Friday, December 30, 2011

2011 Wrap Up and Five Keys To a Successful 2012: The Fuel For Your New Year's Resolutions and Intentions

I started 2011
 with loads of laughter, tons of love, and bundles of joy.
 My resolutions for 2012
 are to do good work, love a lot, and be my best Me.
I have intentions and goals too!! ;)
*candid picture was taken on New Year's 2011
Left to right: The Lil Sis, The Lil Cuz, Me, The Twin

2011 is coming to a close faster than I could have imagined!  As I look back I feel incredibly blessed!

Thursday, December 22, 2011

New Year. New You. New Latina.: Join the New Latina 'Renewal Twitter Party'

I hope all the women I know can join us on December 28th at 9pm for a time of connecting as women around our accomplishments, challenges, and surprises of 2011 as well as putting forth to the Universe, shouting out happily to God & others, what you really want for 2012!  

Some of us make resolutions, others set out intentions, and still others create vision boards- let's share how we will become refreshed and renewed in 2012!

You can click here for the Tweetup Invite and to RSVP!  We are looking forward to meeting you there!  Remember to tell your friends and encourage them to RSVP not only for the great time they will have with many ambitious and inspiring women, but also for the chance to win one of the many prizes offered below which you must RSVP to qualify for!

Wishing you Holiday Blessings,
VickyB (@DocSabia)



Dec
28
New Latina Renewal Twitter Party!
At 9pm - 10:30pm


Where?
(((ONLINE)))
New York City, NY
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NewLatina.net invites you to a New Year's 'Renewal Twitter Party' to help you refresh your goals and renew your ambition for the year to come!

Join us for a conversation about resolutions, challenges and big dreams for the new year! If you're an entrepreneur, student or aspiring to achieve personal goals, New Latina wants to help you exceed your expectations this year!

Talk with other Latina women who are embracing their inner strength and learn more about New Latina's upcoming initiatives that can help you reach your personal and professional goals!

Stay tuned during the Twitter party for a special announcement about New Latina's upcoming initiative to Kick Start 2012 and make it a year of success!


PARTY DETAILS:

HOST: @NewLatina (tweets by @DocSabia)
CO-HOSTS: @AngelicaMentor @biculturalmom
 @yolymason @Eva_Smith @WonderWomynLLC

When: Wednesday, December 28, 2011

What Time: From 9:00 PM to 10:30 PM EST

Where: Twitter.com and Tweetchat.com

Hashtag: #NLRenewal

Who to Follow: See host/co-hosts above.


PRIZES:

One (1) $100 Gift Certificate

One (1) Massage session from Massage Envy Spas

Two (2) Assorted Gift Baskets from Neutrogena

One (1) Relationship Coaching Session with Lisa Velazquez

One (1) Life or Business Coaching Session with Angélica Pérez, PhD


Organizers...
@NewLatina
Angelica Perez (Everywhere)
3,073 followings | 2,795 followers | 4,073 tweets


Smart tips & topics for today's ambitious Latina who's doing it all. A personal growth and lifestyle portal. Our motto: Live life to the fullest!
@biculturalmom
Chantilly Patiño (Color-Struck World, USA)
1,086 followings | 1,197 followers | 5,685 tweets


A fiesty politcal mom blogging about relationships, parenting, racism, feminism & Latino culture. Curator of #MixedVida tag. Founder of @mculturalfam
@DocSabia
Vicky B., MSW (Queens & Everywhere)
737 followings | 620 followers | 9,333 tweets


#NYC mujer sharing journey contigo. Passionate #Latina Activist specializing in #Developmental#Psychology & Good #Relationships. Mentor/PhDstudent/DatingNinja
Organized by @NewLatina, @biculturalmom, @DocSabia 

Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Wordless Wednesday: A Little Tree, A Little Joy, A Lot of Love

Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Wordless Wednesday: A Reminder That I Can Do Anything

A few years ago I decided to jump out of a plane. Check! I can do anything. 

Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Pensando En Colombia: ¿Que Guardas En Tu Corazón?

screen capture 
Todos los días como parte de mi rutina trato de sentarme, cerrar los ojos, y tener unos momentos en silencio.  Esto es parte de lo que me ayuda mantener una calma para manejar las cosas de la vida. La meditación. 

A veces  la noticia nos puede causar daño en lo frustrante y desmoralizante que es.  Ya tengo días que la noticia de Colombia me molesta.  Son graves las inducciones en muchas partes del país.  Todo el resto del mundo no sabe (lo que siento pero quizás si saben algo pero parece que no) que muchas regiones de Colombia están bajo de agua.  Me  duele el alma.  ¿Cómo no me va afectar?

Sunday, December 11, 2011

En Busca De Mi Príncipe Azul, Pero...

Tiki con Vicky
En busca de mi Príncipe Azul, pero... con mucha sabiduría.

En la canción "No" de Shakira, hay una frase que dice: "Espero que no esperes que te espere después de mis veintiséis", que me impresionó hace tiempo.

¿Cuánto tiempo iba esperar? 

¿Cuánto tiempo iba esperar para el hombre que yo amaba? ¿Cuánto tiempo iba dar para cambiar su modo de ser conmigo? ¿Cuándo iba él a quererme, como yo le quería? ¿Cuánto tiempo tenía que pasar para que él se convirtiera en mi príncipe azul? ¿Tal vez, él fue un príncipe azul en la única forma que supo ser o quizás yo no fui la princesa para él? 

Eran preguntas importantes y siguen siendo importantes. En ese tiempo, decidí que no iba esperar más ni iba a tratar de cambiar a nadie.

Thursday, December 8, 2011

Thoughtful Thursday: Does Adele's "Someone Like You" Song Apply To Platonic Friendships Too?



I think with any song, there are truths we tap into when we need it.  That's the beauty of music.
It runs through our bodies- we feel it deeply.  "Someone Like You" struck me when I first encountered it.  It  grabbed my heart because my heart was hurting in that moment.  The song had the ability to bring back memories of a deep love that I wanted to last forever.  But, it also expressed the sentiment of coming to peace with the bitter sweet reality of letting go and wishing the best for this person who didn't want me anymore in the same way.


So, does this song apply to friendships?  When there has been a fall out?  When there has been a break in the deepness of the friendship?

Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Día de las Velitas and Christmas Season Wishes


Día de las Velitas: This is the candle that is lit in my home
in honor of this day.  Also, this candle means a lot, because it was
a gift from my BFF, Tita.  Thank you, for the light. xoxo
"Día de las Velitas (English: Day of the little candles) is one of the most observed traditional holidays of Colombia. It is celebrated on December 7, on the eve of the Immaculate Conception, which is a public holiday in Colombia. This day is the unofficial start of the Christmas season in the country.[1]
On this day, people place candles and paper lanterns on their windows, balconies, porches, sidewalks, streets, parks and squares, in short, everywhere they can be seen, in honor of theVirgin Mary and her immaculate conception." - Wikipedia
This year I was very mindful of this special day that is celebrated in my parents' home country of Colombia.  I had some help remembering thanks to my special twitter and facebook family!  Just like Facebook helps us remember everybody's birthdays, it helps me stay connected with my Colombian culture.

Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Turn Back Tuesday: A Man's Four Point Strategy For Going From Online to A Date In Real Life


This post was originally published on the OK Cupid dating site my online journal.  It's worth repeating here and might be helpful to men who are just as frustrated with getting stuck in the online dating drama of messaging and chat. This post was received well by the guys of OKC, who offered many positive comments and thanked me for helping them to push through some insecurities they had about asking a girl out.  -Vicky B.


Online Dating and Momentum!                                June 25, 2010



Momentum is progress or development that is becoming faster or stronger.  

I have been on a handful of dates with some incredible guys and if it weren't for the chemistry between us needing to be more, I'm sure we would have hit it off!  

Still, now, I am writing because as of late, there have been a few men that have expressed interest and I have expressed interest and that hasn't led to an invite out!

What gives?! 

I think this is because of lack of momentum!