Title: Nothing Is IMPOSSIBLE

Gender: Male

Age: 44

Sun Sign: Leo

Chinese Sign: Wood Snake

Location: Chicago

WOW….I get to talk about myself. HUMMMMMM, I was raised from unselfish parents with unconditional love. I never went to Church. I was baptized under the 'Peoples Church' in Uptown Chicago, Preston Bradley himself. I never had the trauma of having to 'come out' I just 'evolved' with no questions asked, then I met a beautiful person I became best friends with who I married (female). It was more about being soul mates than sex, or companionship. We ended up living apart and then I met the love of my life (male). We were together for 14 years. I left him almost 2 years ago. I've lived privileged lifestyle. And because of that lifestyle I've managed to neglect the one thing most important…….ME.

At my awakening I realized, all of what was mine wasn't mine. It belonged to 'HIM' I felt no, purpose no, self worth no, sense of pride or confidence. I was living for him and for 'HIM' to make my life happy. So I left with nothing. I lived in LA for a year with my best friend. She and I are still very close and respect each other immensely. I had a great job and lived 2 blocks from the famous BODHI TREE book store in West Hollywood. I loved it, but soon realized I needed family and to be free of all influences from the intimate relationships of the past. So, I moved back to Chicago to live with my Dad and Sister, in their building. (my own apt). I am becoming more aware every day and loving my  new way of thinking. I love all my beautiful memories of all the past fun, travel and abundance I had while living as a couple. However, I now feel more free than I ever did before. Mainly I've learned to like 'ME'.

Today, I am still carving the future I have been carving since I was 20 years old. Making Fashion Jewelry. I made a name for myself while I was married in my early 20's and was on the path of greatness in my field until a few thing's happened. 1)AIDS 2)economy 3)My new found Love. These things combined contributed to my belief that I needed to just get a job and live a happy suburban life in a big mansion. And I did. I resurrected my 'jewelry' when I moved to San Francisco. Un-packing boxes my ex said to me 'your stuff is great…you should start making jewelry again'. I did, then I opened my own bead and jewelry shop. I loved it…I had to give it up because it was not mine. My ex owned it. I learned a lot of new techniques and made a lot of beautiful jewelry in SF, and in LA too. Now I am working on a line of Jewelry for the 'bridal expo' here in Chicago. I am told from the director of events, I am the only jewelry they will have and have ever had. I'm so excited because my direction is exactly what I want it to be.

I don't like to come up with excuses on why things didn't fall into place before, but being a man making fashion jewelry is not well received or respected no matter how good you are. I am self taught as well, and no one today has any respect for people who can teach themselves. Everything is about the college degree, even in art. I am learning to be proud that I am WHO I AM and WHAT I DO for a living. I make no excuses for loving what I do and that I am a craftsman at what I do. I keep going and going, and I am getting to where I want to be. My work is professional and I put Love and great Energy into all my work. So, how Can anyone not love it too?

Inmy personal world I live a much simpler life than I used to. I live with my 9 year old Pug named Muzzy Mutt, He's my true love. He has no opinions no demands, no judgments or jealousy. And we give each other unconditional love all day long to each other. I like to take walks (even in the cold), go to the forest preserves or the lake front and meditate, even if it's in the car. I'm a vegetarian, and thinking of going raw. I love to cook. I am told I am passionate and sexy. I don't want to sound flip but, I've heard that my whole life. As wonderful as it is…I do take it for face value. Iv'e never let it GO to my head. And, maybe thats where my confidence got injured. Because I was willing to just let it slip by and not accept it and say yes thank you. And BELIEVE IT.

The rest of ME is listed below. I ramble sometimes. If you've read 'me' please feel free to comment.

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