Sipping Sangria

Sipping sangria, with the view of a picturesque cobble stone street, we revel in the memories made and the ones that will become. In a foreign country, separated by the gigantic sea; yet experiencing a soft familiarity…a Latin comfort that lures us in. We relish in its culture, customs, views and people. Surrounded by the Spanish lisp…a culture so eased, grounded in the exuberance of life, not its riches.

We take grand pleasure in the morning star, which says good night past our bedtime back home. We wander the streets, alone, but well accompanied at every destination. Excited about what every new day will bring…who we will meet…what we will learn. Free to experience any desire, and learning so much about the one that echoes your soul.

Exploring a distant land at our own pace. We savored the festivities, met lifelong friends, witnessed stunning scenery, and became well acquainted with the bulls. It was a trip of a lifetime. Memories were made that will never be forgotten.

I'm Baaaack!

Hey everyone! I am back. Talk about a long blogging break, huh? Thanks to everyone who tried to keep in touch with me. I really appreciate it. I was going to begin a new blog and block it so that the stalker wouldn't have access to it, but that is not going to stop her. I don't care anymore. She can obsess all she wants.

Well, there have been many changes in my life, thankfully, ALL positive. I will tell you guys all about it in a post. In the meantime, I NEED to catch up on everyone's blog. I will be posting soon :D

Last Post

I am taking a blogging break. I have been so overwhelmed with stresses being thrown at me from every corner of the world. So I do not have any time to blog. I am going to take a break and then design a new page where unwelcomed eyes cannot see anything about our lives. Unfortunately, I have held back at blogging because of a few people who have access to this blog. It is not their business to know about my life...our lives.

If you are interested in my new place, e-mail me, and I will send you the website. But that won't occur until next month :) I hope everyone has a fabulous March! xoxoxo

Espana 2008

Preparing for mouth watering sangria and tapas. Flamenco dancers and salsa dancing. Breath taking site seeing and romance. A gift to my self for passing my licensing exam. Spain... and jumping out of an airplane, of course :)

Trip to Spain.....booked!

I wish I could be like Evie

Do you remember the sitcom "Out of this World", where Evie was able to stop time by putting her two fingers together? I wish I had that power. Too much to do? Not enough time to do it all? No problem! Just put your fingers together, do what needs to be done, and then resume with regular time...wouldn't that be nice?

Sometimes I swear I have to be super woman in order to complete all of the tasks of my life...work...presentations...family...love life...goals...etc. Many times it so difficult to slow down and enjoy the true beauty of this world. My mind runs a mile a minute. It feels as though just when I finish one "to do list" and sit down to relax, another list begins to accumulate, and it ALL needs to be done immediately. Is this what being an adult is all about?

Then again, there are times when I am grounded by those who are younger, yet wiser than I. For example, when my nephew hopped on the couch with my man and I, cuddled in and fell asleep. There is something so sweet about watching an innocent child sleeping...pure joy :)

Girlfriends

Sharing stories of our lives, our daily adventures. Stories of our hurts, our accomplishments, our wishes and desires. Every one a listening ear...every one a wonderful and supportive sounding board. I don't know what I would do with out them.

There is nothing like girls getting together to talk and hang out. It is one facet of life that a man can never fill. Every woman should have at least one good girlfriend. A friend, who is not jealous, reciprocates, is unconditionally supportive, helps to make you a better person, and is always present; even when she is not at her best.

I am so thankful for girlfriends :)

Tomorrow will be a better day

Listening to the sounds of the softly falling rain. Drops slide off the palm leaves and rhythmically knock tenderly upon my window. Echoing, and yet, faintly soothing the painful pitter patter in my heart. Ghosts from my past are here to haunt me today. He attempted to soothe me this morning, with beautiful words of our future, a rose and soft kisses in bed. Nonetheless, sadness raises its sword in victory. A curse in my blood. A gift handed down from my ancestors.

Past wounds anchored so deeply, refusing to leave the harbor of my heart. A price to pay, I suppose, for all of the blessings God has given me. Tomorrow will be a better day.