A new chapter begins tomorrow

As for the countdown, I have 88 days to make a smooth transition to Florida. I am really excited and a little nervous but I am feeling great about this new beginning.

Tomorrow I start the second stage on a three stage process that is supposed to teach me a lot about myself and help me break through all the barriers that are keeping me from achieving my goals. I am not going to lie, I am very anxious. I don't know what this process is about, but I can't wait to begin.

The first stage was long, painful but also had a lot of fun moments and I learned a lot. I found out that compared to most people, I have a pretty good life and a lot of love. I also learned that some times I isolate myself. I am working on that. I need to trust more. I am working on that too.

Another thing I started doing was seeing a personal trainer. He comes once a week to correct my form and teach me how to improve my legs. Those were always a source of pride for me and I let them go a little. Now I am working really hard to make them look great and perform even better.

More important, I am doing what I preach. I am investing in me. I am putting me first. I am learning to love myself. The rest, will come on its own.

Keep trying.

Choosing to whine or to win

It is very amusing to watch how many people spend their days whinnying about how bad their life is. I live in a country where everyone owns a car, most people have a place to live and food on the table. Yet, no matter where you go, there will be a couple of people complaining about how bad the economy is...as they sip their beer and eat their chips while relaxing at an air conditioned bar while watching a flat screen TV.

I don't understand the logic. You are dressed, you are eating, you are paying for entertainment. You have it made! What are you crying about. There are people in other countries that live in a hut, have no running water, wash their clothes in the river, eat whatever they get their hands on, probably have no electricity, cook on fire, and they are happy.

I wonder if having more "stuff" makes you immune to the real pleasures in life. Could it be that the more we have, the more we think we are entitled to? Do we actually think that we have a RIGHT to have more just because we live in a civilized society?

I don't know why people complain. But I do know that doing so does not solve any problems and creates more. People who don't value what they have are not in tune with what real needs are. They do not value themselves or their peers and are always looking for the next best thing, keeping up with appearances and making those around them feel like they have more. There is no humble pie for these folks, just greed, inconformity and pain.

I may not have a lot, but I have a roof over my head, clothes, shoes, I eat three times a day and I sleep on a nice bed. I don't have air conditioner, but I have three fans. Sure it gets hot every once in a while, but I sleep. I enjoy everything from the sound of rain to the expensive Godiva chocolates I buy every once in a while. I enjoy life, good, bad, better, worse. And I love sharing with others. I have no time to complain. Life is too short for that.