B!TC# IT OUT!

[Sabrina the Selkie]

It'll happen Chatfish. I'm sure it will.

[Aysun_the_Mermaid]

I am so frustrated.
For the past few days I have been overwhelmed with emotions and mostly consternation about things that really are not a big deal when put in perspective.

I sobbed because of year long heartbreak.
I sobbed because I won't get to swim before I leave CO
I sobbed because I had to choose if going to Ohio for a job was financially reasonable.

After a day of that nonsense, I told myself the next day would be better. Those things were thought of and finished and I would lay in my tent and read and not worry.

But no.

Today one of my old bosses (whom I have a fair slew of problems with, though I will not get into those just now) tells me that he has a gig for me in another state if I want it.

UGH

UUUUUUUAAAAARGH

I cannot accept it for /so many reasons/

The very least of which is that I don't have a tail (which is not the purpose of this rant and don't worry Pearlie, we are good)

And I am 99% sure it is a nonpaying gig where I could get tips but I cannot rely on that to pay my bills

AND

I am pretty much also sure that he expects me to be his assistant 4 times a day and mermaid in between.

How is that feasible? How do I get to my location, mermaid for a bit, shoo people away so I can change, magicly not be seen, take my makeup off, work for him, put my makeup on, and get back in the tail /without being seen or having my stuff fucked with while I am gone/, and then get back in the grove before doing it all again?

Plus the drive there is inordinately stressful and since I would be arriving a week late, there would not be a camping spot for me.

I just hate to have to say no and shoot myself in the foot for that job in the future. Well. Part of that job. Mermaiding there.

Just.

I know I have to say no. I just don't want to deal with all this consternation right now.

(And no, this is not a gig I can pass along so please, don't ask)

I can't just ignore him and when I tell him no, he will inevitably guilt trip me.

How are you ever going to be a great performer if you don't perform?
People would do so much for the /privilege/ to work for me
If you had managed to book a gig, your tail would be done by now (not how it works, ass)
Why don't you just borrow or rent one? (Not how it freaking works. And spend what money I do make renting a costume?!)

Just...


I just needed to get that off my chest before I wailed aloud and disturbed the neighbors...

[Sabrina the Selkie]

No fun. That sounds really wail worthy.

[MarkF]

Hey Aysun_the_Mermaid, that’s truly frustrating. Your not alone, many have swam that stream before you. As for your old boss, well he’s a part timer in your life. A Mermaid does need a wrangler, a wrangler needs a Mermaid! And what Aysun_the_Mermaid needs is smiling faces awestruck/inspired and more money.
As with any business you’ll need to get the word out and build a referral base. I can imagine money’s tight, lets start with Craigslist. You need a jpg version of a business card. This piece needs to be right, it’s the only way they have to judge you until they call. The card has to have an image or likeness of your Mermaid self, hair done right, poised such that they want to meet you. Guessing children would be the largest party market your likeness is for them. We need the categories you want to work- greeting, posing for photos, party entertainer, model. Where you can work “Giving them ideas”
Poolside, lakeside, birthdays, anniversaries, business functions, etc.
Titling your add “Meet A Real Mermaid-They do exist!” Play the part, be an actress.
You can create large postcard ad with the business card image on it, anywhere someone leaves a business card, you leave your ad card. Vistaprint.com is what I use.
Every opportunity to talk with a parent is an opportunity to send your message. Be persistent! Business comes in waves. If someone can’t afford a Mermaid today, they have friends- hand out the cards.
Keep your message alive, a seashell hair beret, mermaid neckless. You are your own Ad.
When Aysun the Mermaid is with people you are making the world a happier more wondrous place. You can be a motivating force for a person’s whole life.
Show special, because you are!


Back to drawing WindTurbines

[Mermaid Mystery]

oh wow, yesterday was a full year since I was admitted to treatment. I think I'm getting a headache, I miss it so much.

[Mermaid Muir]

Stuck hiding being transgender and pagan. Just the other day I got told that being anything but catholic is not allowed in my house! I can't even see a therapist because my parents think that I shouldn't be complaining and that I should respect god more. I'm tired of suffering with no way to see a professional! O well off to college in the fall, I'll be able to see help there hopefully

[AniaR]

Back to drawing WindTurbines

that's my merwranglers line of work... wind turbines!

[Lotus the Mermaid]

Stuck hiding being transgender and pagan. Just the other day I got told that being anything but catholic is not allowed in my house! I can't even see a therapist because my parents think that I shouldn't be complaining and that I should respect god more. I'm tired of suffering with no way to see a professional! O well off to college in the fall, I'll be able to see help there hopefully

On behalf of Christians, I'm so sorry you're having to deal with that. I hope you know not all of us Christians are like that. If you ever need someone to just vent to, please feel free to message me!

Like Raina said, it really bothers me when people use their religion to hate on people. They completely missed the point of what Jesus called us to do. Oi... :'<

[CheshireKat]

Stuck hiding being transgender and pagan. Just the other day I got told that being anything but catholic is not allowed in my house! I can't even see a therapist because my parents think that I shouldn't be complaining and that I should respect god more. I'm tired of suffering with no way to see a professional! O well off to college in the fall, I'll be able to see help there hopefully

While I can't say I understand what you're going through being transgender (while sympathetic I am not transgender and it doesn't sit well for me to claim I know what you're going through because well, I don't) I COMPLETELY understand feeling fearful/wary/frustrated/all alone in the pagan department.

