It’s funny how in the past year, a few friends have told me that they “live vicariously through me.” Funny because until recently, I had not realized how lucky I am and how special my life is. I want to give you an idea of who I am. Originally from Colombia, I’m 39, divorced mother of 2 (11 year old boy and 9 year old girl). Started my own market research company with my brother in 1996. I live in Miami and travel a lot, for work and for fun. I’ve always liked sports, did gymnastics, volleyball and track when I was growing up. I have many interests: Food, cooking, art, classical music, travelling, adventure, volunteering, education, sports, cultures, people, etc. I’m no connoisseur or expert in any area, but enjoy them all. I think it’s important to be well-rounded, and that’s what I try to instill in my kids.
Life has not been easy, but I refuse to complain or be a victim. We need to take the cards that were dealt to us and move forward. One thing I have to say is that, in the past year, I feel like I have finally come into my own. I’m at a great place right now, not without suffering, pain and many tears. But what matters is the present, and life is really good. I consider myself very lucky (I’ve also worked very hard), I have two amazing and healthy kids, a job that I love, a good relationship with my ex-husband, incredible friends, the chance to travel, and the determination to try new things and be happy.
Maybe that’s why my friends enjoy seeing my pictures on Facebook, and my status updates with airport codes, and listening to my stories. There are so many stories, all sorts of stories.
Every trip I take, for work or pleasure, with or without my kids, in the US or abroad, there are always stories, and my close friends find them entertaining. The one common thread are the unique characters and amusing situations.
Then, there are everyday anecdotes regarding kids, friends, family, work, dating……life in general. So I decided to start writing, recording many of these stories and my thoughts about simple stuff that’s important in my life. The common thread will be me, and how I look at the world….from the sky. All the stories will be written on a plane, which is fitting because I travel a lot, and I usually don’t work on planes. Now I have something relatively productive to do.
So welcome to my life.
