2006 High Lights

Each year I begin a new year with positive affirmations. 2006 was filled with so many blessings, I was blown away with everything that came my way.

"2007 will be a GRAND Year"!!!!!!!!..


Unexpected recognition such as AIMSA Ahora/Today Award, NLBWA-OC Emerging Latina of the Year, Manchester Who's Who Among Executives and Professionals, Latino O.C. 100 and O.C. Business Journal Women in Business Nominee. I was also blessed in having various interviews with the media, pod cast interview and a contributor to a book.

Life is so fast to think about everything that is happening. Taking care of your family, being mommy, wife, business owner and taking part of your children's education is a lot. I believe as women we learn how to multi-task in order to deal with the daily demands.

2006 was an awakening experience. After 3 1/2 years of living a very demanding schedule integrating both family & business, I realized that my life was changing and I could not continue to work as I had in the past. My little 4 year old is enrolled in a COOP pre-school. This type of school promotes parent involvement with a committe, working in school and assisting with fundraisers. My baby sitter raised her prices so I really was forced to think twice . My networking activities had to slow down, focus on my business foundation and change things in order keep my family first.

While I attended a conference, I recall hearing a speaker discuss how little sleep and time she was spending with her family. She new she was neglecting her family. In addition, I read or heard something about the how the lack of sleep can affect your health. As a result this made me think about my situation. I'm now getting more sleep, eating healthier, reserved time for my family with no interruption and I feel better about my self. Everyone in my family is happier. Consequently, my stress management has become easier. I do not sweat the small things in life.

It's nice seeing that my two little ones can communicate their concerns like mommy and daddy by expressing themselves. When my little 4 year old is upset he tells me.... "Mommy I'm upset because......." We sit down and we talk about it. This helps him understand his actions and consequences , then he says sorry . We hug each other and then he's off playing with his sister.

Stay tuned as Addy's drives away in the add mobile with sparkle and bling.