drlove 37204 Report post Posted September 3, 2018 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! 7 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drlove 37204 Report post Posted September 4, 2018 My only regret is not getting involved sooner! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TorontoMelanieJolliet 4458 Report post Posted September 8, 2018 On 9/3/2018 at 7:20 PM, drlove said: Although it was no fault of his own, he insisted on sending over a lady at no charge to make it up to me.... That's a wonderful memory and story except I can't help but think that the lady they sent over wasn't paid for that ... When praising the people who run these enterprises as though it was a family run business, there is always a question when receiving anything free as these businesses rarely absorb any costs associated. Sorry, it just stood out to me (and I've read of these incidences before) and there seems to be a pride in receiving 'good customer service' as though it was a regular business, like getting 3 tires and one free because the last time they didn't rotate your tires. Someone has to sacrifice and in this business it is not a product that was stored in warehouse but an actual person who needs to pay bills, not the business owner. 1 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drlove 37204 Report post Posted September 8, 2018 Wow... although this happened about 17 years ago, I sincerely hope the lady was in fact compensated for her time by the owner. Such a thought hadn’t even occurred to me, given it would be terribly unfair to the lady in question... For what it’s worth, I did give her a generous tip. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TorontoMelanieJolliet 4458 Report post Posted September 10, 2018 That was thoughtful 🙂 If it happened years it was even more likely she wasn't compensated. Not that these times are better but ... 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mikeyboy 27133 Report post Posted September 10, 2018 Congratulations on 10 years drlove. Lots of great memories there. 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NotchJohnson 214123 Report post Posted September 20, 2018 Congrats on finding Cerb/Lyla 10 years ago and sticking around for that long. In October it will be my 10th. year anniversary as well and I don't regret it at all either. I have met some of the nicest lady on this site and like you drlove, only a very few disappointed me but not to the point of quitting. Great story ! 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drlove 37204 Report post Posted September 24, 2018 On 9/20/2018 at 10:11 AM, NotchJohnson said: Congrats on finding Cerb/Lyla 10 years ago and sticking around for that long. In October it will be my 10th. year anniversary as well and I don't regret it at all either. I have met some of the nicest lady on this site and like you drlove, only a very few disappointed me but not to the point of quitting. Great story ! Thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midnite-Energies 110563 Report post Posted October 25, 2018 I'm sorry I missed your actual anniversary so Happy Belated Anniversary. Thanks for the great story and insight, I've always enjoyed your thoughts and posts. Here's to many more pleasurable and eye opening years! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
