I developed a new appreciation for the Playa Express minivan (well actually they are Mercedes Benz vans) drivers last week when I rode one from Cancun to Playa del Carmen.
Previously my experience had been one of annoyance as I drove my vehicle and they zipped in and out of traffic – stopping with no notice in front of me to let passengers off or on.
This time, I was the one on the inside. I decided these drivers have to be very confident and capable drivers as they move from one town to another making stops at passengers often short notice requests and merging successfully in and out of traffic.
Passengers and the driver were extremely polite. Thank you very much – have a nice day – go with care - was heard over and over again (in Spanish of course).
When I am driving now I will try to have more patience and more appreciation for these minivans, the drivers and the people they carry to and from work and school.
Isn’t it interesting to look at experiences from another perspective? Mexico is a wonderful opportunity for that but really we can try it anywhere.
Enjoy the Adventure! Suzanne
Suzanne Marie Bandick
Live your Dreams Life Coach
P.S. My book: Only in Mexico You Say? The Humorous Side of Living in Mexico is available now on my site http://www.onlyinmexicoyousay.com
Would you like help to visit or live in Mexico? Visit http://www.liveyourdreamscoaching.com
Monday, March 3, 2008
Friday, February 29, 2008
Going Bananas in Mexico
Anyone want some fresh bananas? They are just off the tree. Mexican bananas are the best!
We have about five banana trees at any given time in our yard. Just to give you the full picture, when a banana tree produces, it has anywhere from 100 to 150 bananas at a time.
I now have lots of banana bread! I will have to make some banana muffins, banana chocolate chip cookies, banana cake and banana pancakes.
It is funny how most people want the banana baking over just the bananas!
I have written about my banana challenges before. It is an ongoing delight/burden.
Please feel free to send any banana recipes my way – better yet, feel free to come use my kitchen to make the recipe! I’ll be resting in the hammock under the bananas watching them ripen. I hope the neighbors are ready for more.
Enjoy the Adventure! Suzanne
Suzanne Marie Bandick
Live your Dreams Life Coach
P.S. My book: Only in Mexico You Say? The Humorous Side of Living in Mexico is available now on my site http://www.onlyinmexicoyousay.com/
Would you like help to visit or live in Mexico? Visit http://www.liveyourdreamscoaching.com/
We have about five banana trees at any given time in our yard. Just to give you the full picture, when a banana tree produces, it has anywhere from 100 to 150 bananas at a time.
I now have lots of banana bread! I will have to make some banana muffins, banana chocolate chip cookies, banana cake and banana pancakes.
It is funny how most people want the banana baking over just the bananas!
I have written about my banana challenges before. It is an ongoing delight/burden.
Please feel free to send any banana recipes my way – better yet, feel free to come use my kitchen to make the recipe! I’ll be resting in the hammock under the bananas watching them ripen. I hope the neighbors are ready for more.
Enjoy the Adventure! Suzanne
Suzanne Marie Bandick
Live your Dreams Life Coach
P.S. My book: Only in Mexico You Say? The Humorous Side of Living in Mexico is available now on my site http://www.onlyinmexicoyousay.com/
Would you like help to visit or live in Mexico? Visit http://www.liveyourdreamscoaching.com/
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Learning Reiki in Mexico
Yep that is what my husband and I will be doing this weekend! We are going to Cozumel for a weekend of Reiki how to. Cozumel is an island about a half hour ferry ride from Playa del Carmen and is a beautiful, fun place to spend some time. We may even get to see a sunset over the water as we cannot see the sun set over the water from Playa del Carmen. We are on the wrong side!
What is Reiki? Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. It is administered by "the laying on of hands" and is based on the idea that an unseen "life force energy" flows through us and is what causes us to be alive. If one's "life force energy" is low, then we are more likely to get sick or feel stress, and if it is high, we are more capable of being happy and healthy. I want to learn how to do that!
So as you can now see there are many interesting things to pursue in Mexico. As if you had any doubt! I'll let you know if I find anything humorous there!
Enjoy the Adventure! Suzanne
Suzanne Marie Bandick
Live your Dreams Life Coach
P.S. My book: Only in Mexico You Say? The Humorous Side of Living in Mexico is available now on my site http://www.onlyinmexicoyousay.com
Would you like help to visit or live in Mexico? Visit http://www.liveyourdreamscoaching.com
What is Reiki? Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. It is administered by "the laying on of hands" and is based on the idea that an unseen "life force energy" flows through us and is what causes us to be alive. If one's "life force energy" is low, then we are more likely to get sick or feel stress, and if it is high, we are more capable of being happy and healthy. I want to learn how to do that!
