Wednesday, February 28, 2007

I have someone here today to help me with my office. It’s like heaven. I was so embarrassed when she walked into my office. There are piles and piles of mail. I just can’t keep up. Her first words to me were ” I love doing this”. Ok , I can’t question that. What a wonderful day. My fear is that she is going to find unpaid bills from months ago and I am going to be in trouble.
Ok Kevin is off my shit list. He is in Ft. Lauderdale right now. THANK YOU
What a mess Denver is. The office is a complete wreck and the blame game has started. This is all I have to say, the former GM worked as an AM under one of my corporate officers for 2 months. Then I sent out my best back of the house person to train in quikbooks, and accounting. There was no lack of training. A lot going on there that I can’t talk about. This is a very hard business. To Denver staff: We love you guys. Two year anniversary coming up. Chantel and Jeff have told me how good the staff is. So I am proud of you guys. Daniel, Jeff, and Chantel will make sure you guys are all right!!

posted by Liliana @ 10:27 AM

Tuesday, February 27, 2007

” Just bury Anna Nicole next to her son. She bought a plot right next to his. Doesn’t that create intent by the deceased to be buried there?” What a fucking circus, yet I keep on watching. Although in my defense I have stopped watching and now just read the blurbs in the paper. Her mother didn’t even care about her son Daniel. So sad. I feel for that litte girl, Dannilynne.
A very fiery day yesterday. Kevin is on the top of my shit list. ” I asked you to email a progress report. Where is it?” ” Well Lil I never got it.” ” Could it be that you care more about walking your two new dogs then actually communicating with your job?” I have a bunch of insane people working for me. Kevin is one of those people who gets a bit excited about something and then goes to extremes to get what he wants. He decided he wanted to start bicycling. So he buys a $3000 bicycle and gets involved in charity racing. This lasted for about 3 months now he never rides and that expensive bicycle just sits there. A few months ago he and his girlfriend wanted a dog. He researches the type of dog he wants , old english bulldog. He buys one for $1500. Then he is so in love with the dog that he buys another one for $1500. The funny part of this is that he was in Miami a lot so his girlfriend was caring for the first dog. He then bought the second dog not realizing how much day to day work just one dog is. Well both Lee and I warned him about having two puppies. But no he didn’t listen. I also said to him ” why don’t you resue a dog from the pound? You can save one.” No that’s not good enough. Now these dogs are running his life and I barely hear from him. It might be me but why not save your money for something like a house instead of spending so much on other things? Regardless I am still waiting for my written report. At least he called to give me an update. He is going to Florida tomorrow to resolve a few issues ” who’s watching the dogs? ” I have no doubt I will receive a call saying” the dogs ate my written report . Sorry Lil.”

posted by Liliana @ 1:28 PM

Monday, February 26, 2007

Ah the caribbean, so beautiful. Jackson and I had a great vacation. We snorkeled next to a baracuda. We explored the Baths on Virgin Gorda. We went to the caves of Noram Island. We simply had such a wonderful time.
Holy crap so much work to come home to. No idea what Lee and Kevin are doing. Nice to be them. My god some of these managers can’t balance a check book. How the fuck do you get by in life without knowing how to manage a check book? Miami and Denver being on my shit list today. I asked Chantel today if Judith ever taught J hen how to do quickbooks? She said yes but I don’t believe it. And the other manager is even worse. I know paperwork sucks but it has to get done. Take a half hour everyday and get it done. The bottom line is : use your assistant managers and head bartenders to help with floor managing and light accounting. It’s all about relocating authority and time management. I also hate paperwork, so hand it off to the assistant managers and then check it. How fucking hard is that? These GM’s don’t rely on their AMs enough and then they tell me how much they are doing? ” Well why aren’t you having your head bartenders do some floor shifts?’ ” Well I was going to” Yeah right! ” Why don’t you have the ams handle some of the quikbooks work?” ” Well Lil, I just haven’t had time to do that” All I can say is horseshit!
Get your fucking work done. This is business!

posted by Liliana @ 10:28 AM

Sunday, February 18, 2007

Thank god it’s over. It’s been a long week. You’ll have to stay tuned to the show to see what happens. March 30th.
Had a makeup artist put on eyelashes that stay for two weeks. What a mistake. My eyes were irritated for days and now I can’t dissolve the glue that binds them. You could stick an anvil on my lashes and they wouldn’t weaken.
I am so happy to be home. Jackson and I are together again. I hate leaving him and this was a long stint. I thought about bringing him for a few days but he gets very bored at the bars. I’ve also told him that only really really dumb people smoke and whenever he is at one of the bars he’ll see one of the managers smoking and say ” … works for you. I thought you said everyone who smokes is really stupid. If he/she is really stupid then why do they work for you?” ” Well Jackson they are very stupid about that part of their lives but that does not make them bad people and they are good at some things.” I have dug myself a hole with that life lesson. That’s it everyone has to quit smoking or your fired! The last time I took Jackson to the New Orleans bar he aksed why everyone just sits around at the bar all day? There are so many layers to that question and just as many layers to the answer I would give. So let’s just say people love to chat and have fun. Simple.
During my stay in Memphis John Henry the new GM of Miami came i to visit. ” What a lightweight. He threw up 3 times. It was just embarrassing. Maybe we’ll get him a nipple so he can nurse one beer all night. This way he doesn’t vomit everywhere and shame the good Coyote Ugly name”
Judith sent me notes from a lecture on stress management.

A lecturer, when explaining stress management to an audience,
>
> > raised a glass of water and asked,
> >
> > “How heavy is
> this glass of water?”
> >
> > Answers called out ranged from 20g to
> 500g. >
> >
> > The lecturer replied, “The absolute weight
> doesn’t matter. >
> >
> > It depends on how long you try to hold
> it. >
> >
> > If I hold it for a minute, that’s not a problem.
>
> >
> > If I hold it for an hour, I’ll have an ache in my right arm.
> >
> >
> > If I hold it for a day, you’ll ha ve to call an
> ambulance. >
> >
> > In each case, it’s the same weight, but the
> longer I hold it, the
> > heavier it becomes.” >
> >
> > He
> continued,
> >
> > “And that’s the way it is with stress management.
>
> > If we carry our burdens all the time, sooner or later,
> > as
> the burden becomes increasingly heavy,
> > we won’t be able to carry on.

Taking Jackson to caribbean tomorrow. Hopefully I can put the glass down so I can go swimming!!!

posted by Liliana @ 4:46 PM

Saturday, February 17, 2007

Tonight is the finals for the second season. I am so nervous for the girls. Last year I did not know the girls. This year the competitors are veteran girls so I know them personally. Tune into to the show, the girls have me tearing up quite a few times. I know I’m going to cry tonight when I break some of the girls hearts. Crap.
Memphis staff has rocked this week. I am very proud of them.

posted by Liliana @ 6:23 PM

Thursday, February 15, 2007

God Damn Miami. I get a call from Jeff W last night. He was livid. The Miami managers bypassed corporate on something important and really fucked up.
This may sound very strange but every time I come to memphis and i stay in this one particular hotel I feel like my body gets very upset. This morning Jacqui and i were complaining about the same things and I realized the last time i was here for an extended stay I felt this way as well. I never , ever get bags or puffy eyes, but whenever I stay here in this city, in this hotel, I wake with huge puffy eyes. I am just gross and lethargic. I told jacqui today that someone must have put a hit on us and they are pumping carcinigens through the air in our rooms. ( maybe it is someone who is jealous of our celebrity on the show and just wants to make us look really bad on camera)
So much crap going on from every bar . Wow

posted by Liliana @ 1:05 PM

Sunday, February 11, 2007

Holy Crap. I am in Memphis shooting the final episode of season two and of course I always forget that I am mic ‘d. So of course, I say things I shouldn’t or go to the bathroom and forget they are listening. ( Not only are they listening but they are recording.) Oh well, what the hell am I going to do?
Jackson and I made out like bandits at the three mardi gras parades we went to. He was so excited that we caught so many beads. When a float would come near us we would high five and I would say ” be aggressive. Wave and look like your about to cry so people feel sorry for you.” At the day parades it worked well. Last night we went to a night parade within 5 minutes someone dumped a beer on my head .Then the next as if on cue someone through a plastic cup from a float and hit me square in the nose. For one second I was thinking “hey I can say I have a deveated septum like Jennifer aniston and get a nose job. ” ( by the way I believe she really had a deveated septum cause her nose was always small) At this point I was not happy but I had to pretend everything was fine for Jackson. Regardless we had a great time and his dad brought him to two more parades today.
Nashville rocked last night! Nice showing for Memphis and San Antonio too!!
I am glued to this Anna Nicole situation. I laughed so hard when Gsa Gsa’s husband said it was his child. I hope the child is alright. So sad.

posted by Liliana @ 6:05 PM

Thursday, February 08, 2007

My homepage is CNN.com and I just turned on the internet and saw that Anna nicole Smith just died. What the hell? First her son and now her. She just had a baby. That poor child.
It has been a very long day.
I must be displaying some image of a pathetic girl lately cause yesterday Gabe said to me ” lil you have a lot of people who love you. You can lean on your friends.” Holy crap where did that come from? Today I received an e-mail from judith saying ” you should feel good in your own skin. You don’t need to diet.” I must be giving off some form of ” my dog just died” vibe. ( don’t worry Cheeto is fine). In response to Gabe, thank you I love my friends and I will lean like the Leaning Tower of Piza when I need to. And Judith, I’ve got one week left of filming and none of my clothes fit. I bitch about it but at approximately 8 pm last night you could find me at Mortons Steak house eating a huge piece of Chocolate Mouse Cake. So dry your eyes Judith, your little girl will simply buy bigger pants.
My son is so cute. He submitted a shoe box float for a contest and he was so excited about it. When we came in to school we saw a few other entries and he was a bit deflated. The rules said that parents could not help. It was pretty obvious that some of the parents did help. But I will tell you this, his project might not have been the neatest, but it was certainly the most fun. He used mardi gras beads and made fleur di lis with glitter . Personally I think his was the best!
The other day I asked his dad to bring Jackson to the stables and Jackson and I would feed the horses. Well his dad brought Jackson and helped him feed a horse. Well the horse bit Jackson. ( not badly but it shock him up) Now I am trying to make sure Jackson does not become afraid of horses so I am convincing him that it was his dad’s sudden movement that freaked the horse out and that was why the horse bit him. Yesterday Jackson said to me, ” I think your right it was dad’s fault the horse bit me” I was a Psych major in college hopefully this does not back fire.
My son is incredible!!!

posted by Liliana @ 5:01 PM

Tuesday, February 06, 2007

Today is complete craziness. My phone has been ringing off the hook and I am trying to finish all my projects before I leave for memphis on Sunday. Today I am feeling overwhelmed.
Kat ( ft. lauderdale) went to Finland and came in 2nd place in the Finlandia competition. Congrats!
Back in the day I could lose a pant size in one week easily. Sunday I start filming again for the show. I have been exercising my butt off yet I have gained 3 lbs and everything is tight. I would not go back in time because I am so much happier and wiser now but for god sakes why does your body have to go? You know what, FUCK IT!! I’m not dieting , I’m simply too hungry for that!
Back to work.

posted by Liliana @ 3:56 PM

Monday, February 05, 2007

Go Colts!! A little sad that the Saints didn’t make the superbowl but I am pleased that the colts won. GO MIAMI BAR AWESOME
For the last month my son has been taking horseback riding lessons. Personally, I have riden horses in the past but no real lessons . I have probably been horseback riding 10 times in my life. A few of those times were in Colombia , South America while visiting relatives and let’s just say the horses were not well trained. Well as a lot of mothers I want my son to have a life I never had and be exposed t o a lot of things. Yesterday we walked to the stables just to say hello to the horses and find out why there were so many horses added to the stables. Well it ends up that the owner buys about 30 horses every year right before Mardi Gras and then sells them directly afterwards. Well when I started asking about the horses I found out that most of them don’t have names and they just spend their lives being bought and sold. Now it has pulled at my heart strings and I want to buy one so it can have a stable home. I KNOW NOTHING ABOUT HORSES!!! God damn it. I love animals I can’t help it. I always have. I know I can get one of these horses cheap. I can even board them there but I am so scared I am making this decision based on sheer emotion. AGAIN I don’t know anything about horses. This is going to torture me seeing all these horses with no names and no futures.

posted by Liliana @ 12:19 PM

Saturday, February 03, 2007

4 anniversary parties in one month!!! I survived. The Austin girls looked so beautiful. Some of these girls have killer bodies on them. ” Jacqui, the Austin bar has a few very hot bouncers you might have a challenge for best looking security” I had a great time. I went out with Kellor for dinner . When we got back to the bar I was greeted by a group of the San Antonio girls. All I can say is that they looked like they were having a great time. The Austin girls did a great job. I am very proud of them. Shawna the GM of San Antonio did a body shot off of me for $300. I never knew she thought of me like that, I’m just too damn sexy for my own good.
Last year Austin secured a new office area on the second floor. It’s so big they actually put a pool table in there. Lee and I spoke about it last night and we feel that the space should be utilized in a more money generating way. If it can’t produce revenue it will become the new corporate warehouse. Right now I spend quite a bit of money storing the portable bars and the merch. All that space would be perfect for storage. ” Daniel if you want to keep the pool table start generating some money upstairs!”

posted by Liliana @ 9:59 AM

Thursday, February 01, 2007

On my way to Austin for the 3 year anniversary party. Memo for next January: Don’t schedule 2 anniversary parties for the same week. Holy crap 4 anniversaries in 1 month. I don’t know if my liver can survive it. This week I am definitely battling this flu everyone has . I am definitely getting old because I keep thinking to myself ” why can’t I build a dynasty out of some wine and cheese bars?” Tonight I am drinking wine, NO CROWN.
I had sent Daniel from Austin to Miami for 3 weeks to help with the new GM. From what people tell me( cause I only see the unfunny, stubborn, black and white side of him) he is quite a prankster. He and Big Mike ( am Miami) have had a few pranks running back and forth during his stay in Miami. Last week, Bike Mike sent a transvestite stripper to Daniel’s room and totally freaked Daniel out. Daniel called me a few days ago and asked me to play along with a prank he was pulling on Mike. He asked me to forward a phony report to Mike basically saying that his recommendation is that Mike not stay on in Management etc. So I did. From what I hear Mike was nailed hook line and sinker. John henry had to calm him down and tell him it was a joke. It was quite funny. And I was glad to be a part of it, I just wish I was there to see Mike’s face.
Off to Austin!

posted by Liliana @ 10:24 AM

Tuesday, January 30, 2007

Holy crap what a day! Jacob and I were in my car and some woman changes lanes and hits our back right tail light. We are on a busy street so we motion to her that we are going to pull over into the Lowes parking lot. We pull over and she decides to pull over as well but in the far lane on a very busy street. Asshole move but Fine. I get out of my car insurance in hand. When I cross the street she is speaking on the phone outside the car. As I walk up she jumps in her car closes her windows and locks the doors. I say to her ” Look we need to exchange information” She responds through a closed window, locked car ” you hit me. Get away from me I’m calling the cops.” I say a second time ” look I need your insurance” ” Again she responds ” get away from me” I swear it was like I came over with an ax in my hand. Of course at this point I respond with a few choice words and return to my car. I see a police car parked in the Lowes parking lot , I tell him what had transpired and he tells me that he will call a traffic officer to come to the scene. An hour goes by and no traffic officer. So I call my insurance agent tell them that she refuses to exchange information etc. Well finally the officer comes. I tell him what happened and I start laughing cause she wouldn’t even get out of the car for him. She at least rolled down her window a quarter of the way. The woman was completely nuts. I am watching her while she is locked in her car and she start popping pills and downing them with ice tea. What a freak! The officer comes to my car saying that he has faulted her for the accident etc. He also tells me that when she called the cops on her phone she told them it was a hit and run hoping to get me in trouble. I said “I have been here for two hours , I did not go anywhere, she is insane.” I saw by the look on his face that he felt the same way I did. The insurance adjusters called me later on that day it ends up she uses the same insurance company. I definitely got the feeling that this was not new for her. What a fucking freak!

posted by Liliana @ 9:47 PM

Monday, January 29, 2007

What an awesome anniversary party yesterday. Jeff got the band ” Trailer Choir” to sing. They were great. A lot of old faces showed up. The girls looked incredible. It was truly a great day. I have a feeling that a lot of people are feeling pretty hung over today. ” thanks so much girls for the wine glasses and decantur I love them. ” ( crystal with fleur de lis etched in the glass) A really special day.
Very proud!

posted by Liliana @ 5:26 PM

Saturday, January 27, 2007

Big party tomorrow. Jackson made a collage for the bar. So Cute.
I had a great meeting today about some possible nascar affliations! We are on the move. Nascar look out!!!
Going to bed early .
I love everyone tonight ( except for Denver managers, you’re really pissing me off) But staff I love you and I love your managers when they get their shit together.
Welcome John Henry in Miami. “Let’s make some money”

posted by Liliana @ 11:43 PM

Thursday, January 25, 2007

San Antonio with a kick ass night!!! I love that. It is nice to see a wednesday with Saturday night numbers.
” Mom if I had a disease that made me kick and scream involuntarily would you keep me home from school?” ” Well Jackson, I would inform the teachers about your disease and still send you to school.” ” But mom I would be a danger to all the kids and the teachers, you would have to keep me home.” ” Well Jackson I would hire you the best nurse and she could accompany you to school and make sure you and everyone else was safe.” ” Mom what if I had the disease where I involuntarily say bad words and I insult the teacher and kids all day?” ” Well Jackson , if you had that disease the words would probably come out in English so the teacher would not truly understand what you were saying. I would also tell the parents about your disease so they would explain to their kids your dilemna. And yes I would still send you to school.” This went on for about 15 minutes. ” Jackson everyone has to go to school.” ” mom the only thing I love about school is my friends and recess. How many more years of school do I have?” ” A very long time!” So funny. Everyday when I pick him up he is laughing and having fun with his classmates. His teacher said that his french is getting much better and he is doing well in school. But all kids have to make that attemp at staying home. It’s like a right of passage.
New Orleans anniversary party on Sunday 2pm!!! 5 years

posted by Liliana @ 10:47 AM

Tuesday, January 23, 2007

I would like to send congrats to two girls, Kat from Ft. Lauderdale and Nijiah ( who the fuck knows how to spell that). Kat entered a Findlandia bartending competition. She won and is being flown to Finland to compete in a competion that includes bartenders from all over the world. Nijiah won the New Orleans Budtender competion last night. The New Orleans bar has won this 3 out of 4 years we have entered!!! Congrats girls.
In San Antonio right now. the girls are quite cute here. Nice to see the same faces for a couple of years. Very good vibe from the staff at this bar.
I am still filming for season two of the reality show. I am not allowed to talk about what is going on but I will give you a phrase to categorize how today is going ” Watching the girls is PAINFUL”

posted by Liliana @ 2:32 PM

Friday, January 19, 2007

I had a lot of fun at the Ft. Lauderdale anniversary party. The girls looked gorgeous. They dressed up in 19th century female saloon apparel. They really looked beautiful. Thank you Ft Lauderdale for the monogramed card holder and beautiful key chain. I have been showing everyone. Those special presents really make me happy. By the way, I love you Miami girls for coming to Ft Lauderdale. I had a lot of fun talking to you guys.
I don’t think I have written about this in the spill but thank you Nashville. The nashville bar got me a personally signed fiddle from Charlie Daniels. Jeff M is getting it framed so i can put it in my office. So sweet. I am floored by the thought that went into that. I in return gave the managers there Omaha Steaks. Might seem cheesy but Kyle is a big Mother Fucker. Noone loves to bbq more then him.
This has been a really great week. I had a lot of fun at the lauderdale anniversary ( not as much fun as Kevin and Lee who were out at strip clubs til 6 am)
Tonight I went to a wine tasting at Jackson’s school. I had a really great time. Sometimes its nice to commiserate with the parents of Jackson’s accomplices.

posted by Liliana @ 11:58 PM

Tuesday, January 16, 2007

Shannon, the employee of the month, is very upset that I did not put a picture of him now because he is 40 lbs lighter. He also wanted me to mention the times he and I had cocktails together. I will say this, Shannon is very funny. The things he says while he is stationed at the door are hysterical. We used to have two Saras that worked at the New Orleans bar. Some man went up to Shannon and said ” Is Sara here?” Shannon’s response ” You mean Easy Sara or Really Easy Sara?” You can’t help but laugh at that. When we were filming at the house last year. He was the security person on duty from midnight to seven am. He had the girls so insecure by the end of the week. ” don’t worry I won’t tell anybody what you really think about them. Come on I know you don’t like …” The girls were so nervous around him. It was quite funny.

posted by Liliana @ 12:27 PM

Holy crap one day it’s 80 degrees the next day it is 45 degrees. I finally received my hard copy of the Calendar. Pretty damn good. There are two minor errors that I saw but for the most part I am very pleased. We were joking around about whose picture would be whose favorite. Maybe we will take a poll at some point.
I’ll be at the Ft. Lauderdale anniversary party tomorrow. ” Miami girls come and we will have a few drinks together”. I am hoping that we can nail a certain deal for the Myrtel Beach Bike show.
Jacob and I are going to a wine tasting on friday at Jackson’s school. Jacobs comments ” I hope we don’t have to spit the wine out” We are real sofisticated!”

posted by Liliana @ 10:32 AM

Saturday, January 13, 2007

Holy Crap what a great game!! I am so happy the Saints won. Unless you live in New Orleans you have no idea how this team energizes this city, especially after Katrina!! So Happy. Not Happy with our new New Orleans GM. Staying out all night sleeping all day. Really pisses me off. 33 years old and acting like a child. ” Get your head in the game and grow up!”
The Coyote Ugly Nascar 18 wheeler ( sponsered by Loves stores and Wide Open energy drink) is in production. I just got some pictures today. Really cool!
A lot of great stuff happening this month!!!

posted by Liliana @ 11:37 PM

Thursday, January 11, 2007

Talk about a week that shakes your self confidence. At the anniversary party certain people, thinking they were complementing me, kept articulating ” you look so much better in person”. Now that might be a compliment to some but all that now runs through my mind is ” did I look that bad on the tv show?” Thank god I never watch it. Then yesterday I was at the New Orleans bar and I was joking around with Sascha, Chantel, and Tara. Someone said their back hurt from working I then said my back hurt because I had my period. Tara’s response to that was ” at least you still have it” implying that I am old and could be in menopause. I’m in my fucking thirties! That really pissed me off. My sentiment to that is that I am so glad Tara has so many friends that she is not scared to lose one. Good for her.
I’m over it !
I want to thank CMT and Touchdown Productions. I had ok’d a schedule not realizing the final dates landed on my son’s vacation. They went through a lot of trouble to make sure I was able to be with my son. Thank you.

posted by Liliana @ 11:16 AM

Tuesday, January 09, 2007

I love having a Sunday day Anniversary party. It was great to be at the NY bar. The girls looked beautiful, as usual. And it was fun without being stressful. Some of my college friends came by. A few long time regulars came by. It was really great. We ended the night at my hotel bar, drinking more. I woke up in all my cloths on my hotel room floor with M and Ms next to me. I will be in complete detox mode until the Ft. lauderdale anniversary. January is a killer. 4 anniversaries in the month. Ft Lauderdale, Austin, New Orleans , and NY.
Today I have a full physical. I hope the alchohol is still not in my system , don’t want the doctor to think I’m an alchy. This is the fate of a mom. I don’t ever go out anymore. Jackson and I go to bed around 9 pm. So when I do go out, it’s a doozy. It is going to be a busy two months.

posted by Liliana @ 10:19 AM

Friday, January 05, 2007

So I was so happy to have received so many Happy Holiday greeting from people around the country. That’s a nice feeling to have during the holidays.
I have been getting a lot of e-mails from other people who don’t like to go out all the time, especially New years eve. Let me clarify what I actually did on New Years Eve . I watched 4 back to back episodes of the Everest series. 1. who the hell really wants to climb Mt. Everest? 2. If you have Asthma why do you want to climb Mt Everest and why do you want to climb it without the aid of oxygen tanks? 3. If you have no legs and climb Mt Everest is it really an advantage cause you don’t have as much to lose ? All questions I asked myself when I watched this. I understand the thrill of climbing ( not that I climb higher then the second floor of my house). But you are entering a world that is not made for human beings. The cold, the lack of ozygen, and the sheer treachery of the climb make me feel that anyone who does this is an idiot. I’m sorry but do you leave your family to chance this climb and risk leaving your children parentless? The people on this show seemed quite selfish. They had this biker guy who was not able to make it to the summit. During his hike up he was told by his team leader to turn back that he was risking not only his own life but the lives of others. He disobeyed his team leader and could have died. He never reached the summit. At the end of the story he said that he would return to try next year. If I was the team leader I would not allow him to return. One of the sherpas of the other team members could of died waiting for him. On TV I would of said Screw you, selfish jerk. The man with no legs had frostbite on his stumps and ended up having to get over an inch taken off his stumps becuase the frostbite was so severe. Was that alright? Does he miss that inch?
Why did I watch 4 episodes? Because it is like a train wreck. You can’t help but watch. Off to NY!!!

posted by Liliana @ 10:08 PM

Thursday, January 04, 2007

I am finally home!!! I was just looking over the New years Eve numbers I have to give Addrianna and Ft Lauderdale some mention. They were neck and neck with Memphis as the second highest ring for New Years Eve but they did not have a cover and Memphis did. So congrats Addrianna, awesome job!!!
There is only 1 bar that pissed me off with their New Years Eve numbers , Miami. I sent Daniel there to help out. I hope he wore his good luck red cap?
Congrats to Lyndsey from San Antonio she just had a beautiful baby!!
Am I a loser for never wanting to go out if I don’t have to? Even New years eve I would rather be in bed early if I don’t have to be at one of the bars. For god sakes, Been there Done that. I’m been hearing so much shit about not wanting to go out. When I was managing a bar at 22, I did the same thing. I would work 5 or 6 nights a week. When I closed I didn’t go out for breakfast or hit an after hours place like everyone else, I went home. On my days off I went to the movies and went home. This business can kill you. Now I’m old . I have a child and I would rather play with him during the day and go to bed early at night. You know what? Fuck it! You can’t always make everyone else happy. Go find a younger girl who stays up all night and sleeps all day. Then you can wake up get McDonalds and go back to bed. Isn’t that what the the non motivated types do?

posted by Liliana @ 8:32 AM

Tuesday, January 02, 2007

I just received Nashvilles numbers from New years EVE. HOT DAMN! The Nashville bar almost doubled the second highest grossing bar and I was pretty damn happy with the second highest grossing bar. Again Hot Damn!
I am dieing for this vacation to be over. I will be home tomorrow and all I can think of is my shower, my bed, my dog and sushi with Chantel.
Also NY anniversary party, year 14, this Sunday at 2 pm. !!!! Yes that is right 2 pm. I spoke with Jacqui and I love the idea of getting there early and drinking , eating etc. Great Fun!!!

posted by Liliana @ 11:02 AM

Monday, January 01, 2007

Fantabulous!!! Every bar did great last night!!! I am in Utah with Jackson and I was anxious all night about all the bars and the numbers. I want to give one bar a huge kudos and that is New Orleans. I almost broke down in tears of happiness when I saw the numbers. New Orleans hasn’t done that well since before katrina!!! So happy !! Austin. Great. My first text message of the morning was from Daniel, I was very pleased to see those numbers. VERY VERY PLEASED!
I have decided that things in my life have to change this year. I rarely make big New Years resolutions but this year I have some big goals personally and professionally. It’s all up to me!!

posted by Liliana @ 5:34 PM

Friday, December 29, 2006

Freaking Denver. If you grow up in Colorodo you should be used to blizzards and a lot of snow. Well the last two snows in Denver we have been getting calls and e-mails from the managers asking if they could close. Chantel and I spoke and did not want to close. I have lived in cities with blizzards. I said ” they ‘re in a major city. They can have one bartender and one bouncer on. Have them schedule the people who live close to the bar so they are safe etc.” Today I get a call from Chantel saying that one of the managers tried to bypass her and ask Jeff M if they could close. For god sakes every hotel in Denver will be packed with people who can’t catch flights and they will be looking for places close to eat and have a few drinks. When I was a bartender I loved working these shifts. You could make so much money. Again, not asking anyone to be un safe but for god sakes when you get a lemon, make lemonade!

posted by Liliana @ 6:44 PM

Tuesday, December 26, 2006

Christmas day. I am in NYC. I came here to pick Jackson up from his grand parents and take him to Utah. Of course we get to JFK airport. Wait in a massive line for an hour and then we find out that they canceled our flight. I asked why the flight was canceled? Their response was ” a baggage problem” . What the fuck does that mean? So we came back to the city got a hotel room. ( Damn I wish I hadn’t sold my apartment) And It has rained all day. Jackson had fun for Christams dinner we went to Jeckyl and Hydes. It is a theme restaurant with mummies and ghouls. So he enjoyed that. Then we went back to the hotel room he jumped on the bed for 3 hours while I watched the 1997 National spelling Bee. I watched this for two hours mesmerized by the spelling prowess of these kids. I got teary eyed when the 13 year old girl finally won.
Not a stellar Christmas day but I am with my beloved son, we are healthy and we have each other.

posted by Liliana @ 12:04 AM

Sunday, December 24, 2006

There is a huge difference between managing a bar that is already opened and being part of the management team that opens the bar. I had a very impassioned call from one of the Miami managers worried that the staff was not at a certain level yet. I assured him that every bar needs time for the staff to grow and for them to truly understand Coyote. That also applies for management as well. it takes time for management to ” get” Coyote. Be patient. Everything is fine. The staff is right on schedule.
The calendar should be up for sale either today or Tuesday. I am very excited. Happy holidays. I am taking Jackson skiing.

posted by Liliana @ 2:33 PM

Thursday, December 21, 2006

Gabe plus Jeff Myers plus five bottles of wine equals a tremendous head ache. Holy crap.
We went to Mortons to have a semi managers meeting. By the end of the night we had gotten ourselves invited to the Mortons Christmas party. That waiter must of seen dollar signs with every glass of wine!
Congrats to Michelle, one of our accountants, she just had a baby boy!
I am taking Jackson today to a Teddy Bear Tea. One of the mothers from his school invited us so I accepted. Yesterday when I told him that we were going to this tea he was flabbergasted. ” Mom a tea! That’s for girls. Mom Please don’t make me go to this!” Too late now . His dad put a nice spin on it. He told Jackson to think of it as him escorting his mom to this function. As all parents know when the kids are off from school you have to be creative with entertaining them. When I was growing up you woke up and simply hung around the house. Sometimes you went to a friends house. Now a days it’s different. You have to be active every moment. Everyday there has to be a planned activity otherwise you are not a good mother. This week Jackson has had playdates. He went to the aquarium. He went to see Santa Claus. He has gone to the movies. He went to the museum. I am running out of things to do with him, so Teddy Bear Tea here we come.

posted by Liliana @ 1:02 PM

Tuesday, December 19, 2006

Holy crap. I have been traveling for the show quite a bit this month. Yesterday I was home trying to catch up with work. 10 hours on the computer and I am still far behind.
We really fucked up on getting the 2007 calendar out. It looks great. but it won’t be ready til next week. It’s both Lee and my fault. We let time slip p[ast us and be fell behind. Jacob is doing the layout work for it. he was about to kill me last night when I asked to switch out one of the pictures. I just want the best calendar ever!
I forgot to tell this story but last week, I had been to Miami, Charlotte, and New York. I was very tired and I was flying home for one day. As we approach New Orleans the pilot comes on the speaker to tell us that the fog is too thick so they will have to land in Baton Rouge. I live 1 hour from Baton Rouge and I have never been there. On a positive note, a very clean airport. Now the negative. It was 9:30 at night everything was closed. There were only 3 cabs in the whole city. The nearest hotel was booked and there were no rental cars available. I ended up getting a cab with 3 guys I did not know. I got home at 12:30 am. That sucked. And for the first time ever Jackson cryed because I could not get him from his dad’s house. It broke my heart. Normally when I travel I do it on days that he stays with his dad so he doesn’t really know that I am gone. unfortunately this years show schedule had me traveling a lot and Jackson did not like it. I feel so bad.
Good news. I issued bonuses yesterday!!! yeah, managers, staff, corporate officers, I didn’t forget you!
The Miami bar is only a couple of weeks old and we already caught someone stealing. ” Do you think we were born yesterday!” Stupid. This girl could of been good. Toobad, for her!

posted by Liliana @ 11:36 AM

Friday, December 15, 2006

” The fish rots at the head.” Garret, Ft. LAUDERDALE AM, told me that. That is going to be my new saying. I told Garret that I was disappointed with how uninspiring the Lauderdale girls have been and that I have received a lot of complaints. From what I heard last night they were quite good so I am relieved.
“Girls be great, I know you guys are unbelievably talented!”
‘ Jackson Mommy loves you”
Last day of the shoot till Mid January. Horay!!!

posted by Liliana @ 9:43 AM

Thursday, December 14, 2006

Long week. First and foremost, excellent saturday night in Charlotte. The girls are rock stars! Very pleased one of the best staffs in the system. The Charlotte security was very upset after reading that Memphis said they were the biggest. ” I said they didn’t claim to be the best just the biggest and I have to agree they are.” It was funny. Little Dana did my makeup and hair for filming in Charlotte. Thank you. I did not know thart Chris the Gm had been a makeup artist for Lancome. He seems to have a lot of talents we don’t know about.
I went from Charlotte to NY. Damn Ny girls, I swear I still am hungover and that was two days ago. It was Romina’s birthday. She made a customer buy a bodyshot off of me for $300. I was so cranky in NY. I went out with Jacqui and she doesn’t eat. You know what I realize in my short life, I get really cranky if I don’t have a good dinner. A lot of women can do this picking thing. Not me. I need a full dinner. Off to Ft. Lauderdale tonight. I feel horribly bad. Tomorrow is Jackson’s last day of school before Christmas vacation. I thought it was next week, so I can not be there tomorrow for his Christmas play. I am dieing over it. I have never missed any important school event. But I can’t change the shoot at this late date, the whole crew is already down in Ft. Lauderdale. Damn.

posted by Liliana @ 10:12 AM

Friday, December 08, 2006

What a week. I got down to Miami on Monday night and everyone was in complete panic mode. We had to hire a consultant to help us expedite some of our licenses. Kevin nick named him the ” Wolf” after Harvey Keitel’s character in ” Pulp Fiction”. Kevin said that this gut would just pass signs that said ” no non employees pass this point.” He said that it was amazing watching this guy work. Well thank god we finally got our license at 5 pm on opening night. We were all totally freaked out.
The night before opening, the Miami GM Victor, booked myself and a few girls on a spanish program called ” La Cosa Nostra”. We showed up there and the show was a live comedy talk show. One of the hosts came up to me and gave me a preinterview to see how my spanish faired. I was definitely nervous to do a show totally in spanish. I am far from bilingual. Wow what an experience the girls danced and then the rest of the segment was in spanish. I have to say that I was great. I think I totally convinced people I was bilingual even though I am far from that. It was funny being on this show knowing that the girls could not understand a word the hosts were saying. I would love to have a copy of the show so I could show my mother that I spoke in spanish. Very funny.
Opening night went very well. The numbers were incredible. I think the girls did over 170 bodyshots. Unfortuantely the veteran girls held the show with little help from the Miami girls. I told Esther and Chantel that they have a lot of work to do to get these girls in better shape. I want to thank all the veteran girls for doing an excellent job . That was the best display of professional bartending I have seen in a while. Thanks Maria (NY), Sherry (Charlotte), Esther ( Austin), Chastity ( Nashville), Wiggins ( Ft. Lauderdale) and Cyndi ( NY). Excellent job!!!
Happy Anniversary Nashville.

