From a very young age, I studied people. My parents used to wonder what was going on inside my head when I’d quietly watch people and their habits. Who knows what I was thinking? But it kind of stuck; I still study people and I’m told I have an eye for detail.
Throughout high school I worked nights and weekends in a salon, learning the ropes. At 21, as a fully licensed beautician, aesthetician, and electrologist, I bought a building and operated a full-service beauty salon for thirteen years. I learned even more about people. Plus I loved the art of beautifying others. Then I married a man God sent me through prayers. And yes, he has broad shoulders! Near the end of my salon years I broke my leg and, in a nutshell, my life changed.
Immediately after the leg incident I began university, and simultaneously we were blessed with a beautiful daughter. Two years later our sweet baby boy was born. Since I wanted to be home with them as they grew, I turned in my scissors and became a dedicated mommy. The writing blossomed because of strong encouragement I’d received from my English professor. Thanks, Andrea! I took the old adage, “write what you know,” and Valentine was born.
Writing, for me, is like putting all my favorite things in the world in front of me, knowing I can indulge, indulge, indulge. It’s my sweet spot and I never want it to end! When I’m not tickling the keyboard or playing Mommy, I’m at the piano, my other passion, tickling the ivories.
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From a very young age, I studied people. My parents used to wonder what was going on inside my head when I’d quietly watch people and their habits. Who knows what I was thinking? But it kind of stuck; I still study people and I’m told I have an eye for detail.
