Unfortunately, in my case, it is a classic scenario of, "
easier said than done."
I have a full time job in Retail as a Operations Supervisor that works me 40+ hours a week. I get paid a decent rate plus over time and my manager is a pretty cool guy, so, I'm not going to start complaining. On top of that, I am married and I have three small children. Plus, one car. My husband and I rarely get days off together but even if we did, an art gallery isn't something he'd want to do. Plus with three small children, it would be out of the question. I'd have a husband who WOULDN'T want to be there, and three small children who wouldn't be interested. I have always feared being that parent who tried bringing their baby to the movie ONLY for the baby to start crying half way through. Or a better expression, those parents who bring their kids on a plane and the kid is screaming the whole time? Of course, I wouldn't let my children continue on causing a scene but the idea alone, gives me
anxiety.
When I'm not working, I am at home with my kids. And when I'm not with my kids, I am at work. Escorting is in a literal sense, "
My Hobby". When I am contacted with an interest to get together, I will request that day off so that I am able to meet with the individual without schedule restrictions. But even then, I'm having to schedule two weeks in advance with my job in order for this to happen.
Why am I escorting if I have a job? I get to go out and meet new people. I get to do what I really enjoy and get paid doing it. In a strange way, I kinda do consider this private time together my, "
Me" time. Regardless of what I might think about the growing consumers that come into my choice of employment, I do enjoy one on one and getting together with a large group of people that I know for social events.
@ Lena, tell me, how was the Mickalene Thomas: Origin of the Universe? Oh, that sounds beautiful.
Space, the last frontier. I have a small collection of wall art, nothing fancy, stuff I've gotten from second hand shops, thrift stores, you name it. I've started collecting a light gathering of Chinese/Japanese art and decor to fill my walls. My favorite piece looks, "
Personal", I will add a picture of the art below so you can see what I'm talking about. I can't recall where I got this piece from, nor do I know who the artist is. Regrettably, I have to say that I do not read or speak the language I am currently trying to decorate my home with. [/end]
@ Anastasia, you sound like a wonderful travel companion. Regrettably, I don't see myself traveling to New York or anywhere outside of Jacksonville any time soon. BUT, I hear you loud and clear.
It's important to make time for oneself. [/end]
I wish I could find someone who would enjoy going to these things with me. Heading to a social event full of strangers is... well- nerve wrecking.
But I'm an escort? Don't I meet with strangers? No. I have a 168 hour policy. I like to think I am meeting with a friend by the time the appointment comes to date. PLUS, I would like to discus what it is we are seeing while spending that time bonding.
Intelligence is the new sexy. Call me a zombie because I love me some juicy brains.
@ Joey, Thank you for the link, it's nice to see that I actually only a stones throw away from some of these. They give me a few date ideas. That is, if my partner is interested in going with me!
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