posted by Liliana @ 1:09 PM

Monday, December 04, 2006

I am in Memphis today. Last night I came into the bar. The Memphis girls looked great. Judith made sure they were prepared . It was great to see them turn into real Coyotes. I was very proud of them.
I decided to let loose last night and I had a bunch of drinks with the girls and Judith. Oh I am feeling the pain today. Judith, who very rarely drinks, had quite a few drinks herself. I heard through the grapevine that after I left she got on the bar and did one of the choreographed dances with the girls. Very funny. I wish I had seen that. Judith told me that as she left, Jaime one of the girls, said to her. “Go straight home and have sex with your boyfriend cause there is nothing better then drunk sex.” I wonder if she did?
The memphis girls are funny. The assistant manager in Memphis is named John Henry. A few of the girls call him J Hen. They said he needed a ghetto name.
I really enjoyed myself last night. I miss being around the girls. This group is not lacking for personality, I can assure you of that.
Today , the production company brought in two people to do my hair and makeup for filming. I was a bit nervous when the hair woman said ” if it doesn’t fry, it doesn’t fly.” The two women told me that they researched me and looked on the website to see how I do my hair and makeup. I definitely got the impression that they weren’t happy with what they saw. ” I don’t ever do my hair and I barely put on makeup . So do whatever you want. I don’t know how women can wear all this makeup everyday. It’s driving me nuts!
Off to Miami today
Also before I end, the Memphis security staff would like to issue a contest between all my other bars. They believe that they are the biggest Coyote Security. That includes height as well as weight. After seeing them last night, I would have to say that they definitely should win.

posted by Liliana @ 1:12 PM

Friday, December 01, 2006

Holy crap Miami is a mess. Everything has gone wrong that can go wrong. Kevin has resorted to begging. Lee told me that they have been up for two days straight and everyone is walking on egg shells. I feel really bad I can’t be there right now due to the show. But I will be there next week.
Lee told me that it feels weird not having me there at all. I feel complimented and guilted all at the same time.
Someone said to me today ” have you been hanging around Kyle?” And I said yes. ” That explains why you have been using the word Jackass in every sentence.

posted by Liliana @ 12:04 PM

Thursday, November 30, 2006

I had a huge meltdown yesterday. Today I have 4 things I am very happy about. 1.I had such a headache yesterday that I thought I would have an aneurism ( spelling) and I didn’t. 2. Miami passed one of their inspections 3. The new foundation I bought to use for the show is not breaking me out. 4. My son is great
That’s all I have to say

posted by Liliana @ 3:52 PM

Monday, November 27, 2006

Crap!! God damn it. Tomorrow I start filming and I have no bras that fit. I know most guys think that’s great but I hate it. I am officially a 32 D and I can’t stand it! ( I like C) I only have one bra that fits and the show starts tomorrow. I have barely bought any clothes this year. I am a bag and shoe girl, so tonight I was mortified to think that I will probably wear a shirt that I wore on last year’s show. Again Crap!
Today I should get the Mommy of the Year award for Mommies that can’t bake. Jackson wanted to make a gingerbread house for Santa, but not from a kit. He stated very decisively that buying a kit was like cheating and not as much fun. So yesterday I had to make gingerbread from scratch and today we cut forms and decorated them. I didn’t have the heart to tell him that I bought a kit just in case. And I can assure you, we will need to use the kit because my ginger bread came out too thick.
Got an e-mail from Daniel today saying that he was really sick. ” Oh I feel so sorry for you. You just got home from a week vacation” I told him he must of caught it from the last stripper he was with. ( not that there is anything wrong with that).
Off to Nashville

posted by Liliana @ 9:51 PM

Thank god for Nashville. It’s the only bar that did well last night. Painfull. Rehearsals start in Miami today. I am hoping we didn’t lose any girls by having had postponed the opening.
Tomorrow we start filming the Reality show. I had a nightmare last night that a few of the girls couldn’t pour a drink and I was mortified that they were on TV.
All the weight I lost on the raw food diet is back on after Thanksgiving. I am going to have to buy some clothes today for the show.
Busy day today

posted by Liliana @ 9:53 AM

Saturday, November 25, 2006

Thanksgiving takes everything out of you. I invited my gay neighbor. ( not that there is anything wrong with being gay. He just seems to enjoy telling everyone how gay he is) He came over the day before to help set up. I left to pick up my parents from the airport. While I was out he actually moved some of my furniture around. He set the table with his china, not mine. ( a lot of gaul in my mind) But I can’t lie the house looked gorgeous when we returned. ” lil I hope you don’t mind I fagged up your house.”
I decided to brine the turkey. Which I started the day before. On the cooking instructions it called for 3 1/2 hours of cooking. My turkey took about 5 1/2 hours. So dinner was very late. My mother, the nieghbor and Jacob were driving me crazy. ” if I was you I would do it this way. You really need to do this… etc etc” Everyone was on top of me telling me how they would cook each item . I was getting so upset that at one point I actually left the kitchen to calm down in my bedroom. When I came down they were all turning on each other. So the pressure was off me. All in all, it was a wonderful thanksgiving. Next year, I’ve decided I will invite noone. It will be Jackson and myself. I will cook the turkey but cater all the side dishes. And the piece de resistance; Everything will get served on paper plates. ( I am still doing the dishes from Thursday)
The next few days I have two things I need to focus on, Miami and shopping for the reality show.
On another note, I got eyelash extensions. I love them. Noone has really noticed them. In fact Jackson is the only person who has complimented me on them. My mother has a theory about everyone’s indifference to my new eye lashes. She claims that Jackson’s lashes are so long and gorgeous that mine are unnoticeable when I am in the same room with him. I think that is a very sound theory. My son is breathtaking. So I will concede to his eyelash beauty. Regardless of people’s indifference I still love my new eyelashes and that’s what matters!

posted by Liliana @ 11:03 AM

Tuesday, November 21, 2006

I love mornings at my house. It usually takes me about twenty minutes to get Jackson up but when he gets up he is always happy. He has never ever been cranky in the morning. This morning we blasted the radio and danced around the kitchen while we were getting ready for school. I love it. How in the world did I get so lucky? My son is perfect. I wish I could capture these moments in a bottle and open them to relive them again and again.
Big inspection in Miami today. I am crossing my fingers!

posted by Liliana @ 11:04 AM

Monday, November 20, 2006

The Ft. Lauderdale’s log last night said something I thought to be very peculiar. “We had a good night due to the Princess cruiselines docked here due to illness.” What the hell does that mean? Epidemic of flu? Food Poisoning? What kind of an illness would make a whole cruise liner delay their departure? I hope they are not contagious.
So 6 weeks ago I ordered a mosaic tile table on line. I haven’t received the table as of yet, so I tried to contact the company. The Phone Line is disconnected and no information as to their location. I am so pissed. I called American Express to ask them to look into it. I wanted that table so badly. Now I have no table to serve on for Thanksgiving. Urgh. I hate getting screwed.
A lot of work this week!

posted by Liliana @ 12:11 PM

Saturday, November 18, 2006

Finally a story in the news worth something. A man named Larry Stewart revealed that he was ” the secret Santa” . For years he has handed out money to people living on the streets that were hungry, cold, and needy but he always kept his identity a secret. I read an article about him and it really is a wonderful story of compassion and good will toward mankind. At first the amounts were small , ten and twenty dollar bills . Then he started handing out hundred dollar bills. They estimate that he has given out over a million dollars through the years to needy people around christmas time. I love stories like that.
Nobody pushes my buttons like Lee and yesterday he pushed and pushed until I exploded. He repeatedly does the same thing.
Lee in Miami( in hostile freanzied voice): ” I’m not sure what vendors Jeff M met with ? I’m not sure what’s going on? Someone needs to get finished with this immediately.”
Me ( in New Orleans) : “Jeff was there all week did you ask him?”
Lee: “Well Lil, I don’t think it got done”
Me: ” So you sat right next to him. Stayed in the same apartment all week and you couldn’t turn around and just ask him face to face without calling me?”
Lee: ” I didn’t want to step on your AOR”

Such Bullshit. Jeff M spoke with all the vendors everything is done. But it annoys me to no end that Lee couldn’t just ask Jeff? They spent 5 days in the same apartment yet he couldn’t just turn around and ask Jeff face to face without involving me?”
That really gets under my skin.
Oh and believe me Kevin is pissing me off just as much.
Kevin: “Lil I am going to have to spend 24 hours a day at the site till the opening…” ( feel sorry for me. my life is so hard)
Me: ” So what Kevin? You delayed the opening 3 times. I don’t give a shit if you have to hammer and build the bar yourself we are opening on the 6th.”
This Miami project has us all on edge. I can’t wait untill the bar is opened.

posted by Liliana @ 12:27 PM

Friday, November 17, 2006

Today I had a second group of girls come in for the calendar. We had a lot of fun. Def Leopard was in the bar so all the girls were really excited. Next door was a mini kiss concert. I am so pissed I couldn’t go to it!
The reason I am writting this late at night is because I can’t believe where my life has taken me. Travis and I have been on this raw fruit and vegetable diet. Well tonight before I left the bar we were high fiving about getting colonics. Yes I definitely want to get a colonic because I think it would be good for me, but has my life really gotten to the point where I am high fiving to do that. What the hell happened?

posted by Liliana @ 2:40 AM

Wednesday, November 15, 2006

On November 27th and also November 29th, the Fox network will air a 2 part interview with OJ Simpson entitled ” If I did it. Here’s How it happened” That’s crazy. Did his lawyer approve this? Is that completely insane? Really he must be completely insane!
A few heated discussions with the production company for the tv show. At the end of the day pushing the Miami opening back has really screwed me. It’s such a emotional situation for me cause I truly want to do a good job on the show but I also want to complete my job in Miami and I can’t do both with the tv schedule. Then the other emotional issue is being away from Jackson. She actually is so frustrated with me today that she told me to quit the show.
I definitely am feeling bad today. It didn’t help that last night rained and a flood came out of my bedroom ceiling!

posted by Liliana @ 12:11 PM

Tuesday, November 14, 2006

Holy Crap! Had a meeting with the accountants yesterday. I hope we resolved things. It would be nice to make more then I pay out in taxes for a change.
Bars sucked last night.
Jeff and I were talking this morning about a particular credit card scam that has happened through the website sales. I won’t get into the specifics but Coyote merchendise ends up in Vietnam.
That also reminds me that we need to find a charity in Africa or South America to send unsellable merchendise? ( I pulled one of Lee’s completely inappropriate designs from all the bars) He told me that he has 10 boxes of these shirts sitting in his garage. It would make me very happy to know that people in need would be able to use our clothing.
A lot of paperwork today.

posted by Liliana @ 11:00 AM

Friday, November 10, 2006

Just got off a company conference call. Grueling! An hour an a half listening to Kevin rant and rave about various projects gave me a headache. He claims that he has to always play ” Devil’s advocate” . You know how laborous that is when you just want someone to give you a straight opinion? Grueling ! Busy day at work today. All the bars did well last night I’m pleased.
It seems that I have some republican readers that were upset with my comments. All I can say is this, if you come into one of my bars I’ll take your money no matter whether you are a republican or not. America is about being able to have your own opinions and of course capitalize on them.
Tomorrow Travis and I start our raw food diet. I better eat up tonight.

posted by Liliana @ 1:46 PM

Thursday, November 09, 2006

What a great week. Not only for this country but for this company. We had a few girls come down to start shooting the 2007 calendar. ( I know we are way behind the 8 ball) A lot of fun and I just saw some of the raw shots and they look great. Last night we took the girls out for dinner. Freaking Lala ordered a lobster ( at Mortons that’s a lot of money) So we were joking and I told Lee she just ate his Christmas bonus. On the Q T , Jeff Myers had a friend ( female friend) come into town and meet us for dinner. Let’s just say that they left the table secretly for a while. That must of been the greatest 10 minutes of her life! Probably not her life but maybe his. It was Chastity from Nashville’s birthday last night. The big 23. ( Barf)
I am just truly happy today. I am pleased how things came out. Next week we will shoot a few more girls. This is the fun stuff. I also enjoy chatting with the girls because I don’t do that as much any more.
I was a bit insulted last night because we were doing some ad shots with the girls and there was one shot that was of the backs of the girls’ ( no faces) well Lee did not ask me to cooperate in this shot. I am not 23 anymore but I certainly can be in a picture with my face turned. So I started saying to Lee I know I am a little chubby right now, some might say chunky but I could of been in that picture. Chantel chimes in ” not chunky, Thick” Why thank you Chantel. In honesty I am only about 5 lbs up but those 5 lbs go straight to my thighs and butt!! ‘ You know Lee some men like that. I am officially insulted.
Very Sad that Ed Bardley died.
On a good note I am very happy to be an american today.

posted by Liliana @ 2:50 PM

Tuesday, November 07, 2006

Lee is in town this week. Last night Jackson hid fake rats under the covers of Lee’s bed. I love my son. He is so funny. Jackson gave Lee the tour of our house. He referred to my office as “the snack room”. My son truly has no idea I work. He stores his halloween candy in my office and he set up his magnetic dart board in there as well. I love that he is happy. Today we are doing a photoshoot at the New Orleans bar. We have a few girls from other bars here. They are so pretty and funny. I enjoy listening to the banter outside the bar.
Except San antonio and austin most of the bars” numbers sucked last night. Painful.
Back to work!

posted by Liliana @ 2:21 PM

Monday, November 06, 2006

I just read something that made my blood boil. An opponent of abortion, Kline ( pretty sure that is his last name), was able to get the records of abortion patients claiming that he was trying to find crimes such as rape through the patients history. The story is more complex then that ( it also involves Bill O reilly) but I am disgusted that confidential records would be released. Sometimes I read the paper and I feel like this country is moving backwards. I feel like women’s rights are in jeopardy. I feel like it’s ridiculous for having issues with Gay marriage. I just deleted a long winded political and religious opinion I had written because there is no place in this business for politics, so I will end this topic with two sentiments ” Mind your own business” and ” stop judging others”.
( what a violation having your records released. just plain unamerican)
The New Orleans bar had a bar clean today. It was nice to see all the girls in one room. Gabe is taking over as the New Orleans GM. Good Luck to him. So we had an impromptu employee meeting and we spoke about trying harder to promote your shifts etc. I feel a bit frustrated because I personal have done a lot to promote the New Orleasns bar. For god sake I begged CMT to base the last tv show around it’s reopening after Katrina. I just want the girls to be more cognicent of flyering and praising the bar to people they meet. Other then that I am proud that so many showed up today. It’s nice to see how much they love each other.

posted by Liliana @ 5:29 PM

Friday, November 03, 2006

Of course. It is a beautiful day, crisp cool air in New Orleans. I am in a great mood. I took cheeto to the park and I feel on top of the world. Then reality hits, a call from Chantel. Lil someone showed up at the bar trying to serve you papers. Serving papers is never a good thing. It’s always a lawsuit of some kind. I wasn’t at the bar so they could not serve me but they’ll get me soon. People can be deplorable. They see the Coyote Ugly name and they see dollar signs. One girl tried to sue me once claiming that she slipped in the hallway of the NY bar on Thanksgiving night, 7 years previous. I happened to be the bartender on duty that night and noone fell. There was no incident at all. Fucking con artists. It makes me sick. Even if you win the lawsuit you still have to pay the fucking lawyers. I had a lawsuit I won where the company was going to pay my legal fees. Well they would only pay equivalent to $170 an hour but the lawyer was $225 an hour. Unfucking believable. I just got a bill from my divorce lawyer for $3,000. I haven’t talk to this man in over a year. What the hell is he charging me for? ( Been divorced for 4 years) Ay caramba.
Back to work

posted by Liliana @ 1:50 PM

Thursday, November 02, 2006

Kevin started dating this particular girl close to 3 years ago. They are still together and happy. Her name is Maria and she is Chilean. In the 3 years they have been together Kevin has taken on a few new interests. First, the latin culture. He now speaks about different latin foods, wines, etc as if he is latin himself. He also has a new love for dogs. Last year if you spoke about the love you had for your wonderful pet Fido, he would respond ” it annoys me when people humanize these pets. It’s your freaking dog not a kid.” Well of course, with Maria guiding the way he now loves dogs. In fact they just got a new old english bulldog puppy. The long and the short of it is, that I joke with him all the time about him taking on the personality of his latin girlfriend and what would happen if he dated someone of a completely different ethnicity? Well yesterday he was not on site in Miami because his dog ate glass and he had to bring him to the vet. Today I said to him, ” if you start dating a korean girlfriend the only dog issues you’d have would be what temperature to cook him at and what wine to serve with him.” His response was ” that is so completely offensive, but I love it!”
I am not saying anything against the Korean community, please don’t be offended. I’m colombian I heard jokes all my life about drugs and coffee. ” hey you related to Juan valdez?” My brother in law even says that my sister and I have colombian thick legs because it makes it easier to pick coffee.
Today was bonus day for the managers. I received a very nice letter from Judith today and I was thinking where did this come from? Then I remembered BONUS DAY. Everyone loves me on bonus day.

posted by Liliana @ 5:51 PM

I have always taught Jackson to respect animals. In fact I don’t let him kill flies or mosquitos. But I have rats in my house and I can not coexist with rats. I am sorry to the powers above. I am a weak person . I have had a gun pointed directly at my face and I did not flinch but if a mouse or a rat come near me I am paralyzed with fear. The man from Terminix is here now and he said ( with a cajun accent) ” Girl I am going to get them they won’t get us” I feel like I am living the movie ” Caddy shack”. Sorry Peta. I just can’t have them in my house. I think this fear comes from living with mice in a NY apartment. I lived in an apartment on 9th St. between 1st and Ave A for 5 years. I always had mice no matter what the landlord did. I used to be so afraid because I could hear them in the walls. They would run on my floors. My dogs were even freaked out by them. I would have the most vidid dreams about them and I know it was because I could hear them in the walls while I was sleeping. I HATE THEM. I HATE THEM

posted by Liliana @ 11:39 AM

Wednesday, November 01, 2006

Ft Lauderdale with a kickass night!! Austin and San Antonio nice as well. I was surprised that some of the bars did not do better. Halloween in NY was always a crap shoot. People would go to the parade or parties and then come to the bar . And then if the bar is really busy on halloween , the night before and after are slow so it’s a draw.
I am in a candy coma today. God damn snickers bars. Jacob made my house look great for Halloween. He had dried ice for fog. He had a ghoul hanging from the second floor. Creepy eyes hidden in the bushes. The electric chair with a man frying in it. He even had a soundtrack playing of a man getting electrocuted. Unfortunately my new house is on a very quiet street and very few people walked by. Next year I’ll have to make a sign so people come to my house.
I can’t wait to see the pictures of Tara in New Orleans. Supposedly last night she came as a ” brick house”. Very interesting
Jackson made out like a bandit. He will have candy for the next 6 months. Unfortunately I need to tell him to hide it from me.

posted by Liliana @ 3:14 PM

Tuesday, October 31, 2006

Thank you San Antonio. The only bar I own that did realitively well last night. It is horrible when you go to work and see such horrendous numbers. Denver was so slow the bouncers decided to amuse themselves by glueing a dollar on the floor and watching people try to pick it up. I am told there were bets on who would reach down and try to pick it up. I’m sure the looks of embarassment were classic when the dollar wouldn’t budge from the floor. Sometimes it is the little things that make you laugh.
We are about to embark on another season of the TV show. You know what really pisses me off? I asked CMT to do a few things for us. 1. pay for Jacqui and I to get professional head shots 2. Create a press kit for us and 3. hire a publicist for our show specifically. Do you know what their response was? Nothing. No response at all. Supposedly we had their highest rated show ever yet they won’t pay for headshots for us? It is so unnerving. Read this fast because I am sure their lawyers will call and bitch that I wrote about them. Such bullshit. I show up every day on time. I am easy to work with and I am always professional. You would think they would have the curtesy of calling me back. No I get nothing. I could say more but I will refrain
I am feeling out of sync with work. Last week Jeff W, Kevin, and Lee went to Cancun to try again to solidify a space for us. Well with all three of them gone I had a lot of time on my hands. Now this week I feel out of touch. I can’t seem to get into the groove.

posted by Liliana @ 10:32 AM

Sunday, October 29, 2006

What a weekend. Jackson’s birthday was on friday. He woke up and one eye was swollen and very pink. Yes Pink eye. We had to reschedule his birthday party. He is such a kind, happy kid. He wasn’t upset or disappointed. He just said no big deal I will have it next week. Sometimes I wonder what created his character. Is it nature or nurture? Regardless he is such a happy boy with a kind heart, I’m just amazed by him sometimes. Every single present he received ( except clothes, even though he is thankful for those) he said ” Mom look isn’t it awesome.” ” Mom 7 years ago I popped out of your vagina!” ” Why Jackson, yes you did. But I wouldn’t call 12 hours of labor, popping out.” What embarrasses some people actually amuses me. He is trying to get a rise out of myself or his dad but I just laugh cause he it is meant to humor us.
Halloween has taken over my house. I have a man getting electrocuted right out side my front door. I have a ghoul hanging in front of my window. And I have dry ice coming on Tuesday so I can make fog for our graveyard. My living room is covered with tools , lights, pumpkins. It’s so messy it is driving me nuts.
Went to the New Orleans bar on Saturday . Pretty good crowd. Very nice to see the bar busy. A lot going on. Some new ventures should be solidified in the next couple of months. I am crossing my fingers.
I hate to admit it but Martha Stewart has some great Halloween ideas.

posted by Liliana @ 7:00 PM

Wednesday, October 25, 2006

I bought Jackson a sumo wrestler costume. It is awesome. So funny. I love Halloween.
Mellissa made me laugh this morning. After my last spill she said her friends had called her congratulating her for being picked for the cover of the magazine with Kevin and Lee. She then had to tell them to read further down. Then the calls were more about chastising her. ” I was cool for a second then they read that I suck and I keep getting made fun of” well it made me laugh.
Austin having a great two days. San Antonio strong last night!

posted by Liliana @ 1:54 PM

Monday, October 23, 2006

Men’s Health Magazine asked Kevin and Lee to pick two managers to pose for the cover with them. Congrats they picked Mellissa in Denver and Judith in Memphis!
Yetserday’s blog:
“Lee and Kevin are extremely cool! They are actually the driving force behind the company! Everyone in the company is actually smarter having had the chance to be ripped on by them! I cant wait to see them on their upcoming cover of Mens Health Magazine! Also, Forbes just contacted me for an interview because they were just named Business Men of the YEAR! WOW…big day for those two! Man I am sooooo lucky. God bless amercia and thank you Kevin and Lee. – Lil”
Now I have a bridge I can sell you guys.
Yesterday I wrote my Spill using Kevin’s laptop. After I was finished, I gave him back his computer without closing my blog page. So Kevin and Lee secretly wrote on my blog. I thought it was hysterical. The cover of Men’s Health magazine. Come on! Forbes! Ya right. ” everyone in the company is actually smarter having had the chance to be ripped by them” My god. How in god’s green earth did anyone believe this? It is so over the top. Lee’s girlfriend actually called him to congratulate him. Both Judith and mellissa sent congratulatory text messages. Of course Jeff M fueling the fire.( he knew it was a joke) He and Judith spoke about how truly blessed everyone is for being able to work with Kevin and Lee. Very funny.
We have our staff in Miami. A few rock stars. This was a long weekend. The girls I finally picked are great but I am still floored by the amount of girls who walked in and didn’t work. ” Lil I really want this job because my boyfriend has paid all my bills for years and I am getting bored” One of my favorite moments at the girl search was when a girl wearing a dress did a flip and let’s just say she was not covered under the dress. Not pretty but very funny. This was the first Girl search where we had to ask the girls if they had green cards and could read and write english. Kevin got mad at me for asking a girl what nationality she was ? ” Lil you can’t ask that!” Just so you understand. This girl was blonde, blue eyes. She was from Connecticut originally but sounded like she was straight out of a gang in the Bronx. I picked her to be one of our Coyotes, so I obviously liked her but I was curious why a connecticut girl spoke like that. I have a feeling her speach patterns were self taught.
Some very beautiful girls. There are 4 girls who were triple threats: bartending, dancing, and singing. Should be a good staff.
Home this week.
I am posting a picture of Lee and Kevin on the site. When I showed up in Miami I ran into them as they were walking. They had matching shirts and bags on. It was so cute. It definitely makes me feel that I have nothing to worry about when they are around the girls. Maybe for Christmas I will get them some matching accessories and make up.

posted by Liliana @ 2:07 PM

Sunday, October 22, 2006

Lee and Kevin are extremely cool! They are actually the driving force behind the company! Everyone in the company is actually smarter having had the chance to be ripped on by them! I cant wait to see them on their upcoming cover of Mens Health Magazine! Also, Forbes just contacted me for an interview because they were just named Business Men of the YEAR! WOW…big day for those two! Man I am sooooo lucky. God bless amercia and thank you Kevin and Lee. – Lil

posted by Liliana @ 12:40 PM

In Miami at the girl search. Whoa I am a bit stressed out over this one. Yesterday someone screwed up our advertising. We always hold Saturday and Sunday try outs from noon to five oclock. Someone mistakingly advertised it from four to seven oclock. We sat there wondering why no one was showing up then all of a sudden we heard our radio ad and it listed the wrong times.
The girls, ma ma mia! There are a few girls I think are going to be great. They bartend , dance, sing beautiful. I am very pleased . But I can not tell you how many girls came in with nothing. ” So are you working now?” ” No I took the summer off” ” But it is almost November, how are you supporting yourself?” ” I just go to Mc donalds and lay around the house” ” So when do you wake up in the morning?” ” I wake up in the afternoon and party with my friends? ” ” So why should I hire you? ” ” Cause i love to party”
I am not joking when I say this was a common conversation with many of these girls. Please god if you are listening let today be better!

posted by Liliana @ 12:21 PM

Wednesday, October 18, 2006

My internet is still down so I am now at Kinkos checking my e-mails. What a head ache. Today is an open house to try and sell my previous home. I keep praying that the house sells right away.
Off to Miami tomorrow for the girl search. I hope it goes well. We receieved a very interesting offer today. I haven’t been this excited for a new project in a while. I hope it becomes reality.
Jeff M’s mother sent me a thank you card. How nice. He always refers to her as a saint. I’m starting to believe it’s true.. I wonder if that is how Jackson will refer to me? I hear myself saying things to him that when I have heard them from other people I have said ” oh that makes me sick” but here I am saying them to him. ” Jackson the love of a mother is the strongest love of all.” Really sappy stuff. I am so happy that he still digs it. We are decorating our house for Halloween. He is expecting a man in an electric chair who gets electricuted every time someone approaches the door. I miss the days when cutting a pumpkin was good enough.

posted by Liliana @ 1:51 PM

Monday, October 16, 2006

My internet is down so I am working out of the Corporate office. On a conference call right now. Miami, what a head ache.
I’m excited about the girl search in MIAMI this weekend. I hope we find some good girls.
I am listening to lee’s description of Atlantic city.
Jeff M is high on detroit.
A lot of projects .
Money goes out, money goes out. God so much money is going out. My taxes are due. Money going out. I am happy being my own boss and running the company but sometimes I feel that I would make more money as a consultant. It seems that the more successfull the company is the less I make. People think I make a lot off the tv show but I barely make anything.
I am gratefull for what I have. I know there are many people who do not make as much as I make but I feel like taxes eat up most of my salary. It’s so frustrating.

posted by Liliana @ 1:47 PM

Saturday, October 14, 2006

Yesterday Kevin gave me a day of peace. Because of his graciousness I sent a text to him last night saying ” thanks Kevin for giving me 1 day off from Miami. During that time I did find the cure for cancer.” His response ” That’s great! But the world wants to know is the cure for cancer based around the Umbrella or the Pina Colada?” Touche Kevin, well done. ” the student has now become the teacher. touche my friend. Well played.”
Crappy night for the big bars last night. God Damn Friday the 13th. I am finally home. My son and I were on a plane filled with Eagle fans going to New Orleans. I don’t think my son quite understood why we couldn’t speak to them and dishonor his team ” the saints”. It could be because he doesn’t understand yet that his team is The Saints or it could be that he is a kind soul and doesn’t care if others route for another team. Oh the kindness of children. If he ever does like football he will understand that you do not consort with the other team.
I went by my old house today ( which is for sale) to water the plants. In a mere two weeks I put more money and care into that house then I did in the 4 years I lived there. God I hope it sells.
Last week while at my sister’s house, my niece asked for help in Algebra. Well in high school I did very well in algebra in fact I would like to say that math and science were my two best subjects. Well time takes it’s toll. I couldn’t remember a damn thing. 1/4a – 3/5 b = 2/4 a + b This is not the exact equation so excuse me if the formula is wrong. I have no recollection of how to subtract fractions or how to isolate the unknown quantities. Very sad day for me and unfortunately for her as well since I couldn’t help.
Kevin, my answer is : crown royal with a club soda back.

posted by Liliana @ 12:00 PM

Wednesday, October 11, 2006

I am steaming mad. Fucking Miami project . Kevin and I are having a very heated discussion right now. I am definitely angry. Lee is upset. Jeff is upset. Kevin is upset. And now I am very upset. Lee always jokes around and says that I target him on the Lil Spill. ” Lee today you are off the hook. Love you . Great Job. ” Kevin on the other hand is my boil that needs to be lanced. In his own words “he is the red headed step child that singlehandedly brought down Coyote Ugly.” He then said to me ” OK Lil I’m sorry I interupted you from creating the cure for cancer but can you help me with the Miami project.” So funny, Kevin. URGH
This week Jackson has vacation from school. I don’t know why but the school kids in France also have off this week. I brought him to visit his cousins. So fun. Too bad my phone is ringing off the hook with Miami problems. Urgh!!!

posted by Liliana @ 2:59 PM

Sunday, October 08, 2006

Hot damn! I went to Miami this weekend and I hired a GM and AM for the miami site. Welcome to Coyote Ugly Joyce and Javier. I went to the Ft. Lauedrdale bar on Friday night. Adrianna ( gm) and I had a lot of shots. a lot of fun. It was nice to go to the bar. The girls are beautiful . They sing, dance, bartend but they are missing that killer instinct that engages people. A little tweaking should fix that up. Met Garret the AM. Happy Birthday Garret. All in all a very successfull weekend.
I don’t know how the Miami bar is going to be open in November but Kevin swears it will. All I can say is Good Luck.

posted by Liliana @ 1:47 PM

Thursday, October 05, 2006

” In your face Lee!” ( only kidding) I couldn’t be happier with the San Antonio managers right now. Lee wrote a letter to San Antonio about their merch sales. Matt ( am SA) wrote a letter back that was very well thought out . It also proved that he had increased sales of a certain product by giving incentive to the girls. Very proud. I am so pleased with the energy and passion of the new managers. Great Job!
Charlotte! Awesome Wednesday. Wow. It’s nice to be able to write about one of the smaller bars. I will tell you something about the Charlotte bar, I have never received a negative e-mail about that bar. I am proud of every bar I own but that is the only one that I can say that about. Great Job Chris and the entire staff!
All love today.
” Today I am making my official picks for the tv show. ” I will inform the GMs right after this. Because this is a sensitive subject for the managers to discuss, I will write a blurb on this Lil Spill. There are a few girls that I am picking who need to lose a few pounds. I love you guys but this is tv and I want you to look great. So Call Jenny Craig you’ve got untill the end of November. ( now I am going to get hate mail.) The Ultimate Coyote has to be fit, sorry but as the judge that is my ruling. Don’t worry I’m about 10 lbs too heavy, I have to do something as well.
Go Mets!

posted by Liliana @ 12:54 PM

Wednesday, October 04, 2006

San Antonio high ring for the night!!!
Today I want to talk about Jeff M. Every week he asks me to meet his friends for potential jobs. ” Jeff you truly back this guy? He’s not going to flake and get fired in two months?” ” Lil I back him 100% he’s the greatest he’ll give his heart and soul.” I’m still reeling after he backed a guy in Memphis 100%. That lasted a total of two months before he was scheduled to go back to rehap. But only the other hand he was responsible for the Charlotte GM and he has worked out really well.
Not only did I post on the Lil Spill about the reality show but I wrote a letter to my managers. Only two managers have returned my e-mails but about 30 regulars have given their opinions in e-mails to the Lil Spill. Everyone has their favorites. That’s why the bars are so popular.
Again to all my girls “I value everyone that works for the company. They are only allowing me to pick 10 girls so I am sorry if you don’t get picked. Doesn’t mean that you are not great at what you do.”
The freaking pressure. I don’t want to hurt everyones feelings but in the other direction there are a few girls I pick that will probably grow egos the size of the planet and will be unbearable to work with. Can’t win.

posted by Liliana @ 2:27 PM

Tuesday, October 03, 2006

I am so scared to critque the San Antonio bar because of the loss of the GM. Shawna is the new GM and I am hoping she has a thicker skin. I feel that we give out a lot of positive. But if something seems wrong we ask for analysis and change. The last two days I have asked Lee to be nicer. Be supportive. ” Lil, I’m just doing my job and asking for information. I’m not being mean.” I know he’s not. He is just doing his job and asking for information. His emails are very direct and I could easily see people misreading them as harsh when that is not the intention. But I feel the San Antonio managers are so sensitive that we need to approach them in a different manner. ” Lil, we’ve both worked for owners that yell at you every day. You just do what they say. You don’t get your panties in a knot over it. I’m not yelling at anyone I am just asking for some numbers and ideas!” Lee’s right but Kelly was so ultra sensitive and I certainly don’t want to rock the boat there. Lee ended our conversation by saying ” tell these managers to put their big kid pants on and get to work.” On Shawna’s behalf I don’t know if she is too sensitive. Again just don’t want to rock the boat. I feel there is a positive trend going on in San Antonio. Shawna is excited and we are excited to move forward. 2nd highest grossing bar I have. Hoping Shawna gets in the groove and tries to regain the number one spot.
Well looks like we are on the heels of the next season of the reality show. This season there will be some of my girls competing. I am so happy about that because I always felt that it was not fair that non coyotes were competing for ” the Ultimate Coyote” . Really how could they be ” the Ultimate Coyote” and not have the training and time with the company my girls do? The only down side is that I have to pick 10 girls in the next week. It’s hard cause I love so many of the girls but there will be some girls that I can’t pick because they don’t have the classic entertainment ability that others do, even though they are the best sellers and best bartenders. Show business ain’t easy.

posted by Liliana @ 2:45 PM

Monday, October 02, 2006

I guess Mellisa ( GM Denver) and Daniel ( GM Austin) had a good time the other night. I got an early morning drunk call from them . I never understood going on vacation and visiting another bar. ” Daniel your on vacation stay out of Coyote!”
Mellissa was bombed. ” Liliana, it’s Daniel’s fault. He wanted to call you.” Daniel in the backround ” go to speakerphone, Lil, Lil” Since I was not there and could only hear their voices, I would have to say that Mellissa sounded much drunker then Daniel. Thank God Ann closed the Denver bar that night.
Insurance. Who the hell understands this? Whether it be health insurance, home insurance or business insurance it is so complicated. I have spent the morning speaking with Jeff W about our health insurance then followed up with a conversation about new building insurance . Urgh. You know what really irks me is that Lee and Kevin will bitch about their coverage. From what I understand they have very good plans. Jeff W. sent them the name and number of our agent so that they could review their plans with her. Did either of them call her? No ! But the bitching will continue. They have the same plan that I do. If you go out of the system you have to pay, that’s just a fact of life. URGH!
Big boob job day for one of the girls. Very painful. I remember the pain and then seeing the swelling and thinking ” what the fuck did I do?” The doctor kept trying to get me to go bigger but I stuck to my guns ( funny) and went with smaller ones. Thank god . I wouldn’t want to tip over. My sister always makes mean little comments. My response ” screw you! you are a D naturally I was an A.” I never wanted bigger boobs until I had my child. For the first time I had boobs. After nursing they went back to an A and that’s when I decided to get them done. I would say that I am pretty happy that I had them done. The negative is that you have to change the clothes you wear because your normal clothes make you feel heavy. I tell the girls before they go in for the procedure to be prepared. It changes your whole body image both positively and negatively. I remember a girl in Chicago who had breast implants. She was my hieght 5′ 2″. She decided to go with the biggest boobs the doctor would put in. She seemed very happy with them and at the end of the day that is all that matters but whoa they were huge!

