me: “Oh” Music Scout: “What genre are you?” Me: “I don’t really have one. I just love to write songs.” Music Scout: “You should do country. You’re definitely too old for pop.” Me: “Oh.” 😆😆😆😆😜 #whoknew #songwritingstruggles #igottabeme New Song: “Church” Backbeat Credits: “Area” by Quietpoet (at Calhoun, Louisiana) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4Ya8r7BJrM/?igshid=c3i4o438k4y3

Oh yes. So far I've gotten: "So that's the color you *wanted*?" "I couldn't pull off that color." "Only YOU could pull off that color." And my favorite: "I don't have the cojones for that color." I didn't realize blue-purple was so much more ostentatious than pink-purple. Yes YESSSSSS. Question me. Disapprove of me!! I thrive on that shit. 😈 #purplehair #igottabeme https://www.instagram.com/p/B1buOvvnVzX/?igshid=bc7ui9m1m1r8