Timing...

 Timing is everything! 

This quote jumped out at me today... makes PERFECT sense to me now.  This past year has obviously been a roller coaster ride for me in all aspects of my life, but for the most part, my relationships...

The past week and a half has been rough, once again George and I have called it quits. We have given it our all,  this time I think we have realized we are not meant for one another.  We see things so differently in what we believe a relationship really is.  Sadly there is resentment on both sides for many things, honestly I think we both stayed for the wrong reasons.  However I am so thankful for my life with him, he has taught me a lot about myself and what it is I want and hope he feels the same.

 There was something he would say to me often that has stuck in my head over the years, he would say to me while watching a romantic movie "Wouldn't it be great to love someone that much?" 

 He was right, yes George, it would!  I don't know if we ever had that kind of love for each other... 

But that's what love should feel like with the person you are meant to be with forever!  Right?  

I have heard so many times from so many people say to me that relationships are tough, (agreed)  and that you lose that exciting feeling of butterflies and being in love after so long...  

 I say "BULLSHIT"  

I believe there is that fairytale love out there, not saying everyday will always be perfect, but saying you CAN be in love forever with the right person, and you can have that exciting butterflies in your stomach feeling if that's what you want, you just gotta remember what you both desire and don't forget to tell them how lucky you are to have them in your life. Don't take them for granted, show them daily how much you love them, appreciate each other, be kind hearted and gentle along the way.

This is what I have learned from my failed relationships....

One thing I know for certain is that I will have a friend for life with him, and I hope he knows he will have the same from me...

Good times... With Great Friends!

Loara High School Mini Reunion.  Had such a great time in my old stomping grounds last Friday night.  Great conversations, reminiscing, laughs, singing at the top of our lungs, dancing and just plain fun!  

It's amazing that after so many years of not seeing each other, we can pick right back up where we started many many moons ago.   I have to admit I think we all look even better now than we did in High School, maybe cuz we have all grown up! We have been married, had kids, divorced

 ( well most of us are ) been around the world, have had different jobs, and yet we all still know each other the same way, as if we were all still in the same place.  

I'm so glad I was able to reconnect with you all, looks like we will have to plan a mini reunion in Cabo for our next one....

Who's in?

 

 

 

Sold!

Yup....  Finally Sold!  Just the other day I was thinking to myself, "If the house doesn't sell, maybe I'm not meant to move?"  Guess What?  I am meant to MOVE...  Very exciting I have to say.  We have had the house up for sale for 6 weeks I believe by owner, not much advertising at all, showed it to a handful of people.  But as soon as we put it on the MLS, after only being on there for 9 days.  We get 2 offers!!!  Imagine that.  Just a little advice,  If you want to sell your house quick, either get a realtor or put it on the MLS yourself.  That's what we did, its a flat fee service to do this.  Terrific advice I got from a client of mine about a month ago.  It was all perfect timing. I am able to still work until I have to move and I don't have to move twice!!! It feels very cool to have someone love my home the way I do, they loved everything I had done to the house inside, from my painted walls, to the venetian plaster kitchen and everything on the outside we did....  Looks like painting the exterior and fixing our front yard landscape was a good idea.  Even though I'm excited to end this chapter by selling the house, I am a little sad to let it go, I put my whole heart into this home. But like I always say, everything happens for a reason.  Best thing of all is that I actually stayed in the same place for almost 4 years, Wow! Now that's a record...  Ha Ha Ha

Im Booked!

Hola, It's official,  my airline is booked... I leave Friday October 12th!!!  Wow, its coming quick now and even more so since the plans have changed a bit.  You would think I would be scared to take off on this adventure, but crazy enough I'm NOT...  Is that weird?  This whole time we have been planning this adventure together, but I guess things change... Well I should know that by now , Right?

Now that it is coming down to selling everything I own, finishing up my last few weeks of clients and starting to find enough suitcases to pack up my stuff.. I'm finally getting excited.
Getting an email every other day from Gen, giving me details on what to expect when I arrive in my new paradise.  I will be rooming with another recruit for the first two weeks until I find a place of my own.  Nice thing is I get to find out who my roommate will be soon, so we will be able to get to know one another prior to just walking through the door of the hotel and not even knowing each others  names...  Phewwwww   That's a relief. 

