MANY BLESSINGS!

HI! AND WELCOME BACK TO THE GLOBAL COMMUNITY PARK!

I WANTED TO SHARE SOME PICTURES THAT I TOOK DOWN HERE.

My pictures bring me such peace and I hope you enjoy them as well.

This is a perfect day! The skies were clear, the temperature was 73
degrees, the air was crisp.  It reminded me that I don't appreciate
 a normal and perfect day as much as I should!

The beginning of September 2015 and the beginning of
golden sunsets and harvest moons.

This was taken at the end of August 2015.  A perfect end to
summer sunsets and pastel clouds!

A supernatural sky at sunset.  This pictures was not altered. The
clouds were grayish and the sun a firey red at sunset in Sept.


MORE TO COME!  BUT JUST A QUICK SHARE WITH YOU!  OF COURSE I'M ADDING THE GO FUND ME BUTTON FOR CRYSTAL DENNIS





BUT MOST OF ALL.... I HOPE YOU ENJOYED THE PICS.

ADIOS! UNTIL MY NEXT POST!

Good Afternoon!

Hi! and Welcome back to the Global Community Park!


WARNING ...... RELIGIOUS.......POV
My prayers go out to the many people who are experiencing turmoil in these days. I rely on my God for peace of mind in times like these and I've been inspired to read my Bible from cover to cover..... again. I enjoy reading the Bible along with the Apocryphal Books from other countries so I can get the whole story. It brings me much peace.

THINGS ARE EVEN CHANGING HERE IN PARADISE!

Crystal has been chosen to sing the theme song for a
 new video
 game called Mana Aeliria for Windows RPG!

We're even feeling some of the changes in paradise here.  Because of my business, I have to cross the border at least 2xs a month.  I've been doing this since February, but this last time I was stopped and all of my bags were searched.  My house mate almost didn't make it back.  The next time we have to have our documents and not just birth certificates and IDs.  So, the cost for that has to be added onto my cost to take my singer to Chicago. I ended up using mostly my own cash for the trip as the fundraising is not going well.  Because of the new demands on the money for the passports, we are now $200 short of the cost to go to Chicago. I'll find it somewhere.  We still need money for the hotel if anyone would like to donate, I'll put the link at the bottom of this post. 

STILL LOVING IT HERE

Now as for my expat lifestyle. It's getting better. I started taking a taxi to the city center so I can shop for the month. I found that decision has helped me cut down on expenses. The taxi fee costs 80 pesos which is about $4.92 USD, there and back.  I bought a months worth of food for $1939 pesos, which was around $160.00, and it filled our cabinets and our large freezer/refrigerator. I also bought 60 liters of water for around $7 USD. I'm still impressed with the cost of living down here. Still loving the beachfront community but haven't gotten into an exercise routine yet. Right now I'm obsessed with getting my singer to Chicago and can think of nothing else. 

But I DID find use for all the extra water bottles. I fill them with tap water and use them for weights! I started a morning weight lifting and toning program for myself. You see, Mexico doesn't recycle (which is really weird coming from the US), so we are always stuck with what to do with all the empty water bottles. I filled some of them with emergency water that I keep in storage because, when it rains here the water may run brown for a few days before it clears again. Then, I give the remaining bottles to the garbage man. It still seems strange not recycling the bottles.

PLEASE HELP CRYSTAL DENNIS! 

Crystal Dennis circa 2012

I've added a cover video from You Tube that Crystal did.  I wanted to remind you that her talent is worth supporting. If you can find it in your heart to help this beautiful blind and multi-talented artist reach her goals, click the Go Fund Me Button at the bottom of this post.

It's HOT DOWN HERE!

Hi! and WELCOME to the GLOBAL COMMUNITY PARK! So much has happened in the 4 months I've been here. To start with, today is the HOTTEST day of the summer. I can't imagine what it's like not living at the shore and without an air conditioner. Just took a cold shower and put some shorts on.

I've been steadily building my businesses down here and trying to help my singer as well.  Right now it's hard for EVERYONE with the heat. I took pictures at the beach the other day. Some were for a video I'll be doing real soon and some were to share on my blogs.

Crystal's next song and video is called The Siren's Ballad.
Here is the picture I took for the download thumbnail.

I'm surprised I got no takers for the real estate for sale down here. Real cheap and lots available. Strange that so much opportunity is here now that no one has money to take advantage of it. Lot of empty homes and vacant commercial real estate.

I haven't been able to do the tourist thing since I've been here. A little here and there. I'm preparing to decorate my patio and I have to go on a business trip in October. So lots of money I have to put away for the upcoming months.

I've also arranged to keep renting this place until May 2016. That's give me more time to develop these businesses and help Crystal build her career.

I hope everyone is staying cool today.  And enjoying your summer!

Here is the button to click to help Crystal Dennis in her career.

Reminder: SuperMoon tomorrow 8/29, check for times.
On a clear night, it'll look beautiful!

Here's a banner from the Video Game that Crystal was hired to do the theme song for.

Here is a screenshot from the video shoot  for the song MoonSong.
It's a new song written and sung by Crystal.

REMEMBER THAT YOU CAN DONATE TO HER GO FUND ME CAMPAIGN BY CLICKING THE PINK BUTTON ABOVE. THANKS AND ENJOY THE REST OF YOUR SUMMER!

ADIOS, 'TIL MY NEXT POST!

EARTHQUAKES IN PARADISE!

HI! And WELCOME BACK to Global Community Park!

Did anyone else feel those earthquakes. I tried looking them up in the recent earthquake tracking grid and they weren't there.

