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Category: Personal Growth

  • Two Sisters Frolicking In Play

    Two Sisters At The Beach
    Two Sisters At The Beach

    Today I finally went to the beach. It has been over six weeks since I go and find my peace there.  As I was walking towards the beach, my sister emailed me. She asked me why I was ignoring her. To be fair to her, she did call me a few times this week. But I was busy when she called. I remember waiting all day the trademarks were going to expire wondering if she would call. She never did.

    So today, my blood boiled over when she said I was ignoring her. I would be lying if I didn’t admit that I was angry. I emailed her back that I would talk to her when she reads my blog. I know I must resolve this anger because she is my sister – of the same flesh and blood. She also happens to be the only person I would trust if I were to partner with someone.  I am angry because I don’t want to expect anymore. It creates a yo-yo wackiness in my mind. I believe that when you commit to something, you must follow through. I only question now if her commitment was real. I don’t want to wonder anymore why she doesn’t step up to the plate. (more…)

  • Am I Out Of My Mind?

    Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream
    Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream

    I asked my 16 year old son these questions today now that I am renewing the pursuit of this project and my dreams by myself.

    Me: “Honey, Do you think I am crazy?”

    Cristian: “Maybe.”
    Me: ” Honey, Do you think I am out of my mind?”
    Cristian: “Maybe.”
    Me: “Well you know, I think you have to be out of your mind to do something crazy like I am attempting to do.
    Cristian: ****Silence****
    Me: “Do you think I can make it? Do you really believe in me?”
    Cristian: “Obviously.”
    Me: “That’s all I needed to know. I love you. Let’s have some strawberry cheesecake ice cream.” (more…)

  • Paying A Price For Not Being In Control

    Bird About To Take Off in Biscayne Bay
    Bird About To Take Off in Biscayne Bay

    I just got a follow up email from a super nice Realtor that showed my listing. She was peeved because the “client” decided not to use her anymore because the “client’s” mother just decided to get her real estate license. The worse thing about it is that this realtor has been showing houses to these people for 14 months.  As a realtor for 25 years, I am used to this. Sometimes you work for months trusting that people will remain loyal and then bam they go off with someone else.

    The lesson learned as a realtor is to get an exclusive buyer’s agency when working with a buyer. In my case last week, it was a matter of respect for another fellow realtor. My clients wanted to remain loyal. One of the reasons I am hesitant to work full time in real estate again is the yo-yo syndrome.  In this Miami market  of short sales and foreclosures, anything can go haywire after working hundreds of hours on a deal. (more…)

  • A Best Friend Who Inspires Me

    Napkin Drawing On Lincoln Road A Few Years Ago
    Napkin Drawing On Lincoln Road A Few Years Ago

    I have had the privilege of having a true friend for over 20 years. She was always “crazy Alina” always doing something.  We have shared so many life events, our kids growing up, marriages, divorces, much laughter and some moments of tears. We are in actuality very much opposites though similar in many ways. We both love to give love.

    Her whole focus has been on her family and her kids. I have never met anyone who has so many people around her. When  her kids were growing up her home was grand central station. We have traveled together with our kids as single moms and though there were some periods of us not seeing each other, we always picked up where we left off.

    I have never seen someone work as hard as this woman. Many people see her success now and say, “I want your life.” Yes, it is great, but she deserves it because she has toiled and labored for every dime she has earned.  Being able to see how she operates behind the scenes has taught me a lot about the power of focused  intention. (more…)

  • Countdown To My Dreams

    Britto Artwork at Miami Children's Museum
    Britto Artwork at Miami Children's Museum

    I dashed to the computer in the middle of my exercise at home to write this post. I have my favorite music, DJ Tiesto,  in the background. The song is called Ride. It is from the album, “In Search of Sunrise.”  For those that have known me on Twitter,  I am always tweeting that it is DJ Tiesto time when I am about to start exercising at home  when I don’t have time to go to the gym. Somehow, it opens my heart and fills me with inspiration and motivation.

    Anyway, today I have been totally focused on getting a lot of  to do’s for my brother’s project.  I had gotten behind  in the last couple of weeks due to my focus on real estate. I was researching webinar conferencing and  ended up on a website that does podcast search. My mind started thinking: “How Am I going to accomplish my own projects in six months?” After all, if I want to inspire others, I have to walk my talk and completely live it. I have lived my pain and losses and have had complete blessings in the process. That is what this whole blog is about. I am talking from my own experience. It’s real and organic. That is what I want to share. My heart is open. I have worked on my self from the inside out. It is time that I get out and make my dreams happen. (more…)

  • Not Dreaming Is Painful

    coral-roseMy mini meltdown yesterday was not just about being  jilted by another realtor who wanted to take the commission all for himself. Though it did take the wind out of me a bit, I have learned to stomach it.

    Yesterday also happened to be the day that some trademarks were about to be abandoned if I didn’t extend them. I had registered some trademarks with my sister two years ago when we started our dreams. I had the website related to these trademarks  linked to this site because I assumed we were going to work on these projects together.  Back in May, right after Sparky died, I wrote an open letter to my sister, and unlinked the website to this blog. It is sitting somewhere in cyberspace, still active, but stale. (more…)