posted by Liliana @ 12:54 PM

Sunday, October 01, 2006

Jeff M came over on Friday night. Jacob cooked dinner while Jeff and I had a few glasses of wine. A few glasses turned into 4 bottles. Let’s just say that Saturday was not a good day for me.
I have not unpacked anything yet, in fact I am still cleaning up at my old house. I would like to say that I am disgusted with myself. No human being needs this many clothes. The negative part is not the amount of clothes but the fact that all the clothes look the same. How many black tank tops / camisoles can one person have? I have two problems. The first problem is that I have kept clothes that were purchased in the 80’s , 90’s , and so on . Am I really going to wear those jeans from 20 years ago? ( they do fit thank god) What memory am I hoping to capture by saving a shirt that I used to bartend in? Or a high school sweater? Really ? Am I really going to look at this stuff when I am 80 years old and say, ” thank god I saved those!” ?
My second problem is purchasing clothes while I’m traveling. When I go away I will forget something or want to wear something in particular so I go to the local mall and buy a similar item. Hence the overload in Black tank tops. I have to stop doing that. I really am sick with myself. There are people in the world with nothing . There will be a very big donation to the salvation army from me this week.
Austin, Nashville, and Memphis very nice Saturday numbers. Austin sold a shit load of merch yesterday, Lee will take credit for that I am sure ( even though he is thousands of miles away, he did change the merch area in Austin making it more visible).
Got a really nice letter about the NY bar. Those girls certainly know how to show folks a good time.
Travis is back in New Orleans ( security for New Orleans he relocated after Katrina). He was my weird diet partner. I think we will have to start a raw food diet soon. I need something!

posted by Liliana @ 4:27 PM

Friday, September 29, 2006

Thank you Denver staff for the absolutly beautiful flowers. You guys are the best!!!

posted by Liliana @ 8:28 PM

Thursday, September 28, 2006

I feel horrible for Anna Nicole Smith. Having a baby should be a magical and glorious event but to lose your elder son only a few days later, what a tragedy. They are saying it was a lethal combination of 2 anti depressants and methadone. If I am not mistaken methadone is a drug used to treat addiction to heroine and other strong narcotics. I hadn’t heard that this kid had any drug problems before this. It is so common to self medicate now adays. So dangerous.
I just read that the new sports drug is cough syrup mixed with codeine. They put this in an energy drink and they call it ‘ lean’. I am not sure what this does for them other then be a pain reliever. The term ” lean” denotes something else but I am not sure why cough syrup would change into something else? I’ll have to do some research on that.
Terrel Ownes. was it a suicide attempt or not? Who the hell knows or cares what is interesting is his use of a hyperbaric chamber. From my little knowledge of this, a hyperbaric chamber pumps a purer form of ozygen into the chamber. Certain hospitals use it to help heal cancer patients and other ill patients. Terrell swears that this chamber helps heal his injuries. I’ve also read that it can be dangerous to expose yourself to such pure ozygen. Lifestyles of the rich and famous can be interesting.
A lot of sad things in the news this past week. There was a woman who killed another woman and cut open her abdomin to kill her unborn child. She then killed this woman’s three other children. What a world we live in.
On a good note. I am officially in my new house. I have internet and a phone. I love my new house! I would bet that it will be at least a month before all my boxes are organized. My son is great. He is learning so much this year. First grade seems harder then I remember it. Jackson and I were speaking about Hamlet. I was surprised to hear that he knew the story of Hamlet. After describing to me the plot line of ” Hamlet” he concluded our conversation by saying ” if I had a pig I would name it Hamlet.” I love that. ( hopefully we will never have a pig)

posted by Liliana @ 10:18 AM

Wednesday, September 27, 2006

I got a laugh reading the Denver log today. Mellisa spoke about having to ask a guy to leave, no big deal. But she then joked about how he said ” I work on Wall street and your going to pay” etc. I always laugh at these customers. ” you don’t know who I am!” ” I know the owner and I will make sure HE fires you” Very funny. ” I am a personal friend to ‘ Lil’ you need to call her right now or you’ll lose your job” People are so ridiculous. Everyone’s a big shot when they’ve been drinking. My personal favorite is when someone questions their credit card bill. ” I never oredered that many drinks.” Funny but we have it all on video tape. Would you like me to show you on video how many drinks you ordered?”
San Antonio, Austin, and Nashville having great nights!
By the way I am proud to report Monday night was a great night for the New Orleans bar. The energy in the city revolving around the reopening of the Superdome was incredible. I have decided that I think I may have to make Jackson a Saints fan. I have been a Buffalo Bills fan all my life but since moving to the south I never get to watch the games. It’s just not as big a part of my life as it used to be. But I always loved that energy on game day. I figure if I want to expose Jackson to that then it will have to be with the Saints since they are our local team. I am going to paint his face Saints colors and take him to the next game. It should be fun. I have to say that I was really routing for them on Monday. 3-0 very impressive. Bills lost.

posted by Liliana @ 12:00 PM

Sunday, September 24, 2006

Out of my bars, Memphis and Nashville did OK. Don’t know yet about NY and New Orlenas. I want to commend Panama City, Awesome night!! I don’t run Panama City but I do get a lot of positive e-mails about them. Good job.
MY move. The movers broke a specially made etched, frosted glass from one of the window panes in my old house. What else. they broke a new chair and ruined my stainless steel coffee table. Urgh!!!
All in all , I love my new house. Right now We are crammed in Jackson’s room because I am having hard wood floors put into my bedroom. I am beat. I can’t wait until my house is unpacked so I can find everything.
Cheeto kept on getting out so I bought an electric fence to put around the yard. He crawls under the house to get out and then crawls under the neighbors house so I can’t get him. Well , I am not going to lie, I felt a piece of comfort when he got shocked for the first time. He had been so bad all day. But that morbid pleasure is now gone because the dog is now completely scared to go in the backyard. Again Urgh!!!

posted by Liliana @ 11:17 AM

Thursday, September 21, 2006

I am revising what I previously wrote. Lee had written me a simple message saying that a friend was out of work and spent the day on ” myspace”. That is all the description he gave me. I implied in my last spill that this girl was lazy. He told me later in the day that this particular girl was in an accident that is why she is not working. My apologies
Moving sucks. Thank god the new house is close to my old house because I definitely need more time to pack. Horrible. I officially have become my mother. I keep magazines for years and then I forget why I saved them. What a mess and what a nightmare. Please god let me fall asleep and when I wake up I have transformed into a neat organized person.
CRAP
Also god, if your listening, please let me sell my old house for my asking price, pronto!

posted by Liliana @ 10:54 PM

Lee wants to hire a girl to network through myspace to help us promote the Miami girl search. Not a bad idea but the reason he wants to hire this particular girl is because she has no job and all she does is look at my space all day. Well she is cheap.
Today over too much coffee I was thinking about what kind of woman I would of become if I was raised in a country that has very few womens rights? Would it break me? Would I be a leader? Would I be happy? Very scary thought not to have rights, whether it be how you dress? Can you receive an educationas a woman? Do you have the right to vote?. Very scary. Then I was thinking about these women of privelege that have become so famous. What does it say to women or people in general to be rich and that is why you are famous? Also I have always thought education is one of the most precious gifts you can have. Why did these rich girls not get a college education? ( I am not saying that college is for everyone but you would think that they had the money to pay for it. Why wasn’t it important?) Also advanced education could help them learn how to manage their money. ( who the hell am I to speak about education when I can’t spell or write a sentence that is grammatically correct?)
As an advocate for women’s rights I just wish that there were more role models that have earned their own money and made their own place in the world.
Too much coffee today. Makes me a bit nuts.

posted by Liliana @ 2:11 PM

Wednesday, September 20, 2006

Painful. I am moving in a couple of days and I have saved my office for last. I think I have spent more time procrastinating then actually sorting through my work. How much crap can one person have? I know if I throw out something I will get a call from my accountants saying ” Can you get me a receipt from 1999?” My accountants told me that they found me a personal assistant. She wants $20 an hour. Holy crap! Right now I would pay double that for someone to pack up for me and organize my new office. Urgh!!!
Kevin and Lee want to do a bike tour across the country for a charity. ( motorcycle) They asked me if I could help get a sponser on board and perhaps some publicity through CMT. My response: ” That is a very nice plan but since Coyote is about women, they may not want you guys to do the riding.” I seemed to have gotten the cold shoulder for that comment. I have a lot of wonderful men who work for this company but I’m sorry we focus on the woman. But who the hell am I? Maybe someone will think it’s a great idea. Plus it is for charity. I told Lee that I hope this is not like the last thing I sponsered Kevin for. If you remember Kevin entered a century bike race for charity. It cost me $4000. Now I am very happy that it went to charity but I will say it pissed me off that he missed the race and only rode 25 miles. I told Lee if I sponser this they better ride across the whole damn country, while not missing work!
Ok back to work.
Great Night Nashville!!! San Antonio and Denver not too shabby.

posted by Liliana @ 4:51 PM

Tuesday, September 19, 2006

LOL I said Eboli instead of ecoli. I have made many people laugh including myself. That reminds me of a story with Jacqui and myself. I asked her to meet me at a sake bar that is around the corner from the NY bar. She said I know where you are talking about but it’s not a sake bar it is a sake bar ( phonetically, ei. for gods sake) It took her a few minutes because I kept saying sa ke sa ke. Then she finally got it. We still laugh about that till today. Although my faux pas seems a lot more foolish. I mixed up a fatal virus which makes you hemorage from the inside with a type of bacteria that is not neccessarily harmful to you. But all in all, I gave a lot of people a good laugh. It might sound silly but I find comfort in my own mistakes like that one. Sometimes you need to do something silly so you don’t take yourself so seriously.

posted by Liliana @ 10:14 PM

I am truly about to cry. Chantel received a call today telling us that they canceled Steel Pony Express Motor cyle Rally. I can’t tell you how much the New Orleans bar was depending on that event.Supposedly the New Orleans Arena is still packed with trailers and they can not find another venue that can accomodate them. What a blow to us and the city. This sucks

posted by Liliana @ 2:41 PM

Monday, September 18, 2006

I love spinach. Now I can’t eat spinach because I might catch the eboli virus! Great. Knock knock knock. “Hello can I help you?” ” You have been served” God damn it . Another lawsuit from the incident in Charlotte before I even owned the bar. Why if the licensees sign paperwork saying that I am endemnified, am I not really endemnified? Fucking lawyers.
Nashville, Austin, and Denver having great weekends.
Horrible shoot out on Beale Street near the Memphis bar. The Heritage Festivle was going on and unfortunatly there is a history of violence that surrounds it. Judith ( GM) had worked out a plan in case of any violence and thank god because when the shoot out happened the whole staff had been versed on what to do. The log she sent was quite moving. The doors were locked everyone had to move to the back. The customers had to be quieted. It really was very moving to hear how wonderful the staff was in time of crisis. She said that afterwards the staff was a bit shaken but for the most part everyone really stuck together and did exactly as they were taught. I am so happy. It might sound strange but the violence and negative really made the staff come together. Judith told me that the girls are making a home made dinner for the security staff because they did such an excellent job. Congratualations everyone in Memphis. Coyote Ugly in Memphis Rocks!!!

posted by Liliana @ 3:08 PM

Saturday, September 16, 2006

Jeff Myers is so funny. He is out visiting the San Antobnio bar. He is so pleased with the staff there but the heat is making him miserable. It makes me happy that someone is validating my feelings that Texas is hotter then New Orleans.
Memphis, if I read the log correctly, had a god awful night.
Denver kicking some Butt last night.
I wish I could write positive things about New Orleans but it is so slow in this city. It is painful. I am crossing my fingers that in the next few months the French Quarter picks up.
What the hell. Jacqui said something the other night and I can sy that I occassionally feel the same way. She said ” You know sometimes I just want to grab someone and bash their face into the wall” Right now there is a certain someone I feel exactly the same way about. But I am a lady and the only time I would do that is in my mind. But I seem to being doing that over and over again in my mind. Over and over and over again.

posted by Liliana @ 6:16 PM

Friday, September 15, 2006

Positive first: Lee , Jacqui and I went out with the NY girls on Tuesday night. We had a lot of fun. ( a lot of wine). Also met a new bouncer and a new barback. The only group of girls that leave Lee alone. They are focused on their own careers and dreams they don’t hit on him the way all the other girls do. Maybe they are just immuned to his phermones up north. What a nice group of girls. It’s nice to see how hard working they are not only at the bar but in their own lives. Some of the girls have been there for 5 and 6 years. They really are turning from girls to women. I am very proud of them. It was very refreshing to hear about all the auditioning, the shoots, the weddings. I had a really great time.
So Lee and I had 1 meeting in Ny, which went very well, then we had to shoot down to Atlantic City for a few meetings. We were only there for 24 hours so I did not get to play even 1 hand of blackjack. Damn! Well I am just arriving home after a hellish trip. My flight out of Atlantic City was delayed. So I had to wait 2 hours extra at the AC airport. When the plane landed in Atlanta ( my layover) I missed my connecting flight to New Orleans. Which as luck would have it was the last flight out for the day. So I waited in a line to get a new flight today and a hotel voucher. Between getting the voucher and actually being in a room it took almost 3 hours. I went to bed at 2 am just to wake up at 5:30 am so I could catch my morning flight. The nightmare continued into the cab ride home from the airport. The driver did not know what she was doing. Kept taking wrong turns. And I could feel myself about to snap. Both Jeff M. and Lee told me they felt the ” be positive” agenda was not working for me. I’m starting to believe that. Lee just told me that the airline lost his bag. It took me about 5 minutes when I realized it was the Louis Vuitton carryon bag I gave him. Urgh. I don’t want him to feel bad but that bag was so expensive. I gave Kevin the same bag. It was never meant to be checked in but now that you can’t bring toiletries on the plane, he has to check it. Again URGH!
By the way the flight there on Tuesday was a mess as well. I had to wait 5 hours because of delays and they confiscated my makeup. Perhaps I should stay home the rest of the week

posted by Liliana @ 10:24 AM

Monday, September 11, 2006

Everything is positive today. Our resigning GM told me that Lee and I were not positive enough. So I am all positive today. I love the managers. I love the bars. I love the customers. I love the pain in the ass customers. I love the bathrooms. And finally even if the numbers are down, I love you don’t worry about it.
Personally, I feel like this particular GM could of called and spoken to me. Just a couple months ago a big issue came up at the bar and I took her word for it without hesitation. In that situation, I feel that you couldn’t ask for a more positive and supportive response. But at the end of the day it was Lee’s e-mails that sent her over the edge. 2 years of employment. Bonuses , trips etc and she didn’t even give us 2 weeks notice.
It’s actually funny because today I have been cc’d by Lee certain letters he has sent to various managers, he is on the same page as me ” great job. Keep up the good work” I have to laugh because Lee is always a ” to the point” kind of guy. His letters are not nasty just direct. Some fragile egos here. But again I love everyone. Everyone is doing a great job!! Go team!!!!

posted by Liliana @ 1:18 PM

Saturday, September 09, 2006

Shit is hitting the fan today. One of the GM’s gave in her resignation. I called twice and left 4 texts stating that we really want her to stay. So far no response. It seems that she has taken Lee’s call and Kevin’s call but not mine. It would appear that I am the bad guy. Why the extremes? If you are unhappy, speak your mind. If you want something call and ask. I know that I am not as accessible as I used to be but I will try and listen. We give out bonuses, trips, words of praise. But I do expect my managers to perform. Sometimes there will be negative. That is part of life. But I think the positive far out ways the negative.
That’s all I have to say.

posted by Liliana @ 2:49 PM

Friday, September 08, 2006

Hot Damn Austin had a good night. I would say all the other bars did sub par. I had to laugh at Tamitha’s log ( from Nashville). One of the new merch girls went MIA so Tamitha had to find girls to cover her shifts for the week. ” God Damn I hope my children have a good work ethic!” Always a struggle.
Lee and Kevin in Miami. It never ceases to amaze me the people who write in for jobs. We have an ad out for a GM of Miami. People with no bar/ restaurant experience send their resumes. ” I have been a telemarketer for 6 years but I know I would be a great GM because I love to hang out at bars.” Oh Maron as the Italians say.

posted by Liliana @ 10:05 AM

Tuesday, September 05, 2006

I have so much to do today. I am closing on my new house tomorrow. I am trying to fix my old house for sale. I have bills to pay. I have meetings to attend. And I am going crazy today.
Again I will repeat myself , I need an assistant. Just 10 hours a week to get my paperwork done. The only resumes I ever get for this position are out of state people. I am not going to relocate someone for a part time job.
I am so busy that I can not help but procrastinate. Writting this Lil Spill is evidence of that. I actually just sent out a letter to my son’s school about my disapproval on the new ” No tattoo” rule for teachers. The school is supposed to be a liberal, diverse, french school. So what if the teacher has a tattoo? I know exactly the board members who are insisting on this new rule. This may seem like an insignificant rule to dispute but I feel like if you don’t speak up on the small rules then you definitely won’t be heard on the bigger subjects. I hope in my son’s life I give him the tools to truly do anything he wants to do. I hope that I can introduce him to different cultures and different ideas. This tattoo censorship is just the type of ignorant bullshit that I did not want him to encounter. You can’t judge a book by it’s cover. I hope I have taught my son that.
Lee is a psycho. We have a meeting in NYC on the 13th. I have agreed to go and confirmed my schedule. I have received 10 e-mails from him about this. ” OK Mr. OCD. I’m going . I’ll be there. When I book my flight I will send you the itinerary. What more do you want?” He must be suffering from severe OCD today. He hasn’t been like this since he was rearranging his house and bought $500 of cleaning supplies.

posted by Liliana @ 3:35 PM

Sunday, September 03, 2006

I just had someone write me and say that one of the bars was smelly and dirty and they wouldn’t go back. It’s either 1 of 3 bars NY, New Orleans, or ( maybe Charlotte) Not including franchises. Although Charlotte is like the Ritz in comparison to the other two. All I can say is that I was at the NY bar last week and it smelled fine to me. Actually it used to smell really bad but it smelled pretty clean. I didn’t write about my trip to the New York bar because I made it a surprise visit. But I did not know that most of the girls had planned an out of town Bacheloratte party for one of the long time bartenders. So the only girls I saw were Samantha and Amber ( from TV show). They tried their hearts out. Bud Light Lou was there. I haven’t seen him in a long time. he reminded me again that he liked plain Budweiser, but I served him Bud Light ( 13 years ago) then everyone else started serving him Bud Light. He hadn’t been to the bar in a very long time, so he said it was nice to go in, not be recognized, and be able to order a Corona. I had to laugh at that. I would have to say in my professional opinion that the NY bar now employs the best looking bouncers. Jacqui needed some eye candy. All I can say is ” good for her and good for the bar”.

posted by Liliana @ 8:43 PM

Thursday, August 31, 2006

Jackson got up extra early, so we have had a beutiful morning together. Unfortunately I think he has my ” little sleep” gene cause he certainly does not sleep as much as the books say 6 year olds sleep.
A lot going on this week . Sent Jeff M to Atlantic City and he came back with some very interesting possibilities. Kevin fucked up the St. Thomas deal but hopefully someone else can save it. Cancun seems like it is coming alive again. But after working on this deal for 3 years I am not going to hold my breathe.
I wanted to buy a simple coin counter for Jackson ( piggy bank). My god the cheapest one I found was $400. That’s more then he has in his piggy bank. Ridiculous!!!

posted by Liliana @ 8:17 AM

Saturday, August 26, 2006

I received a letter from one of the Ft. Lauderdale girls. Some customer bit someone. Why are people so fucked up? Is it inherited or learned “the angry gene”? I know that sometimes I snap and get angry but to bite someone? Even the act of fighting? It shocks me how many girls get into fights. Weren’t these woman taught to be ladies? I get into trouble with my mouth sometimes but those times are getting less and less.
I recieved e-mails chastising me for chastising the woman who hit my car while she was drunk. I am no saint . But I would perfer if people took cabs when they drink. I tell my New Orleans bouncers to call me a cab if I am drinking at the bar. We all do stupid things, myself included, but she was driving an $80,000 car, why in the world couldn’t she afford a $20 cab ride?
I am concerned about this Tropical storm Ernesto. I hope it does not head in our direction.
I am mesmerized by the news about the girl that had been kidnapped and emprisoned for 8 years. How horrible. The girl was only 10 when this happened, she is now 18. I can only imagine that she has suffered a form of arrested development. At 10 she is just a child. At 18 she has the body of a woman but no intellectual or postive emotional stimuli. How horrible to go through adolescence without proper support. I feel for her this will be a long and painful transition. Life is hard enough. It makes you question your faith when you hear of torture and killing. Very scary raising a child in this world.

posted by Liliana @ 11:20 AM

Friday, August 25, 2006

Today is the first day in the last week that I actually feel good. I finally got my gas leak fixed so last night I was able to take a shower. I slept 7 straight hours ( without medication) I never do that. I don’t even remember when I slept that long. Today I walked 6 miles and it wasn’t miserably hot. All my business worries seem to be rolling off my back today. And last but not least, my son and I went for a huge banana split after school, and it was DELICIOUS!
Right now, as we speak, Lee and I ar having a heated discussion about fries and onion rings on the Ft. Lauderdale menu. But again, I am not getting riled up. Just happy that I am alive.

posted by Liliana @ 6:27 PM

Thursday, August 24, 2006

I do not believe this man , Karr, killed Jon Benet Ramsey. I have a feeling he is one of the nuts who has fantasized about it and now believes he actually killed her. I hope for the family’s sake that I am wrong.
There are a lot of freaks out there . Very sad what people do to children.
All my bars except for Austin and San Antonio having great nights. ” What people don’t want to drink in Texas this week?” Ft. Lauderdale really doing well last night! Very pleased.
Finally the plumbers are here to fix the gas leak. 1 week without a stove or hot water. It sucks!!! But I will pray today that I get it turned on! Man I need to be in my own shower.
I am sitting here looking at my office and wondering ” why am I so disorganized?”
Today was Jackson’s first day of school. Hooray!!!

posted by Liliana @ 12:37 PM

Wednesday, August 23, 2006

The last week has just been insanity. What can go wrong will go wrong. Today I woke up feeling so overwhelmed because of all the directions I am being pulled. I am upset because Kevin may push back the opening of Miami one more week. If that’s the case I can only go to the opening and not stay the whole weekend because it falls near Jackson’s birthday.
Yesterday was a very emotional day for me. Sometimes people let you down in such a personal and deep way that you are left feeling all alone. I really missed NY yesterday. I don’t have the support network in New Orleans. When things are bad I really feel alone here. My own fault I don’t make friends. I usually am happy traveling to see my friends. I’ve decided to cut out all the poisonous people from my life. I will not allow people to hurt or poison me with their hate. That’s all I have to say about that!
” Jodi ( ft Lauderdale) don’t quit. We love you. I know you are burnt out but take a week to regroup and come back. You are an important part of that bar”
Nashville having a great night last night.
Lee finally nailed a new business card design that I love. I can’t wait to get my new cards because I am down to about 4 cards.
Some insane freak who tried to rip us off a few years ago e-mailed Jeff and I today as if nothing happened. I responded in a professional way ” sorry but we currently do not want to license to your group” the insane e-mails now coming in, are funny yet disturbing. This particular man is truly insane. There are quite a few people I know who need therapy, including myself!

posted by Liliana @ 2:14 PM

Monday, August 21, 2006

One of the bouncers yesterday told me that they were so scared because their family went to one of the other Coyotes. I said, ” so what? They’ll have a good time.” I know Lil but I have to make sure the bouncers don’t let it slip that I have been shot and stabbed” I swear to god every single bar has at least 1 guy that has been both shot and stabbed. What the fuck? Is all I have to say.
Another bouncer who is going through a divorce told me the other day that they are now living in a trailer. ” Lil I have 4 degrees a great teaching job and I do very well for myself, Yet every night I come home to my 7′ 10; trailer while she lives in the house!” I just started laughing. He needs some custom rims for his trailer and a set of pink flamingos just to fit in. Sad but he and I were laughing so hard. Hopefully next year he’ll either be in a nice apartment or get a bigger trailer.
I have calmed down a bit from the other day events. Now all I really want is a hot shower. Hopefully this week they will fix my gas leak so I can bath!
None of the bars did great this past weekend. I hope I don;t jinx it but I am so pleased with the Denver accounting statement. Mellissa is really tightening the purse strings. Very Pleased. Nashville has now ( no jinx) eclipsed San Antonio for my number one bar. Kyle , employee of the month, is doing a very good job. Again very pleased.
I got a call from Daniel yesteday ” Lil, I opened up your mail by accident” ” Daniel how was it an accident when it had my name on it?”
When I evacutaed to Austin I had to set up a local bank account there. It doesn’t have much money in it but I set it up in case there was another evacuation. Daniel recited exactly how much I had in the account and seemed unfazed that he had opened my mail. ” federal offense , Daniel.” I love him but he is a pain in the ass.

posted by Liliana @ 2:14 PM

Saturday, August 19, 2006

” thump thump thump” went the pounding of a fist on my front door. This was at 2:30 in the morning. ” Honey it’s the police” ” Now the second part in a really soft meek voice ” honey it’s the police here to tell you some girl just crashed into your parked car”. 13 hours later and I am still fuming. I fucking go outside ” mom you shouldn’t curse” ” Jackson , mommy has to curse close your ears”. I go outside this girl is drunk and crying ” my dad is going to kill me look at his car” I scream “fuck his car look what you fucking did to my car?” You know what really fucking pisses me off? This fucking girl was allowed to call a family friend who came down and comforted her while they waited to impound her car. I said to one of the police officers ” it is obvious she is under the influence aren’t you going to take her to the station and give her an alchohol test.” ” Yes mam in a little while” ” Officer isn’t her blood alchohol level normalizing the more time she spends here?” I swear to god they treated this girl like a princess. ” SHE FUCKING HIT MY PARKED CAR WHILE DRIVING INTOXICATED AND SHE IS GETTING AWAY WITH IT> WHAT IF SHE HIT A HUMAN BEING?” My blood is boiling and nothing I do is calming me down. Her daddy has money so she will get away with this. This girl may not of been of age, she looked very young. Had it been a poor person ( someone not of privelege, the cuffs would have been on and they would be punished to the full extend of the law. THE GIRL WAS NO MORE THEN 21 AND DRIVING DADDY’S BMW 645I. I AM SO PISSED!
So I took a 4 mile walk which helped but I HAVE NO HOT WATER SO I CAN’T TAKE A SHOWER. I AM IN HELL THIS WEEK!

posted by Liliana @ 4:34 PM

Thursday, August 17, 2006

Last night I was able to attend the premiere of the new HBO documentary by Spike Lee ” When the Levees Broke”. Jacob and a few of my former bouncers are now working corporate security and they were contracted to do security for Spike Lee and his family. They were able to get me two passes so Chantel and I were able to watch the first act in Spike Lee’s suite. Personally, I am a huge Spike Lee fan. ” He Got Game” is one of my all time favorite movies and I can list several other Spike Lee films that I love. So it was very cool we were only two feet away from Spike Lee. Reverend Al Sharpton was also there. I don’t agree with everything he says but he is quite a character, I wish I had spoken with him. Unfortunately, there were no seats left and the arena was freezing cold, so Chantel and I were only able to stay for about an hour and a half. But I will tell you it was a very powerful piece and I felt that it covered an extensive amount of material that brought back a lot of memories of that time and how I felt after evacuating. I can’t wait to see the whole thing next week on HBO.
Last night Jackson’s dad was out of town so I arranged Jackson’s first( away) sleep over, so I could go to the Spike Lee premiere. I was nervous all night. The mom is very nice she is one of the english teachers at his french school and her son was in Jackson’s class. This morning she arrived at my house at 8:30 am to deliver Jackson . I was pleased that he didn’t freak out being at someone’s house but she told me that he woke up at 4 am and ate pizza. And when he arrived he had a lollipop in his mouth ( 8:30 in the morning) When we got inside he was bouncing off the walls telling me that he was going to eat candy all day. Well I put a stop to that. ” Jackson I don’t care if your friends eat candy at their houses but you will not eat crap at this house!” Sorry but I use the word crap. He was such a brat today.. He better not have had soda, cause I will flip. He knows he is never allowed to drink soda. I am ranting and raving but I am so bothered that people don’t practice better nutrition with their kids.
Yesterday the gas company came to my house . They say I have a leak so they shut my gas off. The bullshit of this is that they say they can’t fix it. So now I have to find a plumber who can fix this leak. ( In new orleans you can not find anyone anymore) I received a call from Land Rover saying that my Range Rover was finally fixed after 1 month. I picked it up. Within 2 miles of driving from the dealer all these weird lights came on. That is problem number one. They didn’t fix the seat belts. Number two. They didn’t fix the water condensation in the car.Number 3 Etc etc. I heard this woman yelling at one of the service guys saying ” this is a $75,000 car why the fuck can’t you fix it?” So when I got up there I said ” I reiterate everything she says” Unfucking believable.
I loved Katie’s manager’s log from Nashville. You could feel her frustration with the girls. I feel your pain Katie!

posted by Liliana @ 11:12 AM

Tuesday, August 15, 2006

Holy crap what a hot day! Every day is like a soap opera. Every bar is filled with drama.
Cancun seems to be rearing it’s head again. 3 years we have been trying to negotiate this project. Kevin was very excited about the St. Thomas site. I told him ” don’t get too excited . It’s the lawyers turn. Which means it will be a long process” . Who the fuck knows when Miami will open. My god what a fucked up project. I know we will make a lot of money but between architects, contractors, and beauracrats this has taken triple the time of any other project.
Jeff w. told me the funniest story about his son today. His son Julian went and visited a local working farm. ( upstate NY) He loved the hens and how they made nests and laid on their eggs. When Julian got home ( and mom wasn’t looking) he emptied the fridge . He then put all the eggs in his parents bed and proceeded to sit on them. I love that story. It reminds me of the kid’s book ‘ Horton Hatches an Egg”.
I think I have rejected at least 25 business cards samples. I am down to 10 cards so I have decided to lighten up on my expectations and finally pick one.
Finally, Lee came up with a bikini and beach towel design that I really like. I know he thinks I am a pain in the ass but as the saying goes ” I like what I like”.

posted by Liliana @ 6:02 PM

Monday, August 14, 2006

Back from St. Thomas. Jeff M. found a great spot for us. Cross my fingers unfortunately now we pass it off tp Jeff W. the resident lawyer and that’s when things get screwed up. I love the Caribbean. Jackson and I spent most of our time on St. Johns which is only a 20 minute ferry ride from st. Thomas. what a beautiful island. jackson had the time of his life. We stayed at Caneel bay Resort. Gorgeous. Unfortunately they believe in romance and peacefulness and that comes without TV. Now for me I can read a book and be fine, but I have to say that I was wishing for a movie at night to calm Jackson down. My son is so cute. He had the time of his life.
Memphis just finished Elvis week. I have to say that I am disappointed in the numbers I thought there would be a bigger increase. Denver great Saturday!!! Nashville, I’m scared to talk about because they are doing so well.
We just ran some comparison numbers in San Antonio and I am disappointed. This year we have changed our original marketing strategy and I think that was a mistake. Lee needs to keep a closer eye on things there.
Love the new bikini design. I’ve got no other good news so I figure I should just shut up.

posted by Liliana @ 10:23 PM

Tuesday, August 08, 2006

Chantel’s birthday today. Jackson and I are sitting in an hotel room near the new bar at Cocowalk. Very nice area. We are at the Ritz Carlton and I got a kick ass rate, under $200. I am so happy about that.
The AM in Memphis really pissed me off. I know she has the ability to do the job, I’m just hoping at some point she can gain the maturity to make this a career. Fucking girls. I want so much for them. But they just don’t want to grow up

posted by Liliana @ 10:01 PM

Monday, August 07, 2006

I think Katie is the lucky charm for Nashville on Saturday nights. Bam!
Going to St. Thomas this week for a meeting. I am praying it doesn’t rain all week because I am taking Jackson. Nice guy Joe put in his notice. I was expecting that. He’s going back to the police Department. He’ll be happier there.
My son doesn’t have camp or school right now. I have to wake up in the middle of the night to get any work done. I think he is completely bored with me. Today I said he was going to play with his dad for a couple of hours. In a low voice I could hear, ” thank god”. There is a definite difference between moms and dads. When I take Jackson to the pool we swim a little then he swims with his friends. When his dad takes him to the pool his dad stays in the pool for 2 hours throwing Jackson and his friends around the pool, actively playing. he wrestles with his dad. With me he cuddles. Little boys need a lot of wrestling time.
So much going on

posted by Liliana @ 1:10 PM

Saturday, August 05, 2006

Kelly, from Sa, really has my ire up this morning. I asked her to switch around the door guys and try a few new guys on the front door. Her response is “but that is my best guy.” The guy she is referring to is a valued empoloyee. I have not asked her to fire him simply switch him inside and rotate the front door guy. I want to see if someone else is better at bringing people in. ” Just do it.” Don’t fucking question the little shit. My god. I’m right and it is my business. Rotate the front door guy, god damn it.”
I had a lot more to say this morning but I am now so pissed off that I need to walk and take a break.

posted by Liliana @ 12:40 PM

Friday, August 04, 2006

I received an e-mail from Jeff W. about an article in Newsweek magazine. The article spoke about how fashionable skulls and dead things are. ” Fine, Lee. You are the greatest. Dead morbid things are the best. Good work!”
I have past a point in life, I m officially old. I have no interest in the new dead trends of the 21st century. blah
I received a managers log from Memphis about a former New Orleans girl who came in slobering drunk and was very rude. The girl that they named was an excellent employee and very mature , as far as Coyote standards go. I for one am shocked that she acted like that. But everyone deserves a drunk pass every once in a while.
Very close numbers for most of the bars last night. If I remember correctly Denver beat everyone out. Congrats. Jeff W. called me a few days ago saying the Denver landlord called him up and yelled about one of my Lil Spills. ” Don’t worry Jeff, Mellissa will be the one to hear most of the shit.”
I have Lee and kevin in Daytona today. I don’t believe it will be a new project for us, too much money for a really seasonal location. I am going for a meeting in St. Thomas next week. I hope there are no tropical storms! I may stay on St. John’s which is quite beautiful. the smart thinng to do is to book it now, but sometimes I am not too bright.

