Merry Meet,
The new year is bringing many changes to my life and I am
now ready to discuss much of it…as you have seen in the last few months, you all
can tell I have been quite busy…let us sit and chat while I have a moment to
breathe…grab a coffee and a chair…get comfy and I will fill you in
First up is school…my dissertation has been published…I am
now a doctor…that just does not seem real yet…also, I have been in school for
14 years…the first time I did not need to log into class was VERY strange and
brought on a strange form of loss and depression…though other students and
professors tell me this is normal, I was still sad and missing going to class…on
January 19, 2019, I will be walking in the ‘All Campus’ graduation ceremony in
Orlando…after my first husband beat me so badly, I was told I should go on
disability and college was out of the realm of what I would ever be able to do –
all I can say is follow your dreams, work for them and you can accomplish
almost anything…I did
Nature’s Power and Energy is closing…we have worked hard to
create a patent on the HydroQueen…our patent is now up for sale with a broker…I
love inventing but, right now I do not have time to devote as this company
needs…it has been open for 8 years, took on no dept, conducted 3 major, infield
scientific experiments, an obtained a patent…to do this we have had to work
with the alphabet soup of governmental departments, shared knowledge and
created an amazing network…my fire system will be shelved for now…as of
December 31, 2018 this company is closed – any request for information or on
employees should be directed to me at wrooney2@yahoo.com
The Sunshine Paddle will also be going through changes…we
will be closing the website and moving all data to the Facebook page…the paddle
will still be happening on 4/20 as every year…no one gets paid and all donations
go to the running of the paddle and split among charities…my thinking is to reduce
costs by shutting the website down – we will keep the Photobucket, captain’s
log and continue to post in Facebook…thank you for understanding
The Circle of Boudica will now be run by Lady Tabitha…again
this is due to not being able to invest time needed to take care of it properly…after
12 years at the helm, it is time to pass it on…Tabitha has been working with
the members for over a year now and has my full support…for anyone who has
questions or needs help, please contact me...I will continue to be a part of the group, just no longer the leading role...
Teaching English to children and adults in China online for
a company called First Future has been a challenge…learning to work in a
different country is not easy…I am however thankful for the opportunity…it is Xi
Jinping who requires the people that teach in China to carry international
credentials…along with TESOL credentials, one must learn more about computers
and internet connections than you ever considered to keep classes going…my students are amazing and
make getting up between 3 am and 4 am worth it…also with a 13 hour time
difference, I am working a split schedule…this is not easy and has put my time
off at a premium…
American Boudica Publishing and Media is where my heart is…we
are producers of the written word, photography, video, fine art, fun graphics
and custom sculpture…we do this across several different medias like: books,
academic papers, vinyl, sublimation, wood, metal, painting, epoxy, etc.…we
create not only books, academic papers and fine art but, also clothes, home
goods, how to and crafting videos, and custom work…this has been a joy and a
blessing…with the ability to expand our creativity Chris and I have expanded
the American Boudica, Girly Pirate and Sea Tribe brands…we have sold and shared
product in 30 different countries around the world…at the end of the day, I
feel blessed and thankful to be part of it all
You may wonder why so many big changes, the last few months
have been hard…several situations have needed my attention, I was stretched too
thin to help with much…an answer to this is to clear up some of my schedule…the
big change allows new opportunities to present themselves…I look forward to
what is to come with great excitement and anticipation…So, as I transition
forward, I will continue to teach and do my art…I will continue to paddle for
charity…I am also looking to gain new teaching opportunities…at 53, I want to
enjoy my life and to do this it had to be objectively looked at…I completed
school and my patent…I am putting my focus into what makes me happiest…those
who love me will understand and those who don’t never will…I now weigh anchor
for new and uncharted territory
Thank you for taking the time to check in…I am alive and
well…soon life will slow down to a normal pace again…even though it felt like
minutes, I looked up and 5 years were gone…it has been crazy and amazing…I lost
many along the way…it makes me happy you have been patient with me and are
still here…May 2019 bring us the blessings we have all worked for....
Blessed Be,
Dr. Dorraine Cooper-Rooney
The Girly Pirate
