Wait, is this f*cking blog about ME?!

Welcome to flaming truths. Got a lighter?

Grab a seat, your favorite snacks, a glass of wine...and possibly a fire extinguisher. We're gonna be getting into the nitty-gritty and some folks are bound to get burned. We wouldn't wanna get caught in the cross-hairs, would we?

Each Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, we will address a new topic pertaining to one of three things: self, relationships (not just romantic), and lessons learned. I can't promise it'll always be pretty, but it'll definitely be entertaining. But don't get it twisted, nothing here will be a work of fiction. We will only walk through things I've experienced or witnessed first hand. When shit gets dark and twisty or light and euphoric, know those vibes are very real.

Just stick with me (and have that extinguisher ready), you might learn something.

I know I will.

Who...ARE YOU?

Hi, I'm Phoenix (and I'll be your tour guide through whatever fucking circus I'm living through). That isn't my real name, but in the wake of internet creeps and doxxing culture, my identity will (fortunately for me, unfortunately for you) be staying on an "if you know, you know" basis.

What you can know about me is that I am a woman in my early-ish/mid twenties who bartends at two places that are polar opposites of one another. We'll call one Fancy Town and the other The Twilight Zone. You will soon understand why.

I got the name Phoenix because I've been through some pretty bad shit. But through the bad shit (or the fire and mud, as I like to say), I was reborn from the ashes. Each time, I came back stronger and with a vengance. I know it sounds cliche, but it's true. I fought like hell to get to this point. Tooth and nail, baby. Don't believe me? Keep your eyes peeled, there's plenty to witness.

Wait, that's it?

Well if I gave you everything now, you wouldn't come back. C'mon be honest. See? I know what I'm doing. relax. We're coming in blazing on Thursday to talk about one of those psychology buzzwords that everybody loves to use but nobody knows how shut the fuck up and put into motion (yep, I see you, you, **turns to mirror** and you) . And we're gonna get raw about it. Any guesses? Guess you'll have to just wait and see.

Talk soon.

P.S. a first look at your POV when it's all said and done.