DonVaughn

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Goodbye.

Sat, 16 Feb 2013 12:24:10 -0500

How do I say this.

It’s been fun.

Love you all! You guys are awesome.

Until next time.

-Vaughn

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Wed, 13 Feb 2013 15:53:01 -0500

Am I capable of love?

Tue, 05 Feb 2013 00:06:30 -0500

donvaughn:

Sometimes people are put in your life so you can love them.

I don’t think I have the ability to love though. Every time I think I am capable of doing it, I fail and destroy the relationship.

I love being my own person, but I believe I want the fun a relationship has with no relationship…not going to happen.

I need to teach myself how to love. Or never love at all.

DVW

It’s incredible what you find a little bit later that still applies.

2012: My year in review

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:16:09 -0500

Another year has come and gone. Funny how time flies huh?

This year took me to new places along the journey of life. From meeting new people in my neighborhood, to having a great time in Tampa, FL (even though my SD Chargers lost) this year has brought many good times to my plate. At the same time DVDetailing continues to increase. Although it’s not the size I would like for it to be at this moment amount of clients-speaking the word has spread around the neighborhood and have done a few jobs based off of word-of-mouth alone. So a little marketing can only enhance my business. Hopefully this will increase the knowledge of DVDetailing and in turn increase my amount of jobs and profit.

Looking forward to 2013 I am excited to see what the year holds in store for me. From going to more of my beloved SD Chargers play (football), finding a quality girlfriend (jury’s still out on that one), and even graduation (the most important thing of all) 2013 should be an interesting and exciting year for this guy here.

Until next time,

Vaughn.

Unemployment

Mon, 05 Nov 2012 10:36:14 -0500

Being unemployed is an interesting thing. Considering that I was not forced out of my job, but rather left willingly its been hard ever since. I find myself frustrated with no steady paycheck at the end of the week. I do have large savings, but why blow through that?

This is just me rambling, but I do need a job. Quickly.

Until next time.

Vaughn

Wealth.

Tue, 21 Aug 2012 12:30:40 -0400

I have seen more high performance vehicles in my college neighborhood than in my old neighborhood of established wealthy people.

And it’s infuriating.

One, half of these kids have no experience on the track or how to harness the power these machines posess. So basically they are half-assing the experience of the car. Two, who the hell gives their daughter or son a brand new E93 M3 Convertible…that is a $75,000 car.

Off the top of my head I have seen:

x2 BMW E92 M3

x4 Dodge Challenger

x1 BMW E60 M5

x100000 (not really though) Chevy Camaro

x1 Scion FR-S (very hard to get right now)

and various Mercedes, Ford’s, Audi’s, and other BMW’s

Maybe i’m ranting because I don’t own one (E92 M3). Cool. I drive a 1998 Nissan Maxima with close to 200k on the clock. Do I compare myself to these other kids? Of course, i’m human. It’s bad that I do that, but I do. Sue me. Do I care? Of course, they are driving the next car I want to own. But, will it be oh-so-satisfying when I buy it myself instead of using mom and dad’s money?

You bet your ass it will.

/End rant.

Until next time.

Vaughn

My goals for the fall.

Sat, 28 Jul 2012 22:48:43 -0400

Lately I’ve been thinking about my goals and how specific they were. After reviewing them, I found that they didn’t reflect my current views or vision I had for myself. So I’m creating new ones. They are:

Start my new project car. Complete full suspension and engine work by Feb.

Gain at least five additional quality clients for DVDetailing’s paint correction service by the end of the year.

Have at least thirty followers on SartorialGent’s tumlbr acct by thanksgiving.

Buy a new Canon (60/70D) for quality photography by or on Christmas.

These goals and more I have put before myself will be achieved with haste. Those who read this blog are witnesses and I thank you.

Until next time,

Vaughn

"Friends...how many of us have them"

Thu, 19 Jul 2012 13:37:00 -0400

If you didn’t know, that was from a song back in the days even before I was born.

Today i’m talking about me. I’m going to let you in on something many people probably don’t realize.

I don’t have any friends.

Yes, it is true. As much as I interact and talk to people, I have no true friends. Lately this has troubled me and I’ve questioned who I am on numerous occasions. Am I just not friendly? Am I intimidating? Why don’t I have true friends?

Sure, I have people I hang out with, but I don’t consider them my friends. Call them “acquaintances.”

My girlfriend who is very supportive of the situation tells me that I don’t open up to people, and people largely are intimidated by me. Hell, she even says she was intimidated by me. I don’t understand why though…is is because I actually care about myself to be an upstanding individual?

I don’t think I have met anyone who was similar to me in any aspect…which is not surprising, but if I did I would ask them the same questions I ask myself.

Moving in to this new community will allow me to interact with like minded people who want to have fun, but also know when to get down to work. It is there that I hope to make lifelong friendships with individuals who like me for me, not for what I own, what I wear, or what I drive…just for me and who I am to them.

