When
not performing on Broadway, lingerie modeling, or turning down
marriage proposals from handsome billionaires, Miss Charming™
attends support group meetings for compulsive liars...
...in
the meantime, her current claim to fame is having the most published
books in the bar & cocktail genre (14). Cheryl is an Author,
Cocktail & Beverage Consultant, Cocktail Class Instructor,
Cocktail Film Fest Host, Collector of cocktails seen in film,
Graphic Designer, Entrepreneur, Magician, Mac & iPhone Lover,
Scorpio, Convertible driver, and Olive stuffer.
Cheryl Charming aka Miss Charming™ is one of
America's top mixologists and cocktail celebrities.
She
has been in the F&B industry since 1976. In
high school she worked as a pizza waitress then quickly progressed
to cocktail waitress, barback, service bartender, bartender, then
head bartender. With a penchant for travel, Cheryl tended bar
many places around America, a cruise ship in the Caribbean, and
Walt Disney World. While working at WDW she became the bar trick/bar
magic instructor for Disney's F&B program, Quest for the Best.
With
her introduction to the Internet in 1998, Cheryl
began exploring other cocktail avenues then started her popular
website www.misscharming.com, which connected her to other like
spirited minds worldwide. Out of her
14 books,. her most popular include, "Miss
Charming's Guide for Hip Bartenders and Wayout Wannabes",
"The Everything Bartender's Book",
"Knack Bartending Basics: More than 400 Classic
and Contemporary Cocktails for Any Occasion, Cocktails,
and a little "JUST" series of Just Martinis,
Just Margaritas & Sangrias, Just Frozen Drinks, and Just Shots.
Miss
Charming also hosts events for Tales
of the Cocktail, has lost count of the cocktail
related articles she has written, hand crafts fun cocktail
jewelry, creates custom
bar resumes and bar
biz cards, and freelances as a graphic designer. Her
latest endeavor is a fun iPhone/iTouch drink trivia app called
Miss Trivia.
Currently,
Cheryl resides in Indian
Rocks Beach, Florida and is looking for a job. She can travel
anywhere.
She has maintained her popular website misscharming.com since
1998, and also maintains her Charming
Cocktails Blog, Cocktail
Cinema Facebook Group, and Cheryl Charming aka Miss Charming™
Facebook Fan Page. She is a member of The
Bartenders Guild and The
Museum of the American Cocktail.
Learn
more about her and her work by clicking the links below!
Hi!
This is Cheryl Charming. If you scrolled down this far then you
get to read about the deeper facts and personal interests of me.
Ethnicity
Greeks think I'm Greek, Latins think I'm Latin, and Italians think
I'm Italian. I'm told that I am Native American, French, English,
and Irish. Many people are fascinated with heritage, ethnics,
and genealogy. I have no interest in this. We are humans. Probably
has something to do with my beliefs below.
Birth
Born in Los Angeles and lived in the Azusa/West Covina area until
I was 5 years old. Raised in Little Rock, Arkansas. I'm the oldest
of 4 children (Cheryl, Carolyn, Charlie, and Pete). My mom, Barbara
(Babs) was born in Spokane, WA. She was 15 when she met my dad
and 19 when she had me. My dad, Gordon was born in Little Rock,
AR and was 24 when I was born. ODD FAMILY FACT: My mom's mom (grandmother)
was married like 6 times, but in her 40s she married a man 20
years her junior.They stayed together for 40 years.
Childhood
I never remember wanting for anything. My closet was always full
of clothes and shoes and we always had a swimming pool, but we
always lived way (way) out in the country. Seriously, it was way
in the country. My parents built 2 houses and sold them in order
to build one big house. It was octagon shaped and nicknamed "the
round house.". My dad still lives there today. My dad was
a mechanic and owned a scrap yard. I called it a junk yard or
graveyard for cars. Him and my mom also owned Gulf and Exxon gas
stations. I was creative and artsy, high school homecoming maid,
and worked after school as a pizza waitress. My first car was
a 1974 silver 4 speed Chevy Camaro with red leather bucket seats.The
most popular car at the time was the Pontiac Trans Am fom the
movie Smokey and the Bandit. I played softball from age 6-20.
