Free To Be Me

 

Important News from The Pig Zone

This news is about getting written proof potbellied pigs are legal  before you adopt them out.

     Because of all the zoning cases this spring I have felt the urgency lately to post this very important information to all concerned. When you read it hopefully you will see the dire need to do this.

It is quite apparent to me that there is something definitely amiss  in the way some are placing their orphaned and new born pigs.

I have more cases for zoning than I have ever had in the 20  years that I have been doing zoning of the potbellied pig. 25 new active cases just since spring to be exact.

     How can this be in this day and age? I asked myself "Why is this happening?"   I finally figured it out the main reason  pigs are going to court. They are being cited because someone didn't get written proof that it is legal to have them in their municipality  before they were sent to their new home.   Either the family called the zoning department and asked the person who answered the phone if they were legal or they or they were never told there was a huge zoning problem for the potbellied pig in the first place . Someone in my opinion is not doing their job correctly and It is starting with the breeders and the adoption networks .

     Just receiving a YES answer to the question of "Are potbellied pigs zoned in your area ?' Is not enough proof. You all must start requiring  adoptive pig parents to produce a hard copy of the written animal laws for their town stating this fact in black and white. If you are one of the ones doing this then please Stop taking  any ones word for this very important question. Remember anyone can say yes to this question even someone in  animal control or the zoning dept. It does not make it so. This happens all the time. Even letters from a mayor aren't any good. Yes this has happened..I have 2 cases now where they were told yes by the heads of animal control they were legal and they were not.. Only the actual law in hard copy stating that fact is legal when they have to go to a hearing and if they are legal to have there will be no hearing..They can't be cited in the first place unless the pig does damage or harms someone and that almost never happens..

     I understand you all want to place pigs in good, loving homes, but in your haste you are putting the very pigs you care about in harm's way. If someone wants a pig and it is not mentioned in the existing pet laws then we can go in and change that before they take them home..I have helped many people do this very thing. I even worked with the Make -A-Wish Foundation to change the law for a little girl with Leukemia to get a pig in CA many years ago..

     Always remember, if the potbellied pig is not mentioned by name in either side of the already existing animal laws they will always be lumped into the livestock side of the law if someone complains. If they were legal to have there in the first place this would never be allowed to happen .

     If everyone that wants a pig is made to produce absolute written proof of the law accepting the potbellied pig before they go home there wouldn't be so many families trying to fight this very hard fight. It is getting harder to win these cases because of the relatively new Tea Cup Pig craze and I might say also that the laws are now starting to reflect the 40 pound weight limit. If the law has passed at a 40pound or less limit  they will never change it. I have tried with no success at all.

      If everyone was more aggressive about getting a copy of the zoning law that is in place before you adopt a pig out most of these cases wouldn't happen. Just say'n.  I'm just one person guys please help me out here.. send this everywhere..

Thorin Oakenshield

 

Memorial Day 2014

 

    

     I was asked by a friend ,who would I memorialize this Memorial day? This was not a very hard question to answer, because I live every day missing my Guardian Angel Reggie. She was not only my Angel she was my constant companion for the short 14 years she was with me on this earthly plane. She inspired me every day to either write or take a picture or just share the joy she gave to me with others.

     She was an amazing animal who helped me move through the dark night of the soul and pass back into the light. She was sent to me by my Higher Being to guide me and help me through all the hard times I needed to go through to get to where I am now.

     Reggie gave me a reason to get out of bed every day and face the world head on without hesitation. She saved my life and she gave me a new life , a life of joy and laughter, a life of peace and contentment. She made me look through the eyes of an animal ,but not just any animal . She had me looking through the eyes of a pig. Not just any pig ,but a little pig who had no idea she was a pig.     

     Reggie was sent here for a short while to teach others just how special pigs really are. She showed everyone how smart and clean pigs are and how important it is to respect all animals no matter what kind of body they were given by their creator.

     Reggie thrived on her connection with humans. She loved to show off for them and amaze them. This is what she did best. She was one of the most famous good will ambassadors for the potbellied pigs out there at the time. We had mutual respect and love for each other and for what we were doing together at the time. We healed many hearts and gave people a reason to laugh.

     Some of you might wonder why I would pick my pig for this honor. The reason is clear to me why. It is because she was the only one in my life who never disappointed me  in any way. She loved me unconditionally and showed it every day as she followed me around and did anything and everything I asked her to do for me. She loved me more than life and I loved her that much too. Here I am 6 years after she passed still sheading tears for her because I miss her so much. She inspired me in every aspect of my life back then and she is still doing it today.