Let’s go and get it.

Until next time.

Vaughn

It's been a while.

Wed, 23 May 2012 08:18:08 -0400

Wow. I know I promised to write at least once a week, but life gets in the way. So what can you do? Anyways let’s talk about life updates…

Summer is here and that’s super cool (even though it’s gonna be super hot) and I’m excited. Although it hasn’t gotten off the the best start in the world. I’m confident it’ll turn around though and be alright in a few weeks.

DVDetailing has brought in some great clients, everyone from neighbors to friends, to friends of friends is spreading the word about DVDetailing and I love it. I appreciate everyone’s support and hope to be able to showcase my work on my own website soon. It’s taking so long because I’m making it compatible across all mobile layouts…while learning how to do that at the same time. No bueno at all.

Which brings me to my next thought…what to do when you dislike your job. Lately I’ve had a deep disdain for going to my “real” job. It’s a combination of things really, but mostly it’s the monotony and distance I have to travel. “If you’re not doing what you love, you’re doing nothing.” Well I’m doing nothing. Detailing is something I love doing because it’s a constant puzzle to figure out what works best on each clients vehicle. I feel stimulated and proud of my work on each clients car that I complete. The feeling and picture of joy as a person sees their vehicle drives me to do more. I appreciate everything my current job has taught me, good or bad. But I feel it’s time for the move.

Moving! I’ll be moving into my new home in August and i’m very excited. New housing community with all new homes so I’ll keep people posted on that.

Well…I know that was long and by all means wasn’t everything but like I said this is a glimpse into my life. I allow you in, so take the time to comment, ask questions, anything. Connect with me.

Until next time
Vaughn

Such a boring Sunday.

Sun, 18 Mar 2012 16:35:07 -0400

Wow, it’s such a boring Sunday.

Things I am up to today:

Teaching myself how to type correctly. This is something i’ve needed to teach myself how to do for a while now. I can type at a pretty good pace, but it could be faster.

Beat matching/mixing. I’m working to become a DJ! Yes, you heard that right. It’s something that I’ve always been interested in for a while and am just now starting. Right now i’m teaching myself the basics and am really researching how to enjoy Dj’ing but also making it into a legitimate craft. DonVaughn sounds like a great name and I plan on going with that one. Stay tuned for my first mix “Baby Steps”.

Homework. Homework…my oh my I hate it, but it needs to be done.

Working on my business website DVDetailing.com. This thing has taken longer than I expected, goodness. I had it finalized, and then scrapped the design because I definitely did not flow or feel like I wanted to. So now i’m working on a new design that should be uploaded soon. This business has become larger than anything I have dreamed of and I am so grateful and excited to see how large it becomes. Once I get my new camera as well (Canon 60D) the quality of my photos will also increase, something i’m really excited for as well.

Well, that’s what I am up to today. Thanks for reading, and if you like reading about my life subscribe for more.

Vaughn

Expectations.

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 20:20:44 -0500

No matter where I go or who I meet I always come in contact with someone or people who see huge potential in me.

And you know what? I love it.

I want these people to go “hey, I met that guy at (location)!” Or, “I always knew he would be in a great position.”

I, honestly, always used to be burdened by these expectations of me. I used to wonder “why me, what do they see in me that I don’t?” It took a long time for me to understand that what they see in me I should see in myself, and strive to be the brilliant, charismatic, and confident person I am today. (little tooting of my own horn, come on, who doesn’t?)

I love these expectations. I love wowing people, bucking the stereotype that a young black man has no purpose in life but being in jail. Not I. I refuse to enforce the unfortunate stereotype.

2012 (and even years on) is my year. I understand and realize what is expected of me and what I expect from myself. This is my year.

Be on the lookout.

Vaughn

Great day in the morning!

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 12:40:14 -0500

You ever wake up one day just feeling like the world is yours for the taking?

That’s what I feel like today.

Usually I wake up, not rested, but still put on a happy face for the day. Meet new people, motivate and encourage those around me. But, still I go back to my house and have to motivate myself to do ANYTHING.

Not today. Today I woke up and almost wanted to jump through a window because I was so excited for the day. Today just feels different.

I’m ready. We’re ready.
Let’s do this.

Very little for Christmas.

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 20:43:35 -0500

A Hat. A shirt. A scarf. A new iPhone 4 case.

Those were the only things I got for Christmas this year.

But, you know what? I’m ok with that. I am an expensive person! No more closet full of presents or boxes upon boxes of gifts. Now I must save up and make things happen on my own. I love it, because the gratification I recieve when I make that purchase is and will be better than someone handing it to me.

Save, purchase, enjoy. To anyone out there still getting lavish gifts like it’s nothing, I challenge you to save that same amount and then buy it yourself. You will feel so much better.

Vaughn