Marlene Mendoza, Gilt Enter Films, Exec. Producer Headline Animator

Tuesday, September 8, 2020

Retired but writing my Memoir. Still have film projects for financing. Worked in Transportation last 7 years.

 It has not been a boring retirement.  I've worked with Uber for over six years.  Now with Lyft for over eight years.  My preference is with Lyft, because I never have to worry about being cheated.  I was cheated in mileage pay with Uber.  That's why I choose to only work with Lyft today.  However, since the Pandemic I've only worked a few days.  During subcontract unemployment, I've been upgrading my kitchen and house, etc.  The advantage to being home is we are doing things we do not normally have time to do.  I have also been contributing to my Memoir.  I am taking my time, because as I watch a movie or hear a quote it will trigger a great memory of the past.  I am determined to get the book out there within the next year.  It is something I am doing for fun.  Therefore, I am not rushing.  I am enjoying my time home with my three dogs.  They're getting more spoiled than ever.  I have more time to write my son who is in another state.  Daily I miss my daughter Michelle who went to heaven over four years ago.  

The key is to continue to pursue your big dreams, yet find ways to pay the bills in the interim.  Lyft, Uber, Doordash, Postmates, Instacart and others have helped me to pay everything along the way.  However, during the Pandemic it is on hold for awhile.  It's a great time for fixing up the house and memoir writing.