posted by Liliana @ 6:02 PM

Thursday, August 03, 2006

What a fucking day. There must be something in the air or water because I have 4 bars with pregnant girls.. ( I wish them and their children well) So much other shit today too , worst being the dismal conversations with Mortgage people about my horrible credit. Well regardless I did get approved for a mortgage so it looks like I’m moving 5 blocks to an unbelievably beautiful house.
Fucking Merch!!! I just received new designs from Lee for bikinis. Before I go on my tyraid , I would like to ask 1 question? ( I know it is rhetorical) What the hell happened to happy designs and colors on bikinis? The fucking designs I got were of skulls and bullets, on red backrounds. Can’t we have a feminine styled bikini? What happened to summer colors like teal and pink? ” Lil, not only did I do the research but so did Adrianna ( ft. Lauderdale GM). Those designs are fashionable. They’ll sell” So when did Lee and Addrianna become fashion icons? Fine put god damn skulls on the bikinis. Maybe we can make a whole tribute to the Pirates of the Caribbean movie and do a new line of Dead people bikinis. Or maybe instead of fake bullets we will increase the price to give them real bullets and these girls can go around killing everybody because god knows the girls who buy the skull , bullet bikinis are not having fun at the beach. How about we co brand with a shooting range and give away a shooting lesson with every bikini we sell?
” Fine Lee make the god damn skull bikinis can you just make one design that is feminine in teal or pink?”

posted by Liliana @ 6:27 PM

Tuesday, August 01, 2006

I would pay to see this! Jacob , Will, and a few former employees are getting certifide as ” corporate bodyguards”. This week they have to get maced ( with their eyes opened), get tasered, and then they have to do hand to hand combat while in a room filled with tear gas. I hope someone takes video. I would love to see these huge guys, crying like girls. I think I would hate getting maced the worst, but I was reminded that when you are tazed there are barbed wires that enter your skin first. That doesn’t sound too fun to me. But the beauty of this is that it isn’t happening to me!! Again I would pay to watch this.
Austin with a killer night last night.I put a bid on a house yesterday, now I am going through the grueling process of being preapproved for a mortgage. The first question yesterday was ” why do you have such bad credit?” God damn bars. Supposedly they found a lien against me from 2003 stating that I never paid my Con edison Bill. Well Con Edison is a New York based electric company and it seems odd that they are telling me that I did not pay a bill in 2003 when I moved out of New York in 2000. I swear to fucking god this happens at least twice a year since I moved out of New York. For years they were claiming I needed to pay certain NYC taxes as a resident. I would have to pay my accountants to prove to them that I no longer lived in NY. ( every year this happens) Now this. Fucking NY, great place to go shopping, have drinks ( at my bar of course), and meet old friends but I wouldn’t move back there ever, just on principle.

posted by Liliana @ 1:37 PM

Sunday, July 30, 2006

What the fuck is wrong with kids? I just read an article about teenagers sniffing mothballs and also chewing them to get high. So fucking stupid. A set of twins ended up in the hospital. They actually brought mothballs there to get high in the hospital. OK idiots. Mothballs are made to kill moth larvae. I pray with all my heart that my child never does something so stupid. When I read articles like this it just makes me feel angry. Part of me thinks these people are simply too stupid to live. They should either be put out of their misery or sterilized. Again fucking idiots!!!
Nashville , holy shit. They are rocking!!! Nashville blew all my other bars right out of the water. Kudos to Kyle, Chris, Katie, and staff!!!
I am in my living room with my computer. Jacob fixed my wireless router so I have wireless all over my house. I never thought anything was wrong with it, I just thought it wasn’t supposed to go further then my office and bedroom. What a luxury working downstairs! Thank you Jacob.
Lee and Kevin ran into a business contact in San antonio. This particular man has lost a lot of weight and looked great. His secret is COLONICS! I totally believe in the idea of colonics. May be gross to some people but think about cleaning your intestines out. It’s got to be good for you to get all those toxins out. This particular guy said that everything in his life is better, even his vison is clearer. I have heard that many stars get this done and swear that all their senses become heightened. I think Lee needs a super colonic, with all the shit he shovels every day! Only kidding.

posted by Liliana @ 12:38 PM

Saturday, July 29, 2006

Big 2 year anniversary in San Antonio. Kelly, Shawna, and Matt gave Jacqui and I engraved Tiffany Bracelets and the boys engraved Tiffany money clips. So nice. I love my bracelet!! Everything seemed to go well. A lot of drunk people. I only drank 1 beer, I have a bad feeling that I am starting to get an ulcer, so I didn’t want to rock the boat. Tiffany one of the Sa girls gave me two books for jackson. They were about gross experiments. Jackson loved them. He is already planning to make the fake vomit so he can gross everyone out!!! The girls looked so pretty last night. I was a little worried because they seemed so lifeless at dance practice that day, but they seemed to pull it together and they were great. A lot of the Austin crew came down. Gabe dropped his two beers right next to my chair. they hit the ground and the beer showered my hair and dress. Thanks a lot Gabe. Lee was hysterical laughing. I think Gabe was scared that he just douced the boss. That didn’t bother me as much as the twenty hugs I got after that. You know how some people get drunk and they invade your space hugging and grabbing you. That was Gabe. He hugged me so hard at one point I thought my breasts were going to pop out of my dress. Jacqui and I were remarking on how good looking Daniel is. If he just shut his mouth I am sure girls would like him. Maybe some guys too. I felt bad , I rided daniel about the SA Managers giving us Tiffany Bracelets. But I want him to know that I love the gift Austin made me. It is one of the onty things I have hanging on my wall at the corporate office.
Lee is back at it. I told him 6 or 7 months ago to order Bikinis and Beach Blankets. Today I find out that he never ordered them he is still looking at mock ups. We had such a wonderful night last night enjoying the SA bar, now it all comes crashing down with Lee and the dreaded merch! He said he wanted them to be really cool. The mock ups he sent to me today looked like my 13 year old neice did them on her computer. URGH!

posted by Liliana @ 12:22 AM

Wednesday, July 26, 2006

Last night my neice, nephew and myself watched ” Click” with Adam Sandler. I thouight I could play the cool aunt by telling them that I kissed adam S in college. Well that just created a ton of questions that I was unprepared to anwer. ” Were you guys dating” No.” How well did you know him?” Just met him that night. ” Why would you kiss someone you barely knew?” No answer. ” Did he take you out after that night?” No answer ” What did you talk about ? ” No answer. Wow what a mistkae. The reality, I kissed him at a Charles MANSON PARTY THAT HE WAS throwing. I didn’t care about him he didn’t care about me. That’s it.
I didn’t even sleep with the guy and I felt like a slut infront of my relatives.
Off to SA

So I read two things that made me wonder. 1. Hard Rock Casino ( Rank Group) is listed for sale at 1 Billion dollars 2. House Of Blues just sold 10 sites for $350 million dollars. Holy Crap. I wonder how much my company is worth? Those are some very weighty numbers!!!

posted by Liliana @ 3:36 PM

Tuesday, July 25, 2006

I am wiped. I have had my niece and nephew in town. We have gone to the Zoo, Ripleys museum, aquarium, cemtary tours and more. I am wiped out. I told the kids today at the Zoo that I needed to take a few important calls. Well that was fruitless. Between the loudspeaker on the zoo train and me having to constantly calm Jackson down, I couldn’t communicate at all. On a good note my son is so happy with his cousins.
I receieved pictures yesterday from Judith. The pictures were posed shots of the memphis girls holding all different types of guns. Low and behold they have been bonding while taking shooting lessons. Isn’t that just so sweet! I hope my writing expresses my sarcasm. God damn South. Instead of having a Coyote Softball team or bowling league maybe we can have a Coyote Gun club. I wouldn’t trust some of these girls with a kids pair of scissors no less a gun. But as Lee would say it makes a very sexy picture.
Thursday night big 2 year anniversary for SA.!!!

posted by Liliana @ 5:47 PM

Monday, July 24, 2006

Ft. Lauderdale kicking some butt!!! awseome.
Charlotte had a great weekend. What is bothering me in Charlotte is a new feeling of fighting among the staff. When I took over the bar from the licensees that staff worked so hard together and they did so many responsibilities for free. The licensees , literally, left them to run the bar by themselves with no pay no future. But they did it with pride and love. Now the bar is doing better financially with more structure and people have real chances for future careers. But that seems to have created bickering and a feeling of instability. It really is sad to see the few uppermanagement people stabbing each other in the back. I hate that. Today Chris, the GM, is having a meeting with a few of the managers and I hope they resolve this. I really have been inspired by that bar and I hope we can make things happier there.
Back to work. Today’s main topic, Denver .

posted by Liliana @ 11:09 AM

Saturday, July 22, 2006

Last night Tara and Michelle were dancing on the bar ( New Orleans) . They moved the wrong way and ended up hitting each other. Tara broke her nose. The bouncers told me that she went into the bathroom and adjusted her nose by herself. So gross!!
” Lil let me get you a telephone book so you can drive the truck.” Will and Pump laughing at me while I’m driving the Coyote Truck. So funny. “Well at least my truck passes inspections and I never lose it in a parking lot!”
Some man came up to me in the airport while I was with my son, meice and nephew. He tapped me on the shoulder and said that I was an adorable mom. ” Why thank you. Now stop looking at my ass.”

posted by Liliana @ 4:49 PM

Friday, July 21, 2006

Fucking car in the shop again. I have family coming so I have to drive them around in the Coyote Ugly Truck. I am very proud of my company but I am so embarrassed in that truck. In addition to that I can’t park that monstrosity . Well I think my neice and nephew will get a kick out of it.
None of my bars are doing great this week. Mediocre at best. This week has been an influx of emails from the managers. This girl pissed off a customer, this girl called in sick, this girl didn’t come to dance practice. God damn girls are going to kill me.
Next week is san Antonio 2 year anniversary. 2 years! I am already dreading the hang over I will have on Friday of next week.
Jacob and jackson cooked me homemade spelt flour pizza last night. It was delicious! Jackson loved it because Jacob told him that yeast is bacteria farting. So the bigger the dough got the more the yeast farted. 6 year old boy. He loved that!!!

posted by Liliana @ 12:58 PM

Wednesday, July 19, 2006

I receieved a letter yesterday that really pissed me off. It was from one of the mall managers of the Denver Pavilions where our bar is located. The letter said that the mall was embarrassed by us because our merch store was so empty. Well let me give you some backround on the denver location. In the mall where we are located , they rented a space to a concept that ” brought in the wrong crowd” so to speak. In fact there were actual shootings at this mall. About a month ago, Mellissa our GM and a barback were robbed at gunpoint during the day. The gunman stole quite a bit of money. I inturn told Mellissa not to order any new things so the DENVER bar could get back on it’s feet financially. ” I am so sorry we embarrassed you” ” In my opinion you guys should be embarrassed, better yet ashamed, that the mall can’t protect their tenants.” So to make matters worse, the club that brought in all the problems , shut down. With the approval of the landlord they reopened with a competing concept to ours. Really great landlords!. I know I am going to get a fucking e-mail from my lawyers which comes from their lawyers but I don’t give a fuck, sometimes you just have to speak your peace.
” Sorry Jeff and Rob ( my lawyers) I know this will cause you problems but my latin temper can’t help saying something.
I’ve got my accountant coming to my house to help me organize. I am so embarrassed by my office. The only thing right now I actually should be embarrassed about.

posted by Liliana @ 12:36 PM

Tuesday, July 18, 2006

Woke up computer won’t start. Car got water in tail pipe. Dropped my phone. Fell on my ass in mud on my roller blades. And my laptop that I am using right now won’t charge.
Good news. I gave Cheeto a bath and Jackson ate a meal with protein!
Waiting for permits in Miami. Wow this project has taken a long time. Jeff M scouted St. Thomas, Daytona, and San Fransisco.
The CMT touchdown discussions are starting. Let’s see what happens. this time I am happy they want to use some of the current Coyotes. That makes me feel better. Someone asked me recently when did I learn how to do voice over work, because they knew I did voiceover work for the series? Noone taught me. In fact CMT sent me down to a studio with no director and gave me a script. I read the lines a couple times. I would then ask the tech ” hey what do you think?” He would say ” I guess it sounds good. ” To this day I am not sure if I did a good job or not. I guess I must have because they used some of the lines on the show. They say the best way to learn is to teach yourself. How funnywould it be if behind closed doors the CMt people were saying ” man, she sucks”

posted by Liliana @ 2:43 PM

Monday, July 17, 2006

God damn frogs. Jackson arrived on Saturday and there were only 3 frogs left in the tank. I do not know where the other one went, all I did was feed them everyday and leave them alone. Today we wake up and there were only two in the tank. Jackson and I were baffled about what happened. There is a lid on the tank so I don’t believe they escaped. After jackson went to camp I decided to do a little research on the two frogs that were left ( the two that are left are the same breed . The other two were different breeds). The two that remain, Jumper and thumper, are fire bellied toads. The research revealed that these toads are carnivores and poisonous. On the warnings it even says that people shouldn’t handle them because their skin is toxic. ” What the fuck!” So I called Jackson’s dad and he said the people at Petco recommended these frogs. I have always felt that the sales people there did not know what they were doing. I am pissed that they would recommend poisonous frogs as pets for a kid. When Jackson comes home I am going to show him the information on these frogs and we are going to set them free. ( far away). I kmow that you can keep them in a tank and they can live but the point of having these frogs was for jackson to play with and love. Keeping them locked up doesn’t seem right.
Back to work!

posted by Liliana @ 11:42 AM

Saturday, July 15, 2006

One last thing about taxes. When you have to pay that much in taxes I wish I knew where the money was going. Are the taxes I am going to pay helping to feed children? Will there be a new auditorium at an inner city school? What really happens with this money? URGH!
Finished my last meeting in New Orleans today. Martin my New Orleans lawyer took us all out for dinner last night at Gallatoires. All of us drank way too much. Wine, port wine, bourbon. I am actually shocked I am not as hung over as I should be. Jeff W showed up to our meeting this morning in quite a bit of pain.
My son has been visiting his grand parents this week, I can’t wait to see him. I had to take care of his 4 new frogs this week. Gross. I had to feed them live worms every day. They bury themselves under the dirt. I haven’t seen two of them in a couple of days. i hope nothing happened to them.
Ft. Lauderdale’s managers log was very funny last night. They caught a girl peeing in the bathroom stall facing the toilet not sitting on it. My god!

posted by Liliana @ 1:21 PM

Friday, July 14, 2006

What a fucking hellish day. We had a meeting with an Eurpoean infringer. It took every ounce of decorum and inner strength to restrain myself from lashing out verbally with these people. The funny part of this whole meeting was their request from us. They want my company to help fight off other infringers, while they remain infringing on my trademark. I don’t know if I was angry or humored by this conversation.
My last meeting happened to be with my accountants. I feel physically ill by how much money I owe in taxes. I almost cried. I am still shell shocked. I am speechless over this.
I am sick!!!!

posted by Liliana @ 8:28 PM

Thursday, July 13, 2006

Big coctail party tonight. I can’t wait to wear my new dress. Jacqui came into town yesterday, we went shoppeing all day. I said to her” why do I spend so much money when you are around?” I was so worried about Jeff W. not liking the conference table he requested. He loved it, which was nice. OK I am in between meetings right now big 3 days

posted by Liliana @ 12:51 PM

Tuesday, July 11, 2006

Nascar. Wow what a good time. I have never been to a racing event. I don’t even know if I have ever watched Nascar on TV, perhaps channel surfing. It is a completely different perspective when you are behind the scenes. It is unbelievably organized. They put these cars through so many inspections. Lee and I were invited to the ” Drivers Meeting” that they have before the race. We were right next to all the big guys even Jeff Gordon. Will Farrel and the cast of Taledaga Nights ( sp) were there. They stood about 20 feet away from us. The best part of the race was sitting in the pit during the race. So exciting. I actually filmed from 5 feet away a pitt change. It was very exciting. I now understand the allure of this sport. Our car’s main sponser is Aero Exhaust. The crew was so friendly and warm. I really learned a lot from them. One of the guys works for a company that trains people to be part of the pit crew, I plan on taking Jackson . He would have a blast. Also a little tidbit for anyone who cares, the crews on these cars are unbelievably good looking. Wow The ” Carquest” crew could be described as the male version of ” Baywatch”.
On our side. We sold a lot of merch. I want to thank ” The Chrome Shoppe Mafia” for giving us some space on their truck. Also Wide Open Energy drink for bringing the deal together for us to sell merch there and be part of the sponsership ( albeit small) of the aero exhaust car. Joy, Kalie, Wiggams, Lee and Pump did an excellent job. All and all a great experience!!!

posted by Liliana @ 6:30 PM

Saturday, July 08, 2006

Nashville kicking butt!!! So pleased.
So we recently switched the company that distributes our web site orders. What a nightmare! People haven’t gotten their orders because the previous company never documented which orders they actually fullfilled. The new company is run by Lee’s mom. I love her. She is so smart and very artistic. I told Lee he better be careful because his mom might take his job. I feel so sorry for her because the old company was so disorganized that she has no real starting point. I’m hoping in the next week she will resolve all these issues.
We have sold an unbelievable amount of merch at the Nascar event this weekend. I’m on my way there tonight. I’ll be at the track tomorrow. Lee told me that I need to make copies of a picture of myself to sign. I don’t have any good pictures of myself. Even the website picture is a low res shot. Even though my company has celebrated years of success I still can’t get my head around having a headshot when I am just a bar owner. My last head shots were 4 years ago, and I was so embarrassed to get them. Well they came in handy I have recycled those pictures a million times.

posted by Liliana @ 11:17 AM

Friday, July 07, 2006

The last two days have been pretty brutal. Sometimes you wish you just hadn’t woken up. Let’s see two days ago I got a call that my home owners insurance was canceled because an agent saw my son’s trampoline. Yesterday one of the girls who I was sending to Nascar missed her flight and I got a very angry Lee calling me up screaming. Which in turn had me calling up Kyle and screaming. I had another heated discussion with someone who told me that they were going to start calling all my employees and tell them that I am a psycho. He also threw in that he would tell one of the regulars that I don’t like him. I actually laughed at that. I may be a little psycho on occassion but I love my employees and would give the shirt off my back for any of them. And as far as the regular that I don’t like, I have a feeling he knows I don’t like him so this threat means nothing to me. Then the topper I got a letter from my mother. It seems that she is very offended by some of the things I write on the Lil Spill. So I have to apologize to my mother. 1. She did not drink or smoke when she was pregnant with me. I am short because of genes. 2. Before she started working full time she tried to do things with my sister and I. ” Ok you happy?”
The bars all did mediocre last night. I just got a call from Lee it seems that the Nascar thing is going well. I’ll be there tomorrow night and all day Sunday!!! ( I really know nothing about Nascar. The only things I know I learned from watching the kids movie ” Cars”)

posted by Liliana @ 11:42 AM

Thursday, July 06, 2006

All the bars sucked last night.
Very unhappy e-mails today. The first e-mail I read said the Nashville bar sucked and the Old Atlanta bar was so much better. The second e-mail I read said that the chicago bar sucked and I should be ashamed of it. The third e-mail said that the NY bar sucked because it smelled so bad that they couldn’t stand it. Well after those three e-mails I decided to stop reading. My responses. 1. I love the Nashville bar and I am sorry you didn’t have a good time. 2. Chicago is a franchise so I have no control over it I hope they are maintaing the Coyote Ethos. 3. NY has smelled bad for 13 years . That is part of the charm. What might smell bad to you smells like heaven to me!!!
Kudos to Panama City. They are doing very well lately and other then today I have gotten many very nice e-mails about that bar.
A lot of work to do.

posted by Liliana @ 12:08 PM

Wednesday, July 05, 2006

Again, The Nashville bar is on fire!!! ( in a good way) Wow. I am knocking on wood as we speak!! Hot Damn!!! ” Sorry Daniel but Kyle is officially the coolest for the last 7 days”
Running around today trying to get errands done. This weekend myself, Pump, Lee and a few girls will be at Nascar. It is outside Chicago. Come and see us!
That’s it got to run

posted by Liliana @ 1:19 PM

Monday, July 03, 2006

Nashville rocked last night!!! All the bars did well last night. Jeff W. is away on vacation which is always a vacation for me. I don’t know what Lee is doing. He is strangely unavailable lately.
Yesterday I spent the day with Jackson. It was raining so our choices were limited. We had breakfast at the coffee shop. We went to the store bought gum for gum day ( only allowed gum once a week) bought art supplies. We came home we painted. We watched movies. We played “I spy” computer game. And at night we observed slugs then read about them and went to bed. Today he told me that he only had fun doing two things, slugs and painting. Kids can be so hard sometimes. I don’t want to give him a guilt trip but for god sakes this kid goes every where with me. We ski, we swim with sting rays, we visit cousins, we go to the zoo. He has one day that is not 100% fun and he tries to make me feel bad about it. When I was a kid you fended for yourself. Your parents didn’t entertain you. For god sakes my parents were never home.
Just venting.

posted by Liliana @ 2:25 PM

Friday, June 30, 2006

I just found out that a former Coyote named Thalia, died recently. This girl worked for me at the NY bar probably 6 or 7 years ago. Thalia looked like Angie Eberhart ( red headed model) with tatoos from head to toe. Half the guys were in love with her or scared of her. I think she had just as many female customers whom were wowed by her looks. Unfortunately, her story is an all to familiar story in the world of the bar business. I do not know all the details but from what I understand after she left Coyote years ago, she stayed in the bar, nightclub business and kept a very unhealthy lifestyle. It is a hazard in this industry that people get wrapped up in the lifestyle of drinking, staying up late etc. Supposedly she died of liver failure. So sad. If I remember correctly she was just in her mid thirties.
THE COCKTAIL PARTY. Jeff and I have meetings that we have scheduled in New Orleans in July. A few months ago we had spoken about inviting Martin, my New Orleans lawyer, and a few investors to a cocktail party at the corporate office. Since then, Jeff has spoken to Martin and the guest llist has increased to 80 people. Last week Jeff told me that he was going to extend an invitation to the CMT, Touchdown people. I said ok but do not invite the contestants. Of course, I get a call yesterday from Jeff ” I am sorry Lil but the touchdown people invited all the contestants. ” Let me explain why I think this is not fair; my girls all over the country that work in the various bars were not allowed to audition for the show. I think it is unfair that the contestants are getting an invitation when I can not invite all the hundreds of girls that work for me. Right now only two girls from the show are true Coyotes and work at my bars, Cassie and Tessa. I can’t take back the invitations but I want to apoligize to all my Coyotes, and other staff ” I love all of you and I am sorry that Jeff fucked up!”
God Damn Lawyers!

posted by Liliana @ 11:38 AM

Thursday, June 29, 2006

Today has been about taxes, infringers, and the heat. My god , when is this dark cloud of super taxation going to pass? As a democrat, I have never felt that I shouldn’t pay taxes. I always felt like it contributed to social security, an improved school system, and a sense of giving. Now I feel like I am paying more in taxes then my income and there are no visual or moral rewards. URGH!!!
Infringers: The Dallas bar just e-mailed me about finding an infringer. ( thanks Crystal) more money out the god damn window. And the fucking heat is killing me. I am so fucking cranky today.
This morning I had a meeting with Jeff M. I am so proud of him. It’s been about 2 weeks without smoking and he is excersizing and drinking a ton of water. So proud!!! While we were sitting chatting, he was so happy and positive, all I was thinking is; “he better not spend too much time around me, I’ll bring him right down with my negative energy.”
I just called Lee to help me spell excersizing. Just for the record, neither one of us spelt it right.

posted by Liliana @ 6:09 PM

Wednesday, June 28, 2006

Mycomputer is in the shop. 5 days now, I am dieing!!! Knock on wood Denver is doing fantastic. I am missing an important conference call today because I am flying.
It looks like I am staying in New Orleans. I could not get jackson into the school I wanted him to attend in Charlotte so I decided it would be best to stay.
A lot going on. Waiting to hear when Miami will open. I have Jeff M scouting a few spots in the caribbean. That’s a great job!!

posted by Liliana @ 10:39 AM

Thursday, June 22, 2006

Oh New Orleans. Jacob and I went to Home Depot yesterday on the West Bank. The last 4or 5 blocks of the ride we realized there were some thugs following us in their pick up truck. When we pulled into Home depot, Jacob ( without consulting me) got out of the car went directly to their car and said ” why the fuck are you following us, motherfuckers!” Well they got scared and fled. when we were inside we decided to check on the car, well one of the kids was about 10 feet away from my car with a baseball bat. Jacob of course screams to the guy ” I will fucking kill you, motherfucker” ( all southerners use mother fucker as often as fixin”) So they ran away. I have to say that it was quite sexy to see Jacob scare the thugs . But regardless we were then scared to leave the car alone so we had to travel 10 miles to another home depot. Today I had another New Orleans moment. I went to the local super market and ran into a former bartender. She introduced me to her 2nd husband who is 30 years her senior and then told me that they were not there to go food shopping but they were there to wire money to bail her mother out of jail. ” I’m fixin’ to miss this mother fucking city”
Memphis and denver cranking last night!!! San Antonio has been doing poorly the last few weeks. I am concerned that the new AM, Matt, is a bad luck charm there or that there is some bad mojo at the bar. Perhaps kelly needs to buy some Sage .
I signed the papers to start showing my house for sale. I am very weepy about it but I think it is not a city for Jackson any longer. OK Charlotte, here I come.

posted by Liliana @ 1:57 PM

Tuesday, June 20, 2006

Hot as hell today!! I live in a city that now has the national guard as the policing body. Part of me feels good about this and part of me feels scared that I live here. It seems that rebuilding has stopped but crime has increased. I feel like a trader contemplating moving. It just is truly depressing here.
The bars are sucking up a storm this week. Nashville and Denver are my only shining stars .
Jeff W. and Lee are at the licensing show in NY this week. Lee sent me a picture of our booth and it looks very nice. ” Lil, every body else spends hundreds of thousands of dollars on their booths , you only let me spend a thousand bucks. I did the best I could” “Why Lee, yes you did a great job and next year we can spend even less since you already have the props!!!”
Jackson and I stayed up late watching movies and playing games ( mentally stimulating games). As per usual, I couldn’t sleep. I finally fell asleep around 6 am. Danile called me at 7:25 this morning. I felt bad because I was cranky but it was just my luck that someone called that early. The doctor prescribed to me Ambien, a sleeping pill. ” his advice take 1/2 a pill for 3 days and then try a few days with nothing.” Well that lasted only 3 days because the pill didn’t work at all. The first two nights I took the half a pill he prescribed and slept 3 hours and then the 3rd night I took a whole pill and slept 4 hours. So, I simply stopped taking them since I sleep the same amount when I take nothing. Urgh!!!

posted by Liliana @ 1:34 PM

Monday, June 19, 2006

So yesterday I parked by the bar and Jackson and I walked the 3 blocks to Tower Video, where we purchased ” Clash of the Titans” because Jackson is into a greek mythology phase. When we got back to the bar , we chatted with Chantel, Shannon, and Tara. Jackson had all the guys doing armfarts within minutes. And charming all the girls. We stayed a total of fifteen minutes then we were off to our home. On exiting the car after I parked in my driveway, I noticed that someone had hit my left rear light and side bumber. Of course No note no nothing. I am so pissed!!! I was just about to trade that fucking car in and now I’ve got to fix it!!!! Fucking people.
Jeff W and Lee will be at The Jacob Javitz Convention Center in NY this week at a licensing convention. Kevin went to Calgary last week and I think he goes to Cancun this week. Lots of things going on!!!

posted by Liliana @ 11:50 AM

Sunday, June 18, 2006

Yet again I have to bitch about the Lemonade Stands. This morning Cheeto and I walk out the front door on our Sunday morning Stroll for Coffee and the Sunday NY Times. Well low and behold, on the corner is yet another lemonade stand but with kids I do not recognize. Of course that gets me all upset early in the morning. Not only do I hate having to pass the lemonade stand but now on my block it is being manned by kids who don’t even live on my block!!!. Well like a good New Yorker I walk in the other direction and walk 4 blocks out of my way not to pass them. On the way back from the coffee shop it started to rain, I figured great , they will pack up. Of course to my dismay they were still there so again Cheeto and I walked 4 blocks out of our way to get back home. Every week there is a lemonade stand on that corner. Perhaps I need psychological help because I can’t stand it. I HATE LEMONADE! I’ve never liked it not even as a kid. But if I walk by and not buy one then I’m an asshole. URGH!!! I told my sister about it and she agreed. My sister is a lot nicer then me and she is the mother of 3 kids. She told me that when her kids ask her to do a lemonade stand her reply is this ” A lemonade stand is supposed to teach you about elementary business. I don’t see how me shelling out the money for the lemonade, cups, ice etc and giving you guys the revenue is a good business lesson.” Well said!!!
Only 1 of my bars did well last night, Memphis! Very pleased with the numbers from Memphis. I stopped in shortly at the New Orleans bar, same girls different day. Tara got laser surgery on her eyes this week. It is like a miracle. Imagine having such bad vision and then waking up and being able to see without glasses. She actually told me that her vision was so bad that she would have to wear her glasses into the shower with her. Good for her ! Must be a wonderful feeling. Someone told me that I don’t speak about the NY bar enough. Well the NY bar is not on the same aloha system as the other bars so I get the numbers and comments differently. But to be perfectly frank the bar has had the same girls and staff for so many years, that there is very little drama . But I did make Juan, from the NY bar the first ever ” employee of the month” His picture will be up shortly. what a pain in the ass getting his picture for the website. So don’t think I don’t think about the NY bar. If I move to Charlotte I’ll be going to NY a lot more often.

posted by Liliana @ 12:08 PM

Friday, June 16, 2006

Just got back from charlotte. I went and looked at real estate. I found a really great house. I booked myself into this hotel that address read Charlotte. I didn’t realize how big Charlotte is. I felt bad but I did not go to the bar because the hotel was 20 miles away. Now the decision. Do I move or do I stay? The pros: Charlotte is a hubb so I can get a lot of direct flights. It’s beautiful. 4 seasons. 1 hour to the mountains 2 hours to the beach. 2 hours from my family Good school system. more probable that we won’t have to relocate for natural disaster. Cons: leave the familiarity of New Orleans. Not have any friends. Have to drive places versus walk. Very right wing conservatives. Don’t know if Jackson’s school will be as good.
So many decisions.
Denver had a killer night last night!!! Awesome!!! Panama City also had a great night last night!
Another pro about moving to Charlotte: I will probably be able to hire a decent assistant.
Too much work!!!

posted by Liliana @ 10:41 AM

Tuesday, June 13, 2006

The last week I have been getting annoyed at the Memphis managers. On Sunday , monday, and Tuesday nights they keep writting on the logs ” how slow the night was”. Well, I get the numbers. Last night there were , if I remember correctly, 390 people who walked in the door. That is not slow!!! They are ringing in on these days what some other bars wish they would ring in on weekends!!!! It just pisses me off because I am scared they are setting up unreal expectations for themselves and the girls. I don’t want the girls to lose energy because the managers are walking around saying how slow it is. Again 390 PEOPLE THROUGH THE DOOR!! THAT IS NOT SLOW! They should be proud we are probably the busiest bar on Beale street.
New Assistant manager in San Antonio, Matt. Last night was the first night I have received a manager’s log from him. His log essential read ” everything fine”. Would it be possible to be a bit more descriptive in your logs? Please!!
Lee is suffering from secere OCD. He told me this week that he bought over $200 in cleaning supplies and he has only cleaned 1 room. He sounds completely insane.
Jeff and I were invited on a someones yacth. See at least Jeff W. meets rich people. Too bad I get severely sea sick.
Yesterday I went and test drove the JF ( maybe pf) cruiser by Toyota. Right now the Blue book value of my Range Rover is between $45,000 and $50,000. Fully loaded I could get the Toyota SUV for $30,000. Now the kicker! You can take a hose and hose out the car when it gets dirty. I told Lee this and his response was ” wow. It’s almost like they designed the car just for you.” I agree. I’ve had to wash the ceiling of my Range Rover because Jackson has spilt something and through weird physics it landed on the ceiling. So at the end of this week I am going to try and sell my car and get the Toyota!!
I am on the phone with Kevin right now. He is so funny. You have to know Kevin but when he gets excited he uses the most unusual and descriptive language of anyone I know. Right now he is enflamed by some business acquaintance and he is saying ” Lil, if this person and his whole family got run over by a truck carrying a contagious form of cancer. I wouldn’t care” I love Kevin!!

posted by Liliana @ 7:21 AM

Monday, June 12, 2006

So Friday , Jackson and I bought a kit that helps you grow bacteria. ( he is in a science experiment stage) We created 5 cultures. 1. his tongue and teeth 2. My armpit. 3. in between his toes 4. toilet seat 5. Inside Cheeto’s ( our dog) ears. Today I would like to report that the bacteria that is growing the quickest appears to be from Cheeto’s ears. In second place is in between Jackson’s toes. Nothing like growing bacteria to make you feel like you are learning about science!!
Nashville big week. I am very proud of everyone. Hell of a job!!!
Kevin got either bitten by something or contracted poison Ivy but I just spoke with him and he is driving himself nuts. He watched the show ” Medical Mysteries” last night and is now scared that he’ll be dead in the next few weeks. I have to say, I have watched some of those shows as well so I suggested he go to the doctor. It’s hard to be taken seriously when you are a hypocondriac. But this time I actually believe him.
No other news today.

posted by Liliana @ 10:43 AM

Sunday, June 11, 2006

Jackson is still asleep. That is unheard of in our family. I watched half an episode of ” Big Love” last night. For the record I have never watched the show before and I am only interpretting what I saw of the half episode. What I saw was a tv show that is glorifing polygamy. Wow, I am shocked. I just read a book about Mormon Fundamentalists. I don’t find the beauty in being raped as a child and then being married off to your uncle, who happens to be 40 years your senior. From what I saw on the show, the group of wives work together and they act like a little commune. Perhaps this sounds beautiful to some but I would perfer a choice on my life, my husband, my youth. But again I have only seen half an episode perhaps there is more depth to the show.
Nashville still crushing everyone. From what I understand Cassie, from the CMT show, has spent more time signing autographs and taking pictures. ” Let the girl work!!!” When she is working at the bar she is no better and no worse then the other Coyotes. Let her go to work. Also just to make it clear, CMT did not allow any of the already established Coyotes to enter the contest so again she is now just a regular Coyote. Just like all the girls. If you want a picture of Cassie take it while she’s serving a drink or dancing on the bar. If you want an autograph, get it from her when she hands you back your credit card slip.
That’s all.

posted by Liliana @ 10:14 AM

Saturday, June 10, 2006

Unbelievable!! Nashville is doing unbelievably well. We are selling merch like crazy. I hope Kyle has merch for the whole weekend. This week is like the Kentucky Derby of bar weeks. I wish I was there. I wish 2 things . 1. If there was ever the technology to just beam me places, I would love that. or 2. the more realistic, have my own plane. But I need to be making a shit load more money then I do to buy my own plane. I read stories and hear people speaking about private planes but I have never been on one, unless you include my visit to Graceland and walking through Elvis’ plane the Lisa Marie. God I wish that I could just make a call and have the plane ready to fly me at a moments notice. I really wanted to go to Nashville for just the day, it’s only an hour flight. But the last flight out is pretty early and it just wouldn’t be worth it. I wish I had some rich friends who owned a plane but I don’t have that either. Jacqui has always made a joke about me. She tells the NY girls that I would never date any man with over $40 in their pocket. Jeff always tells me that I need to start networking with richer people. I don’t know why I am like this. I have always been attracted to people who are creative and free spirited. Unfortunately, that means smart but broke. My desires are not to meet someone who can give me a plane or buy me nice things. I just wish I was friends with someone who had a plane and they would let me borrow it whan I need to go to work.
( PMS, I am in a hating mood today) I hate my range rover. Always in the shop and they never really fix it. Fucking idiots. Well I know I need an SUV, I am essentially a soccer mom. Even though my kid doesn’t want to play soccer. So I went on line and saw this new toyota suv. Base price $21,000. MPG 2 wheel drive 18/22. Much better then my present SUV. That’s what I am going to do today.
Poor Memphis GM. On weekends the bar stays open until 5am. This morning Judith was e-mailing me at 6:45 am. She was still at the bar.

