A Woman Named Gretchen

Gretchen came into my dream last night. She was teaching a class and I got a chance to talk to her about one of her memorable quotes. She let me see her iPhone. She was also helping with stretching moves from staff pose. First time she came to my dream. I am happy she talked to me. It was really her.

The Alchemist- Francis The Outcast

Nikola and Rufus plan their big surprise towards the city. Meanwhile Dave and Arrielle arrive on a dirt path road leading to their encounter with Francis.

Dave: That was a fast trip, eh?

Arrielle: It was. We just went like "poof" and we got here faster than I expected.

Dave: I am going to introduce you to Francis.

Arrielle: Who's Francis?

Dave: Francis is  demon that turned against Nikola and company.

Arrielle: What's he doing in Tibet?

Dave: He decided to train alchemists here.

Arrielle:  Is he going to train me as well?

Dave: Yes. He's good at what he does. Having a demon among the alchemists is a good thing because he can train you on things I cannot show you.

Arrielle: Aren't you afraid that he might turn against you guys?

Dave: The elders are aware of that but their concern is more that he is helping us.

A strong gust of wind surround the dirt road.

Dave: Arrielle, cover your eyes, he is about to arrive.....

A human figure dressed in robes arrives and the strong gust of wind stops....

Francis: Ah Hadiel, you came to visit me again.

Dave: Yes my friend. It's good to see you again.

Francis: This must be the one with you....

Dave: Francis, this is Arrielle Cassineti.

Francis: It is my honor to meet  you Arrielle. They call me Francis.

Arrielle: Nice to meet you too Francis. By the way nice entrance.

Francis: Haha. I try to make a lesser entrance than this but I guess it is a habit of mine. Hadiel, I sense that Arrielle has "Arch Maiden" in her soul.

Dave: That's why she does not remember how Rufus ran off.

Francis: So Nikola called Rufus to do his bidding. Nikola is desperate that even he can't do his own dirty work. Haha. What is he doing these days?

Dave: A lawyer...

Francis: Hahaha. I feel sorry for his clients. If his cases wins, I wonder what payment arrangement he has in store for his clients. Arrielle, I am sure you know why Hadiel brought you here.

Arrielle: Yes. What is an arch maiden?

Francis: One of the highest form of an alchemist. Each alchemist has the power to unleash their truest form. Even as a demon, I have a higher form that can be used when I need it. Hadiel will be coming along with us in training. Be ready Arrielle, because I will show you guys things that will come in handy.

Self Worth And Setting Boundaries

No matter what people say, always judge on their action. I let go of many women because they don't show me or make the effort keep their commitments. The excuses they give are endless.

This is why I hold my head high because I love and respect myself. I won't take women's bs excuses on why they keep turning me down. It's a shame that Los Angeles/Long Beach/Orange County women are like that in general. If you don't fit their ideal or have lots of money, then they will find every excuse to not go out with you.

This is the reality that men find frustrating. The bottom line is this....women who are really interested will cancel their friend's last min plans or family plans to see you. That's it unless they tell you ahead of time when you ask them out not like within 3 days before you go out.

The rule of thumb is to check their schedule when you ask them point blank. I think people who are tired of living in CA have seen so much BS there is no more quality men and women because they want to live the fake CA lifestyle.

I have seen changes for over 20+ years living here. It never changes. As long as people live the fake lifestyle always wanting gold or people to make them look good, then this will keep going and the real people will leave CA and the state will lose workers and contributors to the state.

Letting Go Of Jessi

I know it may sound harsh to let go of someone you really wanted to get to know. Yes the main reason is the excuse. I have to trust based on people's action when they don't follow through or make the effort to communicate. If they keep thinking and not say anything to make things better, it tells me they don't care. They would rather pretend to live this wonderful life and say wonderful things to people but do they really mean what they say? Was it just because it sounds nice. If she makes the effort to find and communicate with me, then yes but if no response or no action, then it tells me that I have to find someone else.

Reschedule

I learned when a woman says they want to meet on a Sat and all of a sudden after a couple of days, they make an excuse "I can't go out with you because I promised my mom lunch on a Sat." That tells me going out with me is not important. This is the reason why women in California are not good. It tells me that someone who says "Hey, let's go out with a $500 lunch at some snazzy restaurant", they will reschedule everything else since they know they will be eating somewhere expensive.

A person who really wants to go out with you will make time for you to see you. Even if they promise someone else, they can reschedule that errand unless they tell you" I can have lunch with my mom on Sat and afterwards we can still go out and have coffee and I will drop of my mom at her house." Women in California think that they can do that and play games with men with excuses. I will say that when there is money involved and business transactions, they will have to commit to it because it is on a contract.

Los Angeles/Orange County is the worse for finding dates. All the years I lived in CA, it is better to date out of state women before they buy into the bs California mentality.