Happy Birthday To Me!

I turned 46 yesterday. Don't be shocked that I revealed my actual age -- I'm not ashamed of it. And I'm not one of these women who pretend to be younger than I am. I've been through a lot in these last 46 years which you can probably tell when you look at my face so what's the point in denying it? So as I head into my 47th year, I usually take the time to stop, reflect and make some resolutions.

1. Read more books. I've been doing that in the last two weeks and have devoured 4 novels so far. I hope to expand my repetoire to include something other than fiction.

2. Get more exercise. It's kind of hard not to, living here, since I usually walk everywhere. I still haven't joined a gym but plan to this week.

3. Learn to speak Spanish. This one is a little bit more difficult to accomplish. Until I know my work schedule, I can't really join an organized class so I guess I will just have to learn by using the language more often and insisting that my Mexican friends speak Spanish to me.

My birthday itself was fun. I had to do a style show for Viva at Villa Verano ("Summer House") in Conchas Chinas. We modelled for six couples staying in this huge home and then stayed for a drink afterwards. Very nice people -- hopefully the ladies will all come into the store today or tomorrow and pick up something they like. I wore this beautiful turquoise and silver necklace/bracelet combo which cost around 23,000MXP. Very chic!

Charlene and I ended up at Steve's Bar for a quick lunch of fish & chips. This is a great little place for food from home, including nice salads, and a clear view of the street so you can wave down everyone you know walking by! It's an air conditioned sports bar and very popular during the heavy sports season (hockey, football, etc.).

Back at Casa Andrea, I tried to have a siesta and think I succeeded for a little bit. We met people for drinks at Langostino's at 7PM, including Brenda and Keith Montague from Las Vegas. Keith just got a job here selling for Velas Vallarta and it is their first time in Puerto Vallarta. Nice folks. Mike Pohl, the owner of Langostino's and Cafe Frankfurt, provided a free bottle of champagne to help my birthday celebrations. Thanks Mike! :)

I had salmon for dinner, which was wonderful. I was serenaded by Los Bambinos (thanks JR!) and Jorge and Lenny, who are back together again. I also bought their new CD, which I can't wait to play! Afterwards we went to Que?Pasa for a nightcap and then Charlene and I came home for a quick, cool swim before bed. All in all, it was a good day! Thank you to everyone, both here and away, for your birthday wishes.