posted by Liliana @ 8:55 AM

Thursday, June 08, 2006

Holy shit Nashville!!! Way to go!!
This past week I have gotten calls, e-mails, and text messages from Daniel ( Austin Gm) telling me that he is the coolest GM ever because he increased Rot Rally sales from last year by 41%. I told him that I was very proud of him but this week Kyle ( Nashville GM) has Fanfare and Kyle might end up the coolest. Of course, Daniel then says, ” Only if he raises the numbers by 41%” Well so far for the first 3 days of Fanfare the numbers are up 14%. I am proud of Kyle very much. Kyle is very reserved, quiet guy. I would like to use the word humble to describe his demeanor. Now Daniel is the complete opposite of that. In fact , Daniel, may have to look up the definition of “humble” in the dictionary because he is unfamiliar with that concept. Last night I actually had a dream about looking at the numbers and Kyle coming close to raising the totals from last year by 41%. Regardless, it is not a competition, I love all my GM’s. They all do great jobs!! Go Kyle!!!
Katie ( former Coyote from Austin) just started as the new AM of Nashville. Very crazy week for her to start but from what I hear she is doing great!!
I sent a few Charlotte girls and a few Memphis girls to Nashville to help out. I have gotten really great feed back on them. It is so exciting when one of the bars is really busy. There is such a positive energy in the air.
Today is Jackson’s last day of school. His last day in Kindergarden, next year 1st grade. My little boy is growing up.

posted by Liliana @ 8:35 PM

Tuesday, June 06, 2006

God damn cingular. My razor phone sucked so I bought a new phone. Well low and behold this phone is even worse. It drops calls and there is only one spot in my house where I can actually hear anyone. This particular phone has a different text messaging system. I have programmed t9 on both phones. On the old phone I would plug in 2 letters and there would be options of different words I may be trying to use. On this new phone I need to spell the whole word correctly otherwise the word won’t come up. Do you know how difficult that is for me? I find I spend more time trying to think of an alternate word because I can not spell the original word correctly. ( apothocary, apothacary neither of these is right) I am so frustrated. I love the whole idea of text messaging. You get your thoughts out quickly without having to actually spend time making small talk during conversation. URGH!!!
Ft. Lauderdale had a horrible night last night.
I am just off today. My ears are so clogged up. I went to the doctor yesterday and told him that my ears never decompressed after my last plane trip. He said that there was nothing he could give me perhaps if I could clear my sinuses that would help. I feel like I am living with a fishbowl on my head. My hearing is so bad and it is that annoying feeling that your ears are clogged like you just went swimming.
Bad mood!!!
I should do yoga.
I’ll be at the Nashville bar on Thursday night!!!

posted by Liliana @ 11:35 AM

Monday, June 05, 2006

I have received many e-mails this weekend in response to my posting the other day regarding a customer and my rudeness. Many people have written me telling me not to worry about the comments of this woman , in fact she was rude for interupting me. While it is very nice to have so many people ” on my side”, I was wrong and I will tell you why. By being rude, I lost a few customers. To be perfectly frank I didn’t go home and cry myself to sleep because I may have hurt her feelings. But on a business level I just lost her hard earned american dollars and that is unacceptable in this business. So from now on, I will take my picture with people, I will shake peoples hands and I will try my hardest for everyone who walks into my bar to have a good time and leave with an empty wallet.
Enough said.
Opening the managers logs today was such a pleasure. Austin, Charlotte, Nashville, Denver, Ft. Lauderdale, Memphis, New York, and new Orleans all did phenomenally well. I am thrilled. what a pleasant way to start the morning. Unfortunately San Antonio had a miserable Sunday night but I’m sure they will bounce back.

posted by Liliana @ 2:02 PM

Sunday, June 04, 2006

I woke up today in a bad mood after 2 nights in the New Orleans bar but I got 2 really funny e-mails and have now snapped out of it.
The first e-mail was for Kelly of San Antonio. ” I know Kelly runs a tight ship but could you please tell her that it wouldn’t kill her to put a few nuts and bolts on the women’s toilet seat!” I laughed out loud when I read this. ” Kelly why don’t you ask one of the beer or liquor companies to pay for new toilet seats this way you don’t have to expense it!”
The next letter was ” Why don’t you have a fan club” I just about feel out of my chair when I read this. I wrote a letter to this woman saying she could be the president and only member of the Lil fan club.
Again I want to mention the Austin bar. I am so proud of everyone there. the girls, the bouncers, the barbacks, and management. 151 bodyshots in 7 hours!!! You guys rock!!! They crushed last years numbers from Rot Rally! Excellent!!!

posted by Liliana @ 12:55 PM

New winner Austin!!! 7 hours , 151 bodyshots. That is the record. There is noone even close to that.

posted by Liliana @ 4:29 AM

Saturday, June 03, 2006

First and foremost, I want yo start a new segment on the website that posts the best employee of the month . This section will include porters, barbacks, security, managers etc. So for the very first employee of the month , the honor goes to Juan, in NYC. He has been our porter, barback, and t-shirt maker for close to 10 years. I love you Juan and I wish you and your family happiness for all time.
Now, The most important issue today is ” Damn Daniel is the coolest!!” Austin rocked last night!!! That bar is kicking everyones butt!!! ” Daniel again you ar a great GM and could be one of the coolest people I know!”
I need to get something off my chest. Last night I went down to the New Orleans bar. I spent the first few hours taking pictures with people, signing stuff etc. Well during this time, I was iritated with the girls and just felt like the girls were letting money walk right out the door. About a half an hour before I left , I was chatting with Shannon ( security) at the front door and people kept coming up interupting us and saying ” hey aren’t you Lil, Can I take a picture with you?” To be perfectly frank, I just started telling people that I wasn’t Lil and continued talking. Some woman walked up to me and said ” You should be ashamed of yourself, that you are so rude and you are the owner of this establishment.” Then she walked away.
She was right. I shouldn’t of been so rude. I signed up for this and I should be thankful for the notoriety and success of my business. I called Lee up last night after I left and I told him about the incident. He aggreed that I have to put myself out there now. ” So this is an apology for everyone I have ever been rude with, who simply wanted to shake my hand or take a picture, I am sorry.” I know now that I can no longer go to the bars and work in aninimity ( who the fuck knows how to spell that). I am thankful for everything I have and all I have accomplished. So today I turn over a new leaf, I will try to the best of my ability to be kind to people who come to meet me. ( except for the people who try to touch me or get weird)
Tonight I am going to be at the New Orleans bar. I will make sure I have makeup on and a good attitude so bring your camera and make sure you get my good side.
I can’t believe this. Last night Austin came in #1 in sales of all my bars and San Antonio came in dead last. That is a first. To cheer the San Antonio managers up , since I have been on their asses lately, last night in New Orleans a bunch of girls came in and said they liked the San antonio bar much better and that the New Orleans girls should learn from them. Of course Tara’s response to this was ” I went to San Antonio to train those girls motherfucker”. Well congrats Kelly and Shawna you beat the New Orleans bar but I think after last nights performance from the New Orleans girls, the dive bar around the corner with the 50 year old bartender could of beaten them too.

posted by Liliana @ 12:28 PM

Friday, June 02, 2006

A couple weeks ago I joined the Jewish Community Center near my house. This place has a really wonderful set up. A complete Gym, with sauna, massages, persanal trainers etc. The real selling point is the olympic size pool. Since I don’t have a pool and it is already in the mid 90’s here, I thought it would be a great place to take Jackson. So far he has gone almost everyday after school.
There is only 1 negative to this whole place, it is closed on jewish holidays and it observes the sabbath rules . I am not saying anything against the Jewish faith, I have many friends who are Jewish. I just am really hot today and this weekend is Shuviot, a jewish holiday, so the pool is closed today and tomorrow. Urgh!! It’s so HOT!!! Did the old testament say ” no pool on holidays?” At least they had the Red Sea to go swimming in. ( I know god is going to strike me down for saying these things. Yesterday it was 96 degrees, I’m sorry I’m hot)
I don’t think any bar I own did phenomenal in sales last night. I was hoping Austin would do well with the kickoff of Rot Rally but the thunderstorms forced them to close our booth early.
I am trying to move past the disappointment in Toronto. I was really looking forward to that bar. Unfortunately we are back to the drawing board and looking for a new space. Miami is moving ahead.
One other thing that has been bothering me. I get letters all the time about giving to charities. ( on a personal and business level we always give to charities that we believe in). Some woman wrote me a letter saying that she wanted us to send her t shirts and an autographed picture for a charity treasure hunt. I sent her back a letter ” how do we know this is for a charity and not just a way to get free stuff?” I don’t want to be a jerk but I can’t tell you how many letters I get that request free stuff. So for everyone who reads this, unless it is from an actual legally sanctioned charity, I am not honoring any requests for free stuff.

posted by Liliana @ 11:52 AM

Thursday, June 01, 2006

Busy busy busy. Got a really bad letter about the San antonio bar today. I’m pretty pissed off about it. I don’t care if I end up having 100 bars, it still upsets me to get a bad critique on one of my bars.
On the good side, I have received some very positive letters about DC, Panama City, Nashville, NY, and New Orleans today. I have scouts in California and Pheonix this weekend. Let’s see what happens.
Spoke with Jacqui this morning. I wonder where my espadrills are I haven’t received them yet? NY bar did phenomenally well this past weekend!! HOT DOG!!!
I was on CNN last night. It was about a 20 second spot speaking about business in New Orleans. I was so happy to be asked to be on CNN. I thought I was a big shot. Well, talk about getting knocked back down to reality, they introduced me as the owner of ” the Ugly Coyote” instead of “Coyote Ugly”. That knocks you right back to the ground.

posted by Liliana @ 3:43 PM

Wednesday, May 31, 2006

Unfucking believable. They found a skeleton of a woman dating back to the 10th century bc. From my calculations that is over 3000 years ago. Supposedly the human race through improved nutrition and medicine is getting taller. This woman’s skeleton was measured at 5’3″. 3000 fucking years ago and the woman was still taller then me! This is an outrage!!! Again, who the hell knows what role my parents played in this? Yes genetics plays a part . My family tree ( in their prime) my mother was 5’4″. My father 5’11”. My paternal grandfather 6 ‘ My paternal grandmother 5’2″. My maternal grandmother 5’8″ My maternal grandfather 5’8″ . I am just shy of 5’2″ . Is the simple explanation that I got my paternal grandmother’s short gene? Or is it something more? 10 cups of coffee a day while pregnant? Alchohol from both parents? Very little red meat in our diets? Who knows ? It’s a mystery.
Charlotte did phenomenal for speed week!!!
A lot of shit going on. Toronto is now a stalled project. I’m very upset over this.
Again a lot of shit going on.

posted by Liliana @ 1:16 PM

Tuesday, May 30, 2006

Jackson and I spent 4 days in Grand cayman. It was awesome. We had such a great time just the two of us. The first night we were at a restaurant he burped out loud. I started to reprimand him but before I could, he stood up and in a very loud voice he pointed to the sky and said ” a prayer to the gods” Everyone around us started laughing. I am back home right now, feeling sick as a dog. For 4 days we were in the pool or ocean fpr at least 12 hours per day. I haven’t swam that much since I was a kid. I would have to force Jackson to get out of the pool at 10 pm. I absolutly loved that he was so happy but I have such a head cold tonight. If you ever go to Grand cayman you have to go to Sting Ray City. Incredible. ( by the way I thought Jackson was off for Memorial day so I planned the vacation. Sunday while I was down there i found out that the french don’t celebrate Memorial day. So he missed school. he was happy about that.)
Landed at 1:30 at the bar by 6 pm filming a segment for CNN. I think the segment will be on Anderson Cooper’s show tomorrow.
OK back at work!!!

posted by Liliana @ 9:55 PM

Friday, May 26, 2006

Big trip!! I’m taking Jackson to the caribean for Memorial day. I am so excited. I haven’t been to an caribean island in many years. I can’t wait for Jackson to see how clear the water is and how peaceful it is at the beach.
Memphis doing great. Charlotte rocking last night!!! Wendy and Chastity ( bartenders from the Nashville bar) are in Charlotte helping out for Speed week. Make me proud girls!!!
That’s all I got

posted by Liliana @ 10:12 AM

Thursday, May 25, 2006

I get a call from Jacqui this morning ” Lil I am going shopping, do you want anything.” Well since there is no shopping in New Orleans anymore ( not worthwhile) of course I had to say yes. There was a pair of shoes that I saw in a magazine that I loved. So the next hour she called two more times. Both times that she she called , I was on important business calls. So putting my priorities in proper order I said to the business callers” I’m sorry but I have a very important call with the NY bar, I need to take this.” click ” OK Jac, they are the Christian louboutin Espadrill Collection.” Priorities.
Every bar doing well last night. ( Cross fingers, knock on wood, etc) Memphis managers already showing signs of tiredness. It’s only been a week! the opening of a bar is always hard. It takes a good 2 months to get into a groove and lessen your hours a bit. The memphis managers are not getting any harder schedule then any other bars but the AM has already gotten sick and the GM is definitely tired. Buck up girls you have a long road ahead of you.
Michelle, one of our accountants, wrote me a letter telling me that I should be nicer to Daniel, he really is trying and the numbers are much better. ” OK Michelle, do you think I should send Daniel some roses so he feels better? Maybe a pair of shoes. All girls love shoes.”
Kidding aside, Daniel is turning the bar into a well oiled machine, I just like giving him shit. It’s just so much fun.
Speed week in charlotte. The bar is already doing great. I find that everyday when I open Charlottes managers log, I am praying that it’s good. So far since we took the bar over, I am so pleased with the increase in the numbers. Excellent job. Go get em.
Austin going into Rot Rally. That is huge for us!! And then next week Fanfare in Nashville. I expect huge numbers from these bars. Go get em!!!!

posted by Liliana @ 12:46 PM

Wednesday, May 24, 2006

Rosa, our nanny, moved back to Austin this weekend. No assistant, no nanny. I know she is very concerned that I won’t keep up with playdates , take the dog to the park, and clean the house. ” don’t worry Rosa, I joined a pool so we have been swimming and going on playdates. I have taken Cheeto to the park everyday. Anndd the kitchen is immaculate and I did 6 loads of laundry.”
Everyone knows I love my son and we do a lot of things together but I can’t lie, I am not good at the playdates. You have to go , make smalltalk, uck, I hate it. But for my son’s well being I will do all these things since we have no Rosa anymore. As far as Cheeto, I take him to the park and he spends the day with me while I’m working. Now the house. I am not the neatest person in the world but I am so proud of myself, the house is really clean so far. Rosa , in the most polite way possible, said to me that noone would work for me if they came in and saw the house messy. ” Don’t worry Rosa, I’m on it!”
Nashville rocking this past week!! Very happy. Memphis, also, great numbers.
Today Chantel is running around getting the New orleans liquor license renewed. It is such a fucked up process here. They seperate it into two licenses from the city and from the state. Well you have to get approval from both seperate entities. very year it’s the same problem, you walk into the city office and they ask to see the states approval. Then you go over to the state and they say they need the city’s approval. So you end up fighting with people all day. It is so backwards. But at least this year i don’t have to do it. The perks of being the boss!!

posted by Liliana @ 3:15 PM

Tuesday, May 23, 2006

washingtonpost.com/ac2/wp-dyn/A27074-2005Feb15
This is a link to an article written by someone else who can’t spell. I found it quite interesting. I am sorry it offends people that I can not spell. On the blog site there is no spellcheck. If I write on word( office) and then paste it to the blog site, it comes up with a lot of symbols making it illegible. Grammer: My wonderful high school english teacher placed creativity before grammer. It was not until college that I realized my grammer was atrocious and I constantly used run ons. All I can say is ” deal with it”.
“Kelly move over Adrianna’s P and L statement came back looking very good. You may have a competitor in the ” tight ship” category. We are working on lower labor costs , so look out.” I just thought of something very funny. Daniel, gm Austin, always gets annoyed when I tell him how low Kelly’s COGs are. I then of course, just to make him upset say ” hey, how about I send Kelly there to give you some advice.” I can hear his blood boil over the phone. I can only imagine his reaction if I called and said ” hey Daniel would you like me to send Adrianna one of our newest GM’s to Austin to help you?” He would flip out. In his defense , he is doing a great job , just not as good as Kelly and adrianna when it comes to budgeting. LOL ” Don’t worry Daniel, Denver and nashville are right there with you. Unfortunately for you, both of those GM’s are very sensitive so I can’t write about them unless I am willing to spend an hour of listening to tears. I can only imagine the text I am going to get from him today. ( His mothers day greeting to me was ” Happy Mother’s Day Dorkface:” )So today’s text should be pretty vulgar.
I love you Daniel, only kidding.
Memphis kicking some serious butt!!!

posted by Liliana @ 10:41 AM

Monday, May 22, 2006

I do not like to write about political issues because in the bar business it is not appropriate. But sometimes when you feel passionately about something you just have to speak your mind. New Orleans. I am both a resident and a business owner. As both I will hope for the success of the reelcted Mayor Nagin. And pray for a quicker recovery. Now the other side of me is very angry. I don’t understand this. I have heard all over the news that this election was about race. What angers me is that pre Katrina, this mayor did nothing to improve the poor living conditions in areas like the ninth ward etc. Why if there is a track record that shows little growth and change do we as citizens think that a new election will change that? I live in New Orleans. I drive by the mounds of trash everyday. Most of my favorite restaurants and stores have not opened. In fact out of 10 houses on my block, I am only 1 out of 3 that are not selling there houses and moving to another city. Everyone has read in the past about the crime in New Orleans. I myself have always felt safe here. Perhaps I am jaded after living in hells kitchen and alphabet city in NY ( in the days where it wasn’t safe) that I didn’t feel it was particularly unsafe if you are wise. But now there are gangwars. Murder is up . And personally I am afraid to walk up Bourbon St.
All I want is for my home to get better. I want people to feel safe. I want to know that my son, myself and my home is safe from flooding. There are no guarantees in life but these are my wishes for my city.
Having said all of this, I wish Nagin the best of luck and I hope that he can help bring New Orleans back to it’s glory of past.
Nashville, rocked this week!!! Memphis I am crossing my fingers things are going very well. San Antonio great Sunday. And surprise surprise New Orleans had an incredible weekend. ( I asked Jeff M if there was an event in town that explained the elevated numbers of New Orleans. His response , no it’s just me. Cool) Another funny side note. Jeff M, managers log from Friday night in New Orleans. ” Tara and Sasha are either going to kill each other or have an affair. Either way I would really like to sit them down and pull their toenails out one at a time.” I laughed very hard at this. What a pain in the ass these girls can be. Tara can be such a bitch to the other girls, noone wants to work with her. On the other hand ” Sasha get a backbone and stand up to her!!!”
My dream last night was excellent. Marv Levy, former head coach of the Buffalo Bills present GM of the bills, came to my house. It was actually the house I lived in when I was young. He showed up at the door and asked me to interview as a corespondent for ABC news. I was so proud. Not only did I get to meet Marv Levy, who I adore but I would be a football corespondent. The side story of the dream was that I owned and operated these cheesy country clubs and I asked Chantel to watch the clubs while i flew to Buffalo. She kept saying ” I don’t know how to run a country club” I woke up very happy.

posted by Liliana @ 10:33 AM

Sunday, May 21, 2006

Go Memphis!! I think Memphis has had the best 4 day opening weekend of all my bars. Awesome!!!
I would like to personally thank Lee. ” Thank you Lee for making a Coyote Ugly shirt for women in purple.” Purple happens to be my favorite color. I wore it today and got 3 compliments on it.
Nashville rocking last night!!
3 days I spent in Memphis and I could swear I’ve gained 10 lbs. All you eat is meat. No vegetables. Yesterday when I got home I made myself spinach for breakfast , lunch, and dinner. I would like to compliment the cook at the Memphis bar, finally someone who listens to me and makes the buffalo wings well. ( All they need is to be a bit crispier but the sauce was excellent).
The Memphis bar has sold so much merch!! I am very pleased.
One of the girls in memphis told me that she was upset because all the dancing ” made her lose junk in her trunk.” I laughed when she told me this. Well she told me that she spoke with her mother and her mother told her that if she ate pasta all the time it would go straight to her ” trunk”. She said that her mother was right after only a few days her ” trunk” was back to it’s original size. Momma knows best.

posted by Liliana @ 12:04 PM

Friday, May 19, 2006

I just found a full piece Elvis Jumpsuit for Jackson, hot dog I’m so excited. Jacqui choreographed a new Elvis song for Memphis , so I figure I will dress Jackson up in the outfit and teach him a few moves. Awesome!! It’s the little things in life.
Cupcake, Nashville bouncer, asked me if I wanted to go and find a place that makes moonshine? ” thanks Cupcake but, I’ve got enough problems”
Sitting in bar office with Judith. Bar did great last night!!! So pleased.
You know what bothered me last night? It actually took me a while to pinpoint my feelings, but I did . Many people came up to me about being a “celebrity”. They love the show etc. I am very happy that they love the show. But part of me is offended that people now think of me as a tv star versus a smart business woman. One woman said to me ” hey why did you come to memphis?” I said ” I just opened a bar here last night so I came to work.” She said ” no really why did you come?” Inside I got so angry. MY job is not the reality show, even though I do work hard to make sure I am honest and true to Coyote Ugly on the show. I just don’t want to die tomorrow and have people remember me as just another person on a reality show. ” I am a bad ass, motherfucking, business, powerhouse!! And incredible sexy empowered Woman!!!
But by the way I have a really good idea for the second season of the reality show, I hope they use it.
Back to New Orleans to vote! Very important!!!

posted by Liliana @ 11:42 AM

I actually signed some guys Harley. I kept telling him that I did not like the idea of defacing his bike. I wonder how much that decreases the value?
Girls definitely doing better tonight then last night. Went to the Mamphis BBQ cookoff today. very interesting. I learned a lot about BBQ. Quite a science. Man I am fucking tired. Last night at the opening, I think all of corporate except for Jacqui got bombed. Kevin and Lee were in rare form. Very funny. Jeff Wiseman did his traditional 30 beers. Jeff and I had a meeting this morning, he was hurting.
What went wrong on opening: An electrical short so we had no music for about 15 minutes. Ice machine went down ( but since that seems tradition on opening night I felt it was a good omen) A bunch of other stuff but still a great night.

posted by Liliana @ 1:40 AM

Wednesday, May 17, 2006

I am so excited. We made the Elvis.com website. The other night, Judith GM Memphis, got us a private tour of Graceland. I can’t tell you how exciting that was. It was like walking through history. The rooms were so 70s. Carpet on the ceilings. I loved it. We learned so much about Elvis. We got to go on the plane, the Lisa Marie. Can you imagine having your own plane? The cars were awesome. There were two cars that were called ( I think?) Stutz Blackhawk. AWESOME. There was a purple caddilac that I told Jacqui, how fucking cool would it be to drive around in a purple cadillac? Well this tour just made our trip.
Ok opening night tonight!!! Let’s go Memphis!!

posted by Liliana @ 12:54 PM

Monday, May 15, 2006

Off to Memphis today.
6 hour drive. Ready for action!!!

posted by Liliana @ 10:29 AM

Saturday, May 13, 2006

I think the assistant managers seminar went very well this week. Lee is a very good teacher.
Last night we took everyone out to dinner, we had a really good time. Afterwards we went down to the New Orleans bar. I am not going to mince words, the New Orleans Coyotes were horrible. I couldn’t of been more embarrassed.
Usually, I subscribe to the policy, “check your problems at the door and get to work” but I think there is something bigger going on here. Last night I looked at Tara’s face and I saw something that I see all the time when I look in my own mirror, BURN OUT. I am not making excuses, they were truely horrible last night, but I think being so understaffed for such a long period of time has really taken a toll on the whole staff. We are so desperate for new girls it is not even funny. Unfortunately if you ask every other employer in this city they will have the same story. Living here feels so surreal. People walk around like there is a black cloud perpetually on this city. My neighbor actually told me that he would not doubt that 3 out of 4 people living here are on anti depressants. I would not doubt that either.
So Chantel and I are both embarrassed about how the bar was last night. On a side note, which is actually ironic, the New Orleans bar had the best Friday in months, numbers wise.
I know you should not wish for things that aren’t associated with true need and complete desperation. But if anyone is listening, ” we need 4 extra girls in New orleans! And world peace”

posted by Liliana @ 6:29 PM

Thursday, May 11, 2006

As we speak I am doing these radio call in shows for CMT. What a pain in the ass this morning. I couldn’t use my cellphone so I had to come to the corporate office to use a landline. I had to park illegally to make it on time. As god as my witness, CMT will pay my parking ticket!!! Now on a good note, I am quite witty and personable today, I have to pat myself on the back. I am even FUNNY. Damn I’m a good PR person.
Now I’m going to write about something gross, so people who don’t want to read further feel free to go to the shopping part of the site. OK, for all the bars I have opened including some of the franchises, I get my period on the day of opening. I don’t know why, I assume it is stress. Well I am quite concerned because I got my period yesterday a full week from the opening of Memphis. This better not be a bad oman.
On a lighter note, Jacob and Will took my car to get brake tags about 3 weeks ago. The inspector did not do one test on the car. And I received my brake tag within a few minutes. Will was psyched and thought he would Unfortunately for Will when he brought his car in for it’s brake tag the same man gave his car every test possible and failed him. I couldn’t help but laugh when I heard this story.
Big Assistant Manager’s seminar today!!!

posted by Liliana @ 9:27 AM

Tuesday, May 09, 2006

No nasty e-mails today. Must be my lucky day!! This show has not only made me an inspiration to women but from what I gather I have become an icon for short people. It wasn’t until a few years ago that I even considered myself short. You know I blame this on my parents. God knows my mother drank 20 cups of coffee a day while she was pregnant with me ( she’s Colombian). And back in those days women had a few cocktails too. I have asked her if she drank while she was pregnant with me? Her answer is always no, but I don’t believe it. And then my father, that’s a whole other issue. As I am writing this I realize I should be thankful that I am just short, god knows what else could of happened inutero. ( Everything inside of me tells me “inutero” is a word but who the hell knows. It means ” while in the womb”) And then I also think we ate chicken and rice at least 6 times a week. Could something else have been thrown in my diet to eeck out an extra inch or two? Well I’ll never know the real answer. Doesn’t seem to have affected me much. I’ve always worked well and I’ve gotten lucky with men, so shortness hasn’t affected me. But god knows If I ever sell this company , I could never become a flight attendant because I don’t meet the height requirement. I am 5″ 2′ I think the requirement is 5″ 4′ Damn!!
Well onto better topics. Just got the P & L back from a most of my bars for April. I always look at San Antonio first because Kelly runs that bar on a dime and I know I will be very happy. To be truthful, I don’t think I could run that bar with such a tight fist. I wonder if she is the person at home who cyphens out the sheets of toilet paper. 1 square for #1 and 2 squares for # 2. I know that’s grosss but I don’t know how she does it. Regardless I am thinking of sending her to every bar to get their numbers down.
Great night for Denver last night!!! ( look at their P & L last )

posted by Liliana @ 1:05 PM

Monday, May 08, 2006

This e-mail made my day:

Comments: Dear Lil,

“I am a single father blessed with a daughter, Tess (age 7). The other night she was working on her 1st grade homework listing “ing” words. As I read the list (dancing, singing, bartending) it brought a smile to my face. Thanks for being an inspiration to a little girl in Seattle!!

We wish you all the best life has to offer.”

Wow I am so touched by that. I hope this little girl doesn’t read the Lil Spill. I would think it might shatter the illusion if she knew I couldn’t spell. I may not respond to all the -emails I get but I do try and read them all.
All the bars have been kicking butt this weekend. Charlotte had an unbelievable Saturday. I hope we can keep the momentum going. Jacqui just got to Memphis. This will be a hard group. Not many profficient bartenders. Unfortunately in that area they work at places that just sell beer or wine or they work in the casinos where your drinks come out by pressing 1 button. A lot of work! But on the good side I woke up today excited about Memphis. This bar is going to do very well.
Rock and Sake just opened backed up in New Orleans. This sushi place was a monday night ritual for Chantel and I. We would go every Monday night as long as I was in town. Tonight we cleared our schedules and we are ordering at least 4 LSU Rolls. I am so excited. Chantel just called me and said ” I ran 4 miles so that I could eat as much as I wanted tonight.” my response ” I did 5 miles on the rollerblades so I could eat as much as I want tonight.” So excited. Chantel actually nailed it on the head by saying she felt like this would put some normalcy back in our lives. I agree!!
Back to work.

posted by Liliana @ 12:18 PM

Saturday, May 06, 2006

The Charlotte takeover party went very well. The whole staff is so great. I think because the previous owners didn’t put time into the bar the staff is actually even closer then normal. The bar walls were this very blah beige. I had them paint them red and I had Jacob make them a few signs, wow the bar looks so great now. They just need a few lights and they will be good to go. They gave me a card that they all signed and it actually made me cry. ( I’m sure the 20 shots of crown before that helped). What wonderful hard working people. I am really proud of them.
This whole celebrity thing is really weighing on me. I know that I should feel blessed and believe me I do. But people try to really suck you dry. First can I take your picture? cool. Then can I have you sign my movie? cool. Can you take another picture? ok. Can you go sit on my harley and I’ll take a picture? ok enough. People really take advantage. Can I call my daughter and have you speak to her on the phone? I think I am just not used to this. I am so proud of my company and myself that Coyote Ugly is so famous, but I didn’t realize how hard that can be. The sad part is that I can’t have fun when I go to my bars. I need to figure out a happy medium. I can meet people, shake hands etc but still have my own time as well.
One of the funniest nights in Charlotte was Wednesday. Jacqui, Lee, Kevin and myself went to Capital Grill. ( delicious) well 4 bottles of wine and we ended up in the hotel lobby trying to rework a segment of a new dance Jacqui is choreographing. 4 drunk people trying to learn this dance, the staff was laughing. There is part of the dance where you lightly push. Freaking Kevin pushed me so hard that I landed on my face on the rug. Well it was funny then, 4 bottles in, but the next morning my body was aching. I’m not sure if I wish we had a camera or if I am glad we did not. Regardless, what fun. I have decided to try to take one night a trip to go out with Jacqui, Kevin, lee. We are so close but rarely see each other. It’s important to have a night to laugh and chat instead of spending every moment working.
Back to the real world.

posted by Liliana @ 2:30 PM

Thursday, May 04, 2006

A big congratulations to Maria from NY. After 13 years with no head bartender she was recently appointed head bartend. I heard that she got herself a shirt that says head bartender on it. ” Maria I would love to post a picture of you with your new shirt! Congrats!”
Sitting in the Charlotte bar. How exciting. Big take over party tonight. What a great crew. They love this bar. I brought Jacqui down to do a refresher on the dances. Well thank god I brought her here because the girls were doing the dances all wrong. It’s the little things but it just reinforces my thoughts that the franchises do not put the care that I do with my bars. I really love this bar. Small like New Orleans and NY with that same really closeknit feel.
I have decided that Charlotte is my backup city. Everyone who lives in New Orleans has picked a place that they will evacuate to. This is it. It is so beautiful here. I really love it.

posted by Liliana @ 5:56 PM

Wednesday, May 03, 2006

Sometimes you read a piece of news that really inspires you. It’s not about war, weather, or catastrophies. It’s about genius and about true love. That inspires me.
television pioneer dies at 98

Tuesday, May 2, 2006; Posted: 2:08 p.m. EDT (18:08 GMT)

Farnsworth, worked by her husband’s side and fought for decades to assure his place in history.

Her death Thursday was confirmed by Mary Rippley, assistant director of nursing at Avalon Care Center in Bountiful, where Farnsworth lived.

Farnsworth, who married the young inventor in 1926, worked by her husband’s side in his laboratories and fought for decades to assure his place in history after his 1971 death.

Other inventors had demonstrated various developments in the 1920s, including mechanical transmission of images, but it was Farnsworth’s work that led to the electronic TV we know today.

His first TV transmission was on September 7, 1927, in his San Francisco lab, when the 21-year-old inventor sent the image of a horizontal line to a receiver in the next room.

He said inspiration for his invention had come seven years earlier, while plowing a field on his family’s Idaho farm. He realized an image could be scanned onto a picture tube the same way: row by row.

His widow recalled that morning in the lab “like it was yesterday,” she told the San Francisco Chronicle in 2002. “It was a very small screen, about the size of a postage stamp, an inch and a half square. At first, we were stunned. It was too good to be true. Then Phil said, ‘There you have it — electric television.”‘

According to the book “Philo T. Farnsworth: The Father of Television” by Donald G. Godfrey, the first human images transmitted by Farnsworth were of his wife and her brother, Cliff Gardner. A 3 1/2-inch-square image of his wife with her eyes closed was transmitted on October 19, 1929, Gardner wrote. The book lists her as “first woman on TV.”

But credit for the invention nearly escaped Farnsworth after RCA claimed the innovation was the work of its chief television engineer, Vladimir Zworykin. In 1935, the courts ruled on Farnsworth’s patent, naming him TV’s undisputed father. The decision was upheld on appeal, though Farnsworth continued to get little recognition.

Philo Farnsworth gave his wife equal credit in his invention, saying, “my wife and I started this TV,” according to Godfrey.

He eventually was featured on a U.S. postage stamp, and a historical marker was placed on the San Francisco building where the first Farnsworth television image was projected. A statue of her husband now stands in the U.S. Capitol bearing the inscription: “Philo Taylor Farnsworth: Inventor of Television.”

Elma Farnsworth was received with applause when she stood up at the Academy of Television Arts & Science’s Emmy Awards tribute to her husband in Los Angeles in 2002.

The battle between Farnsworth and RCA boss David Sarnoff was told in several books, including his widow’s 1990 autobiography, “Distant Vision.”

Evan I. Schwartz, who wrote “The Last Lone Inventor: A Tale of Genius, Deceit and the Birth of Television,” said in 2002 that he, like many people, were puzzled when he began researching the story.

“I had heard the name. You can’t forget the name,” Schwartz said. “But then I had these questions: Who WAS this guy? How could you invent the defining technology of the century and remain virtually anonymous? That’s quite a trick.”

