When you feel disappointed at somebody, think again and be honest...must likely your frustration comes from your own expectation of what should have been.
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A multicultural, non pretentious view of the things learned so far and daily events,sometimes anonymous, that mark our path...only if we dare to have a fresh start. ///Una vista multicultural y sin pretenciones de las cosas aprendidas hasta ahora y de los eventos cotidianos, a veces anonimos, que marcan el camino...solo si nos atrevemos a empezar de cero.
Friday, January 29, 2010
Friday, January 22, 2010
Life according to me, lesson 12
When you are on the road, you have two choices: feeling like you are away from home or feeling like you are on your way back home. I choose the second… since the moment I close the door on my way out.
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Tuesday, January 19, 2010
An Englishman in my home
Hermosillo, Mexico; December 27, 2009.
It was a nice Sunday after a great Saturday night with my girlfriends and cousins. The weather was perfect for December and it was a good day to stay home. The grill was already set for cooking, so my love didn't hesitate to start the fire and prepare his wonderful ribs - just for the two of us. Table was set, music was on, wine was flowing.
There we were, wearing our official sunday outfits (PJ's) and hairdos (bed hair), drinking a great glass of red and eating like nobody was judging... oh, wait: NOBODY was judging!. Sudenly, the door bell rang. Who can it be knocking on my door? I wondered silently. And there they were: our dear friend and her brand new British husband. An unexpected yet nicely surprising visit. Excusing our dress code, they joined for wine, food and conversation about, well, pretty much everything and anything. The perfect way to meet my ladybug's husband!
It was one of those things where you feel right eventhough you are not looking at your best; they were nice and warm and especially, he was so delighted with our Mexican way of living, with our sunsets and food, that was contagious. He couldn't believe the fact that you can just stop by at a friend's house and be welcomed with open arms, no 7 day notice required. They stayed until we couldn't laugh anymore, he sang Mexican songs, he wore silly hats (we all did actually). We learned what an Englishman gentleman really is: a great guy in love, ready to experience and to enjoy what life has to offer; we also confirmed that good friends are forever; and that good things happen, even in your worst hair day.
It was a nice Sunday after a great Saturday night with my girlfriends and cousins. The weather was perfect for December and it was a good day to stay home. The grill was already set for cooking, so my love didn't hesitate to start the fire and prepare his wonderful ribs - just for the two of us. Table was set, music was on, wine was flowing.
There we were, wearing our official sunday outfits (PJ's) and hairdos (bed hair), drinking a great glass of red and eating like nobody was judging... oh, wait: NOBODY was judging!. Sudenly, the door bell rang. Who can it be knocking on my door? I wondered silently. And there they were: our dear friend and her brand new British husband. An unexpected yet nicely surprising visit. Excusing our dress code, they joined for wine, food and conversation about, well, pretty much everything and anything. The perfect way to meet my ladybug's husband!
It was one of those things where you feel right eventhough you are not looking at your best; they were nice and warm and especially, he was so delighted with our Mexican way of living, with our sunsets and food, that was contagious. He couldn't believe the fact that you can just stop by at a friend's house and be welcomed with open arms, no 7 day notice required. They stayed until we couldn't laugh anymore, he sang Mexican songs, he wore silly hats (we all did actually). We learned what an Englishman gentleman really is: a great guy in love, ready to experience and to enjoy what life has to offer; we also confirmed that good friends are forever; and that good things happen, even in your worst hair day.
Friday, January 15, 2010
Life according to me, lesson 11
Our humanity makes us competitive, wanting to win; our spirituality makes us feel remorse since for every win there is a loss - the rule is simple: along the road, we all take turns! that is life's way to make it even. Enjoy your wins without remorse and accept your losses without hard feelings.
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Sunday, January 3, 2010
Los de arriba y los de abajo
Es el cierre del año 2009; la ciudad se prepara para recibir visitantes y locales dispuestos a celebrar la llegada de un próximo año que representa esperanza – las encuestas indican que los propósitos de nuevo año cambiaron de prioridad: para 2009 en Estados Unidos, el propósito número uno fue bajar de peso; para este 2010 ocupa el primer lugar ahorrar dinero y bajar las deudas. Este es el primer año que se celebrará con fuegos artificiales desde que se suspendieron después de Septiembre 11 del 2001. Es además un diciembre que trajo a Las Vegas el proyecto inmobiliario más importante del mundo, después de Dubai. Los contrastes se respiran y se pueden observar al caminar por Vegas Boulevard que ha sido cerrado para tener solo acceso peatonal que permita el flujo de aproximadamente trescientas mil personas dispuestas a festejar.
Tenemos la oportunidad de esperar el 2010 en el piso 23 de un nuevo hotel, con perfecta vista panorámica a los tres hoteles desde donde se lanzará la pirotecnia. Las paredes del bar son cristales que permiten observar desde lo alto como poco a poco la calle se llena, la noche avanza y los ánimos de fiesta se aderezan con tragos de licor y música. Llegan las 12, empiezan los gritos y desde arriba se observa el cielo plagado de colores y humo. Desde arriba se adivina la euforia colectiva. Desde arriba se siente el calor humano. Y se siente bonito ser parte de un momento único, abrazando a mi media naranja que por mas de 20 años ha celebrado conmigo - a veces a pie y a veces andando, pero juntos.
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