     When I look back at our life together I still am amazed at what we were able to accomplish together. If it wasn’t for my little black bristly bundle of joy I know in my heart I would not have survived to be here 21 years later or to be writing this to anyone. She not only saved my life but she gave me one amazing life to live and beautiful memories so wonderful to share with lifelong friends I would have never even met if it wasn’t for a special pig who came from heaven to care for me.and care for me she did and still does to this very day.

     So yes my piggy Reggie you are the most deserving of this honor on Memorial Day Weekend. Even though you decided to leave before your time you are still missed by many people who’s lives you touched. Especially me my piggy pal. Mommy misses you and I honor you this special day..You deserve it. Love Mommy.

Reaffirming My Life

 

     I have decided to get back to my blog to freshen it up and keep a written record of what is important to me now.
     I am constantly watching myself evolve day by day into someone who is nothing at all what I started this life out like.
      I see someone who is mostly fearless and definitely determined. I see the Warrior who is battle worn and fatigued. I see joy that I made it this far and surprise that my accomplishments are so diverse and wonderful.
      I now have the realization that time as we know it is ticking away and every waking hour I have to decide what is the most important thing for me to do in the time I have left even if it is just for today.
      I have been here for hundreds of years and thousands of lifetimes but it is really only NOW that I have control over. For a fleeting moment I look back to where I have been and know in an instant that ,like Gandalf said," 300 years I walked this earth and now I have no time."
So many things I need to do so many places I want to see, so many ends I need to tie up. Truly time waits for no one.
Blessings of white light to all..My Lady Rebecca who really needs to fulfill my pledge to stop wasting time..Just for today at least..

Living My Life Out Loud

 

 

My Aha Ha Moment

 

While I was listening to a you tube video this morning I came to the conclusion that living a truly spiritual life means finding out what you are here for and what your gifts are and using that information to become the most authentic and loving person you can be.

Unconditional love is something animals were sent here to teach us. We were put hear to learn who we are and to become the highest vibrational and most loving being we can be in this life and time.

Always shine your light as bright as you can every day you are alive and don't be afraid to live your life out loud every single minute. I have colored outside the box all my life and I am so glad I have. Life is to be lived not wished for. Enjoy what you already have and accomplished not what you think you are missing out on.

Someone once said that whatever you buy only gives us that amazing high for 90 days then it becomes second nature to you and you start to look for the next fix to bring back the high you lost after the 90 days are up.

If you feel sad..Cry, and don't ever hold back., release all that does not serve you anymore. If something you are drawn to like myself having a pet pig or a pet rat etc. does not meet the criteria of the world view or meet with the approval of the masses don't be afraid to engage in it anyway as long as it does not interfere with anyone else's life. I would never have wanted to miss the joy my amazing unconventional animals have brought me over these many years. I always seem to gravitate towards prey animals instead of predators.

Nor would I have wanted to miss the joy my pig has gifted to others who have had the good fortune to have met her personally. Actually the potbellied pig is the most sought after therapy animal in the U.S. today. I feel blessed to have been a huge part of that movement. I was one of the pioneers in that field and am now highly regarded as a expert. It brought me more joy and fulfillment than anything in my life except my kids..

Be the you ,you were meant to be and shine your light brightly where ever you go. This is how I intend to live out the rest of my days on this earthly plane.

I choose freedom and nonconformity, peace, and love over chains , a cage, and judgment in any form. I have declared my sovereignty in these last years of my being in a human state. So shine on my friends and remember "All you need to do is Live your life Out Loud." Love and Light My Lady Becky Fire Elf Shimmer

The Unicorn

The Unicorn Faith ,Healing ,Mystery Take a deep breath and let the spirit of the unicorn fill you. listen to the Unicorn's song: The greatest blessing of the unicorn is that of faith, for the unicorn exists completely within faith and draws all of her powers from faith. Whenever you feel doubt coming over you, either in your own capabilities or in the future outcome of something you desire, just breathe in deeply and picture the mystical spiral horn on your forehead. Feel faith filling you as you watch it slowly growing larger. You are the unicorn and it is impossible for you not to believe. The unicorn will also bring you great powers of healing. She will unlock your own potential as a healer, allowing you to connect deeply with others and give them powerful guidance that will open their lives to love and peace. Be patient as you learn how to use this new power. It is very real and will unfold to you gradually over time. The unicorn will also open your imagination, allowing you to see into the worlds of mystery and myth, unlocking your potential as a teller of tales and perceiver of truths that go beyond the ordinary and into the legendary. The world of fairies and sprites is waiting to open to you in beauty and wonder. It will open at your command, for you are the unicorn.

Los Vagas & Hawaii

Merna and Bobby's wedding in Los Vagas

Kauoi

 Waikiki Beach

Fairy Convention

 

 Me and Jessica Galbreath

My favorite Elf, Brian Frond

Sedona AZ.