I was good. I played shortstop and 3rd base. I was the 4th batter
so I could hit a homerun and score 4 points. Yes!
IWhat did I want to be when I grew up, you ask?
I wanted to make films. I was the one who ran around with the
8mm camera and had the first (bulky) video camera in 1978. One
VHS tape back then was $25! I loved editing tapes with sound and
effects. I told my dad at graduation that I wanted to go to film
school in Los Angeles and he said, "That's stupid, you need
to learn a trade like... upholstery." So it's always been
a joke in my family that I could've always been an a upholster.
Beliefs
First, I know that this can be a sensitive subject for some. Just
try to be open-minded and know that my beliefs are based on "my"
experiences just as yours are as well.
I
grew up Missionary Baptist. We went to church on Sunday, Sunday
night, and Wednesday night. I also attended a christian school
in the 9 & 10 grades. The whole thing never felt hmmmm...right
for me. I was confused by so many things especially the hell and
eternal damnation part. Today I believe organized religion was
designed to control the masses. The fear, guilt, and self denial
that they push makes no sense to me. If you study theology, you'll
discover that there are about 10,000 religions in the world. Of
course there is a top 10 list, but what confuses me is that each
one insists their religion the "THE" religion and their
divine book of revelation is "THE" book. These current
beliefs systems have resulted in horrible killings, hate, devastation,
cruelty, sadness, and conflict for a very long time. Religion
and spirituality are 2 different things. Religion is a business.
Why would a god punish and destroy you if you don't follow certain
laws? I believe there is not a piece of real estate in the sky
called heaven and one below called hell. The kingdom of heaven
is inside you. All the teachings from all the gods say this...however
these writings have been intercepted and twisted by men that desired
control, which makes no book 100% "holy". Of course
there is so much more I can comment on here, but this is my general
feeling and belief.
I had an out-of-body experience when I was 5 years old and I've
never forgotten that feeling. I've told very few about it. Since
them I have had a fascination with out-of-body experiences. From
my 5 year old experience I knew there was a deeper truth for me.
Tending behind my first bar, I was introduced to books by Carlos
Castaneda. These books initiated my hunger and thirst for knowledge
and set me on a spiritual journey. Wow, I have so many things
to tell, but my fav inspirations have been Seth, Dr. Wayne Dyer,
Louise L. Hay, Ramtha, Abraham Hicks, Michael J. Roads, Richard
Bach, Conversations with God, books on quantum physics, books
on ancient knowledge, and many more. The number one thing I've
discovered is that all roads lead back to me and through my thoughts,
intentions, and exspectations I create my reality. I believe in
reincarnation. I believe in love. All things are one thing and
all things are part of the one thing. Is that one thing god? life?
call it what you will. We are all god and manifestations of god.
Me and god are one.
Lanquages
I speak, read and write English. I also know deaf sign language.
Features
I had natural dark red (auburn) hair my whole life until a few
years ago. Got it from my dad and he got it from his mother, Ruby.
It's been turning darker lately (guess that's better than gray!)
so, I've been having it colored auburn, But I think starting in
2010 I'm going natural black (my fav hair color). My mom had black
hair with a widow's peak and I always wanted that. My dad had
a widow's peak too. Where's my widow's peak? My eyes are brown.
My body is 5' 5",curvy and has gone up and down in weight
since high school. My goal by 2010 is to be at my high school
weight because I want to pose for a 50s pin-up calendar. My favorite
female body shapes are like Sophia Loren and Rachael Welch's.
My skin tans easily and I have freckles. After a few drinks a
slight southern accent can be detected in my voice.My shoe size
is 7.