Been watching videos of what I will be doing for work, and seeing the city through the camera lens, makes it even that much more exciting to get there.  I have always wanted to live at the beach, never thought it would be in another country, especially Mexico of all places.  The great thing is I get to be surrounded by gorgeous waters, sand, culture, shopping and night life!  Damn I'm gonna have it rough....  Hasta la proxima (Until next time)

My Passions... things I love

pas·sion (p sh n). n. 1. A powerful emotion, such as love, joy, hatred, or anger. 2. a. Ardent love. b. Strong sexual desire; lust. c. The object of such love or desire.

Faux Painting with a Glaze

Venetian Plaster

Interior Design....   This is something I have always loved doing! I enjoy making and designing things of mine to reflect who I am.  I love color, contrast and things unique!  Having a passion for something is a great feeling.   Love to paint, create, design, rearrange (that goes for everything in my life) and change things up.  Here are some examples of my work.  If I come back to the states, I would love to follow this passion of mine. 

 

Skin Care & Make Up ~ For the past 9 years I have had the greatest run and so much fun in the Beauty Business, making woman's skin beautiful...  I get the greatest satisfaction making someones skin shine the way they shine on the inside! Growing up I didn't know much about skin care, actually I never washed my face with anything but water!!!!  Crazy I know, but when I started in this industry I learned so much about how important it was to take care of it with the cleansing, the treatments and how to take care of it from the inside out.  It is so important to eat the right things and drink lots and lots of water to keep your skin looking fresh.  One of the best treatments I recommend is a Microdermabrasion treatment after a low % facial peel.  I have had the best results with so many clients as well as myself with this one particular treatment.   Make Up....  Love to play around with make up and to create new looks with it....  check this out http://pinterest.com/pin/339669996865109413/

~ Dancing & Karaoke ~

~Traveling & Moving~
(hence the gypsy)

Love to explore new places, try new things and see the world!!!

 ~Laughing ~ 

 Absolutely love making my kids laugh,  My kids make me laugh everyday....  That is the best feeling to laugh with your kids and enjoy one another!!  laughing is the best thing to keep you young and happy... 

My Babies...

 

 ~Love~

No question,  I love to love, to be in love and to be loved.. who doesn't??  Love is an incredible feeling, something I never want to live without.  Its a craving, a desire, a want, a need and the best feeling in the world...  (in my opinion anyway)

To live is to Love

To love is to Understand

Understand what is Shared

Sharing is to Give

Giving is Love

Love is Life

~Rainy Days~

 Every once in a while on a rainy day.. which don't have too many here, but Love to just stay home lay around and watch movies all day long!

~The Sun~
 
I enjoy the sun, love to play in it, bask in it and wake up to it!  I'm a true California girl, always will be, even though I'm blowing this joint!  lol

~Shopping~

 Shopping for a bargain,  yup I don't like to pay full price for anything.  I want the most for my hard earned buck!   I'm pretty sure I can do this for a living... I'm very good at this :-)

                       

~~Last but not least....~~

 

 HE is on my list..... 

My first week of Training!

Wow, Training for a new career in Cabo San Lucas...  This is my first week of orientation when I arrive there, Are you kidding me...  

This is going to be amazing

This is what I call a fantastic way to love my new career!

Hola! Cabo........

