The Arizona Trip from Hell – Part Three

This is Part Three of “The Arizona Trip from Hell”; the finale occurs on Sunday, June 18, 2023. This trip was the first time I was in constant communication with my family. You would have thought I traveled to a war-torn, third-world country! That’s how concerned they were for my safety. But I digress. Let’s wrap up “The Arizona Trip from Hell.”

A Quick Shower and Packing a Carry-On in Record-Breaking Time

I’ve taken fast showers before, but the one I had on Sunday, June 18, 2023, probably broke a record. And if there were an Olympic Sport (who watches the Olympics?) for packing a carry-on suitcase, I’d win the gold medal.

With me and my bag ready, the only thing left to do was hang out by the pool for some time, straighten up, wash, put the dishes away, and walk through the Avondale home to ensure I didn’t forget to pack something in my haste to leave.

I even cleaned and vacuumed because I wanted all evidence of my staying at the Airbnb gone. I know. I’ve watched too many CSI movies and TV shows. Thank you, entertainment industry! [Read more…]

The Arizona Trip from Hell – Part Two

This is Part Two of The Arizona Trip from Hell. I hoped things would improve on Friday, June 16, 2023, and Saturday, June 17, 2023, but they didn’t. From renting a vehicle to house hunting, and driving to Prescott, the misadventures continued. Keep reading to learn what happened and read Part One of The Arizona Trip from Hell to learn how the worst trip ever began. [Read more…]

The Arizona Trip from Hell – Part One

This is Part One of the Arizona Trip from Hell and takes place on Thursday, June 15, 2023. From start to finish, this was the worst travel experience, and I’m questioning many things about it. For instance, what are the odds that I traveled at all? More on that later. But for right now, let’s dive into the misadventures in Arizona.

Why Travel to Arizona?

A brief backstory of why I traveled to Arizona from June 15-18, 2023, which coincided with Father’s Day (June 18) weekend and the Juneteenth (June 19) holiday. Both were created for various reasons.

[Read more…]

Are Your Kids, Bosses, Partners, Neighbors…Your Handlers?

In today’s society, many people are in positions of power where they have the responsibility of caring for others. Whether it’s a caregiver, teacher, or mentor, certain individuals are entrusted with the care of others. While most of these people are responsible and caring, there are those who use their position to manipulate and control those under their care. These people are known as handlers, and they can be very dangerous.

What are Handlers?

Handlers are people who have immediate physical charge of another person, meaning they have the power to control that person’s actions, decisions, and movements. Handlers often exhibit narcissistic tendencies, meaning they have an inflated sense of self-importance and a lack of empathy for others. They may believe that they are entitled to control others, and they may use their position of power to manipulate and control those around them. [Read more…]