Status
I'm single without children. I never really wanted children. Not
that I don't like them because I think they are incredible beings!
I actually LOVE being around them, but they are work, they are
expensive and there are enough children in the world already.
If I was financially secure then I probably would have adopted.
As for the not married part...uhhhhh...well, I guess I could have
gotten married many times if I wanted, but what can I say? I've
met thousands of men I don't feel a connection with and I don't
want to just marry anyone. Same ole' story...they are married,
or gay, or they don't like me, or I don't like them. Maybe one
day. Where is he?
If
I had a personal ad on an online dating site it would probably
say
When not performing on Broadway, lingerie modeling, or turning
down marriage proposals from attractive millionaries, I attend
support group meetings for compulsive liars. Seriously though,
I have one of those oUt-oF-tHe-boX minds and smell like a cinnamon
roll. Friends say I'm funny, smart, & unique and can't figure
out why some guy hasn't snatched me up • • I get along
with all people and am comfortable in many situations •
• baggage-free; no children, ex-husbands or in-laws in the
picture • • I feel secure, happy, & whOle with
myself • •••••• MY MAN
is a positive thinker • • light-hearted • •
sees the funny parts of life • • loves life ••
confident • • kind • • likes to take me
traveling • • has goals and passions ••
keeps his looks updated • • manages his finances well
• • is creative and/or appreciates creativity •
• respects nature • • respects himself •
• a magnet for all that is good • • spiritual,
not religious • • PHYSICALLY here's the deal, if I'm
not physically attracted to you then it's just not gonna happen.
•••••••• In MY
PERFECT WORLD you are health-conscious with a white smile and
a twinkle in your eye ••••••BONUS
POINTS IF YOU ARE: creative • • a handyman/carpenter
• • clean shaven • • interested in living
in a modern home with alternative energy on the beach facing West•••
leans towards green living • • likes to dance with
me •• understands the BIG picture • •
has black hair with a widows peak •• surprises me
with a sunset balloon ride, a hike to a magnificent waterfall,
weekend-getaway train trip, midnight sail with moonbeams glistening
on the water, or indoor picnic during a succulent storm with every
window open• • oh, and you adore me and wonder where
I have been all your life.
Other
things about me
I like chai tea, have a gypsy soul, love Asian summer rolls with
hoisen and chili sauce, Mexican food, Apple, napping naked between
vellux blankets, crushed ice, vanilla over chocolate, nature,
travel, modern architecture, ancient architecture, waking alarm-free,
50s pin-ups, tiki culture, road trips, convertibles, street/close-up
magic, crisp white shirts, softball, tennis, indoor old school
roller skating, live performance, scrabble...I'm not a shopper/pack
rat. I love minimalism. I have traveled across the USA 7 times.
I lived in commume of people for a year once. That was an experience.
I also lived and traveled in a 19" RV for 2 years. It taught
me that we need very little for our journey. I also spent one
year traveling and staying with cruise ship passengers that I
met while working as a bartender on a cruise ship. I can cook
a meal on the manifold of a car, I can change my own oil and lube
it. I'm the girl at camp without the hairdryer. Nature slays me.
I'm fine with sleeping in a tent, yurt, or cabin on a cold mountain,
but also like to be decadent and splurge on a hotel and attend
a fancy party. I tend to gravitate towards spontaneity more than
daily routines--I'm not a 9-5 person. I like my hair played with,
roller coasters, sky diving, white chocolate, technology, and
resourcefulness.
A
weird thing I like is walking into restaurant freezer and taking
10 slow breaths. I love the smell and icy coldness of the freezer
for that short time. When I was a child I use to lift up my parents
freezer and stick my head inside and breathe then scrap a handful
of crush ice with my hands and eat it. I love crushed ice. Oh,
I already said that above.
What
I really want to do
I really want to find a great partner, travel, be financially
free, and have a beach house facing west. Health, Wealth, and
Happiness. Isn't that what we all want?
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