🎙️💰🤯 $13.40 SUV Trip: The Kyte-Stripe Comedy & My Podcast Hustle

It was a perfect day yesterday, definitely. I had so much going on, and it felt like the sky was just dropping cities next to me. 🏙️

Social Encounters and San Francisco Vibes

A few days ago, I spoke with this pretty woman 👑 after complimenting her; she was quick to tell me her partner was Nigerian 🇳🇬 and that she was the lucky one! San Francisco sometimes feels like a deliberate social experiment—a partnership between Instagram, Kyte, Twitter/X, and Henry—all working together just to piss me off. 😠

Business and Inspiration

Last night, I had one of the best Business Class Podcasts 🎤 since I started. My practice sessions are where I generate most of my ideas💡, which is why the whole thing is going to keep getting better. I haven't been this excited about a project in a long time. I don't think I was ever this enthusiastic about making videos 🎥, or even my therapy sessions 🛋️—but really, who is excited about therapy? That's mostly deep sighs and puffs. 💨

The Kyte Conundrum 🚗📉

Last night with Kyte, I took an order for about $13 but forgot to hit the start button within the hour because I was practicing. I had been talking about Stripe and predicting they would fail or go out of business. Today, I saw a Market Watch article detailing their huge valuation 💰, trillions in transactions, and confirming they are a private company. Then, Kyte popped up with an urgent, no-bonus trip for $13.40 to deliver an all-wheel-drive SUV. 🤦

I shook my head, thinking someone must have overheard me say I would do certain things for free. While driving to Daly City on a beautiful day, I actually said aloud that I would have taken the car for free—but I didn't mean it. I was trying to justify delivering a car for less than $15. You can't even get an Uber from San Francisco to Daly City for under $30. 😡

It feels like everyone is communicating through the app, and then if they like you, they send more money—it must be some kind of California code, because none of it makes sense, and that's why I'm cautious 🛡️.

I didn't take an order this morning. I may need more time to appreciate the changes being made. Yesterday, I arrived early for that $13 order, and asked the "helper" to enable early arrival. She refused, saying they didn't want to rush the customer. I thought, What? I'm a real person on the streets of San Francisco at night, picking up a car for $13. The customer ended up not showing 🚫 after I waited for 35 minutes, causing me to leave at 9:41 PM. It feels like you're punished for showing up on time. Honestly, anything under $15 is essentially paying people below minimum wage, and it's truly frustrating. 😤

Housing and Connections 🏡

Shelly sent the rent notice, and I wrote a response about setting up a payment plan 📝. I feel really good about the direction of my business channel. I am certain I can manifest some partners and smack my way into a comfortable loft. I saw it in my dreams ✨, and I have to remember that I was the one on Zillow, years ago, looking at homes in San Francisco. So, I'm optimistic. 👍

More Encounters and Optimism

A lot of funny, in-sync things have been happening since I removed my Instagram photos, blocked a few people, and went private. Yesterday, I sat next to a cutie on the bus. 🥰 The leg touches were enough since his headphones were loud.

I've been wanting to chase down numbers from cuties who get off the bus. I also had the thought that I should make some flyers 📰, stand out on the Mission, and ask people if they're looking for roommates. Maybe that's the only way I'll integrate and break free a bit from the surveillance that feels like entrapment. I need to feel better about myself and people. I'm grateful I've been out at night more since working with Kyte, even if they are testing me with the funds. I saw so many licking-of-the-lips kind of cuties! 💋

I even tried asking some Mexican men gambling in their mechanic shop if they were hiring. They were shocked I walked in! I also went into a pizza shop 🍕 yesterday and asked if they were hiring. Overall, today is a perfect day as well. ☀️