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Rent is expensive.My website costs money.My email newsletter costs money.Adobe Creative Cloud costs money.And somehow, despite all that, I’ve still been buying cigarettes—a pack at a time—from a guy in the house. It adds up. It always adds up. And now? I’m running out of money. The irony? I’ve got food, thanks to EBT. I’ve got ideas, art, goals, and a dream. But the nicotine monkey? Still hanging on, stealing my spare change and my peace of mind. No one helps.Tough Love tells them not to. “Let him fall.” “He has to want it.” “Let him hit bottom.”Well, guess what?...

Last night was a turning point. Fueled by determination (and maybe a little too much coffee), I created a full professional package—cover letter, resume, and a polished PDF portfolio. Then I took the leap and applied for three different positions on the Disney Imagineering job board. That’s right. THREE. ✨ An internship – because you’re never too old or too experienced to keep learning from the best.🎨 An illustrator – because my art belongs in the magic kingdom.🎬 An executive assistant in Live Entertainment – because behind every great production is a creative mind that can juggle it all. All...

As many of you know, I’m a 59-year-old bipolar schizoaffective artist whose last serious episode left me homeless. Through years of treatment, rehab, and—let’s face it—sheer determination, I’ve managed to pull myself back up by the bootstraps. Today, I’m not just surviving. I’m thriving, one brushstroke at a time. I’m also a chain-smoker undergoing cancer tests. If the results come back clear this week—and I believe they will—then I’m officially launching my full pursuit of a lifelong dream: to work for Disney as an artist. The road has been long and harsh, but finally, the light at the end of...

Well folks, it’s official — I just submitted my very first application to Disney Imagineering! The position? Executive Assistant, Disney Live Entertainment (Project Hire/Internal Assignment). Sure, it might be a trial run, but every journey to a dream starts with that first brave step — and today, I took it. Thanks to Bonkers (that’s my friendly AI sidekick), I was able to put together a sharp, professional resume, an inspired cover letter, and a PDF portfolio packed with my best illustrations. Every piece in that portfolio is a reflection of not only my skill but my soul — the highs,...

(With a Little Help from Bonkers 🤖🎨) If you’ve been following my journey, you know I’m aiming for the stars — or more specifically, Imagineering HQ. That’s right: I’m preparing to apply for my dream job as a Disney artist. It’s a huge dream, but with decades of artwork behind me, a fierce creative spirit, and my AI assistant Bonkers at my side, I’m finally making it happen. Together, we reviewed my archive and selected the top 15 pieces for my Disney portfolio. These works showcase storytelling, character, emotion, imagination, and my ability to bring both traditional and digital worlds...