Today marks my 10th anniversary as a member of Cerb/Lyla, although I've been involved with the adult entertainment industry closer to twenty years... where does the time go? I came across Cerb by happenstance, having been a member of another board for a number of years previously.It was quite a serendipitous find, to say the least, as it has enriched my life in a plethora of ways. Reflecting back, I have a treasure trove of incredible experiences, fond memories and several tall tales that will be forever etched in my memory. In practically two decades, I can count the negative experiences on one hand, yet the positives have been eye opening, and have helped me grow as a person. Further, in all that time, I've only told two people about my, shall we say... extracurricular activities?? lol,,, I was met by a combination of bemusement and curiosity, which lead me feel as though I were a member of a secret club or society, one in which in order to fully understand, you have to actually experience it for yourself...Now, in light of this momentous occasion, I thought I'd regale you all with a little bedtime story...
Once upon a time, back in the days of "the blue pages" and Star Blvd (there's a blast from the past for you!) I began my first foray into the world of paid companionship. This was back before photos on websites were the norm, which left a lot to the imagination! While perusing several sites, I became enamored with one whose descriptions were so elegant and tasteful that I had to find out more... so, I took the plunge and called. I spoke to Greg at Select, who at that time was a driver who would eventually become a co-owner after Troy and Lisa left. He spent twenty minutes with me, answering questions, fielding comments etc.. I was so impressed with his professionalism that the rest is history! The one thing that has always stuck with me throughout all of this is the old adage of not judging a book by its cover. In general, I feel that society is quick to condemn anything that they have no knowledge of, that which evokes sentiments of fear and inadequacy and so forth. As such, whatever it is will be portrayed in the worst possible light.... the dark alleyways, shady characters etc. when in fact the opposite has been shown to be true. In reality, this industry, in my opinion is one of the most decent and honest I have ever come across, made up of caring and compassionate individuals just like you and me. 99.9% of people I have met through this hobby have a had a positive impact on my life, with some even going above and beyond. There was the lady who insisted on taking me out for lunch on her time, and she paid!.... another lady who ended up staying an additional three hours on her own time because she wanted to (I truly was not expecting that!) and an agency owner who had just taken over and heard about my bad experience with the previous management. Although it was no fault of his own, he insisted on sending over a lady at no charge to make it up to me....these are just a few examples which showcase the kind of people this industry is comprised of, and one which i am proud to be a part of!