Having the time of my life.... and its only just begun!

My Caroline....

Never in a million years did I ever think I would move by myself to another country!!!  But I did and I am having the time of my life.  I had this assumption that I would come down here, relax in the warm sun, be on the beach everyday, meet new people from around the world and create some new friends... Most of this is absolutely true...  However, what I didn't realize was that I would find the most amazing people.  I was roomed with an amazing girl from Canada, Caroline.  She is the kindest, sweetest, loving and the most incredible woman I have ever known...  I was so lucky to have been able to share the last 2 weeks with her, as well as Jeanette also from Canada!  Seriously the best woman I could be surrounding myself with right now.  These two girls are going to share my place with Mike and I, which is so great since My man will only be able to be here every other week or so...  How perfect is that??  So Perfect,  there was one evening all three of us were sitting on my bed in our hotel room downtown, where we were just chatting about our day having a glass of wine and just being girls.... it was the greatest feeling to have girlfriends by your side to just be yourself with, and not to be judged whatsoever!!!  I had said this is the stuff I missed not going to college, of course not the books and the studies, but the fun girl time....  I'm so blessed to have these amazing woman in my life and will have them as friends for a lifetime!   Not only did I find these great woman, but today I get to go meet my man at the airport and get to spend the next 10 days with him, we have so many great things planned for his 2nd trip here.  Moving into our new place, R&R, the beach, para sailing, and some more surprises he doesn't know about yet and something great you don't know about yet!!!  So blessed...

Jeanette <3

How did this happen???

There it was just only 3 weeks left til I move to Cabo San Lucas, got to see some old high school friends that evening, and making plans to see a few more that couldn't make it that evening.  Everything falling into place so perfectly and so excited to start this new chapter of my life!  After my most recent break up just days before my little Loara mini reunion,  yes you can all stop laughing now!  LOL  I had my mind set on making the most out of my new adventure and doing it a little different than planned originally,  My plan, focus on my kids, ME,  my new career & my soon to be new Villa Group family...  Their was ZERO thought in my head let alone heart to even think about another man in my life at this point!   THEN I MET THE MAN OF MY DREAMS..... Michael Gargano!!

I Did it!

Honestly I still cant believe that I'm here,  I have been waiting months and the closer and closer it got to actually moving here, the better it was..

A few weeks prior to my big lifestyle change there was a little bump in the road.  The person I planned to do this adventure with was no longer a part of it.

A few days after that, the love of my life walked right into me!!  Simple as that...  So now this changed my entire outlook on my new life!  I was not only going to be leaving without my children but leaving the most perfect man that was truly made just for me... There were defiantly thoughts going on in my head on why I was still moving forward with my plans???  This was the first time in my life that I had figured out, I'm not going to change my path for anyone!!  (sorry babe)  With that said, I did know he would follow me anywhere I went, so I had a little insight there too.  LOL

So now, its off to the airport...  LAX mind you, I was told I could check in up to 5 bags!  So since Mike was gonna travel with me to get me settled and see what it was I was actually planning to do in Cabo, he said I could take more bags since he was just going to bring one carry on... SWEET  so knowing this I pack as much as possible now....   7 bags later and a huge iMAC, we are checking in my life to LAX...  in the wrong line, just barely made the cut off to check our bags in (of course)  this terrific gentleman pulls us out of that line and proceeds to take us to the self check in!  Long story short, we were too late to check all my SHIT! in!!!  REALLY!!!  yes really... had to do the whole supervisor thing in order to get all my things on the same plane with us to Cabo..  wheeeeeeew  we did, got everything checked and made the last call for boarding the plane.  Always exciting stuff with me and now with us, he is just like me!

Arriving here in Cabo, going through Customs, they see this HUGE BOX, and about an hour & $62 USD later we board our shuttle to the hotel..

Driving from San Jose to Cabo, its starting to sink in that this is my new home...  looking at the man of my dreams sitting right next to me with the biggest smile on my face, the only thing missing here are my children. :-(  However, looking at the view from the shuttle all around us all I could think of is how soon do I get to have my babies fly down here to enjoy this with me?

So I arrived here almost a week ago now, Mike and I had the most amazing time one could ask for...  We both know this is just the beginning of our lives together and get to see each other every other week!  I am just about finished with my Sales training week, and so excited to move forward with this fantastic lifestyle I will most likely be living for quite sometime....

I just want to thank that person for putting this idea in my head!  I wouldn't be here right now if it weren't for you..

Til next time

Adios Amigos

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)