WE LOST POWER YESTERDAY!

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Just sending a post to announce that WE LOST ELECTRICITY yesterday!  These are the problems that sometimes come with living in this beautiful environment and community.

The electricity failed at 3pm PST and came back on at 12am PST.  During that time we lost phone service, lights, television and internet. One thing I always try and do is keep my computer charged so if we DO lose power, I can watch DVD's for entertainment until it comes back on.  But, yesterday I was caught with my battery power down! OH NO!! 

I had to live without my visual stimulation! We did something

We didn't even have moonlight last night!

that we hadn't done in a while.  We all TALKED.  While chatting, it reminded me of when my kids were small and not always getting along, sometimes their friends would separate their interests, so they would annoy each other.  When it became unbearable to hear, I'd take them into the mountains camping. It was those times of fishing and sleeping in the tent that were the best!

I'd get them in an area where they had to depend upon each other. I'd tell them about when they were little my son would treat my daughter, the baby, like she was his baby. He was so protective of her. By the time the weekend was done, we were all friends again and more appreciative of each other's differences.

I got to relive that sort of experience yesterday.  It's been awhile since we all just sat around and talked.  I had an old time radio show saved on my tablet (which DID have a charge) called, "THE WHISTLER", it was a Christmas episode. We listened and enjoyed the radio play.

Camping holds fond memories!

Then I went out and looked up to the dark skies.
The sky was pitch black, were so many stars out. As I looked up I saw a shooting star. It was a special sight and one that I didn't expect.

Well the electricity is back today and I made a list of some of the things I need to buy in case of an emergency. Going to the store tomorrow to pick up the items. 

I can't believe ME the poster child for being prepared, was not prepared for the smallest emergency yesterday! Lucky for me, I had enough supplies, because I make a habit of prepping, so we were OK for last night. 

Well, wanted to share that with you.  Remember to always prepare for an emergency. You don't have to be a survivalist to take tiny precautions in case of a power shortage.

Thanks for reading and adios until my next post!

WHEN YOU FINALLY GET WHAT YOU WANT...

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I hope everyone read the post about the water being cleaned up in Mexico (disclaimer: drink it at your own risk), because the water is so clear and smells so good right now.  I'm using this time to fill up my water jugs as I treat my water before I drink it, so don't follow my lead, use your own judgment please!

water's clean in Mexico and tasting GOOD!

I just realized how happy I am right now.  Things aren't perfect but, I am very happy. I'm helping my singer get to Chicago on October 23rd for her in studio recording and to get her the PR Rep. she needs to become a success. I've decided that I want to support her emotionally and I'm helping her to get the professional career help that she deserves.

I thank the people who have donated money so far and I remind the rest of you that the campaign is ongoing (on this day, 4/24/2016 campaign is over, thank you all for your donations).  Your donations are what is enabling us to do this. We are short about 300 dollars USD, but I'm cutting into my personal budget to make this trip happen.  

Thanks to you, once again we are so close. The donation link will be on this page for those who'd still like to donate.

I wanted to do this post because I've noticed that WHEN YOU FINALLY GET WHAT YOU WANT... like I feel I have at this moment,  your mind becomes cleared to see what you need to do next. For example, the move down here helped me to get rid of the "stuff" that was cluttering up my space, my mind, and my life. I put most of it in storage and now, I'm ready to sell the storage stuff off.

I even plan to pack everything for the trip to Chicago into one small carry on bag (which I've NEVER done before).  I always travel with 2-3 bags and one carry on; especially because 3 people are going. But I'm learning pack it all into 1 bag and pack the luggage better.

Singer, Crystal Dennis, in the studio,in Chicago, recording.
Thanks to everyone who made this possible

I'm also so anxious to return home and jump into the holiday season.  The decorating and baking and celebrating. I'm trying to relax my mind and not get so anxious when major hurdles come up like the trip to Chicago. I habitually get caught up and can think of nothing else until the "hurdle" is jumped. As the date gets closer, I get crazier.  I didn't even remember, until I went to the grocery store yesterday, that Halloween is coming soon!

Crystal singing at The Manor
Retirement Home.

I must remind myself that these business trips with my singer are just beginning, I can't obsess over these events because there are more coming.  This is an important one but I'll be accompanying my singer on most trips.  If I stress, the trips won't be much fun.

I hope that you understand my message.  I have more to say but it can wait for another post. Let me know the changes you are making in your life also. I'd love to hear them. As promised, here is the link for my singer.

