Me and Violet

I am an advocate for animal welfare.  This is probably what I am most known for.  I help sponsor several animal welfare organizations as well as several individual animals.  I am hoping to sponsor many more animals in the coming years.  I also help feral cats in my own community on a daily basis.  As helping those who cannot speak for themselves is my main purpose in life. My most recent accomplishment that I am quite proud of is my new book about animal welfare, Compassion Is A Choice.  I have received nothing but positive feedback on it, from all over the world.  The book is even featured on the websites of several well-known animal welfare organizations.  I believe that if you make money, regardless of much or how little, you should give something back.  There are always people and animals that are less fortunate than you are.  

     I have been working from home my office for about five years now.  My home really belongs to my companion animals.  On occasion, they will give us a place to sit down or sleep.  It’s all about them and they have made that very clear.  Most of my pets were either a stray or a rescue and I am so happy to be able to give them the love they deserve.  They are the reason I work here.  I have a close relationship with both my Mom and Dad, and I attribute my strong work ethic, independence, and determination to the way I was raised.  I must also to give credit to Nathon, for helping me rescue and feed feral kitties, as well as helping me care for our own companion animals.  On a personal note, I am not one to try to impress people.  I call it like I see it and I am not big on letting other people influence me. 

    Fitness and living a healthy, cruelty-free lifestyle are very imporant to me.  I spent about 10 years in the beauty industry. I am a licensed make up artist and esthetician.  Most of my work revolved around sales.  I was the account coordinator for a national cosmetics company, a position I earned on my sales alone.  I also worked for one of the biggest professional beauty supply companies in Texas doing outside sales for awhile.  After deciding I didn’t want to use my vehicle and gas for someone else’s benefit, I worked in several upscale Houston day spas doing either facials or make up applications/lessons.  While I loved the atmosphere, I’ll be honest that I did not enjoy working on Saturdays or holidays.  I wanted to run screaming at the mere thought of doing "bridal make up" again.  (Yes, I am still happy to do make up for friends on occasion.)

     One day, I came to the realization that myself and the workplace were not a good fit.  In fact, my experiences in working at home are what made me write my first eBook, The Truth About Working At Home.  I didn’t want someone telling me when I had to be at their place of employment or when I could go home.  Telling me when I could eat, or that I wouldn’t have time to eat wasn't working for me.  I was at the point where I would have preferred to set myself on fire than have an employer (or anyone) tell me what to do.  I am more motivated on my own than I ever was in the workplace.  I do not own an alarm clock and I'm happy to bounce out of bed everyday before daylight.  What I want to do is work hard, doing something that I enjoy, according to my schedule.  I want to help animals, make a difference in this world, and spend quality time with the people I care about. That is what I want my life to be about.