The Three Ring Circus that is My Life...

Summer has finally set, leaving in it's path memories of this sought-out season. When I began this blog, I thought summer would be the ideal time to write - the perfect time to slow things down and reflect. Wishful thinking on my part. So for those friends who are wondering why have I not written in a while, I'll give you a glimpse of the three ring circus that is my life...


I'm not complaining. I'm blessed with a good job, great family and circle of friends and a "hobby" that defines my identity. When family ties are challenging, I lean on my trusted friends for support. When my job pulls me in every direction possible, I trust that every new experience offers professional growth. And when I feel most accomplished is when I'm able show my community in a positive light.


A great example of how work has become a juggling act is my involvement in one of the several comities I participate in. This last was the Latino Heritage Month event which was a total success due to a famous sports figure we were able to land as our kenote speaker.

But the most significant personal event happen at the end of spring. In May, there was a new addition to our family. My daughter had a baby. Oh yeah! I know what you're thinking. You are so young... Good genes, I say. So in July we all traveled to Puerto Rico for his baptism. This little someone will revive the meaning of holidays and will give us a second chance to rediscover life's many wonders.

During this summer I also moved. Not far from my old home, but was a welcome change. Now you can add "landlord" to the many labels you may want to refer to me. To celebrate that my house was finally rented, I joined my friends in our quarterly trip to New York city.


In August, my sister visited from Orlando. I took her to The Water Fires in Rhode Island and to Martha's Vineyard - my favorite place in New England. Her favorite place? Fenway Park. On her last nigh here, we went to Tasca for dinner and flamenco. It's amazing all that Boston has to offer.



Even though I wanted to take a break from the program I produce - everyone else runs repeats during the summer. Not a chance, there were too many great stories in Boston not to miss and my summer nights weren't spent sipping lemonade on my deck but in front of my computer editing.


So when you ask, where were you? Try looking for me in one of the rinks that comprise my life: work, family/friends and producing, taping and editing BostonLatino.Tv. I'm constantly moving between them, but when I have a chance to slow down, I try to enjoy a quiet evening at home, sitting with my dog to watch a movie or a previously recorded TV show. Because of my hectic schedule, I have a new appreciation for the normal and my DVR.

Fall is in full swing now. It's always this season, the one that makes the leafs disappear, that I feel is the beginning of a new cycle. I'm looking forward to the new experiences it may bring, new friendships, new opportunities and new challenges. I'll try to find time to share in this blog - not much of a "diary" but the intention to write is there.

If when reading this you feel the urge to write about your summer... Please post! I would love to hear what you've been up to too.