DONATE IF YOU CAN\

ADIOS UNTIL MY NEXT POST!

PLEASE, ENJOY CRYSTAL DENNIS'S LATEST YOUTUBE

UPLOAD! DONATE FOR THIS TALENTED

SINGER TO RECORD HER CD!

MEXICO'S WATER PROBLEM IS FIXED

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Yesterday I told you about the water problem in Mexico! Today the problem is fixed and there is 
clear water again. Now I guess everyone is warned about drinking the water in MX but I drink it all the time.  I always treat my water with drops of bleach per gallon no matter where I am. Mexico is not different.  But right now in MX the water is super clear! I have a side by side picture 
for you to see.

This was the water I showed you as it was at 4:00pm PST
yesterday

Here is the same glass (also untouched) with the water problem
fixed as of 9:00am PST this morning.

When I went to the store today, the water machines were empty. Now I'm filling my gallons with water again and treating the water with chlorine bleach.  I'm going to store more that I did before.  

We only used up 7.5 of the 15 gallons or so that I

had stored away.  I'm glad that I prepare for emergencies and I can't wait to add more to my emergency prepping.

Well I just wanted to keep ya posted on the water sitch! 

Check ya later!

THE WATER IN MEXICO TODAY!

HI! A quick note for our Global Community today!

The water is not good in MX today so be careful drinking water across the border! I don't know what caused it but here it is! A picture is worth a thousand words!

This is an untouched pic of the water that was taken around 4:00pm today


The water company here is working on the water problem and it should be fixed soon.  

I had a feeling the water was having problems, so, I filled 6 ten liter bottles with water over the past 2 days. 

Because I followed my "gut feeling", we have about 15 gallons of  water to use until the problem is fixed.  

ALWAYS PREPARE FOR AN EMERGENCY! 

WHAT IN THE WORLD IS HAPPENING!

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What's been happening in our Global Community! So many events going on in the world today.  I've added day trading to my list of the many things I try to accomplish while down here.  I have a stock market account that I haven't used in 3 years. It's been locked until now and I just reactivated it so now. I have to do some verification process before i can access funds (plus, I no longer have the same bank account).  Anyway, I'm researching the stocks that I'd like to invest in in the meantime. 

I've also been studying about the bitcoin, which has been growing in popularity. I have a monetary exchange APP on my tablet and the BITCOIN has just been added to the list. My next goal is learning to mine BITCOIN (s?). I'd like to buy a cheap computer just to mine the coins.  I hear they're the money of the future and we'll be able to purchase through the internet using the BITCOIN system.  But back to the question of this post. The world has been crazy this week (crazier than usual),  The Pope's visit and the words of Donald Trump had the country in a "tizzie".

WARNING ....SUBJECT .....SWITCH......

I enjoyed the SuperMoon Eclipse on Sunday. I thought it was gonna be a large red moon but my camera just took a regular moon pic.  Here is a picture of my moon.  How weird is that! If you notice, I've switched to a lighter subject than the state of the world.

Lots of things going on.

I haven't been going out of my expat community lately. I went to the corner store within the complex and bought some necessary items like milk and bread, eggs and the like. I noticed that a restaurant that opened the first week I was here is now closing down.  I guess the economy is effecting even "paradise".

Recently, I've been looking at rentals in other countries like Thailand and Costa Rica. I can rent a beautiful house with a swimming pool in Thailand for just 412 USD a month, and one in Costa Rica for about the same price, Don't misunderstand, I love it here in paradise and plan on staying here a bit longer but, I'm getting my passport this week and this has opened up my mind to the possibility of becoming a truly global citizen.

I'm just saying......

Well I'm nearing the end of this post and I'd like to remind everyone about the Go Fund Me Campaign for Crystal Dennis.  We are now, $549.00 USD away from her getting to record her CD in Chicago, Ill USA and we have until October 23rd complete the campaign. 

Please show your support for this Blind Celtic Crossover artist and help her to launch her singing career.  If you saw her on the street holding a tin can and begging for money, I trust that you'd donate to the can. 

Well here she is asking for help with her career and for help keeping her dignity. Can you offer a donation for this? 

If your answer is "yes", then go to her Go Fund Me Campaign page and help her get to Chicago to record that CD! Click on the button below. 

After you donate, please share the link with your friends and family, social media group, coworkers, and other organizations.

In spite of all the craziness in this world, stay positive, stay happy! AND Adios! till my next post!!

MANY BLESSINGS!

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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.