Risks

As you know, I moved back to Florida, after living in New York for 5 years. My husband received a job offer and we decided it was the best time to move - the housing market was in our favor, the cost of living was affordable, family was close by, and we knew some people in the area.

Our friends and family thought we were insane to quit our jobs, get married, and move all at once. But that is how we roll, we thrive on stress and figured why not make it one huge stress ball.

I moved to New York with no job, no apartment and no friends, and frankly I made it work. I got a job within 3 months at a prestigious company, moved into a new apartment and met my now husband. It takes drive, patience, and faith (in yourself).

Granted that was in 2005, when the economy was in a different place. Would I do it now? Well I kinda did. I left a stable job in NY, and moved to a new city where I would have to start from scratch. I do have Mr. Techy, this time around and am not venturing out alone. However, we are facing the same as well as new fears, together: what if his job doesn't work out, what if I can't get a job, etc?

I believe in taking risks. It's not easy, but the first step is always the hardest. The next step is much less scarier. The third step means you are moving in a new direction, not standing still.

Have you taken any risks lately? Why or why not?

Saludos!

Mrs. Cafe

Attn: Orlando, FL Latinas

Hello Ladies,

I wanted to reach out to the Orlando Ladies, and extend an invitation to attend a networking event connecting Latinas all over the world, sponsored by La Comadres. Our gatherings are called a "comadrazo(sm)!" These comadrazos around the country are events to which we truly look forward and we hope you will come to feel the same way. There are no dues, no officers, no meetings, just getting to know each other and supporting each other in many ways.

The next event is on January 23. If you are interested in attending, please send me an email and I'll forward you the invite. If you can't make it but would like to receive future invites to our events, please email me as well.

Please visit La Comadres website for more information: http://www.lascomadres.org

I look foward to seeing you at our events, Saludos! !

Mrs. Cafe

I'm back!

It's been a very long time since I last posted, and I am ashamed. I usually handle stress pretty well, and this time around I just ended up dropping everything and made excuses not to continue.

Just to bring you up to speed, my now husband and I both left NY and moved to South Florida (without jobs), got married in November, went on a fabulous honeymoon in the Mediterranean, and then moved again to Central Florida for his new job (all that in 4 months). We are at fault for piling all the stress into one big pile, but that is how we function. I thrive on stress, and always will. It's not healthy, and I am trying to learn how to be patient and take baby steps.

This year, I promise to follow through. Finish what I start. Not shy away from opportunities because of fear. The first baby step is publishing this post. Done!

How many of you finish what you start?

Mrs. Cafe