I can’t fit the rest of the article but basically this woman spent her life fighting for the world to recognize her husband as the true inventor of the modern television. Love and genius. True inspiration

posted by Liliana @ 10:10 AM

Tuesday, May 02, 2006

I wonder what this dream means: Jackson and I were in an antique shop. Vigo Mortensen was the owner of the shop. We spoke about a specific table/sculpture which I was going to purchase. He then told me about my boyfriend leaving me for another woman. After my shock, he asked me to go out with him that night. The date consisted of playing darts in our dart league in NY. I told Vigo that I hadn’t played darts in a long while but he said I had to play for the sake of the team.
Some other things happened but I thought it was quite odd. Last week I had a dream about Jennifer Aniston and Vince Vaugn. I told myself I need to stop my subscription to US magazine.
The memphis girl search. By Sunday night I had picked 39 girls. I will say that there were some truely funny moments. There was this girl from Latvia. She is beautiful and so funny. I asked her if she could sing and she said yes. I don’t know if this will play in words but you need to envision a beautiful girl with an unbelievably strong accent. ( latvian accent sounds very much like a russian accent) She started singing a Madonna song ( can’t remember the title) ” Life is a mystery” You had to be there but it was like a skit from Saturday night live . Very funny. Kevin almost fell off his seat laughing.
Another very funny girl was who I call the” line dancer” She told me that she has a very busy week. 1 or 2 days a week she goes line dancing. Then another night she goes to Kareoke ( no idea how to spell). Then the rest of the week she stalks rodeo riders. She told me she had to wash the horse shit from her boots before she came to the girl search. Very funny.
Busy week. This Thursday big takeover party in Charlotte . I am very excited..

posted by Liliana @ 10:08 AM

Sunday, April 30, 2006

8 bars Kevin and I have done together . Everyone knows he is either color blind or simply has bad taste in colors. Now our 8th bar he has done it again. ( mustard yellow/brown) In his defense the brick that encompases 95 % of the main room is mustard color. It is not quite brick more of a porcelein tile so it is unrealistic to change the color. So ok we are stuck with the color. But Joe went and painted the walls that weren’t tile, mustard. So now every inch of wall space is mustard with execption to a brown trim that is part of the tile. That is not the worst part. Kevin compounded the problem by staining the bartop cherry. So the cherry color does not match anything. And that’s the top of the bar. For some reason unknown to anyone he purchased wood for the base of the bar in a raw color that has been pretreated so it doesn’t match the top of the bar, hence also not matching anything in the room. It is god awful. Kevin, exactly as he has done in the past, looks completely hurt and upset when I tell him he needs to change the colors. Good grief!!

posted by Liliana @ 12:30 PM

Friday, April 28, 2006

I am laughing so hard. I woman wrote me from KC. She told me that a local church had there congregation sign a petition against us claiming that we would create ” too much temptation”. I can’t stop laughing about this. The best thing I’ve seen to date is a cartoon that was in a KC paper. The cartoon illustrated these men ( on local commission) talking about how they will not let us open in KC. After their meeting they all decide to go down to the local Hooters to relax. Pretty funny. I would of paid good money to be sitting in that church while the priest gave a sermon about the evils of Coyote Ugly. LOL So funny
Today was a great day and it’s only 9:30. My son lost his first tooth. He was so excited and we just had the best morning ever. I cheated a bit . I am going to Memphis today and I didn’t want to miss the tooth fairy. So I took him out for breakfast and told him to leave the tooth under his pillow and we would see if the tooth fairy was still making her rounds. Well she was so he was so excited to get money from the tooth fairy. I love that little boy so much. He is so precious.
Yesterday I woke up and I could barely move. My back hurt so badly. I went to a chiropractor yesterday and I am hoping for some miracle. Today I feel a bit better but I am not looking forward to the 6 hour drive to Memphis. Jacqui told me that Kristi ( NY bartender) threw out her back sneezing. ” I feel your pain, Kristi”. That’s all I got.

posted by Liliana @ 10:35 AM

Thursday, April 27, 2006

I can’t even discus the shit that has already happened today. Ridiculous.
Charlotte check average of $43, I am very pleased!!! Ft. Lauderdale having an incredible week.
I am sorry that I can not write back to everyone who writes me. To be perfectly frank, most e-mails say the same thing ” I live in … and we really need you to open a Coyote Here.” I have decided not to write back to these letters because I am working as fast as I can and I have asked on multiple occassion not to write me with this. I know that everyone loves their home town but I can only move so fast and not every town is appropriate for one of my bars. So I am sorry if I don’t respond there are just too many letters.
I read todays local New Orlean’s paper and I am concerned that 3 pumping stations burned out yesteday with only an inch and a half of rain. We are about to hit hurricane season and that definitely concerns me. I am also irate that we live in the most powerful country in the world and the country doesn’t have enough money to help resolve the situation after Katrina. What a mess.

posted by Liliana @ 1:05 PM

Wednesday, April 26, 2006

Again with the merch issues. Well this morning I decided to take a different route with Lee and write him a poem:
Dear Lee,
You are insane
no one can doubt
the merch that you guard
is always out

You are fragile
like a piece of glass
when ever I say boo
you cry like an ass

get over it son
for you are very edgy
to not admit your faults
in wake of this merch catastrophy

Not a very good ending but I only slept 2 hours last night. Lee wrote me an incredible response. I laughed so hard when I got it. Even though he’s a pain in he butt. He is so funny and smart so I have to post this.
Dear Lil,

You call me insane, but whats in a name?
You can call me a fool or a tool.
I am actually quite bright, and a ladies delight.
Careful, Lil, don’t slip in your drool!

As far as the merchandise, you really aren’t that nice.
You expect things to come way too soon.
You yell and you scream, you’re really quite mean.
And you treat me like some kind of goon.

But that’s ok, I can take it, my resolve, you cant fake it,
I seem to be chiseled from stone.
I get 3 mens work done, so go have some fun
While I work away all on my own.

Its me you should thank, over $2 million in the bank
From my merch sales we made all last year.
Put me down if you must, put my face in the dust.
Cuase I can tell that you get quite the thrill

But for you, I have love and undying respect
A statue of you, I would erect.
Your humor, your smile, and your boots of crocodile
are all part of your charm and wit.

So in finishing this response, to your poem of hurt
I blow you a kiss, from my face in the dirt
Though I may anger you, and make you think I’m an ass
You remind me of school on Sunday, cause you’ve got NO CLASS.

Muah. Lol…
Lee
Dear Lee,

With sugar and spice
and everything nice
Some merch we all need
For the web site I plead
So rush it you must
I have faith in you and trust
Love you my friend
You’ll kill me in the end
Lil

posted by Liliana @ 11:57 AM

Tuesday, April 25, 2006

I have a sneeking suspicion that we will have a whole new wave of infringers. I already received a letter today about a Coyote that just opened that was not mine. Good grief!!
Ft. Lauderdale kicking butt last night. I am so so proud of Adrianna. We fired Cory and she has really stepped up and taken charge of that bar. I’m trying to arrange having the calendar shoot down in Lauderdale so I can spend some time there. May 4th big take over party in Charlotte!! I got a text from Jeff M. about how the managers have really bonded in Charlotte. If I was to make a guess I would say that this bonding session happened over a few beers and Jeff got all misty eyed. He is so sensitive. ( oh no, I’ll probably get a letter from his sister about making him cry.)
Last night I had two dreams. The first dream involved Mitch Landrieu, the New Orleans mayoral candidate . His brother happens to be my lawyer in New Orleans and I had a dream that I went to a fund raiser for him. ( I can’t lie I am obsessed with this election) The second dream is unclear but I woke up thinking that I needed to get Daniel ( AM Austin) a belated birthday present. The one constant in both dreams was a song I asked Jacqui to choreograph. I have played it so many times it just plays in the back of my mind. Jacqui sent me a letter this morning saying. ” I have listened to that song for 10 fucking hours”. If we can shorten it a bit , it will be great!!
That’s all folks!!!

posted by Liliana @ 10:17 AM

Monday, April 24, 2006

All I did was roll over to hug Jackson and I pulled something in my back. That’s all it takes. Should be closing on Charlotte either today or tomorrow. How exciting. Good weekend at the New Orleans bar. Nice change of pace. Every one of my bars did well last night. Even Austin with Gabe as manager!!! Wendy from Austin is on Maxim on line. Go vote for her. I think it’s listed as Home town Hotties.
Jacqui and I were talking about the hate mail we have been getting. ( we’ve been getting nice letters too) But it is so interesting that people actually watch the show and then go to the website specifically to find an e-mail address so they can write a nasty letter. I , myself, have only watched the first show. One week ago I asked the producer to tell me the ratings . Well obviously I am not that important, I can’t get anyone to respond. It’s the little things that bring your feet back to the ground. My son watched 2 minutes of the show and said ” can you change it to something better?” On the flip side, I have been getting very nice e-mails as well. I’m glad people find it entertaining.
That’s all I’ve got for now.

posted by Liliana @ 2:00 PM

Sunday, April 23, 2006

Big Run off between Nagin and Landrieu. Very exciting. I am actually shocked that Nagin got so many votes. I will make sure I am here to vote.
Just read through the managers logs. It seems that two girls in Ft. Lauderdale have been bickering. I do not ask everyone to like each other but what I do ask is that if you go to work that you act professionally no matter who else is working. I heard one girl said to another ” I’m going to kick you in the teeth” Something along these lines. This is why I never refer to these girls as women. Act like grown women, ladies. High school girls don’t even act so imaturely. The two girls should be embarrassed at how they are acting.
Went to the New Orleans bar yesterday. The noteriety with this TV show definitely ruins my mood there. I know I should be thankful. I was actually peeing in the bathroom and some woman stood right in back of the stall door ” Is it really you? Your really Lil?” Then some guy was telling me how he owned bars in Illionios and screwed all the girls who worked for him. ” Hey Lil can I franchise? ” What an idiot. On another note the girls looked great . Nice to see the bar busy.

posted by Liliana @ 10:26 AM

Saturday, April 22, 2006

Yesterday something bad happened in Denver. I’m still upset over it.
I just went to vote in New Orleans. A lot of people don’t vote but I feel proud to have that power. This is a very important election. The city is in shambles and I hope that the election precess helps to guide the city back to health.
French Quarter fest today. Off to open the bar.

posted by Liliana @ 11:28 AM

Thursday, April 20, 2006

A lot of work ahead. I hope I do not jinx anything by writing this. God knows I have held my tongue for months about this but I feel we are in a safe window to announce it. Next week I am purchasing the Charlotte bar from the licensees and taking over operations there. I am very excited about this. I have sent some of my corporate people there and I can’t tell you how much they love the staff there. We are very excited to be taking over that bar as part of corporate, very excited!! (Next week is the closing, I hope I didn’t jinx it) I plan to have a reopening party on May 4th. ( we will be open every day until then but I wanted to have a special party). Really happy about this!!!
I just hired a new GM for Memphis. I think she will make a great addition to our team. Memphis is 6 hours away. I’m actually going to drive there. I am so sick of flying. Things have changed in New Orleans , many of the flights pre Katrina were direct now they are not. A trip that would take me 1 1/2 hours now takes me 4. I might as well drive and listen to audioCDs.
Jackson and I just rented the Roman polanski version of Oliver Twist. Needless to say there was no singing like the version I remember. At the end, the bad guy actually hangs himself. Well let’s just say that in my memory the ending had a great beautiful song ( bare with me it’s been a million years) ” who will buy this wonderful feeling? I’m so high I think I could fly. Me oh my I don’t want to lose it. ” I think those are the words. I can hear the tune in my head. My son won’t remember catchy movie songs like I do. He’ll remember beatings and hangings instead. Unfortunately, I made a bad judgement call on that one. I have never read the book but I have been told that the Polanski version is actually closer to the book. Interesting how a man charged with sexual assault of a minor directed a movie about children.
That’s all I got.

posted by Liliana @ 4:47 PM

Wednesday, April 19, 2006

It seems that a reader of the Lil spill has some advice about lifting the curse off of gabe:

Comments: Hi Lil, Tell the new guy in Austin to go see a curandera.Thats
roughly like a voodoo practitioner or folk healer. There should be some in
Austin. There are alot of them in San Antonio. They do a type of curse
lifting involving passing an egg over the body while praying and then
breaking the egg to lift a curse. See, Coyote Ugly patrons know lots of
weird things.

Let’s see if he’s game? May not do anything but it couldn’t hurt. And would be pretty funny as well. Today , I received an apology letter from a person who had written me this week about kicking Amie off the show. NOONE EVER WRITES AN APOLOGY! Wow, I’m going to play lotto tonight.
Having a god awful time finding hotels in memphis for the opening. What a busy month coming up! Ft. Lauderdale, I may pop in this weekend!

posted by Liliana @ 6:32 PM

Tuesday, April 18, 2006

I have spent the last half an hour reading hate mail from the show. People are upset that I did not pick Amie because of her weight. Amie was unbelievably talented and if this was a girl search for one of the bars she would of definitely made it. But it’s not. I’m sorry but appearance is an important part of the package for the girl who wins ” Ultimate Coyote” Go into any of my bars and you will see girls of all shapes and sizes but this is for $25,000 and the title of Ultimate Coyote.
Back to work!!

posted by Liliana @ 8:54 PM

Thursday, April 13, 2006

I was just reading the news this morning and it is very sad. Everyday there seem to be the same subjects. There was an article about fast food french fries having more trans fat. This infuriates me! Why are they spending millions of dollars to do these tests on french fries? We’ve known for the last 30 years that french fries from fast food chains are not healthy for us. But people still eat them. People still raise their kids eating them . And american people are getting fatter ever year. Other stories in the news. A man is charged for letting his girlfriend’s children drown. I don’t understand this? Why is it easier to drown the kids then give them up for adoption? Supposedly the mother was involved as well. The man charged was a police officer. I don’t get it. There are other solutions. Why? And then of course ” white house defends Bush’s actions” Isn’t he part of the “White House”? Why is this newsworthy? Is the ” white house” which essentially means ” himself and his republican cronies, not going to defend his actions? What a load of crap! I won’t even get into this discussion.
All the bars last night did realitvely ok, except for Austin. We hired a new AM, Gabe, in Austin. I think he is jinxing the bar. I”m not sure how you go about unjinxing someone but I was told by a ” bonereader” once that you are to soak in a bath of Salt water ( whole unused bottle). You get every part of you. You drain the tub and you rinse yourself and clean the tub completely of the salt. When that is finished you walk backwards out of the tub and dry your self. Perhaps I will suggest this to Gabe. ( by the way the bone reader was sitting in Jackson Square ( New Orleans). I don’t know if it’s true but it certainly can’t hurt.) Back to work.

posted by Liliana @ 10:26 AM

Wednesday, April 12, 2006

Back to the Merch debacle. It seems that we only have 3 colors of merchendise. Black, white, and red. Is it too much to ask to have pink, green, yellow. It’s almost summer. I love bright colors. ” Lee purple is my favorite color, common on!”
A lot of people writting in asking why we did not let our own Coyotes compete in the tv show. I actually wanted that but I was vetoed. I think they wanted more of a process . Taking someone who has never been a Coyote and transforming them. So far I’ve heard only positives about the show except from my neice. ” Why are you so mean?” ” I wish people knew that you were nice.” Of course my sister told me this. I said I watched the show, I don’t think I was too mean. My niece also did not like the amount of cleavage I was showing. It’s interesting watching yourself on tv. I try to turn off the part of myself that wants to critique every physical aspect of yourself. On that note I will say only one thing ” I hate my hair so fucking straight!!!They made me straighten it for almost every show and I hate the way I look.” But the business side of me thinks the show was done well and it’s entertaining. I thought Jacqui, Cyndi, and chantel looked awesome. 1 show down 7 to go.
This KC thing is really heating up. Someone actually sent me a cartoon about it. Interesting stuff.

posted by Liliana @ 1:31 PM

Monday, April 10, 2006

Lee and Kevin are in town. Lee and I went rollerblading today, we did 7 miles. He is really good. I think he was in a semi pro hockey leaque growing up. As I was struggling on the blades he was going backwards, doing tricks. I’m proud of the 7 miles!! Today I show up at the corporate office. On my desk is a frame I bought and Lee put a picture of himself in it. He’s a pain in the ass, but very funny. Today we have a lot of work to do.

posted by Liliana @ 1:57 PM

Friday, April 07, 2006

Tomorrow is the big Fete ( fair ) for my son’s school. I went to school early to deliver beer for the fair. I decided to sit in on the last half hour of class. I am so proud. My son was speaking in full french sentences. I had been told earlier in the year that he was unwilling to speak in french Well I was so pleased when i heard him speaking so well. So proud!!!
A lot going on today.
As I’m writing this i am reading about the hurricanes hitting nashville. I am very concerned. Just spoke to Kyle as of right now everything is ok. I hope everyone is safe

posted by Liliana @ 5:01 PM

Thursday, April 06, 2006

They postponed the segment to next Thursday. The woman called me and said that there was breaking news that they needed to devote more time to. My response ” Coyote Ugly isn’t breaking news?” LOL This could be a good thing or perhaps something sinister.

posted by Liliana @ 7:39 PM

I am going to be on a program called Scarborough Country, airing on MSNBC tonight, LIVE! Joe Scarborough was a republican senator, he now has his own news program on MSNBC. The debate is over the Kansas City decision to deny my liquor license. I wasn’t nervous until I received 5 e-mails from Lee on how conservative this guy is. I also received a call about how I appear very jittery when I drink coffee. Unfortunately that call came after my second cup. Urgh, I am having a flashback of being on CNN and my ear piece falling out. That was a show debating whether the movie ” Coyote Ugly” should be rated PG or not. After the ear piece debacle I think I pulled it together and spoke with knowledge and authority. At least that’s what I told myself.

posted by Liliana @ 5:31 PM

Even after all these years the infringers still piss me off. Lee sent me an article he found from a newspaper. This particular article was about a family buying a building in a specific town. In the article this man claims that he and his family own and operate Coyote Ugly. I sent the article to my trademark attorneys. So upsetting!!
Big news in KC today. It seems we made the paper. The owners of the entertainment center that we were slotted to open up in has filed suit against the commision that deniied our liquor license. I still laugh when I see in print that these people are saying that Coyote Ugly is ” soft porn” . I have women who worked for me from all walks of life. Some are actresses, some are singers. We have students and teachers. We have employed artists, aspiring lawyers, doctors. We employ mothers and plain old great bartenders. These women are bartenders. There is nothing even remotely close to ” soft Porn” at Coyote Ugly. As I have said in the past “these people obviously don’t get out much.”

posted by Liliana @ 12:12 PM

Wednesday, April 05, 2006

Parenting is a hard job!!! Before you have kids, you have these ideas and expectations about your child. Then you have the child and what you find out is that their personalities may not respond well to the ideas and plans you had. I can say without hesitation that my son is the kindest, happiest child I have ever met. Even when he gets hurt he rarely cries. If another child is mean or cruel he shrugs it off. The other day he was playing after school and he and his friend were playing a pretty intense game of dodgeball. They actually stand infront of a wall and the person with the ball has to try and hit them with the ball. Pretty intense because when you get hit , you also fall back and hit the wall. I stood off to the back because the kids were all playing well. A few minutes into the game the older kids came over grabbed the ball and started throwing really hard at the little kids on the wall. One kid started crying. I then got involved and told the older kids to back off. Afterwards Jackson came up to me and said that the older kids didn’t bother him. I told him that mommy wasn’t always going to be around . He has a choice if he chooses to play with the big kids then he has to act like a big kid. Big kids , or bullies, like to bother the kids whom they know they can effect. ( make cry) So I said if you play that game again and you are willing to play with the big kids then when you get hit , don’t cry! Once you cry they will always bother you. If you don’t let it bother you, they will move on and pick on someone else. Perhaps not an orthadoxed method of parenting but a lesson in life.
As far as schooling goes, let’s just say that Jackson’s interests are purely social. URGH! Again you have ideas and expectations about your child and those go right out the window when their personalities do not compliment these ideas. Very frustrating!!!

posted by Liliana @ 9:57 AM

Tuesday, April 04, 2006

I spoke to soon we need to change the dates for the Memphis girl search. I think it will be the weekend before. Lee is making sure we can get everything together in time. The original weekend we picked happens to be a huge music festivle on Beale St. ( where bar is located) and it will be too hectic to conduct a proper girl search. What a day today has been. We are organizing an assistant managers seminar. That date has changed 3 times because of festivals, vacations etc. My phone has been ringing off the hook.
.” Don’t worry mom, if I don’t do my homework they’ll put me in timeout for a while. I can deal with that.” ” Jackson, everyone needs to learn how to read.” ” Why? you can just read it to me.” I could go on but my frustration is mounting.
Never in a million years would I ever home school. Today I chaperoned a school trip. The boys talk about pee, poo and farts. My son said he was like the farting phoenix. His friend said that he would fart flames and burn everything in site. Now the girls are different. They were pretending to be pregnant. Man the girls are whiney. I’ll take conversations of farts any day over whining and crying. I told Jackson “can you at least learn to say this stuff in french?”

posted by Liliana @ 5:23 PM

Monday, April 03, 2006

Memphis opening May 17th!! Girl search on May 6th and 7th. I wish we could get opened by the beginning of the month but it is just cutting it too close. I haven’t even seen the Memphis site yet. I hear it is going to be really nice.
This is going to be a busy few months.
My son came home on Friday and told me that he hurt his leg playing. This was how he told me, ” mom, I have a crap leg after falling.” So of course all weekend, I would say ” How’s your crappy leg?” ” Really crappy mom” As the saying goes ” the sins of the father” in his case ” mother” . I will tolerate crap and freaking from him. I know he is learning that from me. I am so thankful that he has never said shit or fuck. God knows I let those words slip sometimes.
Really need a few more bartenders in New Orleans. Come one in and apply.

posted by Liliana @ 1:03 PM

Friday, March 31, 2006

I jinxed Denver. Sorry. Again the merchendise fights with Lee begin. That is the only topic we dispute. I am very unhappy with our current merch companies. The lag times are horrendous. Sometimes 2 months. And then the orders are not complete. Really pisses me off. We use about 4 diffrent companies. NY is the only bar where I still use a small comapny for our original shirts. The turn around for them is 1 week. I wish they were a bit larger so I could give them the business from the other bars. Lee’s rebuttal of this would be ” these are custom items. They take longer to order and print.” If that was the only problem I could understand. There is one particular company who actually sends the billing invoice before we get the merch. We then have to debate that we aren’t going to pay a bill for merch we never received. When we receive it finally the order is not complete. Daniel and I were just speakig about this. He said he was infuriated because he had placed an order from one of the companies it took over 2 months to get there and it was incomplete. He said he called the female sales representative and she said ” sorry I didn’t check my e-mails . I’ll just put it on press tomorrow and you’ll have them next week.” Daniel’s response was ” if you could get them done in 1 week why the fuck did I have to wait over 2 months to get them?” It is very frustrating. I actually been thinking of opening my own printing company that works on all of our shirts. Just a thought.
On another note. Happy Birthday Lee. Have a wonderful day. You’ve been an excellent worker and a great friend. Have a great day!

posted by Liliana @ 2:30 PM

Thursday, March 30, 2006

Hot Damn Denver rocking this week!!!! Mellissa and Ann, love you guys. Wow., they really want to win this bet. Denver has been a really difficult store. In 1 year we went through four GM’s. When we let go of the last one I told Mellissa that she would be acting GM but that I was concerned by her lack of experience. She told me that she was going to work very hard and keep the GM spot. Well , I am so proud she is busting her ass and doing a great job. Ann , the new AM, also very proud! What struck me most when I was in Denver last week is how unbelievably supportive the rest of the staff is toward Mellissa. They love her and are routing for her. Great!!
Nashville, also having a great week. I spoke with Kyle yesterday and he was very frustrated. He spoke with one of the girls last week and she scrambled his words and made a lot of the staff feel bad. This is what Kyle said: The reason Friday night was so good and the energy was so high was for a couple of reasons. 1. There were quite a few new girls on. When ever there are new girls they are always excited and they bring a lot of energy to work. 2. Because the new girls are trying so hard it becomes infectious, so inturn the veteran girls push themselves even harder. That’s it. He did not say that the” old girls suck”. Every girl there is an asset to the bar and can be great if they chose, New or old. Listen up Nashville girls ! I have known Kyle for 9 years. That’s right 9 years ( could be longer). He is one of the most kind and fair people I know. He is not a very demonstrative guy so if you are looking for hugs and cuddling, you won’t find it with him. That is just not how he is as a person. That does not mean he does not care. Because he loves you guys and he loves the bar. Enough said
Now another Nashville story. Some guy came in last night saying that he was someone important and he would call me and get one of my assistant managers fired. Rule #1 if a customer claims they know me and they should be treated in a “special manner”, know that they really don’t know me. None of my friends would ever act like that. So if this scenario occurs again it is your duty , as employees of mine, to take them for everything they’re worth! Milk him/her dry!!!

posted by Liliana @ 10:30 AM

Wednesday, March 29, 2006

Halleluiah just got our building permit in Memphis. Hopefully by Monday we will have our opening date. Business as usual today. Nashville kicked some butt yesterday!! So did denver. I can’t lie I think Lee really has helped that bar. He left there today, I’m a little nervous about his departure. It could simply be that he is a good luck charm there. Lee and I have been working to put together an assistant managers seminar. He has done a really good job. I love that he enjoys documentation. I think the marketing section is already close to 50 pages. I am very excited about this particular seminar. As the company gets bigger there is a big need to have the AMs advance. This will be very positive for the company.
I went to yoga yesterday and the room was so hot. There is a class called hot yoga but this was not that particular class. The teacher actually lowered the heat and then went over and raised it again to suit her own body temperature. So as I was doing the postures I felt that the heat was truely oppressive. All I could think about in my head was ” god damn vegetarian” (Now I have nothing against vegetarians. I myself have questioned the eating of meat on an ethical level, feeling for the mistreatment of animals. But I always come back to the thought of the food chain and that I truely feel better after a good steak. ) So to continue my thought. I was thinking ” God Damn vegeterian, go eat some meat so we can lower the heat in this room!!” Not very yogi of me to have those thoughts. But I wonder if there is some fact to true vegetarians being cold all the time? I also wonder if those men that complain that they are hot all the time, is it because they eat too much meat?
People keep on writing me about Kansas City. As of right now the project is on hold.
Girls get your pictures in for the 2007 calendar!!!

posted by Liliana @ 3:03 PM

In my quest to be more positive I have decided to recall funny little moments to help me laugh even when I’m stressed. So at 3 :30 in the morning when I can’t sleep I have been thinking of a few funny moments. 1. My son has been playing baseball. To be frank he is not very good at catching but an excellent thrower ( not pitching yet). He is unable to catch a ball without turning it into a Bruce Lee move and adding a dive summer sault. I have to laugh everytime I think of it. 2. Lee has been writing a marketing manual and we have been going over some of the bar promotions that have been going on. He told me that he spoke with Adrianna ( ft Lauderdale) and she wanted to do a special promotion on Tuesdays. I know this will not play in words but Lee’s delivery was hysterical. ” Adrianna, you’re not going to get me down to Coyote for ” Triple Tuesday”” Now I know it might not seem funny but he was trying to explain to her the importance of tag lines ect. Well I thought it was funny. 3. Today I was speaking to Jacob and I told him that I felt bad that Chantel and I are not giving Jeff M. any imput on the corporate office decor. His response was ” It’s Jeff Myers. Give him a Coyote Ugly Beer Coozy to put on his desk and he’ll be happy!” 4. Lastly. Jackson’s dad was dropping him off at my house. Jackson was running around in circles and his dad was trying to say goodbye but Jackson was not paying attention. His dad in a loud voice said ” Mommy, Jackson told me tonight he was going to sleep alone in his own bed.” It took about 20 seconds but all of a sudden Jackson stopped in his tracks and with a tone of urgency said ” No I didn’t” It was a very funny moment, his dad outfoxed him. ( yes my son is 6 and sleeps in my bed every night. In fact he doesn’t even go into his own room anymore) Those are the moments that have made me laugh this week.
There is something else that I have been thinking about. I used to receive funny stories about infringers from my trademark attorneys. I havent heard anything in awhile. I guess Rob is still pissed after the last time I wrote about him. Oh well

posted by Liliana @ 4:31 AM

Tuesday, March 28, 2006

Just gotoff the phone with Jacqui. LOL I told her how great the corporate office looks but I told her that I don’t think I can work there all the time. Unfortunately for me, Jeff M. is just too nice. I said to Jacqui that every time I bitch, I hear words like these from jeff. ” Well Leeeel they are working really hard.” ” leeeel I think things are progressing very positively.” So I said to Jacqui all this good naturedness is really throwing me off. So she said to me ” Just call me. I’ll bitch right along with you.” LOL
I have reached a moment of clarity about myself. 1. I’m a very good mother 2. I’m a very good business person 3. I get riled up. (Some would think this is negative but actually it is a sign that I am alive and unltimately makes me happy even though I seem angry on the outside.) and 4. Yes I am a good mother to Jackson but I am not a good PTA mom. I don’t volunteer at his school . I hide when I see the good PTA mom’s because I know they will want me to do something.
So knowing this stuff about myself I realize that I will go in sparingly to the corporate office because Jeff’s goodness may make me melt. And I am going to have to either volunteer at Jackson’s school or just bring my checkbook everytime I go to his school. All in all I can say that I am happy in my own skin.
Now Daniel ( austin GM ) You’re the only manager that has not handed in their Quickbooks!!!

posted by Liliana @ 12:25 PM

Monday, March 27, 2006

Gorgeous day out. I want to commend Kyle. I asked all the managers to send me their quickbooks today. Usually I hail Kelly as the most organized, well referenced back of the house manager. But what I receieved from Kyle was by far the most superior format. Easily readable, organized. I have a tear in my eye just thinking about it.
Chantel gets home today from vacation. Thank god.
I just saw a photo gallery on CMT for the new tv series. There are 2 pictures of me up and both of them are god awful. I mean really, they couldn’t use a better picture? 1. I don’t like my hair pin straight! 2. could someone tell me to dress properly. I look like I’m competing for some latina big butt contest ( I’m colombian so I can say that). My brother in law always tells my sister and myself that we have coffee picker legs and we should embrace the heritage of our homeland. Unlike my sister I was born in the US so I don’t need my legs and butt to support hours in the java fields.
Jeff W. must be out of town because I have not heard from him today. Waiting on Memphis opening date. And I think NY anniversary will be in the next month.

posted by Liliana @ 4:51 PM

Friday, March 24, 2006

My favorite part to the Denver 1 year anniversary party was when Lee lost a bet to me and had to kiss my boot. It’s the small moments in life that I treasure . Mellissa did an excellent job. So proud of her. At the end of the night Lee was reveling in the fact that he had the highest numbers when he was gm ing the Denver bar. So we made Mellissa a challenge to beat his numbers in the next 4 months. What was so endearing is that the whole staff cheered for Mellissa . She went from Bartender, to Head Bartender, to AM , and now GM. You just can’t buy that kind of loyalty and devotion. So proud!! I thought it was so cute that the girls invited their parents to the party. I met quite a few parents last night. It is all worth it when I see how much the various staffs love their bar. Makes me feel proud of myself too!!
I hope Jeff Myers finds a wonderful woman some day. He really is so kind and friendly. Even on the plane coming home he spoke with the flight attendants for 20 minutes. I told him that the difference between him and I is that he is so nice and kind to people. He said ” so are you.” I said ” Only to people I know” He seemed amused by that.
I have to be very careful what I write about Jeff M. When ever I write something negative his sister writes me a letter pleading for me not to fire her brother. I have a feeling that his whole family is the nice , kind, god loving type. His desk is very close to mine in the corporate office perhaps some of his goodness will rub off on me. ( for his sake I hope it’s not the other way around)
John L a guy I went to grade school with showed up at the Denver anniversary. I could spot him from a mile away he hasn’t changed a bit. His girlfriend was very nice. He told me a lot of dirt about old classmates. Not really good dirt when you haven’t seen or spoken to people in 20 years. PMS must be over it is just love and peace for everyone today.

posted by Liliana @ 6:03 PM

Thursday, March 23, 2006

Oh my head hurts. But that’s not the worst thing this morning. You know when you do something so stupid you cringe thinking about it. Well my accountants mailed me tax forms that needed to be signed and mailed. They included in the forms first class envelopes. Well I did as they asked, signing and mailing out the forms . Well today I received one of them back for insufficient postage. Which means that they all will be coming back the same way. I thought the first class envelope meant the postage was paid. My god I’m an idiot!!! I need a new assistant. I really am just sick over this.
This week I have been very hard on Chantel and jeff M. Don’t get me wrong, they deserved it. But what I have been thinking about today is that I am not inspiring them so I need to be more positive.
Positive positive positive. Big Denver anniversary tonight 1 Year!!!

posted by Liliana @ 12:13 PM

Wednesday, March 22, 2006

Hot Damn the Corporate office looks great. All we need are some plants a few paintings and a fountain. Jeff and Chantel worked all night putting it together. I am writing from my desk right now. Wow I’m so happy!!! I can’t wait to have a meeting here. We even have a bar for cocktails etc. Wow so nice!!!
Not a good morning. Jackson, Cheeto and I were walking to Jackson’s school. This stray dog , looked very healthy but no colar, came out of nowhere and ran up to Cheeto. I pulled both Jackson and Cheeto forward , only 2 seconds later the stray dog ran across the street and got hit by a car. It was a fed ex van and the dog went under the car and I could see his body rolling under the car. I pulled jackson into my body so he didn’t see what was going on. When the car stopped the dog actually got up and ran away. Unfortunately I have seen this before where the dog or cat is able to move but dies shortly after. I did not see where the dog went but I can not imagine he lived. Jackson didn’t quite grasp what was going on. He was a bit shocked but I think he thinks the dog was hurt but not fatally . Very sad start of the day.
Off to Denver

posted by Liliana @ 12:55 PM

Tuesday, March 21, 2006

Beautiful day in New Orleans. This is when I love New Orleans. It is in the low 70’s here. The flowers are blooming and it is slightly breezy. You couldn’t ask for a prettier day. Worked until midnight last night. I kept on having horrible dreams, I can’t remember what they were about.
I heard news that Jackson’s school may close down. I would be very upset about that. I love his school and so does he. I went out with my local attorney yesterday for lunch. His family lost their home they also lost their summer home. Every picture, every piece of furniture, just everything. He said that his summer house was just swept away. When he went to look at it the lot was completely clear. No debris was even left. He loves this city. No hesitation in his decision to rebuild. I admire that. His brother is running for mayor of New Orleans, Mitch Landrieu. His whole family has such a pride and love for this city. Really quite inspiring.

posted by Liliana @ 12:38 PM

Sunday, March 19, 2006

Today I had a wonderful day. I took Jackson to Covingtong, La to an Alligator Hatchery. We really had fun. We learned all about alligators their nesting habits, their survival rates and we even got to hold an alligator. ( By the way the hatcheries only let 16% go back to the wild . The rest are turned into shoes, belts and handbags. But this percentage represents a larger survival rate then alligators breed in the wild which is somewhere at 6%. )
During my trip I get a text message from lee ” why are you mad at me?” My response is ” I’m having family day.”
So I went through my day had a lovely time. After family day I met Jeff M. and cat ( from charlotte Coyote) out for dinner. Again having a wonderful time.
Well I just opened my e-mails for the day and there is this nasty letter from Lee. He had created some imaginary arguement in his mind and proceeded to write me a very kurt letter about why he does things he does etc. I simply wrote him an e-mail this morning in response to a mass e-mail he sent out. My e-mail to him read ” what is this about?” He took this sentence as some encroachment onto his AOR. Again all I did was sent him a one sentence letter ” what’s this about?” That’s it. Man he pushes my buttons sometimes, thank god he’s good at his job.

posted by Liliana @ 9:29 PM

Friday, March 17, 2006

“Mom get home Pronto” Those are now the calls I am getting. I barely ever go out but if I go out to dinner with Chantel this is now the conversations I have with Jackson. We just took Cheeto to the vet and he got all of his shots. I made an appointment to get him neutered. Trying to explain this to a 6 year old is not easy. I told him that it was the healthiest thing for Cheeto etc. That didn’t seem to work.
I have gotten so many e-mails about both Ft. Lauderdale and Panama City. Good Job!!!
Spring break always a good time.
We are looking for some girls in New Orleans. Come on in and apply.
Jeff Myers called me from Austin, he went to check out S X SW. He told me how disaappointed he was because he thought it was old time country music. What he encountered were young new progressive bands. Sorry Jeff. ” Go to the bar they’ll make you feel better.” I have a feeling that his vision is tainted just like my vision of what Octoberfest is in Germany . I have always wanted to go to Germany during Octoberfest. I envision people drinking beer singing songs and everyone being happy. I wonder if that is really how it goes? I even have this picture of sitting on a bench and cheersing everyone like one big happy family.

posted by Liliana @ 6:10 PM

Thursday, March 16, 2006

I would like to make an addition to todays Spill. I want to thank Josh and Drew for helping to refinish the Austin Bar. From Myself, Daniel, and the rest of the staff ” Thank you!!!”

posted by Liliana @ 1:06 PM

I have come to the conclusion that my doctor is right, all women in their 30’s a 40’s are nuts. This week I have been in such a rage I am beside myself. Yesterday I was at an all time crazy. Kelly, GM from SA, and I have had the same discussion( changes a bit) for the last 3 days. Yesterday I just lost it and I am truely sorry. I shouldn’t of screamed like that. ” Kelly I am sorry. I shouldn’t of yelled. I back you 100 % as GM of SA. Sometimes you just have to let things go.”
This week I have been walking the track quite a bit to try and release some of this hostility. For 2 days now I have been getting angry about people who you can’t pass or won’t pass you. The syndrom is exactly like driving in texas. I’m walking at a certain speed. There is someone a head of me that is walking at a slower pace so I speed up to try and pass them. But when I do that they speed up as well. Now the same happens if I feel someone is going faster then me. I try and slow down to let them pass but then they slow down as well. This has created what I call ” Track Rage” that I can not seem to get rid of.
Austin starting to kick some butt!!
Next week is the one year anniversary of Denver. Time flies.

posted by Liliana @ 12:00 PM

Wednesday, March 15, 2006

Jeff M. sends me flowers once in a while with a note saying how much he loves his job and thank you so much! See this is the type of ass kissing I love. He sent me flowers 2 days ago and the letter read ” Just cause” . I love that.
Chantel , Jeff M and I had a managers meeting last night. Chantel dressed up and looked quite beautiful. Jeff M also looked quite debonaire. I on the other hand wore sweatpants and a sweater.
South by southwest in Austin this week. Should be a great week.
Jenn Hawk gave in her resignation in San Antonio. I have to say I always enjoyed her. She is so off the wall that she is just hysterical. I hope she stays and bartends a couple of nights. She has such wonderful energy.
This week has been a ton of micro managing. One of my new year’s resolutions was to not micro manage but it seems when I don’t things like ” Caution tape” happen. I can’t elaborate any further on that but let’s just say that the caution tape debacle put an extra 20 hours onto my work week.

posted by Liliana @ 1:34 PM

Monday, March 13, 2006

My allergies are out of control today. It’s just not a normal Monday without an arguement with Lee. I made a statement that I do not feel we are making the money on merchendise the way we should in Ft. Lauderdale. Well that obviously hurt his feelings. I may not be 22 anymore but I feel that it is spring break and we need to have more beachy styled items, beach towels, visors etc.
God forbide we sell something in a bright color. Probably not “Cooool” enough. Just for fun I want to sell something in a neon green or pink. That would totally get under Lee’s skin but if it sold well I would have the bragging rights. It’s funny because on his side I always hated the truckers hats. He begged me to sell them, so I said ” ok if you think they will sell” Well he reminds me of that. ” Look how well the trucker hats sell and you didn’t even want to have them.” So it would be nice to be able to have a retort to him.
Pushing Memphis up. I am hoping we can open in mid May!!!

posted by Liliana @ 2:11 PM

Friday, March 10, 2006

A side note to this mornings blog. This morning I gave Rosa ( jackson’s old nanny) the keys to my car so she could run some errands. ( To get a better idea of Rosa, she is a very nervous person. Everyday for the last 4 years we have the same conversation. ” Shouldn’t Jackson where a coat?” ” It’s 80 degrees out Rosa” ” OK”) So this morning she leaves around 9 am with my car. 20 minutes later I am walking out the front door and I see her walking down the street, no car in sight.
Me: ” Rosa what happened?”
Rosa: ” The gas light went on.”
Me: ” Aanndd?”
Rosa: ” I pulled over and walked home “
Me: ” Rosa , when the light comes on you still have 30 – 50 miles before you run out of gas.”