They shook my whole house and I thought someone was on the roof.  I even prepared a quick escape bag for my housemates and me.  Earthquakes are not my favorites, I'd prefer storms like the storms I lived through back on the east coast when I lived in New England. I was there during hurricane Sandy.

Earthquake have me feeling not in control, Like the ground ca n open up at any moment  and swallow you. It's not supportive and downright scary.

I'd like to know if anyone else felt the earthquake. Let me know my leaving a message at the space below.

Here is a picture I hope you'll enjoy.

HERE IS THE LINK TO HELP CRYSTAL DENNIS, YOU KNOW WHAT TO DO

GOD SAVE US FROM THE HEAT!

.

Hi! And welcome back to Global Community Park! The word for today is YIPE!  It's very HOT today! It's 90 degrees in PARADISE!?  

Albeit still beautiful but, I'm roasting here!  When I step out of the house, the cool breeze is invigorating and the view is still amazing, but right now I'm admiring the areas of the USA that have rain and hail.

The other day when I went to the shopping mall, the Walmart ATM wasn't working. I needed money to buy groceries.  You see,  in a cashless society like the USA there are ATMs everywhere but in a country like Mexico where they still respect the almighty dollar (or peso MXN) there are only ATMs at the American stores like Walmart.  I had to walk to a Home Depot (a national home decorating and supply chain in the USA) that they have here in MX and use their ATM. Glad I knew where it was. I walked up and down the mall because I was sure there HAD to be a machine somewhere in the mall area but there wasn't.

Well, I got the money and went shopping. I bought 11 bags of groceries for $60. USD or $963. pesos MXN. The cost of living is so low here. Oh, and since I don't have a car yet it cost me $5. USD to get there and $5. to get back home. I gave $32 pesos for a tip which is $2. USD. All and all, a good day!


I don't have much to add except to please help me, help CRYSTAL. Follow this link to the campaign site and donate at an affordable level. Thank you in advance for your donation!

Here she is! pretty, pretty CRYSTAL DENNIS

CELTIC MUSIC SINGER who is now

a member of a new CELTIC MUSIC 

CROSSOVER

GENRE

ADIOS UNTIL MY NEXT POST!

TROUBLE IN PARADISE

MY LITTLE ITALIAN STYLE VILLA IN PARADISE


I really like this house.  It's just the right size so I don't have too much to clean, but it's still big enough to enjoy.  It's a 2 bedroom 2 bathroom villa a block from the ocean and with a ceiling to floor double window on the beach side.  The only problem is that, for about 3 hours a day, it's really hot when the sun is high and shining into the villa.  It's more than worth the trouble.  It usually happens between 4 and 7 pm, a good time to go walking on the beach.


The title of this post is TROUBLE IN PARADISE so here is the trouble.  This expat community was built on Mexican soil.  The property rights are given to the property owners but many patriots who don't live here inside the community (local Mexicans) are challenging the right for the community to have a private park and private beach and a private swimming pool.  Many of them come here to work on the landscaping and some are hired to clean the houses.  They are envious of the beach and are challenging the decision of the home owners association to keep the community facilities private.  They (the Mexicans that come into the community to work) are saying they have a right to use the pool and the beach and the park as it is part of Mexico and still owned by the country.  

So right now, they are coming in and using the facilities and threatening to call the police if they are kept out of the community.  The security guards can't keep the non-residents out any longer and if they do, they (security) will be arrested.  So far we have not had a problem with them taking a stand.

  The non-residents coming in are respectful of the property and the home owners and they really don't use the beach or the swimming pool.  I hope this continues to be the case. 

From what I've been told, the first time they are denied access, the police will get involved.  Already people are discussing hiring their own private security guards for their estates. 


Recently, I've been back and forth from America and to Mexico and it seems like it'll be that way as I build my business down here.  I've just starting getting my papers together to get my business established down here.  I'll let you know about it as it becomes more solid.  

Well, I'm gonna end the post here.  I just wanted to connect with you, my readers and I hope your summer is going well wherever you are.

I'm still helping Crystal Dennis in her campaign on Go Fund Me.  A new month is beginning and it's a good time to re-share the campaign.  I'm posting a campaign button for you to donate to her campaign.  

We'll be fundraising this month for the campaign, around the neighborhoods.  Please share it with your friends and I'll keep you posted on our fundraising activities.

ADIOS TIL MY NEXT POST!

Back to Beauty south of the border

Hi! It's Kiki!

Welcome back to Global Community Park!

I hope everyone is having a wonderful summer.  Let us know here at GCP, if you are getting to travel or if you're having a wonderful staycation at home in your own town. 

I visited the US yesterday, had alot of business to conduct, and had a wonderful time.  I caught up with some old friends.  I meant to contact more but, I just didn't have the time. I enjoyed my visit but I was sure glad to return home.  

My cab ride from the border to my house (which is 30 miles), was $12.90 USD.  I also found a bus that will take me to Los Angeles for $25. USD round trip!  From San Diego I paid $125 USD for the same trip.  Can you imagine saving $100. USD just by leaving from Mexico.  Now, the ride from the border on average is 20 - 25 USD but, if you learn to negotiate with the drivers, you can get them down to 12 USD.  Always offer with the renegotiated low price, to pay the toll, if applicable.  

I'm gonna cut out now.  I'll check back with you real soon. I'd like

My blind singer.  Please donate to her
GoFundMe Campaign with the
link below on this page. She's
taking this picture outside my house.
Isn't she pretty?

to learn about your travel experiences.  Especially if you've taken a 3 month vacation and the circumstances behind the long vacay.  

I know I'm not the only person whose done this so, let's share!

Here's a pic for the road.  

Neighborhood Park 

ADIOS! 'TIL MY NEXT POST!