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Stephy Says 💋, got ink? 💉💉

Wanna be dipped in ink? 💉

❗️Once more, Twitter has struck again. Please allow me to introduce the talented artist, Mister Enigma–owner & mastermind behind the business & brand –>Safe Haven Tattoos.

If you have been tuning in to the Stephy Says 💋 Show, you have probably heard his name a few times (and by now you should be following him because Stephy Said It).

❗️Let me explain a few reasons why he has been worthy of these shout outs:

• He creates with the utmost care & attention to EVERY detail

• His creative mind is unmatched. 

• His artistic style is a bold expression, & it is deeply infused with his passion for drawing & creating. 

• His art form is a multidimensional space where a variety of thoughts and ideas coexist. Creativity meets reality. The two worlds collide & burst into a mind blowing creation.

🚨If you haven’t had a chance to check out his work, (with his permission), I have included some pictures below.

Time & time again, Mister Enigma breathes new life into the art of drawing & tattooing. In each piece he creates, he helps us see his vision. I must admit, watching his YouTube videos have been satisfying to see an empty slate come to life with each stroke of ink. Each canvas he fills tells a story, & each time the story is different. I don’t know about you, but I LOVE a good story. He uses bodies & blank pages as a canvas, ready to be filled. His art appeals to your emotions & eyes. He flawlessly creates art for all ever changing moods that range from fun & flirty, medieval or explicit.

His knack for originality is unparalleled. In other words, Stephy Says 💋 , when it comes to the tattooing & drawing thing, you ain’t fw him! 

IMHO (in my honest opinion), his work is a portrayal of a mixture of his imagination & real-life observations, resulting an end outcome that is impressively & perfectly executed. In fact, his imaginative world transforms the visible world, and you are able to step into his mind through his artwork.

It is more than evident that his artistry is fueled by his passion for art, both drawing & tattooing. Honestly, his work & his talent is uncontainable and has no boundaries. His level of creating is out of the box & simply out of this world. EXTRATERRESTRIAL 💫

His art does 3 words: CAPTURES, COMMUNICATES, & CONVEYS. 

His technique is both distinguished & deeply thoughtful. He pushes the limits & creates daring masterpieces. His artistic approach is an oxymoron as it is a simplistically complex one. Each drawing is original & never duplicated. I’ve enjoyed taking the journey with his art. In two short words, Mister Enigma is an ARTISTIC GENIUS!

📸Follow Mister Enigma on Instagram : @_misterenigma_

@safehaventattoos

🐤Follow Mister Enigma on Twitter:_Misterenigma

📹Subscribe to Mister Enigma on YouTube: Dipped In Ink

Once you follow him, you will see his art described as STROKES OF A GENUIS!

Happy reading! 

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Stephy Says 💋 I would like to take a brief moment to blog about my personal beliefs & observations during this sheriff campaign. These are a few events & instances that have been on my mind since they have occurred.

If this offends you, I will apologize in advance.

During the Franklin Fall Festival on October 5th, there were tents set up with the sheriff candidates: Wyche, Potter, & Turner.

I spent a great deal of my day, (about 3 hours) browsing and roaming the festival. While I was walking, I would glance & see Capt. Josh Wyche mingling with different individuals: individuals of different races, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and religious beliefs. The smiles the he was met with reassured me that the community feels safe & comfortable while in his presence. With the growing rate of police brutality, this is essential.

As I continued browsing, while walking past the Potter & Turner tents & tables, I noticed that not one of them nor their campaigners approach me nor my family–as if we were invisible. We weren’t even met with a smile, a wave, or a friendly gesture. I’ll admit, this bothered me. Was I not worthy of speaking to? My vote should count too, right? After all, I am a registered voter.

In addition to that observation, I did not see a person of color as a campaigner or being recognized. This issue is important & noticeable to me. I observe the differences that I see, probably BECAUSE I’m a person of color.

As an African American, it is important for me to be seen & treated as equal & to not have other races seem “uncomfortable” with me, around me, or approaching me. In no way am I insinuating that neither Potter nor Turner are racist, however, it may be presumed because of the action, OR the lack thereof when they noticed people of other ethnicities at the event.

Recently, I saw a post on Facebook that endorsed Mark Turner with Evelyn Fancher -McKinney stating, “The good thing about retirement is that you can support the best qualified Candidate without fear of retribution. Also, anybody can study budgets and other reports, but Mark knows the County and the people that reside here. I’ll take the commonsense candidate any day over the power hungry. 🙂” (See Screenshot)

To which I responded, “Evelyn Fancher – McKinney unfortunately, as a lifelong resident of the county, I do not know Mark & he does not know me.”

These moments are vital because, during the Franklin Fall Festival, Mark Turner was presented with the perfect opportunity to introduce himself to me & get to know me as a resident of Southampton County, yet he failed to seize the opportunity. He allowed me, along with my family, to walk past his tent without so much of second glance.

The other concern is Mark Turner has been rallying his campaign by his campaigners & supporters taking personal attacks on Capt. Josh Wyche’s character rather than inform the community of what he could do to assist us and make the community a better place to live. If you have been paying any amount of attention to the campaign, there hasn’t been an instance in which Capt. Josh Wyche nor his endorsements have taken low blows at the character of either component. In the words of Former 1st Lady Michelle Obama, “when they go low, we go high.” These are the things that are important to pay attention to with meticulous detail.