I am still laughing over this. That story just made my day!!

posted by Liliana @ 11:24 AM

What a day yesterday. I decided to try and catch up on my bills and paperwork. While I was sorting the 3 months worth of mail, I found a freaking tax lien against me from NY. Every year this happens. I pay all my fucking taxes, I don’t get it!!! As the cycle of my life now I have to get my accountant to look into it and fight it. AGAIN, I DON”T GET IT! I PAY MY TAXES!!! Ok so that was the start of my day. Then while I was sorting I had all the mail and paperwork in piles on the floor. The piles went according to the different bars and personal things etc. Well Cheeto comes in. Cheeto has a problem that when he gets really excited he pees. ” Sorry Chantel, the New Orleans pile got peed on. ” I hope that’s not a bad omen. So my day continues like this . At around 4 o’clock I go to the post office because I need to overnight some things, well it’s closed. Then I leave the post office and drive over 3 nails which creates a flat in my tire. So I am on the side of the road calling AAA. They can’t find my name in their members listing. After hemming and hawing I realize that it’s under my ex husbands name. Thank god! I will say this, I would like to thank AAA. They came within a half and hour and did a great job.
Now today, I am actually in a good mood. What the hell can’t be worse then yesterday! Great night for all the bars yesterday. FT Lauderdale is rocking!!!

posted by Liliana @ 9:53 AM

Wednesday, March 08, 2006

I was supposed to be in Charlotte today. I wanted to go check out the Charlotte Coyote. Unfortunately I have just gotten swamped with work so I am postponing my trip. As nice as a week vacation is, it just puts you a week behind in everything else. gorgeous day in New Orleans today. It’s actually breezy which is wonderful.
Knock on wood all my bars did well last night!! Very pleased.

posted by Liliana @ 12:59 PM

Monday, March 06, 2006

Just to clarify Mardi Gras because I obviously upset this one particular person. Every year during Mardi gras we convert the 2nd floor into a dormitory and keep the bar open 24 hours for 5 days. Hotels are all booked and our employees would rather stay in the building then fight traffic to get home. To the outsider this might seem strange or cheap but it is the crazy part of Mardi Gras and it is definitely an experience. We have done this for 4 years and the employees are glad to be able to sleep upstairs so they can hustle for their next shift. For the bar, Mardi Gras represents the busiest week of the year. For the staff it represents the biggest money making opportunity of the year.
I received a letter from a person that escentially said I was Cheap, mean, and narcisistic.
I have girls and guys who travel all over the world with me. We stay in hotels all over the country. They get per diem, salary and make tips.
Most mardi gras we only need 3 girls and a couple of bouncers to help from other bars. This year the bar was badly hurt from Katrina and we needed to import 75% of the staff for us to run properly. It is a lucky thing that I own other bars so that I can help the New orleans bar or any other bar if they need it.
When we first opened the bar 4 years ago, the New Orleans staff wanted to stay on the 2nd floor during mardi gras. After that it became tradition to stay on the 2nd floor. Everyone who came from the other bars were told how we run mardi gras. For the New Orleans bar we were glad to have the help of all the other bars and we thank all of the people who came to New Orleans. On the other hand, how fun is it to be in your 20’s and travel to different cities, meet different people, and make money. So even though someone on the outside may look at this and think we are cheap, it is a right of passage when working Mardi Gras.
“You know what? Take your words and go fuck yourself!”

posted by Liliana @ 1:21 PM

Someone just wrote me and told me that my blog was narcisistic. If I am correct narcisism is an erotic obsession with oneself or an obsession with ones looks. Well I think that wouldn’t describe my blog. But it is “MY” blog, so of course I write about myself and what is going on in my life. Otherwise it would be someone elses blog. This particular reader did say they had a great time for Mardi Gras at Coyote. So I ‘m happy about that.
Ft. Lauderdale had a killer night last night. I’m very pleased. When I was young Ft. Lauderdale and Daytona were the big spots during spring break. I actually went to Daytona when I was 17. We won’t go into that my mother reads this blog.
People keep asking me when is the NY anniversary. Well the true anniversary was January 27th but the party will be sometime within the next 3 months. It all involves me being able to go up there .
A lot of e-mails about KC. Just to be clear we did not get rejected for our liquor license they rejected us getting a license that excludes food. I wonder if the priest knew that or does he believe if we have food that would limit the chances of us ending all of these marriages? I have had several people write in and tell me that they read my spill and they met their husbands at one of the Coyotes.
Anywho! Back to work today

posted by Liliana @ 9:41 AM

Sunday, March 05, 2006

I’m back. I love Deer Valley. It is so pretty. There is something very theurepeutic about being in the mountains.
Skiing with Jackson is life threatening. He is in a stage where all he wants to do is find the off slope trails in the woods and go through them. Well trying to keep up with him and go through those trails made me fear that I would go out like Sonny Bono. I like skiing down the long windy easy trails. There was one trail where I followed him and it exited on a black diamond trail ( hardest level). Jackson just went straight down with no fear, I on the other hand felt as if my world was about to come to a complete halt. Well I made it.
Another funny but pathetic note for the vacation. I get a message from Jeff W. Monday, 1 day into my vacation. ” Can you cut your vacation short and go to a hearing in KC on Thursday?” I called him and said ” NO”. What kind of message does that send to my son that I would be willing to cut my vacation short for work? What amuses me is that Jeff would never even think about rearranging his schedule. He’s on a very short leash and we all know that he is unreachable when he is off.
Well we lost at the hearing in KC. But after talking to everyone, I heard that my presence wasn’t needed and that the board had made up their minds before we even showed up. I went out to dinner last night with Chantel and Joe and I almost fell off my chair laughing when I heard that the opposition had a priest talk at the hearing. His stance was that Coyote Ugly threatens the institute of marriaige. How can we let Coyote Ugly open with this particular license when the whole community will be worring about their husbands going into the bar?
I was so astounded by the ridiculous nature of these comments that I just laughed.
Mardi Gras. I went to the New Orleans bar for a very short time and saw some pictures. The bouncers were gushing about how much fun they had with all the staff from the various bars. Both Pump and Shannon said it was the best staff they had ever worked with during Mardi Gras. That made me so happy. I love the guys from the other bars. They all seemed genuinely happy to be there. I love that.
Well the girls. I received reports during my vacation mostly positive. Jeff M., Chantel and I kept in touch because I wanted to hear how things were going. For the most part it was 98% positive. Unfortunately it was not even close to a regular Mardi Gras. The city just didn’t get the hit they were hoping for. But the bar did well and the girls from the other cities really helped. It was so nice to be able to keep the bar open 24 hours like we do every year. It’s funny because I went to the bar on Saturday during Mardi Gras. The graveyard shift was manned by two girls, Jillian from Austin, and Dede a former New Orleans employee. Jillian was so happy after her shift. She said she loved the graveyard shift. Well I went on my vacation and that enthusiasm seemed to change. A couple of employees from New Orleans overheard Jillian bad mouthing the New Orleans bar. They were so offended by this they told Chantel and Jeff M. I won’t write the comments that were said but I will tell you that the first thing I did when I returned from vacation was to write Daniel a letter and have him post it for the girls to see. I wonder if he posted it yet? Well personally, words can not even described my personal feelings about this. I love all these bars and I was hoping this would be a labor of love from my other staffs to the New Orleans bar. We are struggling to keep the bar afloat in New Orleans and this was our 5 days to try and make something happen. Wow, she insulted not only my staff in New Orleans but me personally. Selfish little girl.
Another funny side note. I have barely spoken with Kevin the last month. We both have been unbeleivably busy. Well of course on vacation he decides to text and call me 3 times a day with urgent information. ” Lil I really need to talk to you.” ” Kevin I’m on vacation” Lee on the other hand texted and spoke with me every day but in a casual manner. I sent him a picture of Jackson on the ski lift via my phone. His response was ” How adorable” Then I get a picture from him a minute after ” I look so good!” It’s a picture of him with wearing a pin striped suit for the KC hearing. Lee will never change. he is so funny.

posted by Liliana @ 8:52 AM

Saturday, February 25, 2006

I am so pissed at Jeff M. I got to the bar at 10:30 am to relieve him ( we started 24 hour service for Mardi Gras). He wouldn’t leave. So I stayed with him around the bar for 5 hours and then I left. Well it took me over an hour to get home and I ate and packed for my vacation. Well I just found out that he ended up crashing and Chantel came on early for him. I am so pissed. The manager’s know that if I go down to the bar and tell them to leave I will stay. I fully intended to work 8 hours so that they would have a rest. He wouldn’t use my help and now he’s tired and Chantel is tired too. That’s it. I’m home and getting ready for vacation. He fucked up.
On a funny note. The Coyote Ugly truck is being used as a VIP section in front of the bar. I took pictures because I knew Kevin B. would fly off the handle when he found out and I found some perverse joy in knowing he would flip. ( he seems to have become the guardian of the truck. He loses his cool when he finds out the truck isn’t parked safely or someone didn’t get the oil changed etc. Of course he is the only one who has had a fender bender in it, but we’re not allowed to talk about that)There was actually a waiting list to sit in back of the truck. Is fun to see all the girls and bouncers from the different bars working in New Orleans. Man, Paul, the barback from Nashville is good. He is working his ass off.
Good Luck everyone. I’m officially on vacation!

posted by Liliana @ 11:22 PM

Friday, February 24, 2006

My head is pounding. Way too many Crowns last night. I would like to officially blame Jacqui, I blame Julie, I blame Jacob, I blame all the out of town staff, and finally I blame Nihjai ( shut up I know I spelled it wrong but what the fuck). I could not have a worse hang over and it’s so nice to know that I am the day manager today. And the worst is that I have to show up with food at Jackson’s school in a half an hour for their big Mardi Gras party. “OK Advil Please work”

posted by Liliana @ 11:05 AM

Thursday, February 23, 2006

Yesterday we did this photoshoot. Man talk about walking in on top of the world and walking out with your tail between your legs. Well it was just a bad day for a few of us. Last night I was with Chantel and Cyndi. Chantel got stung by a bug in the eye and her eye started swelling up like a grapefruit. We all just started laughing. It had been such an emotional day and that actually brought so much levity into the whole situation. We all started taking pictures of her eye. I said ” It may seem like a bad memory but you’ll look back and laugh.” Chantel was a really good sport about it.
Today my imported staff comes into New Orleans. I’m very excited. I actually slept 8 hours ( help of sominex). So I’m feeling pretty good.
3 days till my vacation!!!

posted by Liliana @ 10:05 AM

Wednesday, February 22, 2006

I have definitely been off the last few weeks. Today I woke up in a really sour mood. Well I walked Jackson to school and noticed that all the spring flowers are blooming. It definitely changed my outlook for the day.
4 Days until my vacation. I can’t wait. I think I am more excited then Jackson.
Very hot day in New Orleans today. I have no funny stories today. Peace and tranquilty.
Jackson and I are going to garden today. I’m not sure really how to garden but I’ll buy a book and some plants and as god as my witness I will transform my house into the botanical gardens.

posted by Liliana @ 10:54 AM

Tuesday, February 21, 2006

Unfortunately Ft. Lauderdale had it’s first slow night yesterday. I am sitting in my office with hundreds of pieces of mail. God damn I wish I had an assistant again. I keep on procrastinating because I am so tired of paying bills. The more you have the more you spend. Can’t anyone just send me a card?
As a joke yesterday jacqui and I told Will, the bouncer, that she was 50 years old and that I was 46. To my dismay, he actually believed us. Right now I am still in my 30’s. But these kids couldn’t tell 35 from 50. They really can’t. And similarly I can no longer tell an 18 year old from a 21 year old. Usually the painful stories about their high school pranks gives it away.
In Lee’s words I am feeling very salty today.
I’ve got no good stories. KC is a pain in my ass. Some jerk on the liquor board called the local newspaper and said we were very close to being soft porn. Well obviously this guy doesn’t get out much.
As the saying goes, “if you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all.”

posted by Liliana @ 5:31 PM

Saturday, February 18, 2006

It’s nice to know that I have hired someone who is mentally challenged. The GM of Denver , Brian wrote me a letter yesterday. I’ll summerize. ” Dear Lil, Someone forgot to turn off a faucet behind the bar last night. It flooded the bar which in turn flooded the store underneath us.” It must be the lack of oxygen because Denver is a mile over sea level, people just don’t think clearly. So now we are going to have to pay for the repair work downstairs. CRAP
Last night I could not be prouder of the New Orleans girls. They really shined. Everyone of them. It almost felt back to normal last night. So nice to see people in the city. I took Jacqui to a few of the really badly devastated areas today. She was shocked. I also showed her my street and that I live less then 10 blocks away from homes that were destroyed. Makes you realize how lucky you are.

posted by Liliana @ 5:34 PM

Thursday, February 16, 2006

Amazing how a perfectly good day can turn sour. I woke up in a very good mood this morning but everyone around me except my son has been so negative. It’s hard to shake that off.
On a good note my son decided to roll completely in mud and he played for an hour in mulch having contests about who was dirtiest. He has his mother’s competitive spirit and won! But I left my car at school and we walked home so that he wouldn’t ruin the inside of the car.
I do not want to jinx this but the Ft. Lauderdale bar is kicking butt!!!
Why is it February and it’s 75 degrees? Wacko winter in New Orleans

posted by Liliana @ 8:33 PM

Tuesday, February 14, 2006

On a good note. I want to commend Addrianna and Esther. I can’t tell you how many letters of praise I am getting about the Ft. Lauderdale girls. Great job. I am so happy. Nice numbers too.
Finally we have a full roster for Mardi Gras. Thanks to Austin, San Antonio, and Nashville we will be able to run 24 hours like we always do! Great.

posted by Liliana @ 11:05 AM

Sunday, February 12, 2006

I have been in San Antonio for the last three days. I can’t express how dissappointed I am. Friday day shift the girls were just horrible, no energy no pizzazz. Last night I had a film crew in filming the girls. They couldn’t have embarrassed me more. I was up all night upset over it.
Trying to recruit more girls for Mardi Gras. Sometimes life doesn’t get any easier.
On a good note, my son is with me and he is so beautiful and sweet. I told his nanny to bring him by the bar this morning so that I can hug him.
Friday night Jackson, Chantel, Cyndi and I went out for dinner. Chantel said to Jackson ” Hey come over here I have a secret to tell you.” Jackson went over there and Chantel leaned in to whisper in his ear. When she leaned down she burped right in his ear. His response to that ” I think I’m in love.”

posted by Liliana @ 9:53 AM

Thursday, February 09, 2006

I just figured out that I have traveled for work 21 out of the last 28 days. I’m old. Old people shouldn’t be traveling so much! Well I booked my vacation so that Jackson and I can go skiing. I can’t wait.
New Orleans employee meeting tonight. We are going to make it through Mardi Gras by the skin of our teeth. Ft. Lauderdale holding strong. Great numbers.
Going to San Antonio this weekend. This is my last scheduled trip before my vacation. Thank god. Also thank you Charissa and Kelly. They went to the Watermark to apologise. I’m so happy because I will be staying there this weekend and I didn’t want to hear any crap from the conciege. That is my favorite hotel to stay in when I go away. The Atlantic in Ft. Lauderdale was nice as well . I’m so tired but I have an appointment in an half an hour so I better get my shit together.

posted by Liliana @ 10:21 AM

Monday, February 06, 2006

God Damn Omar!! He is the head of the kitchen in Nashville. I have told him from day 1 how to make the chicken wings. He refuses to do them the right way. They are Buffalo Chicken Wings. I have been to Buffalo a million times, I know how to make wings properly. He doesn’t fry them long enough and the sauce has absolutly no kick. Today we are having a cook off. If people like my wings better he has to stick to my recipe. He said ” I’m not scared.” My response was ” I tasted your wings last night, I have no doubt I’m winning this!” 1 year yelling at him about this. Thank god I at least got him to stop battering them first. YOU NEVER BATTER CHICKEN WINGS! Damn unamerican.
1 more day then I get to go home. I miss Jackson so much!

posted by Liliana @ 11:42 AM

Sunday, February 05, 2006

I’m in my hotel in NY. So weird being in a hotel in Ny when this was my home for so many years. Spent the day at the NY bar met the new girl Samantha. Very good dancer. Of course Jacqui and I went to dinner and drank way too much wine. We must of looked really attractive with blue teeth after all the red wine.
The NY bar is falling apart. The landlord is such an asshole I keep telling Jacqui just patch things up. I don’t want to increase the value of his property. The lease is up in a couple of years I have no doubt he will try to increase the rent to some unbelievably ridiculous amount. The last time I spoke with the landlord he said ” nice to finally meet you” My response ” I’ve met you a million times Mr. …” He used to come into the bar and ask the girls to see the owner. I would be standing right there but he wouldn’t acknowledge me. I finally stopped getting insulted and would send my ex to speak to him because I knew he could not understand that a woman was in charge.
Off to Nashville today.

posted by Liliana @ 11:02 AM

Thursday, February 02, 2006

I know I’m a trader. They opened 1 starbucks about 2 miles from my house. So out of sheer desperation I went and got myself the new Cinnamon Dolce Latte. Yes it was delicious. But I was supposed to boycott Starbucks in New Orleans. I wish with all my heart that my local coffee shop served coffee in the same delicious manner that Starbucks does! Damn them with their addictive lattes and frappiccinos!!
I’m going on my 8th day with less then 3 hours of sleep a night. So I am on the edge of craziness today. The other day Jacob stoppped by and said ” Can I talk to the other Lil” Very funny. OK I’m a little nuts right now.
Again San Antonio and ft. Lauderdale rocking!!! Off to NY tomorrow.

posted by Liliana @ 12:04 PM

Wednesday, February 01, 2006

I just got an e-mail from Lee saying that last night on the show ” Dog the Bounty Hunter” the main character ” Dog”, arrested a girl in a pink Coyote Ugly tank top and a Coyote Ugly truckers hat. I couldn’t be prouder. At least my merchendise is worn by all the right people.
Ft. Lauderdale and San Antonio kicking butt early in the week!! I really have nothing to say. Nothing new today

posted by Liliana @ 4:41 PM

Tuesday, January 31, 2006

I just don’t get it. Why do all these people opt to kill their new born babies rather then giving them up for adoptions? For god sakes , why wouldn’t you try to secretly leave the baby at the hospital or maybe a police station? Just last month I read about a NJ girl having a baby and leaving the baby in a recycling bin. ( By the way freaky how this seems to be very common in NJ). Now I just heard a story about a baby found floating in a bag , in a lake somewhere in Brazil. The mother’s excuse was that she was not mentally ready to have a baby. I don’t understand the logic? I don’t understand why their is more embarrassment and shame with giving the baby up for adoption then killing it? I hate to talk politics but this is why I am pro choice. So many options for women why would you choose killing your child as an option?
San Antonio and Ft. Lauderdale rocked last night!!! Knock on wood, Ft. Lauderdale is kicking some butt.
Last week I got an irate letter from a concierge at a hotel in San Antonio. The letter was about sending customers to the bar and on arrival at the bar, one customer was so severly chastised by a girl on the mic that he left and complained to the hotel. Well I called the manager and asked about it. Of course her side was that the girl didn’t say anything out of the ordinary this particular guy was very sensitive. What is rule #1 read your customers. She obviously didn’t take the time to see he was not the type that you can joke with. Well the reason I am upset by this is because this partricular hotel is my favorite hotel in San Antonio. I’m a regular there. I’ll be there in two weeks and I keep on thinking that I am going to have to hide so I don’t hear shit from the concierge. Kelly told me she was going to walk over there. I hope she did because I LOVE STAYING THERE!!
Kansas City April 22nd. We are currently looking for a GM. Knock on wood , cross your fingers!!! I decided that we should start putting salt in front of all the doors of each bar. Supposedly a bad person can not pass over a line of salt at a door. Shit if I really did this we would lose all the pre 5pm regulars of the NY bar.

posted by Liliana @ 10:27 AM

Monday, January 30, 2006

This e-mail is from a regular of the Austin bar.
Hey Lil,
I have a confession to make, I remember having a conversation with you but have absolutely no clue what we talked about. The last hour or two on Thursday is pretty blurry to me, I even ended up leaving my tab open (Not to worry though, I went back Friday for Happy Hour and closed it out). Apparently I must have spoken with Kevin too because I ended up with one of his business cards(that I just found today), but I really don’t remember that at all.

This guy is my apple contact. He helps me when I have computer questions. Well, I can tell you this, he definitely had a good time at the anniversary party.
I am bone tired today. Too much traveling and such little sleep

posted by Liliana @ 9:52 AM

Sunday, January 29, 2006

I want to give big kudos to Tarah, Coyote from Denver. She took over for the previous dance captain and the dances look so much better. The Denver girls are so cute. They really tried hard. ” Ghetto your great on the bar, probably the strongest performer, but for god sakes it’s time for you to step up as a bartender. Anne, the head bartender, has really done a good job. Brian and Mellissa , the managers can’t say enough about her. Michelle wow she’s got a body on her!! Kalei is so cute. She bartends dances sings. She does it all. They really improve so much every time I come.
” I can’t believe in Denver so many girls have such deep tans.” I was laughing last night because Danielle and Kalie are so dark they look like they just got back from a 3 month tropical vacation. Danielle said to me last night ” Any spare time I have I spend in the tanning bed.” I remember loving to tan and thinking that it would never effect my skin. When I was 28 years old, not one wrinkle, I went to Cozumel, Mexico. As usual I spent most of my time sunbathing. On the 3rd day I woke up and I had a line under one of my eyes. Well I figured it was from sleeping on my face, so I thought it would go away. Well that afternoon, it was still there. The next day it was still there. And today it is still there ( with a few others). ” Oh girls, if you would only listen!”
Jason, a bouncer, in Denver has been begging Brian to let him strip at the bar. His other job is a chippendales dancer. I went up to him last night and I said “before you even ask, NO STRIPPING in the bar” Maybe next time I’m in Denver I’ll take the girls to go see him at his other job. He claims he is quite good.

posted by Liliana @ 10:39 AM

Friday, January 27, 2006

Last night was the 2 year anniversary of the Austin bar. I can’t tell you how proud I was of the staff. They really were the best I have ever seen them. All of them. So proud!!!
Well a few of the San Antonio girls came last night. It’s amazing how San Antonio is only 1 hour away but the girls are so different. Not in a bad way just different. When I talk to the austin girls they treat me with respect, they speak to me in a kind and professional manner. Lyndsey from San Antonio calls me on the phone yesterday to tell me she is coming to the party and before she hangs up she says ” Lil I hope we make out tonight”. My response ” What the fuck is wrong with you?” So last night the San Antonio girls came up with Jenn Hawk the AM. ” Lil , my husband”s an excellent lay. Guess where we did it last week?” ( Jenn Hawk) I don’t even know if a hello was exchanged before we started this conversation. It must be something in the water . But I love them just the way they are.
Again, I was so impressed with the Austin girls last night. When I evacuated to Austin I felt that the girls were just going through the motions. Last night they were so great! They loved their job, they loved themselves. They shined. It was so heartwarming. It made me feel awed. And I’m proud that I had a small part in it.

posted by Liliana @ 1:20 PM

Wednesday, January 25, 2006

Two nights in a row of nightmares. The other night I had dreams of car chases and kids in my house bleeding and acting creepy. Well tonight I had a different kind of nightmare. I had a dream that I was trying to put on makeup before filming the reality show. Well the owner of the production company kept coming up to me and saying ” Maybe you could try a bit more around your eyes” It’s funny but for all the worry over contracts schedule etc, I have had a persistent thought in the back of my head “I’m 10 pounds heavier then last year and I look like crap!” Oh well
So yesterday I had an unbelievably stressfull day. I decided around 2 pm to get out of the house and do something fun before picking up Jackson at school. So I headed to the Lexus dealership to test drive the Hybrid. When I got to the lot I couldn’t find a sales person so I decided for fun to go to a neighboring lot and test drive another car, PORSHE. I decided to test drive the new Cayman S ( not the cheyenne SUV). This Car is an unmistakeable sportscar. They market it as a close cousin to the carrera but a step above the boxster. Oh my god! It was so freeing. It’s a 6 speed and it drives like a dream. So fast and very easy to drive. So last night while Jackson is playing a computer game I went on my laptop and went to the porshe website. Build your own Porshe. How fun. I AM A MOM THAT DRIVES MY KID AROUND ALL DAY. I DON’T NEED A SPORTCAR! But man I started comparing prices. The boxster is the cheapest Porshe. You can get it for as low as $45,000. The Cayman S that I saw and loved was about $71,000. And the Carrera S Cabriolet ( convertible) is about $100,000 ( including great options). The thing with Porshe they make you pay an arm and a leg for options. So then I was reading the reviews. The boxsters reviews were solid without the top on but pretty poor with the top on. The Cayman S ( no convertible option) had very strong reviews all across the board. And the Carerra as well had very strong reviews the only negative is that the backseat is a joke.
I called up Lee and I said I can’t stop thinking about this car. He said ” Wait a week, the urge will pass and you’ll get over it.” So hopefully in a week I’ll forget all about it .

posted by Liliana @ 5:54 AM

Monday, January 23, 2006

I am laughing so hard, I just got an e-mail from this guy saying ” we once had a 1 night stand and I always wondered if you had my child?” To answer the question I only have 1 child and he is unmistakeably his dad’s kid. ( which by the way I believe in the institution of marriage and never had or never would cheat on my past or any future husband ) But I hate talking about my personal life let’s just say , ” no I do not have a love child by some unknown man “
April 22nd is the opening of the Kansas City bar. I keep on getting asked why I have not spoken about this. Well honestly I just don’t think we are going to have all the construction done in time so I didn’t want to jinx it. But here I am possibly jinxing just to appease some people!!! “Kevin Bailey walk through that bar with sage now that I jinxed it”
Kevin thinks I’m a nut but he really is the nut. ” Lil I never get to take a vacation” ” So kevin take a vacation” ” But I can’t because we are too busy” ” Just take a fucking vacation” This conversation happens at least once a week. ( after 7 pm because he can’t remember to call me at respectable hours)
Lee and I just got off the phone and both of us were laughing. He told me that he used to think I had ADD because I never could focus on what he was saying now he realizes that I don’t have ADD I just didn’t care what he was saying. I started laughing and my response is that I feel the same is true with him, no matter what I say about the merch, he always takes things too far and at every new bar he puts requests in for ridiculous flavored liquors. How many years do I have to tell him that we don’t carry ” Green Apple Vodka”? I know I say a lot of negative but I love Lee and even though we have very different opinions, he is an incredible worker and a good friend.

posted by Liliana @ 3:44 PM

Man I’m getting old. I was in Ft. Lauderdale from Saturday to Saturday and I am wiped. Thursday and Friday I didnt drink and left by midnight and I still feel wiped. Opening these bars is really draining. The morning would start at the crack of dawn with my phone ringing and the questions didn’t seem to stop untip I left the bar. But the good news is that the bar did phenominally well this week. Friday night I had a talk with the veteran girls and told them to stand back and let the Ft. Lauderdale girls start initiating the performance. It seemed to work because Friday night there were several girls really getting it. It’s funny because people think you have to be a dancer to work at Coyote but there is a girl I hired in Ft. Lauderdale that could possibly be the worst dancer in all the bars. On the reality show we always spoke of Esther as the worst dancer ( she has improved and is a great Coyote now) Well this girl makes Esther look like a Bolshoy Ballerina. I remember hiring this girl and I said to Jacqui she just has some quirky charisma that will make her good. Well everyone loved her . I think being beautiful helps too. Go see April in Ft. Lauderdale. Some other real standouts. Wiggams a phenomenal dancer the list goes on. Some guy said to me on Thursday “Lil the veteran girls are holding down the fort you should be worried.” I say this every time but it takes the girls a full 4 months to really get it. So it’s a work in progress.
Some fucking NY regular was in the Ft. Lauderdale bar and he goes to me ” Lil I invested in a knock off Coyote Ugly.” ” I got really pissed and this was his response ” you shouldn’t be pissed at me they ripped me off too.” So I basically said ” Get the fuck out of my face you make me sick.”

posted by Liliana @ 7:35 AM

Friday, January 20, 2006

I was at the bar from 3:15 till 11:00 pm yesterday and I feel guilty that I didn’t stay longer. By the time I left, the bar was pretty busy. I am a little nervous because the Ft. Lauderdale girls aren’t showing real personality yet. Any performance has been from the veteran girls. ” By the way Maria from Ny bought a new bra and her boobs look fabulous.” I have to say that every veteran girl is really pulling their weight. Jenn the Fiddler wasn’t scheduled on Wednesday night as a bartender but she helped the whole night. Katie from Austin has been really great too. katie and Jenn are first time traveling Coyotes and they did so great I’m so proud. Lyndsey of course is Lyndsey. She has such presence you can’t stop watching her. And the lovely Esther. She was the high ringer the first night, like she always is. She never looks slammed yet her ring is always the highest. We joked with her because Cyndi rang the second highest with just a $200 difference.
Today is a new day so back to the grind.

posted by Liliana @ 10:14 AM

Thursday, January 19, 2006

Last night went really well. We were slammed last night. Today we were recounting all the funny stuff that happened last night. I loved the story from Brian , GM Denver, he asked one of the girls to fill up a bucket with beer to bring to the VIP room . He said that she started pouring the beer in the buckets. I started laughing so hard because he said it took her pouring 3 beers in the bucket before she understood he just wanted her to put unopened beers in the bucket. I was very amused by that. The funny part is that this particular girl, I think is going to be a superstar here. This opening went pretty well other then not being able to play the choreographed numbers. We must of looked like complete idiots not one of us could figure out how to work the freaking stereo system. Thank god the jukebox worked. Amelie the web designer was here last night. I think she was bought 3 shots and made to drink from some boot or something within 10 minutes of her arrival. I loved the e-mail I got from one of the investors. He told me he asked his wife if he made a fool of himself last night because he was drunk. Her response was ” I’ve seen you a lot worse!” Today the bouncers were razzing me about getting buzzed last night my response was ” at least I was the drunkest and by the way I’ve gotten way drunker at other openings.”

posted by Liliana @ 5:46 PM

Sunday, January 15, 2006

Friday was the New Orleans 4 year anniversary. It was so great seeing some of the former staff come back to celebrate. A lot of fun!!! Last night was the Ft. Lauderdale girls night out. So we took all the girls out. Man there are some gorgeous girls in this group but I told the GM Cory be prepared for the catfighting because there are a few live wires in the group. One girl kept on saying very loudly ” how far up management do I need to be to sleep with Lee?” Well she was being very loud and obnoxious about it finally I said to her “you are being very disrespectful to one of my corporate officers, watch yourself.” Lee was getting really annoyed and very pissed. I love girls with great personalities and believe me there are some strong personalities here but there will be some team issues no doubt.
” Put the claws away girls”.
Kevin told me that he thinks the reason he has been getting sick is because he uses his hands on the site for construction and then he bites his fingernails. He said he feels a sense of calm that he now has identified why he is always so sick. Can you say Hypocondriac?

posted by Liliana @ 1:21 PM

Thursday, January 12, 2006

So we’re negotiating this CMT deal. It’s actually the deal with the production Company not CMT. Let’s just say their lawyer and my lawyer are pissing me off. This morning I would say I am more upset with my lawyer.
On a positive note, I have been working on the new corporate office. It’s been difficult because the stores aren’t getting the normal shipments into their stores so choices are slim. Also the cable company put us on a 3 week waiting list to get internet and we can’t function without internet. All of this aside I have been reading about the symbolism of color and how to set up the office using feng shui. Chantel and jeff m must think I’m nuts because I sent them a bunch of links so they can help set up the office properly. I didn’t know I needed a crystal on my desk. I’m going to have to run out tomorrow and buy a crystal. Also I need a small fountain, water is very important in the business environment. I am envisioning us setting up the office with this feng shui book in our hands. ” no chantel you can’t face the copier in that direction!!” ” God damn it !! The fax machine is going to suck all the chi out of the room stationed like that!!” ” Jeff M. my chair can not be faced with its back against the window!!”
I am a bit insane but it seems to work for me.

