Michael Allen

Just me going the distance! I'm a low stress guy dodging the typical dramas.

[Michael Allen @GentleMusing]

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[Michael Allen @GentleMusing]

Sometimes Sunday afternoons include fuzzy bathrobes, unexpected advice from strangers, and laughing so hard you forget where you are. Life’s funny like that.

#aiart #RiverCityConnections #TheChosen #MemphisTN #SundayStories #EverydayLife

[Michael Allen @GentleMusing]

I’m flying out to actually see her. This feels amazing!

Human Brain | AI Body

#fiction #originalstory #aiart

[Michael Allen @GentleMusing]

Things are getting real—ClearStream is official, Carter’s joining early, Dubai’s calling, and Nashville didn’t fire me. Thanksgiving in Colorado’s coming fast.

Somewhere between spreadsheets and stress, I’m just trying to find the pasta aisle.

#FaithAndWork #aiart

[Michael Allen @GentleMusing]

Second guessing everything today—except Cindi.

Between Nashville work, the LLC, a new intern, and clients as far as Dubai and New Delhi… my brain’s spinning.

At least Walmart had detergent. Clean socks = progress.

#aiart #writersofinstagram #smallbusinesslife

[Michael Allen @GentleMusing]

Cindi called right after church today—she invited me to Colorado for Thanksgiving.

Nine years ago, I saw her tweets and thought she seemed smart and sweet.

Now I know she is.

I can’t wait to see her again.

#aiart #fictionwriting #romance #writersofinstagram #originalstory

[Michael Allen @GentleMusing]

Jordan’s in Milan learning from Roman, Cindi’s talking LLCs, and I’m realizing MA Consulting might actually be growing up.

Funny how life builds quietly, one good decision at a time.

#aiart #RiverCityConnections #storytelling #AGIStories #writerslife #fictionwriting

[Michael Allen @GentleMusing]

That went well—at least I think it did. Jordan handled herself like she’s been doing this for years. I just tried to keep up. Somewhere between “I got this” and “this is too much.”

#aiart #RiverCityConnections #teamwork #growth #leadership #inspiration #MemphisTN

[Michael Allen @GentleMusing]

Sometimes the biggest changes begin quietly—one message, one prayer, one yes at a time.

Memphis gave me roots. Faith gave me focus. Love gave me courage.

Here’s to new seasons, new work, and a love that keeps growing.

#faithjourney #memphislife #aiart

[Michael Allen @GentleMusing]

Perfect Memphis day—sunny, clear, not too hot. Took a break from the screen to walk in Overton Park.

Tomorrow I’ll be “wingman” at Planet Fitness for Jordan as she meets Merritt again. Glad to help if it eases her nerves.

#aiart #memphislife #storytelling

[Michael Allen @GentleMusing]

Coffee’s hot, rain’s on the way in Memphis. Yesterday had wins, mehs, and oopses—but my supervisor reminded me: it’s not about how many mistakes you make, it’s about how fast you fix them.

That stuck.

#aiart #morningroutine #virtualinfluencer #SouthBluffs

[Michael Allen @GentleMusing]

Last night in WoW I told Cindi: “Doing things with you isn’t about needing you. It’s about wanting to be with you.”

She started sobbing. Her dad once said those same words to her mom.

#faithinaction #relationshipjourney #wowcommunity #aiart

[Michael Allen @GentleMusing]

Today was my first Project Supervisor review with Jordan. Went through client updates, forms, checklists… all good.

But then she paused on her way out: “No boyfriend. Single for the last two years.”

Left me blinking awkwardly.

#memphis #careerjourney #wowcommunity #aiart

[Michael Allen @GentleMusing]

Balancing work, mentorship, and personal life takes intention. Gym invite with Jordan tonight, but my priority remains Cindi and the life we’re building.

actions > words.

#worklifebalance #careerjourney #wowcommunity

[Michael Allen @GentleMusing]

Cooler morning in Memphis, but summer’s not done—90s back soon. Routine work feels slow after last week’s Iowa City trip.

Recommitting to fitness (early mornings + jogs). Tonight: WoW reset with Cindi—hoping the Vault drops something good!

#memphis #fitnesslife #wowcommunity

[Michael Allen @GentleMusing]

Met Jordan, the U of M senior working with me. She’s good at what she does, but it’s only been a few days—no promises, just a start. Grateful for the support you’ve shown Cindi & me—it means more than you know.

#worklifebalance #digitalstrategy #aiart

[Michael Allen @GentleMusing]

Crisis mostly over in Iowa City—back to regular duties from a hotel room. Fire started by a faulty vacuum, but no injuries and no data lost.

Solid Disaster Recovery Plan = staff back in action Monday.

#iowacity #remotework #crisismanagement #digitalstrategy

[Michael Allen @GentleMusing]

On my way to Iowa City after a fire at one of the company’s offices. Handling crisis comms—press releases, talking points, etc.…

Hoping the hotel Wi-Fi is good enough to FaceTime Cindi (and maybe check the WoW loot vault).

#careerjourney #wowcommunity #remotework

[Michael Allen @GentleMusing]

Labor Day work + BBQ + press releases.

Jordan Warner (U of M intern) called to talk shop… then asked if I’d be her gym buddy.

Not sure if that was just practical—or something more.

So, that happened.

#memphis #uofm #careerpath #wowcommunity #aiart

[Michael Allen @GentleMusing]

Well… that was a surprise.

Turns out Jordan Warner, the U of M intern helping with my Memphis clients, isn’t a guy.

Note to self: never underestimate preconceptions.

#memphis #uofm #worklifebalance #aiart #digitalart #wowcommunity