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I’m wordy lately - bear with me: I grew up in a small house with 5 other people and a dad who was extremely sensitive to sounds, among many other things, so it was never in the cards for me to pick up a musical instrument. In fact, I had a conversation with my older brother recently and he concurred - when band class started up in 5th, 6th grade, we Guas didn’t even ask our folks if we could join. It was a given that it would be a ‘no’. Bummer, but such is life. I was safe and fed and clothed and had two loving parents. 

Anyhoo, I have a theory that I grew up a frustrated wannabe pop star, but without the drive, tools or guidance to follow through, and I transferred my creativity into the much quieter visual arts. Still no tools or guidance to steer me, but they were so supportive of my talents - they just didn’t know what to do with me. As I grew and moved out, I got a guitar or two and tried to learn, but I never really did. 

Fast forward to 2013, and one of my early art collectors and a collector of guitars, Ben, gifted me a #FenderTelecaster out of the blue. I’m still dumbstruck by the generosity. He knew Prince played a Tele-type guitar and just felt I should have this one. Wow. 

Then Catherine got me a white #CloudGuitar for my birthday in 2017. Blew my damn mind. 

Then my good buddy and LPP fan from day one, who also happens to be a Cloud Guitar aficionado, Gordon, gifted me a yellow cloud!! What!? 

And the most recent, the Wendy Melvoin Rickenbacker replica from (another) Ben. Out of the blue. To what do I owe this great fortune? Seems the universe has been sending me messages for a while, so I guess it’s time I listened and start playing these things. Thank you is an incredibly weak expression for the gratitude I feel.

#Guitar #Guitars #GuitarCollection #Prince
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HALLOWEENTIME!! 🧛🏻🧛🏻‍♀️ Whew! Found these costumes just in time! 😘 #TheLostBoys love runs deep in the Gua household! From recently getting the #BloodBottle inked into my flesh, to #LePetitTroy tribute photos a decade ago, all the way back to 1987 teen-Troy's bedroom wall. I watch this movie every year…what can I say, I’m a sucker for these blood suckers. Have a fun and safe Halloween weekend, spookeez! 🎃👻💀🧟‍♂️🧙🏻‍♀️👹 #Halloween2023
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Better late than never, from 1988, my beautiful #goth 17 year old future bride for #WorldGothDay 🧛🏻‍♀️🖤
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