During a Power Palooza, a free event open to the public, I remember the heat & humidity. It was scorching hot, yet Lt. Josh Wyche rallied with the people of the community & gave us his support during this event. He encouraged the citizens of the community, and spoke on the importance of voting overall. I do not recall seeing any other candidate, perhaps they were there and left before I arrived. Maybe, they were there and didn’t make themselves known. 🤷🏽‍♀️ Whatever the case may have been, I remember Capt. Josh Wyche standing in the heat with us & for us.

Capt. Josh Wyche has been genuinely taking time to acknowledge citizens of Southampton County & the City of Franklin. That’s why you should take your time & hit the polls on voting day.

Stephy Says 💋 take into consideration all things when you visit the polls on November 5th.

🚨Disclaimer: This post was not influenced or requested by Capt. Josh Wyche & does not represent his personal or political views. 🚨

Stephy Says 💋 it is with great pride that I write this article about Captain Josh Wyche, Sr.

In November, Captain Josh Wyche, Sr. will be on the ballot for Southampton County & Franklin Sheriff. I personally cannot think of any better candidate for the position.

Here are for reasons why YOU should vote for him:

✅ his kindness and compassion for the community & citizens of the community.

✅ his extensive knowledge, experience, & willingness to assist the community

✅ his humility & his pride in his career

✅ his meek yet authoritative voice that demands attention, but also enforces a mutual respect.

✅ he’s a family man & has family values.

Captain Josh Wyche, Sr. is highly respected & a strong pillar in the community. His willingness to go above & beyond for the community is one of the many reasons he will have my vote in November.

His love for people (kids, adults, elderly, etc). –all people without discrimination, judgment, or hesitation makes him the best candidate for this area. The positivity he promotes is merely a part of his character & everything he represents as a man. He is the man that the community needs to feel more safe & secure in knowing that he has our best interest at heart.

When Southampton County suffered a tragedy, I witnessed Capt. Josh Wyche, Sr. attend the memorial service to offer support for the family & once the memorial ended, he straightway switched roles & began directing traffic without any prompting from others & without hesitation.

Even if Capt. Josh Wyche has stopped someone for a traffic violation, his approach to the car is calm & meek. This approach makes the driver comfortable even in a uncomfortable situation. With the rise of police brutality, feeling safe is important & Capt. Wyche serves all citizens with their well being & protection as his first priority.

He takes his career seriously, & has committed himself to the cause. He protects & serves, & he deserves your vote for Sheriff of Southampton County & City of Franklin.

Stephy Says 💋, I’m not the only one who feels strongly about Capt. Wyche being the best candidate–check out these reviews & article.

Stephy Says 💋 LIKE, COMMENT, SHARE, & SUBSCRIBE ✨

As always happy reading!

VOTE CAPT. JOSH WYCHE, SR. FOR SHERIFF 👮🏽‍♂️

👍🏽Like Capt Josh for Sheriff on Facebook : https://m.facebook.com/Josh4Sheriff/

Stephy Says 💋 today we are featuring a good friend and a powerful influential woman, Author Devona Boone.

Stephy Says 💋 here’s why I decided to feature Author Devona Boone–she’s astounding! The same grace & elegance she posseses doing business, is the same smile & energy you receive when you see her outside the office/business setting. While some would desire sympathy from a painful past, Devona embraces the circumstances & draws strength from her pain. She contributes hardships as a reason she’s so strong & powerful today.

I admire Devona because while empowering herself, she isn’t selfish, and reaches out in the community to empower other young ladies.

This type of empowerment for young ladies is essential and offers the ability to discover identity and build self-esteem. Devona embeds the importance of self-love, self-confidence, and self-control. She provides skills to be successful in every aspect of life.

Author Devona is the Founder of Precious G.E.M.S., Inc. 💎 and Author of “A Precious GEM: The Journey of My Shaping.”

What does Precious GEMS do?

My Life Foundation

Promotes the importance of positive self-image and respect for self and others. Prepares young girls to succeed by teaching them decision making and problem solving skills. Helps young ladies make independent life decisions to overcome past mistakes that altered their lives.

🚧Community Service Leaders

👗Natalie’s Closet

Provides clothing, shoes, accessories and outerwear and more to girls. The goal is to inspire girls to care about their appearance but also work with budgets to obtain the things they desire.

In honor of Devona’s mother, 👗Natalie’s Closet will also raise awareness about domestic violence. 

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What does Author Devona Boone is the recent author of:

“A Precious GEM: The Journey of My Shaping” is a memoir about how I persevered through childhood domestic violence and generational curses. It’s a story about how I coped with life after my mom’s murder. Through my transparency you will see that I’m a living testimony of my mother’s story as well as my own and be encouraged to ignite self-discovery, change and true healing within yourself.

📖Genre: Empowerment/Community Outreach

🗓️Dates Available/Website: Book is currently available for preorder at www.AuthorDevonaBoone.com

RELEASE DATE: December 15th

PGEMS (Open Enrollment Nov 1st-Jan 30th)

Register online ($25 fee) at:

http://www.preciousgemsinc.org/

Stephy Says 💋 Connect with Author Devona Boone on Social Media:

👍🏽Like her on Facebook: Precious GEMS

👍🏽Like her on Facebook: AuthorDevonaBoone

👣Follow Author Devona on Instagram: preciousgemsinc_

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