posted by Liliana @ 11:59 PM

Well, People seem to read the Lil spill because Jeff has a list of people who are interested in buying the company because of my comment the other day. If I ever do sell the company, it will be at a price that means I never work again, my son doesn’t have to work ( even though I would make him). LOL So funny. But having a few bad days doesn’t mean I want to sell the company. I love my company. Money talks bullshit walks.
Closing in on Ft. Lauderdale. Lee has helped me out this bar by doing the initial inventory order. But he sent it to me last night with liquors on it that had flavors like Green Apple and Black Cherry. 3 years working for me and he is still pulling the same shit. I had to laugh. So I wrote him back and told him that we could hold drink recipe contests to see who made a drink that resembled green apple bubble gum. Or maybe we start using exotic juices as mixers and making guava juice drinks or kumquat drinks. Maybe he could create a Coyote Martini menu with 500 drinks and we can make sure there are more then 6 ingredients in every recipe.
I think he got the hint after I suggested we hold a promo where we use the frozen drink not only as a beverage but as a substance to use in a wrestling ring. ” Delicious to drink while your getting your head smashed in by one of our girls. REFRESHING”
I told him. I’m willing to bend the rules a bit but not break them.
As everyone knows I have bartended for many years. These drinks they call Martinis are not martinis. A martini is a Gin drink. Through time they created a vodka martini. Now they essentially call anything with a lot of fruity crap in it a Martini. The horror!!
Memphis and KC closing in.

posted by Liliana @ 12:44 PM

Wednesday, January 11, 2006

So obviously I had a crappy few days. Lee called me yesterday and said ” Things happen in 3s so expect something.” Well as I have been writing about, New Orleans is still not normal and I only get mail twice a week. Well yesterday the mailman came and he actually knocked on the door. Well everyone knows that if it is a certified letter, that usually is something very bad so you hide from the mailman and just hope it goes away. But of course, in this time of upheaval I was thrilled to open the door for my mailman. Well very unwise decision. What he handed me was about 20 pages long and involves hiring and paying for lawyers. The ironic thing is that it does not involve myself or any of my companies. But success has it’s problems. This morning I woke up and I was in an unbelievably good mood. I realized that I hit my 3rd event so I’m in the clear ( hopefully).
Busy day today. I have so many different projects going on, it’s insane! You would think being filmed on a tv series would get my fat ass in gear and lose some weight. But no, I have been eating about a 1/2 pound of chocolate a day. Just can’t stop myself! C’est la Vie!
Oh my god I made the mistake of looking at apple stock. I’m sick. My ex and I sold apple at $24 and now it’s at $83. I’m sick!!! I knew when it was at $43 I should of picked it up again! SICK

posted by Liliana @ 6:40 PM

Tuesday, January 10, 2006

When it rains it pours! Today I had scheduled myself, Jackson , and a babysitter to fly down to Ft. Lauderdale. Well Jackson woke up with a fever and a bad stomach ache so I had to cancel the trip. It is so hard. The mother in me knows that I have to stay home and care for my son but I feel horribly bad that I am not getting to know the new girls helping the new GM and dealing with Kevin and Lee. Kevin always says be prepared for when the company gets so big that I can’t go to everything. I know that day will come but for right now I really enjoy the interaction with the staff. I pride myself on knowing all the staff. they may not know that I know them but I do. Kevin, Jacqui, and Lee are always amazed that after a few days I know every girls name and have a sense about them. Kevin gets frustrated with me when I misspell or forget the name of the landlord, the architect or some other business contact. He’ll say” I don’t get it Lil. You’ll know every girls name and face but when the landlord comes in you’ll say ” can I help you?” because you won’t recognise him.” What can I say? I think at my age I’m so filled with information that I process what I think is important and throw away the rest.
So much going on this week.

posted by Liliana @ 12:02 PM

Today is a day I would with broken heart listen to an offer to buy my company. Everything has just fallen apart today. Last week I wrote an interoffice memo about spacing the openings at least 1 month apart. I felt that we needed to make sure we didn’t slight our training and put out a good product. Well Jeff W. calls an emergency conference call with myself , Lee , and kevin and tells us that he thinks we should open two bars within 10 days of each other ( there are reasons why he wants this, but too involved to go into). I said ” I just don’t think it’s a good idea to do that. We will be sacrificing quality.” I don’t expect Jeff to understand he’s just a lawyer but neither Kevin nor Lee backed me up. Then I am having this ongoing issue with the fucking decor with Lee. Then New Orleans shit. And to top it off this CMT series is really upsetting me. I love my company but some days just aren’t fun anymore.

posted by Liliana @ 12:12 AM

Monday, January 09, 2006

I went to bed laughing just thinking how outrageous this business has become. Last night I was speaking to Jacob the graphic designer, artist and he told me that Lee had commissioned him to do a rush job. The job was a poster of the “Virgin Guadelupe”. I went to bed thinking ” we’re doomed”. This Ft. Lauderdale VIP room is essentially going to doom us all to hell. I woke up this morning and checked my mail to find the graphics of the poster. Jacob entitled it ” Esther Gaucomole”. He used the ” Virgin Gaudelupe” as the backdrop and superimposed a picture of Esther in there. Pretty funny.
We have beautiful girls at all the bars but it seems that every flyer , ad, or painting is of the same 4 girls. We do photoshoots at all the bars but it is so hard to get photos that we can use for the ads. What I have learned from the people who do our ads is 1. you can’t use a picture where an appendige is cut off. You would be amazed that a picture that looks really beautiful may be cropped at the hairline or at the elbows. 2. Lighting too dark too light. 3. Clothing, Too revealing not revealing enough. The list goes on. Austin and San Antonio have a shoot scheduled soon so I’m hoping we get some new pictures.
I’ll be in Ft. Lauderdale Tuesday – Thursday.

posted by Liliana @ 7:15 AM

Saturday, January 07, 2006

Went to the New orleans bar last night. Let’s just say that I was feeling a bit under the weather when I woke up this morning. Thanks San Antonio for the pillow. I love memory foam!! Awesome. I feel bad because all these bars get me such nice gifts and I don’t give them gifts, other then bonuses. I just think that would be so hard to try and get everyone a gift.
I wish things were back to normal in New Orleans. So many places are closed and if they are open they have abbreviated hours. It’s driving me nuts not to have a supermarket open past 6pm. What has been really difficult is the air travel. Very few direct flights and very few choices. I used to be able to take a direct flight to Ft. Lauderdale but that no longer exists.
Patience, is something I need to work on.

posted by Liliana @ 5:48 PM

Friday, January 06, 2006

I wrote the accountants this morning. ” I haven’t had an assistant since before Katrina. I need help” It’s that time again where I have to organize everything from last year to give to my accountants. The thought of getting everything organized is daunting. I have a feeling my accountants are hoping I hire someone otherwise they get stuck with helping me organize my papers. Grueling!
We passed our last inspection in Ft. Lauderdale. I thought Kevin was going to have a coronary. Tonight I’m going down to the bar to help Chantel. We only have 4 girls and two of them are on vacation so she’s in a bit of a staff pinch.
That’s about all I got.
Jacqui’s last message on my voicemail ” I look like shit and everyone sucks! Call me back” I don’t know who’s more nuts Jacqui or myself but it’s nice to know that I’m not the only person insane in this company!

posted by Liliana @ 5:38 PM

Thursday, January 05, 2006

Wow I just opened a can of worms with Lee. Supposedly the sweatshirt I got was not the one being designed to my specs. A different company is doing the plain sweatshirt. Also, when did an oversized sweatshirt get called a ” hoodie” ? I thought a ” hoodie” was a cropped sweatshirt for girls? Lee is stressing because he has too much on his plate.
The last few weeks before a bar opens is stressfull. ” Lee I love you , calm down.” Lee just happens to be artistic so some of the extra work he puts on himself. We have Jacob who does all the vintage signs but Lee actually tries to put the room together and get swag etc. I know he is completely nuts when I get an e-mail ” Lil we need to hire a design firm”. OK, calm down Lee. It’s just downright unamerican to hire a design firm to make a bar look like a dive. Then to make things worse, Kevin is about to explode with stress, again he is like this before every opening and every inspection.
Here’s an idea, use new guy Joe to help out. We are paying him. New Guy Joe is an excellent handy man. He used to build sets for stage productions. Now the new can of worms ” Lil, Lee has taken Joe away from doing the work I asked him to do.” ” Lil, Kevin is not allowing Joe to help finish my projects”
I just wrote Lee a note telling him that I can’t wait to be a silent investor in a company he runs. I will sit back collecting my checks and he can do whatever crazy stuff he wants. Openings are so fun!

posted by Liliana @ 1:32 PM

Why is it that I can’t get a fucking break with the goddamn merchendise? I asked Lee a couple of months ago to make a regular sweatshirt, not cropped, not fancy, just a” bang around” sweatshirt with the logo on it. This morning, I woke up I was in an incredible mood and then the UPS delivery shows up. The return address on the package said 5th Sun, one of our merchandise companies. Well I open the package and it is a bang around sweatshirt but the graphics are completely ridiculous. ” I just want a fucking plain sweatshirt that say Coyote Ugly on it!! Why is that so fucking hard?” This sweatshirt has a girl on the side of the shirt and then a girl on the side of the words. ( all red graffiti style) It looks horrible. Why does everything have to be so over the top?
Then I was just sent a picture of the VIP room in Lauderdale. What Lee considers art and decor is going to have religious protesters at our front door. As all doctors say ” women are crazy from their 30’s until their 50’s” ” Lee , while I’m in my crazy period can you please take yourself back a notch ? You’re gonna give me a fucking heart attack!!”
We’ve got infringers everywhere it seems. Jeff and I laugh but it is getting so old. I’m so tired of these people stealing from me.

posted by Liliana @ 11:16 AM

Wednesday, January 04, 2006

I made it. I didn’t get killed yesterday and I didn’t kill anyone as well. Today is turning up better then yesterday. People do not believe me when I say this but “positive begets positive negative begets negative.” I was very negative yesterday and a multitude of negative things happened to me. 1. no car 2. almost got hit by a car 3. Lee’s shit 4. dog peed on my bed 5. my skin looks like a 16 year old boy with acne 6. cmt thing driving me nuts 7. Can’t fit into my jeans 8. New Refriderator’s freezer section is broken 9. noone will pick up garbage infront of my house so my house looks like something you would see on the show ” They call me Earl” ( think that’s the name) and then 9. GM of Ft. lauderdale called to say he got a better offer.
the funny part when Kevin called me last night ( after 7pm) I just started laughing. You have to finally find some humor in everything.
Well today things are looking up. We have many candidates for Ft. Lauderdale. I think one of my old bouncers is going to haul my trash. And I bought new pants because ” fuck it” I don’t feel like dieting!
I am very excited about opening Ft. Lauderdale. I love getting to know the girls a bit. There’s one girl that I know is a bit nuts, I just hope she pans out. Nuts can really generate money , if they aren’t completely over the edge.
Feeling good today!!
Also I really enjoyed Mellissa’s ( Denver AM) managers log from last night. ” I love 21st birthdays. If your gonna puke make it in the fucking toilet don’t miss. I’m a puker and I always get it in the toilet” At 4 am this morning, I was quite amused by this. Thanks Mellissa.

posted by Liliana @ 3:11 PM

Tuesday, January 03, 2006

My god I’m in a bad mood. I loaned my car to someone last night. I told them that Tuesday was a school day for my son and to have the car back in the morning. Of course, I wake up and no car. Then that person calls me at 8:45 am to say, I’m in your driveway ready to take you and Jackson to school. ” Well buddy his school starts at 8:30 am so we walked.” Then I’m walking Cheeto from the coffee shop and I ‘m crossing the street closest to my house and this woman in her car, wasn’t looking and came inches from hitting me. You can only imagine a few choice words that came out of my mouth. I watched her coming toward me not stopping and I can honestly say I wasn’t afraid. All I could think was ” fucking great now I’m going to get hit by a car!”
I don’t know what’s going on with me but I have this desire to get rid of everything in my house. Just yesterday I gave my ex husband a leather couch and chair that was in my front room. I think he was shocked. I’m feeling so clostraphobic with so much stuff in my house. Jackson has so much it’s ridiculous. Quarterly we give a lot of his stuff away to needy kids but it keeps piling up. I think I’m just frasseled with my son and dog destroying all the furniture in the house. One last gripe. All the lights in my house are on track lighting 8 feet up. It drives me crazy when the lights burn out because it’s such an ordeal to change the lightbulbs. And that fuking long pole they sell to change the bulbs doesn’t work. I bought it last year and all it oes is break the fucking bulbs at the socket. Last week, I went 3 days without lights in my kitchen until a friend came over and used the ladder to change some of them. ( I feel sorry for everyone today, I can’t even stand myself today)
Business news: Toronto is signed and we’re closing in. I’m really excited about doing something in another country. It’s going to be a great learning experience plus, Toronto is a great city. Ft. Lauderdale is closing in. I’m excited to get to know the girls. We hired a british guy as the gm. I hope he can loosen up a bit . So much going on and so little time.
Also I wanted to say that New Years Eve was Marshall’s last night with the company. He’s decided to take a break from this industry and rest up a bit. ” Thank you Marshall for all the years of friendship and I wish you the best in your life. Austin will surely miss you”

posted by Liliana @ 10:23 AM

Sunday, January 01, 2006

Well I got a babysitter for today but I couldn’t find one for last night, New Year’s Eve. So the highlight of the night was Cheeto pooping on my leather shag rug, Jackson stepping in it with his bare feet, and then my friend who was over almost puking when Jackson raised his foot. I have to say, it really was funny, even though I officially said goodbye to that rug.
Nashville kicked butt last night!! Tampa, wow, great night too. The surprise for the night was Austin. They doubled last year’s New Year’s Eve ring. I haven’t heard about NY’s numbers yet ( yesterday was funny, I had a panick attack and thought I forgot to renew the NY liquor license. Luckily it’s valid till next New Year’s Eve. I almost gave Jacqui and Kim a heart attack.) I spoke with Jeff Myers this morning and New Orleans had the best night since we reopened after Katrina. All and All, I am very pleased.
Happy New Year to all my staff and everyone out there. 2006 is going to be a very busy year for Coyote Ugly!! ( Please no evacuation!)

posted by Liliana @ 11:35 AM

Friday, December 30, 2005

So I still stand behind my decision to moved back to New Orleans but man it’s hard. Jackson and I came back but his dad’s lease expires in the spring, so he’s not back and Jackson’s nanny ( for 4 years) moved to Austin. So let’s just say life is a bit different. I hired someone recently to help with Jackson but I feel like she is exhausted after only a few hours. I haven’t even asked about watching him at night yet. Tonight, I wish I could go down to the bar. I could really use a few beers and some R&R. But what the fuck am I going to do?
New Year New Hope

posted by Liliana @ 9:53 PM

Thursday, December 29, 2005

San antonio kicking butt last night!! Nashville not bad either. Tuesday night in Nashville is signing Coyote night and Poker night. I received an e-mail from Bert , the AM, saying that she wants to get rid of signing Coyote night because the girls work so poorly together. Every bar has something special. Austin has the best work ethic I have ever seen. NY girls are selling machines ( even though they are dead last in Calendar sales). San Antonio girls are nuts which makes them great. Denver girls are gorgeous and firey. New Orleans girls are have insane funny personalities which makes them sell. The specialness of Nashville is that they have a bunch of incredible signers and performers. No other bar can match them with this. ” Girls , cut the crap and make signing Coyote night great! I know you guys can do it!”

posted by Liliana @ 10:02 AM

Tuesday, December 27, 2005

This puppy is killing me! He’s up all night. I barely sleep as it is. Lee just got a new puppy, he called me today bitching about the same things. I started to laugh when I heard the name for the dog. His puppy is a pure breed Doberman. They named him Vigo, which is supposed to mean warrior. Chantel named her dog Zies ( sp ?) It’s supposed to mean something powerful , I just can’t remember what. I always think it’s so funny when these people with these big dogs worry so much about their names being so powerful. In my mind you have a doberman and a rottweiler, everyone knows that the dogs are strong. so name them something fun like Tulip or Charlie. My all black German sheperd , weighing in at 110 lbs was named Teddy Bear.
Who the hell am I to talk? I let my son name our puppy Cheeto. People either know that it is in reference to the snack food or they think it’s some hispanic gang name.
A lot of interesting things going on today. I’m hoping a few of them pan out.

posted by Liliana @ 1:13 PM

Monday, December 26, 2005

I heard a very funny story yesterday. A friend of mine told me about his nephew . This particular kid is 12 years old and he never loved reading. The parents found that the only book he ever read voraciously was a book about John Gotti. Well they decided to use that subject matter to keep him reading so they followed the first book with a book about Sammy the Bull and then of course Goodfellas. They were so pleased that he was finally reading regardless of the topic. The kicker to the story is that his Christmas wish list included only two things. 1. Pin Stripped suit and 2. a Rolex I laughed so hard when I heard this story. At least they can go down to China town in Ny and buy a fake rolex for $15. At 12 he won’t know the difference.
Santa was very good to Jackson and I was so pleased that he genuinely liked all his presents. His favorite present was a remote controlled T_ Rex. Unfortunately the toy was used primarily to torture our puppy Cheeto. Santa was also very nice to Cheeto. One of his gifts was a doggy sweater.
When I was 22 I got two dogs , both german shepherds. One from the pound and the other from owners who no longer wanted their dog. Teddy and Ajax were with me for 11 to13 years. Ajax was put to sleep when she couldn’t function anymore after being diagnosed with a degenrative desease only know in shepherds and Teddy died of ( I guess) a heart attack when he was around 13. Well the point of all this is I have only known big dogs. This particular puppy we just got doesn’t like to go outside if it is under 60 degrees hence he is peeing and shitting all over my house. So today I was a bit embarrassed as I took Cheeto out in his new sweater. At least it matches his coat.
Bar news: except for San Antonio all the bars sucked this weekend. Having the holidays on the weekends is an owners worst headache. I can’t wait until Christmas and New years Eve are back on a Tuesday or wednesday.
One of our former Denver Coyotes is gracing the pages of Playboy this month. Congrats to her!

posted by Liliana @ 5:20 PM

Saturday, December 24, 2005

Had a great vacation with jackson. We went to Deer Valley , Utah. I can’t tell you how wonderful it is to see my son ski. He has so much fun. The last day I took him out of ski school and we spent the day skiing with his cousin. People must of seen the look of sheer terror on my face while trying to keep up with him. Kids have no fear. His older cousin even said ” Can you imagine how fast he would be when he learns to get out of snow plow?” That thought definitely frightens me. Until last year I hadn’t skied since I was in my teens. I used to love going down intermediate and andvanced runs. Well a undred years later and I go out of my way to find the longest yet easiest trails. I can honestly say this was the most relaxing vacation I have taken in years. Kevin didn’t call me once and Lee just e-mailed , he didn’t call either. Of course part of me is worried when they don’t call at all.
Ft. Lauderdale girl search continues to haunt me. I have had 6 or 7 letters from girls claiming that I called their number but they weren’t called about training. So funny. 1 girl wrote a letter saying that she was asked to come back Sunday night but didn’t so she was definitely picked as well. ” If you didn’t come back for the final cuts then you didn’t make it.”
Toronto is looking good.
Went out with Chantel and new guy Joe for lunch. ” New Guy Joe” picked a deli and they had sandwiches. Man I miss just having a regular sandwich. Since I don’t eat regular wheat or flour products , I can only eat sandwiches made out of certain breads. ” New Guy Joe doesn’t know that I am ” High Menu Maintenance” so I just had a hot chocolate while they ate. I’ve eaten so much recently and I woke up at 3am thinkingabout the god damn turkey sandwich Chantel was eating. Speaking of Chantel She is featured in the Calendar for August. Well I obviously didn’t do a good job proofing the calendar because I forgot to write in the day Katrina hit. We set up that whole shoot revolving around her being from the New Orleans bar, the rain, the devistation. yet we forgot to mention it in the calendar so people have no idea why we staged that picture . The comments I have received are ” She has the most incredible face, why would you make her look wet and depressed?” She is the GM of the New Orleans bar. She stayed in New Orleans through the hurricane until the Quarter started flooding and then they evacuated. We really fucked up not writing about it on the August pages. I thought it was so obvious but now I realize it was because Katrina had such an effect on my life. Well for editing my first ever calendar, I think I did a pretty good job. There will be changes next year but I’m very happy with it!
One last mention of the calendar. The last page we did a montage of off set photos of the girls during the shoot. The photographer put together the montage and I actually had to force him to put a picture of me in it. He himself has 3 or 4 pictures of himself in there. When I got the proof for that page I called Lee and I said ” I know I’m not one of the girls but I feel really bad that I am not in the calendar at all. I spent so much time working on it.” Lee agreed so I actually took a picture of myself for the calendar. What a fucking ordeal that was. Like some women I hate every picture of myself. I get totally scared to actually get a head shot so I never update my pictures. The only good thing is that I put the photographer through hell while I picked an acceptable shot of myself. Made me feel a bit better.
What is it about human beings? I have all this postive wonderful stuff going on around me yet I choose to dwell on a sandwich I can’t eat and a photo I don’t like. A note to all my girls: When you get to my age ( mid thirties, assholes) PMS isn’t a couple of days anymore. It’s more like the whole month. Be prepared!

posted by Liliana @ 4:06 AM

Friday, December 16, 2005

I forgot how hard a puppy can be. It doesn’t matter if you take him out for hours, he will wait untill he gets home to pee in the house. Unfortunately I have a leather shag rug that he feels is his own personal toilet. I figure we’ve got about another year of this. Not to mention the chewing. Just not the shoes or bags, that’s all I ask. I bought Cheeto about 7 different chew toys. Then someone told me yesterday that too many chew toys makes them think they can chew on everything. Again I can’t win. But he is really cute and Jackson is having the time of his life with him!
Yesterday big employee meeting in New Orleans. We were all laughing because the staff is so small right now. Tara said ” this is so much better then the normal meetings with 30 people. After working here for almost 4 years at least I don’t have to hear Lil say the same things as she does every other meeting .” Will comes up to me jokingly ” Lil make me head of security in New Orleans” ” Will I think we don’t need head of security with only 3 guys.” ” But Lil the job would be so easy” We all went out for lunch and chatted. the only bad thing is that they all smoke and by the end of lunch I had a pounding headache. Damn Smokers!
I would like to go on record as saying, The new blackberry sucks. I gave all of corporate new blackberrys. What a waste of money. The phone quality is horrendous. I can’t hear people, they can’t hear me. Every corporate member has the same complaints. It sucks. Then I gave both Chantel and Jeff M blackberry’s as well because they do alot of work for me outside the New Orleans bar. Well these two can’t even figure out how to turn the blackberry on. When it comes to anything remotely technical, it’s like watching dumb and dumber. I laugh because Chantel will admit that she is not technically savy. Jeffm. wants people to think he just chooses not to be. ” Ok Jeff, right.”I don’t understand why they can’t ccombine the technology of a cellphone with the computer ability of a PDA? ( I tried Treo, that sucked too but better then this)
I’m leaving tomorrow on vacation for 5 days, of course I get a call from Kevin ” lil you have to do this that and the other thing for Ft. Lauderdale.” ” Kevin I yold you two months ago I was going away” ” You’re right Lil, I will not bother you those 5 day.” $100 bucks says I get a call the first day I’m away. Kevin has worked for me for 3 years. From the beginning I have said to him, don’t call me in the evenings because I am with jackson. Like clockwork he calls every evening around 7 pm. It’s like a broken record ” Kevin please don’t call me at night.” ” Sorry Lil I forgot” 3 years this has been going on. It’s actually funny last night I was out to dinner and my friend said to me ” It’s almost 7pm and Kevin hasn’t called there must be something wrong.” Oh well!
That’s all I got right now.

posted by Liliana @ 10:15 AM

Wednesday, December 14, 2005

I feel bad I haven’t been to the New orleans bar in over a week. It’s been crazy. Jeff Myers thought it would be funny to bring Jackson to the next level and switch him from the whoopie cushion to an actual fart machine. So disgusting. But Jackson is happy and that’s what is important. I think I’ve heard the line ” must of been the chilidogs” a million times. I keep telling him that it’s not funny anymore and he needs to come up with something new, so like all kids that means he’ll say it even more just to get under my skin. ” Switch it to enchiladas” His response ” what are enchiladas?” I can’t win.
Jeff Myers is moving to New orleans to help me out a bit. He must really love the company because noone in their right mind ( or has a home here) would want to live here right now. He called me last night and asked if Audobon park has a golfcourse. I said yes and it’s open. So he said buy Jackson a set of childrens clubs so he could teach him. I said “great could you teach me as well?” His response ” How about just your son for now” I guess being around your boss all the time can get annoying.
Daniel from Austin has become a pain in my butt. Every fucking thing is a difference of opinion. So today I wrote him a letter because I was proud of him for pursuing something that I asked him to pursue, without any lip. I told him that dealing with him is like teaching a ” Special Ed ” class. He’ll get it it just takes him a little longer. I always want my managers to ask questions and bring up their own ideas. I would like to think I have an open door policy. Sometimes this can get frustrating and part of me wants to say ” shut up and do it.” But in the nature of good business and open lines of communication I try to keep an open mind and open ears. Man if Daniel could just get with the program, buy me more presents and kiss my butt every once in a while, he would be great.
Nashville, great night last night!!!
One last thing. Joe , our new guy in ” Site Development” was in Ft. Lauderdale. Kevin starts bitching to me about how Joe got a platinum card from Jeff. I said ” Even I don’t have a platinum card through Coyote Ugly” Jeff W. is the one who sets everything up, he just wrote me and said he doesn’t have a platinum card either. The guy has been part of the company for 3 weeks and already is living the high life. I wrote Jeff and told him to watch for Joe’s expenses since I made him pay for everything on his platinum card this weekend.

posted by Liliana @ 10:28 AM

Tuesday, December 13, 2005

Ft. Lauderdale girl search went well. We picked a staff of 45 girls 32 being bartenders already. A lot of accomplished salsa dancers. I would say that 60% of the girls who tried out were originally from New Jersey. About 10 % of the girls who tried out were from Georgia. I don’t even remember anyone telling us they were originally from Ft. Lauderdale. One girl put on her resume that her last job was 3 years ago. I said what have you been doing? ” Nothing” Do you live with your parents? ” Yes” Have you been going to school? ” No” So what have you been doing with yourself for the last 3 years other then nothing? ” Well I’m not just a freeloader off my mom, I did help put my dad in Jail last month!” What the hell do you say to that?
One girl came to audition, she is currently a stripper. She was very funny. She said ” I can’t bartend, can’t really dance, Can’t sing. But I love to sell and I have a shitload of dirty jokes.” Jacqui and I both looked at each other and said ” I like her” So I’m hoping the dirty jokes and selling can get in the ranks of a great Coyote. Esther, from Austin , asked me if I could get Marshall and Daniel an outline of what I look for in a Coyote? Obviously bartending is number one but sometimes you just have a feeling about someone and you make the decision to train them and see what happens. Personality is so important in a great Coyote.
One security guard from San antonio called me last week. He actually thought he could get by Kelly by going to me. The funny part was that Kelly had told me what was going on with him a few days earlier. I have no problem with any employee confiding with me or voicing an opinion but this person was specifically out to malign Kelly and it was bullshit. The worst part of all of this is that a former bouncer from New Orleans was instigating some of these problems. I don’t appreciate that after everything that was done for him when he and his family had to evacuate. I may live in New Orleans but the S A bar is my bar as well and I take pride in the accomplishments of the staff and management. So don’t fuck with me or Kelly!

posted by Liliana @ 11:17 AM

Saturday, December 10, 2005

The Nashville staff was so nice the other night. It was the 1 year anniversary and they were so kind to all of us, it really touched my heart. The management and the staff gave me the best present. They bought me an i-joy massage chair. I am so happy. I love those. I’m going to have it in my corporate office so I can use my computer while sitting on the chair. I told Kyle that I will allow only him to sit in my new chair. Man those girls are talented. Between the fiddler, the dancers and the singers, they cover all the bases. The only thing that bothered me that night was a feeling that everyone wanted a piece of me. From the minute I got there I had various meetings, Jeff set up an interview with a possible AM during the night, and I spent a lot of time taking pictures with people. I felt pretty tapped out by the end of the night. A security girl kept buying Jacqui and I shots, she would even bring these shots into the office while I was conducting an interview. I was amused to here that she was passed out by around 12:30 am.
The people in Nashville are very nice and Jeff Myers being from Tenneessee is true to that stereotype. I was bothered that night that they allowed so many regulars to come and chat with them in the bar’s office. It may be the New Yorker in me that I’m not very trusting but I called Kyle the next day and told him he wasn’t allowed to do that anymore.
By the way the morning of the anniversary party I was on the Morning Show with Kelly and Charlie ( in Nashville). I think it was too early in the morning for me because I fucked up the New Years Eve promotion at that bar. When it ended both Kyle and Jeff were like ” you screwed up the prices” So for New Years Eve The Vip package at the Nashville bar is $150 and the walk by cover is $25. Sorry.
Tamitha wrote us a beautiful letter. She wrote all about how being a Coyote made her a stronger person and woman. It was so nice and represented exactly why Coyote is a success. I’m so glad she said that it made my day.
Ready for Ft. Lauderdale Girl search. They’ve been lining up outside! Cross my fingers

posted by Liliana @ 11:40 AM

Tuesday, December 06, 2005

Another grueling day. I’m sorry to disappoint people but we have decided not to open on New Years Eve in Lauderdale. But opening night is January 18th. I love Lauderdale it should be great!
For two weeks there has been a water leak in front of the New Orleans building. We have called the Sewerage and water Board everyday and they will not come out. Today the building had no water and the leak is worsening so Chantel had a private plumber come and look. He is saying the same thing that as long as the leak starts under the sidewalk and not under the building it is a city problem. That is all well and good but nobody will help us. I still have not gotten anyone to fix the building, what a fucking nightmare. Today I asked a man to clean up my yard. Guess what his quote was $200. I would love to say fuck off but that is the going rate now. Someone wrote me recently about coming down here, my response was ” there certainly are plenty of jobs. ” If you do any type of yard work, carpentry, electrical work, you can make a killing down here. The contractors I have asked about repairing the building told me that they have 3 years worth of work. The prices are just insane down here.
Very excited about the Nashville anniversary on Thursday.
This weekend is the Ft. Lauderdale girl search. I’m curious how many girls show up and how they are. Usually Floridians are transplanted New Yorkers. Let’s see if that is true. Remember girls, no high heels. Cowboy boots or motorcycle boots. Dress for success. Go on the website and see what Coyotes normally wear. I can say this about the clothing until I am blue in the face but I still see the girls in stilettos and then the other extreme which is no make up and sweatpants. Hopefully, this girl search will be different. Cross my fingers!
Lee’s girlfriend tried to teach me to put fake eyelashes on. Tonight 1/2 hour trying to do this by myself like some fucking idiot. Jacqui and I always talk about the fact that our mothers never taught us this stuff. My god being a girl is hard nowadays.

posted by Liliana @ 7:07 PM

Monday, December 05, 2005

What a fucking day. Tension is mounting in Ft. Lauderdale. Myself and the investor put a lot of pressure on Lee and Kevin to get us opened for New Years Eve. I am now not sold on the economic bennefit to being opened. The more investigation Lee does the more it seems that we will not recoup the cost of flying a full staff in there. But I told them we will see how this week goes before we cancel.
Something seems to have stalled in New orleans. I don’t know if fema workers, construction workers have left for the holidays ? Or if the frieght train like progress in the city has just come to a halt? But something has changed. ( I’m sure with the right punctuation that could of been 1 sentence but I didn’t feel like attempting it). The city seems more deserted. This is going to be a long road back !
The good news is that Jackson got a puppy. ( terrior mix from the pound) He lovingly named him ” Cheeto” He said that he loves Cheetos so he thought it would be a good name. I told him that it was his dog so he could name it whatever he wanted. Of course the whole time I’m thinking ” I don’t allow Cheetos in my house. How the hell does he know what Cheetos are?” I am a bit of a health nut, I know. I keep on grilling him to make sure that he doesn’t drink soda, even at a party. He claims he never has. With all the education out there about nutrition it bugs me that parents are giving their toddlers soda and other crap. It’s not even about money, for god sakes give the kid some water instead.
Back to the dog. I forgot how much work a puppy is. He had me up 3 times last night. Today I walked him to CVS about 1/2 mile away and back. Of course we get back and he pees on my leather shag rug. But he is unbelievebly cute and jackson adores him.

posted by Liliana @ 5:50 PM

Thursday, December 01, 2005

I had all these clothes and things I wanted to give to the Salvation Army or another charity organization. I had gone to 5 places and noone would take donations. There are actual signs posted ” No Donations”. It is so ridiculous that in a city ravaged by devastation and poverty that you can’t actually donate. I finally found a poor Hunduran family and gave them everything so they could help their own family. Now I’m trying to return my u-haul trailer but the u-haul places that were close to me no longer exist or they just never reopened.
I received a funny e-mail from one of the investors of Ft. Lauderdale.
Lil: Very funny on site today when it came to selecting the paint colors I’ve never seen so many guys collectively turn the other way and say “I’m not picking the paint color” Lee, Joe, Contractor, etc. Poor Kevin had to step into the breach. You have them scared to death to screw up the paint color 🙂

I’ll give you 3 reasons why they ( not really they, Kevin) shouldn’t pick out the paint colors 1. Original idea by Kevin for San Antonio floor 2. Actual color of San Antonio office 3. existing color choice of Denver floor.
But what has given me great pleasure this week is just saying to Kevin ” look your color blind, it’s not your fault.” I can hear his blood boiling whenever I say that. Sometimes it’s the little things in life that make you happy.

posted by Liliana @ 2:54 PM

I had all these clothes and things I wanted to give to the Salvation Army or another charity organization. I had gone to 5 places and noone would take donations. There are actual signs posted ” No Donations”. It is so ridiculous that in a city ravaged by devastation and poverty that you can’t actually donate. I finally found a poor Hunduran family and gave them everything so they could help their own family. Now I’m trying to return my u-haul trailer but the u-haul places that were close to me no longer exist or they just never reopened.
I received a funny e-mail from one of the investors of Ft. Lauderdale.
Lil: Very funny on site today when it came to selecting the paint colors I’ve never seen so many guys collectively turn the other way and say “I’m not picking the paint color” Lee, Joe, Contractor, etc. Poor Kevin had to step into the breach. You have them scared to death to screw up the paint color 🙂

I’ll give you 3 reasons why they ( not really they, Kevin) shouldn’t pick out the paint colors 1. Original idea by Kevin for San Antonio floor 2. Actual color of San Antonio office 3. existing color choice of Denver floor.
But what has given me great pleasure this week is just saying to Kevin ” look your color blind, it’s not your fault.” I can hear his blood boiling whenever I say that. Sometimes it’s the little things in life that make you happy.

posted by Liliana @ 2:54 PM

This CMT thing is getting ridiculous. I woke up pissed off about it. Every suggestion I have made has been, respectfully, shot down. And then I get an e-mail that really pissed me off. Now everyone involved is fighting and all I can say to all of this is “bullshit.” The bottom line is that part of this is about egos, and that’s including mine. Whatever!
I’m so riled up I’m going to take a walk and try and calm down.

posted by Liliana @ 10:14 AM