Living in the south and being a pagan is difficult sometimes to put it lightly and downright dangerous at worst (no offense to any Christians, I <3 those that are tolerant and awesome). I've been spit on, threatened, stalked, assaulted, and discriminated against either because someone found out I was pagan or they recognized a (very small) piece of jewelry that I (ironically) wear as both protection and as a symbol of my faith.

That being said, Unitarian Universalists tend to be super awesome and open, as well as Buddist temples. I've found both to be safe havens and have had members physically protect me before until police/authorities were called to the danger had passed. Also, there are usually A LOT more pagans in your area than you'd think (at least in the south).

College is awesome and you should TOTALLY take advantage of student services. Also, college towns are generally MUCH more open-minded to just about everything.

If you can get to a Unitarian Universalist church and explain your situation, I have found they will help. I have seen Unitarians pose as friends for people in your type of situation to throw off the scent of their families so they could get help (of any kind) and just be themselves.

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[IllynReaver]

@muir like others have already said, take full advantage of help and support you can get while at college. Growing up in a strict Christian home I can relate to that and I'm also pagan. Best of luck, and know that getting away from home helps a lot.


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[Merman Arion]

I'm really pissed off to see so much hate on the internet over Caitlyn Jenner's acceptance speech about the award she received. Why can't people just fuck off and go on with their own lives?! It makes me so mad to watch all these trolls throwing shade and hate behind a computer. I'm thinking about Jazz and I really find her inspiring and brave to put up with all that crap. I hope her show on TLC will work.

Rant done.

[Sabrina the Selkie]

Yes. Arion. Feel.

And Muir, I'm not transgender, but definitely Pagan. My mom was totally supportive of that until she realized that it wasn't a faze and the altar wasn't going away.

She's from a Mexican Baptist family, so while she's denounced any religion whatsoever, she has a vague sense of a singular God. As well as that end of the family's talent in passive aggression. *sigh*. Oddly enough, I got more support on that front from my Dad, who calls himself "selectively" Christian Scientist and minds not at all that his wife (my step-mom) is selectively Catholic and his daughter is a traditionalist Pagan.

But enough about my fairly good fortune in that regard. The point is, Muir, you'll find support in the places you'd least expect, and as others have said, your town probably has a lot more Pagans in it then you think. You just need to find them.

Beyond that, there ARE Christians like Lotus_Blooming who will accept you whole heartedly.

CheshireKat is TOTALLY right about Unitarian Universalists. And about Buddhists too. They WILL accept you, and help you if you need it.

Good luck!

[PearlieMae]

...snip...
Today one of my old bosses (whom I have a fair slew of problems with, though I will not get into those just now) tells me that he has a gig for me in another state if I want it. I cannot accept it for /so many reasons...snip...I know I have to say no. I just don't want to deal with all this consternation right now. I can't just ignore him and when I tell him no, he will inevitably guilt trip me.

How are you ever going to be a great performer if you don't perform?
People would do so much for the /privilege/ to work for me
If you had managed to book a gig, your tail would be done by now (not how it works, ass)
Why don't you just borrow or rent one? (Not how it freaking works. And spend what money I do make renting a costume?!)

I hope you've flat out told him NO! Leave that manipulating fool behind. He is not worth your time or energy. There are plenty more gigs in the sea (once I finish your tail!).

Hugs, hugs and more hugs!

[Aysun_the_Mermaid]

I hope you've flat out told him NO! Leave that manipulating fool behind. He is not worth your time or energy. There are plenty more gigs in the sea (once I finish your tail!).

Hugs, hugs and more hugs!

Honestly, in my scramble to not deal with him I told him that I couldn't accept because my tail was not complete and tried to leave it at that.
He told me to throw more money at you and pick it up on the way to the gig and so a few hours later I told him that that was not possible. Then he told me to borrow the one from work and I told him that was not possible and he should know better and somehow it went from him asking to me asking so I called my other boss and confirmed that it was a no and hopefully he will leave me alone for the time being.

[Lotus the Mermaid]

Cheshire, IllynReaver, and Sabrina, I'm so sorry you've had such horrible experiences with these "Christians," but I'm darn positive they don't know the Lord if they're not loving. That's a verse, actually. 1 John 4:8. Ugh, I'm just so sorry!

[MerMaisy]

So I got fired from my job because I "didn't seem happy in the job" and I would "freeze with clients and it didn't seem like I cared" so now I need to find a new job because I'm starting college soon and I want to move out. The bosses were crazy. Apparently another front desk girl got fired for the same reasons and was hired back soon after. Also they were interviewing people in the room next to where they were firing me.. At the same time. I worked at least 20 hours in the past 2 weeks and they only paid me $90. On the bright side we'll probably get a puppy and I'll have more time to work on mermaiding and modeling. That's my rant for the day.

[CheshireKat]

Cheshire, IllynReaver, and Sabrina, I'm so sorry you've had such horrible experiences with these "Christians," but I'm darn positive they don't know the Lord if they're not loving. That's a verse, actually. 1 John 4:8. Ugh, I'm just so sorry!

:: hugs :: thanks hun, it means a lot.

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[PearlieMae]

Honestly, in my scramble to not deal with him I told him that I couldn't accept because my tail was not complete and tried to leave it at that.
He told me to throw more money at you and pick it up on the way to the gig and so a few hours later I told him that that was not possible. Then he told me to borrow the one from work and I told him that was not possible and he should know better and somehow it went from him asking to me asking so I called my other boss and confirmed that it was a no and hopefully he will leave me alone for the time being.

Oh yeah, New Jersey is SO on the way.

[Lotus the Mermaid]

No problem. Really. Message me anytime!!! <3

[IllynReaver]

@lotus_blooming thank you for that I really wish more people were accepting and loving towards others.


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