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Today, I woke as usual once "Sebastian" started crying. I got up, changed his "yiper" (what I call them) and began the day.

It was such a beautiful day out. I wanted to go out and "cut coins" for all the busy shows coming up. I first made us breakfast. Bacon, eggs, French toast. Filled the sippy cup with fresh milk. I dressed him..

I then got out my "stuff". Really there is alot of work to this. Takes like an hour alone. I got my tools, my cutting bench, I set up his portable crib. Put some toys in it, and some snacks (although I was mainly feeding him the breakfast stuff I made by hand).

I had the "whole" day to stock up my displays. They are looking low, because I sent alot of what I had to a store. Jewelry doesn't take up alot of space. Now my main displays will hold nearly $3500.00 in stock when full. Right now they are spread out a little. I'd guess there is $2500.00 in stock right now on my two main boards. My goal now is to work everyday, and fill it completely. Then get a large amount of backup stock too. Today, I cut from 1pm-8pm. I made about 50 necklaces during that time.

I cut mainly the "Harder" designs today. I usually avoid those when the displays look low.. but they are "show stoppers". They are the ones, that draw the people in. I am happy I concentrated on those.

In the meantime, Sebastian was in his crib. Of course I took breaks, let him play in the yard and such. So I was at work, and a babysitter too.. lol.

Jeremy (Roxann's son) came home from school. He seen me working. Well my van was right there. I used to collect "Airsoft" guns" and they are in it. He wanted to look throught them and try to fix them (hell he broke most anyway.. lol). I don't mind if I am right there.. plus an extra hand for Sebastian. So he hung out for about 5 hours. Believe or not (Like I just wrote Red) I actually get along well with Roxann's kids. Do I get pissed at times? "Hell yes".. lol.. but overall no big problems.

I've also been looking for a good show to do. May, is not that great. June starts the cash. I looked at some, and decided to call my "buddy" (owner) at the Flea Market in "Bay City". It's north of us. I didn't know if it started yet. He told me, people have been calling like crazy about me. Not to brag, but that usually happens. Most promoters have always said, they get more calls about me then anyone.

So why am I so broke and not rich? Ex wives, 5 kids, my "F'it" attitude, high show fee's, high taxes, penalty and interest, beer, jail.. Take your pick.. lol. Really there are alot of factors.

I am in a "Better" situation this year. So far anyway. As far as being able to get to shows, connecting with major promoters, things like that.. I expect this summer to be good. I got ALOT (an understatement) of past bills to work on.. but I have been working on things quite some time. I feel we can pull this "summer" off well. Next summer will be "near" perfect. Everyone loves my work (again not to brag), but they got to see it. That means, we need the money up front to do the major "shows". We are doing many this year, but I want to do one every week. I will do a show every week, but not all will be a major one. Next year, they will. I did it before.. just hard to do again. Still, we are confirmed already in some of the top events in Michigan.

Just know peeps.. I am working on alot of chit... Always have.. but had a few "setbacks".. I am now on track.. and in the right direction. You should see some of the chit I am doing now. I don't have pics.. but way Awesome!!

Gary :)