SUNDAY Oct 14th

 

Arrive and Check-in (Santa Fe)

8:00PM Orientation at the Inhouse Salesroom

 

MONDAY  Oct 15th

9:00AM - City Tour

http://www.ranchotours.com/cabo-san-lucas-tour.html

 

3:00PM - 7:00PM

SALES TRAINING

VILLA DEL PALMAR INHOUSE

 

 

TUESDAY Oct 16th

10:00AM - Snorkel Trip

http://www.pezgato.com/SailingTours.htm#Snorkeling

 

WEDNESDAY Oct 17th

9:00AM - ATV tour

http://cactusatvtours.com/

 

3:00PM - 7:00PM

SALES TRAINING

VILLA DEL PALMAR INHOUSE

 

THURSDAY  Oct 18th

9:00AM - Zip Line

http://www.costaazulziplines.com/

 

3:00PM - 7:00PM

SALES TRAINING

VILLA DEL PALMAR INHOUSE

 

FRIDAY Oct 19th

8:00AM - 12:00PM

SALES TRAINING

SALON ABOVE SPA

 

12:00 TEAM DRAFTING SALESROOM PLACEMENT

 

6:00PM - Sunset Cruise

http://www.caboescapetours.com/cabo-sunset-cruises/

 

 

SATURDAY Oct 20th

DAY OFF!!

 

 

 

SUNDAY Oct 21st

START ON THE LINE!

I have had such an amazing career with my skincare business and have met and got to know so many great people over the past 9 years, now its time to start fresh.  On my own, getting to know myself all over again.  I'm so ready to revamp myself in every way possible.  This is my chance to be a better person to the people in my life, my family, my friends, new and present, and especially my children the MOST IMPORTANT PART of my new transformation.  Thank you Rick for giving me this opportunity to get myself back on track for myself and our children!  I am a very lucky person to have the people who care so much about me in my life right now. 

Thank you George,  I wouldn't be doing any of this if it weren't for you 

Going to miss this....

Happy Labor Day....  Got to spend the last couple days with most of my family, laying out in the sun, swimming at the pool and getting the house all fixed up and ready to leave it!  Oh and can't forget the night out with my cousins,  I will just say that you never know what is gonna happen when we get together... However I truly never thought I would witness what I did that night!  Anyways, there are many things I will miss about living here in Canyon Lake. The good parts of this town, the great people that I have had the pleasure to know and love....  The holiday weekends here at the lake, the Taco Tuesdays, all the events that keep this place a little bit of paradise!  Even though I will be moving some where far far away, doesn't mean I will not forget, or lose the friends I have made here..  To all of my clients who have been there with me through thick and thin, I thank you so much for following me everywhere I have traveled,  hahaha...  it's so nice to know that no matter where I moved my place of business you were all right there with me! Love you all so much for that <( Too bad I couldn't put you all in my suitcase)

I will also miss living so close to my cousins and my parents we are all very close and have been through quite a bit together.  One great thing about living so close to them is our children got to grow up together for the past 7 years, go to school together, BBQ, party, birthdays, and just being together.  

Of course my kids, I will miss dearly.  Still not sure how I'm going to deal with this one, but I believe in my heart that this is the best thing for them.  The one great thing about skype will be that I can see them anytime we want!

Even though I will miss certain things and certain people here. This is what I have to look forward to. I'm looking into renting a place at Misiones Del Cabo.  Here are a couple reasons why I'm looking here..

 
 Amazing views, from the condo you can watch the whales and the dolphins...
This is something I really never saw myself doing at this time in my life, but since the opportunity is here for me, I'm ecstatic to go for it!!!

One more great thing that I get to do while I'm down there, is my build up another array of clients for my skin care business... I'm going to be offering the same services out of my condo to my new family and friends in Cabo, this will help me make some extra money while learning the timeshare business.  I already have someone who is willing to help me build this while I'm there.  She says she will be my first client when I get there.  Thank you Gen.  Since I get 6 weeks vacation working with this new company, I will have time to take off when needed to visit my kids in Texas, and also have the time for them when they are able to fly to me in Cabo... which the hours I will be working will for sure come in handy when they are with me.   The support I'm getting from The Villa Group is outstanding.  I'm looking forward to starting a life in Cabo with this new family I will soon call my own.

*To all of you who have helped me throughout the past year or so, I still have not forgot about you and will not....  I will not be able to tie up all of my loose ends prior to moving, but will tie them all as soon as I am able!  I thank you all for being so patient and supportive in all my trial and errors in the past year.