I do.....

I never thought this day would come, when you were no longer in my life, I never thought I'd feel this numb to the pain I feel inside,
I love you,
I do,
I miss you,
I do,
I need you,
I do,
I want you,
I do,
I lost you,
I did.........

BACK AGAIN!

Here I am back again! I just got back from Colombia! I must say I had a very good time, each time that I travel away from the States I realize how happy I am that I'm here, but how much we actually give up by doing so. Some of my family is still there (in Colombia), and eventhough they don't have much, their lives seem fuller. What is the price that we pay for living the way that we live. I love this country and am grateful that it opened the door to my parents so that they could create a better life for us. My cousins are all desiring to come over to the land of opportunity, and I long for just a little bit of what they have. I am not sure what would have become of me had my parents stayed in Colombia, but I am very happy with my life here. In Miami life is a bit more laid back than cities like New York, and Chicago, but having been in Colombia, I realized just how fast paced Miami really is. (Of course in Comparison to Barranquilla). The sad thing is that I was there about four years ago, and everything was exactly the same. The street that leads to my aunt's house was still full of holes or perhaps I should say craters, that in order to get there you feel as though you are riding a horse even though you are actually in a car. The men are still trying to make ends meet (since they were retired at 40 for being too old). The women are still working diligently and exhaustingly in the house, because eventhough they have someone who helps them (maid), NO ONE will pitch in. That would definitely not work around here, that's for sure! It's funny, because when my cousins would tell me how much they want to come to the States, the first thing that I asked them is "Do you cook, clean, wash, etc...because if you don't you better learn!" Their faces were priceless, UNBELIEVABLE!
Women in this country have come a long way, and, although I know we realize it, once you see other women's reality in the face you can't help but thank GOD that we are where we are! I really have no other country to compare it to, and I am sure that other parts of Colombia may be different, but where I was, it wasn't.

Grandes Amores

Los grandes amores siempre son complicados...Aveces ahi que romper en la vida para obtener lo que uno quiere.

Si los dejamos, los deseos y las pasiones se vuelven fantasias y si uno no lucha por ellos, para que valen?

What would happen?

"What would happen if one woman told the truth about her life? The world would split open."

Muriel Rukeyser

We all have secrets, and sometimes those secrets overwhelm our existence, sometimes you just want to be free.....

Valentine's Day!

Happy Valentine's Day to all! Some ask what is the deal with Valentine's Day anyway? Others believe that it is a retail conspiracy! But, I see it as a day to either celebrate or not. Sure the restaurants are packed, so even with reservations there is a wait, and there are balloons and chocolate galore, but no one is forcing you to "do" anything on this day unless you want to. Us women love to be loved, and why not have another day for all you men to make us feel like a queen? But if you don't want to, then don't! Sure we'll probably feel not so great, but if it doesn't come from the heart then don't do it! Besides Valentine's Day is a day of love and friendship and always remember guys if you won't wish us a happy day, then someone else just might!

Altruism

Why is it that some women share a sense to help others without wanting to receive credit?

The Bumble Bee

The Bumble Bee is the ultimate symbol of determination. Although the principles of aerodynamics suggest the bumble bee cannot fly (Mary Kay Ash): it's wings are too weak, and it's body too heavy - the bumble bee not knowing this flies anyways.

You can do anything!

If someone suggests something can't be done, remember the bumble bee and do it anyway!