#therealtoneproject

[lavidatonio]

Meeting Casey Neistat was a really big deal for me. During the pandemic you tube became a great distraction. Casey was one of the YouTubers I began to watch. Following his journey on you tube was amazing and entertaining he quickly became my favorite creator. He inspired me to join and make my own channel I made one with my daughter and one of my own. The problem is I had nothing really exciting to put up. It will always be a dream of mine that I constantly think about and hopefully one day I will make it a success. The greatest surprise was seeing Casey at my store. Everything I have heard about him was true such a nice and genuine person. It was definitely on my bucket list to meet the man and then I did. Thank you case for all that you have done and all the people you continue to inspire in this world. Hopefully one day you decide to vlog again.

[lavidatonio]

You deserve better...

One thing that has not changed in all the years that I have not dated is women going after the bad boys. Lately I have been looking at these dating shows and the guy with the most issues and the worst personalities end up with the prettiest, sweetest women. I get it the challenge is exciting but ladies you deserve better. The man you choose should make your life easier and make you better. The man that cheats will continue to cheat until he wants to change. A man should never disrespect you no matter the situation. You never deserve to be put down Woman may not be perfect and you all do make mistakes but your partner should be there to call you out and see how you both can work it out or move on. Ladies if you are unhappy you deserve better never allow a man to bring your spirit down and if you have a good man no matter the temptation be with him through the good and the bad. Bad situations will only make you stronger.  In a world full of bad you deserve the stars.

[lavidatonio]

It’s time...

After 6 years of being single I think it is finally time to start dating again. Being 37 and away from the dating scene for 6 years it is not going to be easy getting back in the scene. I will have to overcome my severe shyness. I have never been one to play games and run with pick up lines. I feel as if the whole scene has changed trying to find someone with my likes and dislikes. I am  extremely honest which gets me into trouble when people are trying to get to know me. Hopefully I find a partner someone who can help me grow and I can do the same for her. Today was day one joined a few dating sites realized how much I hate taking pictures of myself. What do I write in my profile ? How can I make it interesting? What will make me stand out? I kept it simple a brief introduction lets see what happens. Day 1 of a new journey hopefully not a painful one.

[lavidatonio]

Otis Redding

Every morning a man would get on my train singing sitting on the dock of the bay by Otis Redding. I would sit there and listen is was so relaxing would put me in a good mood going into work. This man had such a beautiful voice the sad part was this world never will appreciate it. Its been about a year since i have seen him. I miss hearing that song in the morning. Thank you Mr for bring that small joy into our mornings. Hopefully you found your own bay to sit by. 

[lavidatonio]

Meditating with good thoughts will allow you to see the good in yourself and in the world.

The real tone

[lavidatonio]

To change a negative situation you must change your negative mindset.

The real tone

[lavidatonio]

Man in the mirror. 2/7/21

Every man has a man in the mirror moment. Today is mine.

Looking into the mirror only to see a shell of who I once was.

Who is this person I am looking at I do not recognize him.

I blame him for everything.

I hate what, who I am looking at don’t even know what to call myself.

My ambition is gone.

My strength doesn’t exist.

I gave up years ago.

Rock bottom was a phase I am beyond that now.

If I could turn back time I would, back to when I recognized myself.

Back to when I was a person.

Back to when I had goals.

Back to when life made sense.

Back to when my questions were few, but my answers were many.

Take me back, mirror take me back.

Who am I?

What do I stand for?

What do I want?

What are my goals?

Mirror you are a piece of glass but at this moment you are looking at my soul.

I am a broken shell of who I once was, but you show me who I really am.

I show you my true self and you do not judge me.

You force me to see me.

You force me to look at reality.

My scars reminders of moments I have survived.

The age on my face a reminder that I grow older but with age we are supposed to grow wiser.

Mirror you are a speaker of truth because you do not hide the truth.

For years I hated looking at you because I feared the truth.

I feared what I was becoming.

I feared seeing who I was becoming.

I feared the truth, a truth you are not afraid to show me.

In order for me to like what I see, I must change what I want to see.

I am the carpenter of my own reality. 

The vision I see can only be improved if I improve.

Mirror I am here look beyond my physical appearance and show me who I really am.

The happiness from the good memories I made are not visible in my appearance.

I felt the hugs from my loved ones but that does not change the visible signs of aging in my face.

Today I look in the mirror and do not recognize who I see, but tomorrow I will see who I want to be.