A week or two ago I was on a flight from Atlanta to Key West. A woman boarded the plane completely drunk and , in my opinion, doped up. She was out of control. Getting out of her seat trying to hit on guys in different rows. Laughing one minute hysterical crying another. Probably early forties but has been ” rode hard and hung up wet” as the expression goes.
Holy Shit she is on my flight right now from Key West to Atlanta. She’s already starting trouble and it’s 730 AM. This should be an interesting flight. Last time she thought I was the girlfriend of this male passenger that she was hitting on. While Slurring ” I see your beautiful. But I hate you for being with him. I Hate you” ( I didn’t even know the guy) . My response in a loud voice ” Turn around in your seat before I get pissed. ” her : ( I hate you). Me: ” I don’t give a fuck if you hate me, turn around and shut up.” That shut her up quick. Funny she doesn’t recognize me at all. This is the type of person who wakes up everyday nursing a hangover . And everyday she starts drinking in the morning. Funny

Life keeps going. I am in Key West. We have a funny crew here. A lot of beauty and a lot of funny funny personality. Katie has them working hard.
Daniel set up food tastings back to back. I am stuffed and I am heading to my next one!
Daniel pulled a hysterical prank on Lizzie . Lizzie walked out of the office and left her laptop wide open to her facebook account. Daniel then uploaded a sonogram picture of a fetus with a caption ” Finally”. Lizzie’s phone started beeping text messages ” congrats!”. Well it was very funny to us. I am sure her parents weren’t quite so amused! lol

Last night one of our New Orleans security staff passed away. He was a kind soul and loving person. I spoke with his mom last night and her grief was so pure and haunting. A good man passed.
“Don’t be dismayed at goodbyes, a farewell is necessary before you can meet again and meeting again, after moments or lifetimes, is certain for those who are friends. – Richard Bach”

Chantel still doesn’t have power. She is at her Mom’s house with her newborn and three year old, her inlaws, grandparents, and her dog. I can only imagine that she is feeling ready to columbine everyone down. Lol prayer to the universe for her power and her sanity

“Let there be light” At 1030 pm last night I got power! It took between 3 and 4 hours to cool the house but I spent the time doing laundry and feeling at peace. Thanks to the universe. Heading to key west tomorrow !

I think I have hit my limit today. Jackson is not feeling 100% . We went to our house , No power. The dogs are very upset so we spent time exercising them and giving them treats . I am over this! I know a lot of people got power today so I am hoping. I may let Jackson’s dad stay with him at a hotel and head to KW tomorrow. My stress level is so extreme right now on all levels.
I am grateful that I had no real damage to my house. I am grateful that for the first time in 5 days I worked out. I am grateful that I got a flavored late today. And I am very grateful to a few of the Mom’s from Jackson’s old school ( Ecole Bilingue) for being so gratious to us. Also I am grateful to Kevin for talking to Jackson and making him laugh. Thanks

New Orleans bar is back open yesterday. I finally threw in the towel and booked a hotel last night. I still don’t have electricity and the house was super hot and muggy . Right now Decadence Festival is going on in the French Quarter . Almost every hotel was booked but I finally found one . I am sure when we go for lunch I will have to do a lot of explaining when we see the people enjoying Southern Decadence. ( gay lesbian festival) . Jackson knows people who are gay/lesbian but at Decadence everything is very over the top so that will sure make for good conversation. Lol
Key West training started yesterday! So exciting. I will try and go there Sunday to check in.
New Orleans proper faired very well. So sad to see other places flooded that are so close to us.
Thank you to the universe that we are alright. Thank you to Dillon our new Choreographer for helping out yesterday

I am grateful that my home and the building that houses the New Orleans bar is fine. Haven’t heard yet about all the employees but I think the safety issue should be fine.
I just finished emptying my fridge. We haven’t had electricity in a while and I wanted to make sure the house didn’t reek of spoiled food. I know other people aren’t as fortunate as we have been over the years with all the various hurricanes that have hit New Orleans. I keep telling myself that because today my anxiety level is super high. It’s so hot in my house! I haven’t slept in days and there is so much debris everywhere in my yard. I have been cleaning for hours and haven’t made a dent. I know that this is a mild form of an anxiety disorder. I can’t stand the first floor of my house or the backyard to be messy. I really am at a high level of anxiety, again I know I am lucky, I just need to try and calm my mind so I don’t freak out.

Ok here Isaac comes. The eye of the storm won’t hit for a while but it is now pouring in New Orleans. The wind isn’t that bad yet! Ok please no flooding!

finally I got back home. They kept the Key West airport closed so Kevin drove Lee and I to Miami. After some delays I got home safe and sound. Jackson and I have charged our computers and we plan on having a ” Fringe” marathon if the electricity goes out. Isaac is still a tropical storm and may only hit New Orleans as a Category 1. The New Orleans bar is open. Pre Katrina we used to have really fun hurricane parties. I am not making light of this but this area of the country gets its fair share of hurricanes and I feel pretty secure having lived through 4 or 5 hurricanes in New Orleans that everything will be fine.
Yesterday when I landed as I walked through the security gate to leave the airport I saw this woman and man join in the most incredible embrace and kiss. After my initial “get a room” feeling, I realized how incredibly jealous I was. I have to believe that in my lifetime that type of love and passion is out there. One day.

Fuck, fuck , fuck! So far 3 flights have been canceled. Kevin drove me to the Miami airport . While i await a flight to New Orleans he is driving Lee to the Lauderdale airport to catch a flight to Vegas. A long weekend! On a positive note, even through a tropical storm during evacuations I was able to hire 16 girls for the Key West bar! I am so happy that girls came out to apply even with the weather situation.
To be frank, tropical storm Isaac in Key West was nothing more then a windy rainy day. Now I have to get back to New Orleans for the real deal. Urgh
I am grateful to my ex husband . ( I know that sounds weird). Today we spoke. He had already hired people to board up the building that houses the New Orleans bar ( yes we will stay open). He picked up my dogs. And he is making sure Jackson is alright. For the people who divorce and have the harsh volatile situations, it’s not worth it. I know that my ex will always help out! Thanks

isaac Key west

We are sitting in Key West bar prepping up. Right now its a bit windy but nothing too strong. I am more scared of getting back to New Orleans in time to grab Jackson and the dogs if Isaac hits as a Category 2 hurricane. My luck the path goes right through 3 of my properties. Key West, New Orleans , and I have a condo in Pensacola. Ok well fingers crossed. I have to hope the condo association secures my condo. I cant worry about that. As all kids, Jackson is hoping he gets a day off of school. I cant lie it would be nice for him to have a day off of school. He’s got 2-3 hours of homework every night. Its cutting into our quality time together.
Ok we will post pictures from Key West.

Tropical storm not hurricane. Doesn’t seem that bad yet.