Up before the sun, setting myself up for comfort and success on a flight to New York where I’ll be watching What To Expect When You’re Expecting with my buddies from @SafeConBritax.
The reason that I get to go is that I am a Britax Latina Advisory Board Member and Britax and their wonderful products (i.e. car seats, strollers, carriers) are making their Hollywood debut in the movie.
Do you know how rare it is for me to actually see a movie in a movie theater? About as rare an occurrence as a Halley’s Comet sighting. So excited.
Now excuse me while I get a little sentimental, mushy, and grateful…
I started blogging because I desperately needed to express my creativity. I like to think of myself as an artist with my life being my medium. For many years my creativity manifested itself via acting. Acting has been a beautiful thing to me. It has helped me commune with others, express myself, and tune into the Universal that is within us all. Then I became a mami (pronounced mah-mee, not mammy) and acting could no longer be the emphasis in my life at least not for the foreseeable future.
I felt lost, drained, isolated. Being a parent is great, but it is not all of me; it does not fulfill my every need, nor should it. I found myself on Facebook more than ever, but that certainly wasn’t enough, then one morning I woke up and started a blog.
Whatever, whoever, put that idea into my head without me ever having read a blog: THANK YOU!!! All I wanted was a creative outlet. Aside: I’m on the plane right now sitting next to a stranger and typing this out while trying to keep myself from crying because that is how mushy I feel. What I got: a creative outlet, connections, friends, a whole new world, a career, and I became a writer. I became a WRITER! I never ever dreamed of becoming a writer. I dreamed of being immortalized in writing by someone else, but how much better is it to write my own truths?
So this trip to New York is about so much more than just a “blogging-business trip”. It is about opening myself up to the possibilities the Universe sends my way; it is about Unknown Papi’s constant support and encouragement (thank you honey, you have ALWAYS had my back as an partner, actor, mother, and human being); it’s about my little ones sacrificing the familiarity and comfort of having their mami with them (Put Pie, I’m going to miss you very much too. Luna Pie, I remembered to bring the entire breast pump this time!); it’s about my friends sharing their love with my family (Momo and Jessa thank you so much for spending time with and taking care of my children while I’m gone.); it’s about people that started off as strangers reading my words and changing my life forever.
If the stranger next to me asks why I am crying, I will tell him that it is because I am so unbelievably grateful, happy, and loving my life right now. I wish the same for you.
And now your Friday Fortune Cookie
(don’t forget to add “in bed” at the end, if you are so inclined):
Sometimes the dreams that come true are better than the ones you dreamt.
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Disclosure: This is not a sponsored post.
love you girl. have a great trip to NYC!
Love you right back! I still can’t believe I went to Charlotte when you weren’t there. What are the chances?! Love the pics of your wedding. You both look great.
Have fun in NEW YORK!!!!
omg…this made me cry!! And I’m at my desk at work. I understand so much of what you are saying!!
Well deserved my friend, well deserved!!
XOXO
Lisa
Amiga – you are connected w/ the Universe. I love that I get to read what you have to say and that I got to meet you. You are a wonderful mujer. Enjoy NYC and keep writing.
Have a wonderful time. Relax and enjoy the movie!
I liked that movie. I did see it in the theaters. I’m a big fan of Jennifer Lopez. Have a great trip to NYC! You know you are only 3 hours away from me!
Thank you! Wish I could visit you.
Enjoy your trip. I’m sure Put Pie and Luna Pie will be waiting with hugs when you get back. My blog has been a lifesaver to me, too, and because of the support of fellow bloggers, I’ve had the courage to continue writing and now have published 5 books on Kindle….and they’ve actually been selling! Not huge numbers, but they are slowly but surely making progress.
I love your writing, Eva!
Have a wonderful trip! Can’t wait to hear all about it! Please have a black and white cookie for me….or a hot pretzel from a street vendor!
Have a great NYC trip. Your blog writing, commenting and picture sharing is the best.
I agree – – – blogging is the best.
Blogging is indeed a nice outlet but you are kind of preaching to the choir here.
Oh, we seldom EVER go to the theater to see a movie….my husband doesn’t really like movies as much as I do, so I watch lot of DVDs…..How neat that your company’s products are in the movie!
Oh. Don’t cry, Unknown Mami. Te quiero mucho. Creativity is a valuable thing, and I am glad you found a way to express yourself. I used to play piano, and I taught school. Now I like to type away. I hope you are famous one day so I can proudly say I knew you when you were truly unknown.
Hugs to you, and I’ll join you in the tears. I have a long story too. And yes, I too am unbelievably grateful. You have a fantastic trip. I wish you lots and lots of happiness. I’ll especially be thinking of you tomorrow, May 20, in a special prayer, Claudya. Enjoy yourself.
That was amazing!! You are a fabulous writer. I cannot wait to read your review of the movie:)
I felt the exact same way! These blessings come only we are ready for them, this is your harvest, you’ve earned it and deserve it, ENJOY it! I’m glad we could hang out again!
Tracy @ Ascending Butterfly ♥ Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ
Thank you Tracy and it was great to see you again.
I hope you had a very fun time : )
I’m still having a fun time.
Very sweet! I often get mushy when I write about my kids. Where would we be without our blogs. And yes, you are lucky to go see a movie and fly on a plane alone, too. Hope you had a wonderful time!!!!