So as you can now see there are many interesting things to pursue in Mexico. As if you had any doubt! I'll let you know if I find anything humorous there!
Enjoy the Adventure! Suzanne
Suzanne Marie Bandick
Live your Dreams Life Coach
P.S. My book: Only in Mexico You Say? The Humorous Side of Living in Mexico is available now on my site http://www.onlyinmexicoyousay.com
Would you like help to visit or live in Mexico? Visit http://www.liveyourdreamscoaching.com
Friday, February 15, 2008
To live in or visit Mexico - is that your dream?
Are you trying to find a way to make your move to Mexico? Not sure where to turn, what to do or how to make the transition? I understand - I've been there and that is why my new coaching club may be of help!
I even have a surprise. Are you ready? The Live Your Dreams Coaching eClub now costs only $9.95 US to be a member. Yep, you read it right. See, your first dream may have just come true – that was easy!
What is your Dream? Dreams do come true at the club!
The "Live Your Dreams" Coaching Club offers coaching, empowerment, information, support and group interaction on how to live all of your dreams. Say goodbye to any negatives in your life and step into the positive! We have 2 live coaching calls a month, new live your dreams tips and ideas every Monday, a forum to ask questions and discuss concepts and so much more!
Why the great deal? I want to reach more people. The fun thing about dreams is that often everyone wins! I love that! Do you?
Here is what Traci said after a one 1/2 hour coaching session on Friday:
“Hi Suzanne, We had a great weekend !! Not only did I build sand castles but I went IN the ocean on a big pink floaty with my daughter... I never actually get beyond my ankles so it was pretty cool for her (and me).
I have also been practicing my positive thinking and guess what... made a big sale this morning. I guess this stuff really works. We all seemed a bit calmer this weekend with my new attitude.”
Thank you! Traci
My question to you is: Would you like to experiencing being in the flow of life? Where everything seems easy? Because it is possible to live every day like that if you choose to.
Receive the focus, empowerment and encouragement to make your dreams come true by become a member of the Live Your Dreams Coaching Club Master Mind today.
Experience it all for only $9.95 a month! Prices may later go up - but yours will stay at this for as long as you are a member.
Click here to see all the details. Don't put this aside. Go there now to see the benefits.
I have one request. I would love for you to bring a friend. Yes, you can even bring more than one! In fact I would love to have your help to get the word out by sending this invitation to everyone you know. No prejudging who might be interested in this - how would we really know? Would you do that for me? Thank you in advance! You are wonderful! I hope you already knew that.
When like minds come together, there is no telling to what heights we can reach!
We all have a dream and it may be easier to achieve if we don't feel like we are all alone.
Join the club that can empower you today for only $9.95 US a month!
Don’t forget to spread the word.
Enjoy the Adventure! Suzanne
Suzanne Marie Bandick
Live your Dreams Life Coach
P.S. My book: Only in Mexico You Say? The Humorous Side of Living in Mexico is available now on my site http://www.onlyinmexicoyousay.com
Would you like help to visit or live in Mexico? Visit http://www.liveyourdreamscoaching.com/
I even have a surprise. Are you ready? The Live Your Dreams Coaching eClub now costs only $9.95 US to be a member. Yep, you read it right. See, your first dream may have just come true – that was easy!
What is your Dream? Dreams do come true at the club!
The "Live Your Dreams" Coaching Club offers coaching, empowerment, information, support and group interaction on how to live all of your dreams. Say goodbye to any negatives in your life and step into the positive! We have 2 live coaching calls a month, new live your dreams tips and ideas every Monday, a forum to ask questions and discuss concepts and so much more!
Why the great deal? I want to reach more people. The fun thing about dreams is that often everyone wins! I love that! Do you?
Here is what Traci said after a one 1/2 hour coaching session on Friday:
“Hi Suzanne, We had a great weekend !! Not only did I build sand castles but I went IN the ocean on a big pink floaty with my daughter... I never actually get beyond my ankles so it was pretty cool for her (and me).
I have also been practicing my positive thinking and guess what... made a big sale this morning. I guess this stuff really works. We all seemed a bit calmer this weekend with my new attitude.”
Thank you! Traci
My question to you is: Would you like to experiencing being in the flow of life? Where everything seems easy? Because it is possible to live every day like that if you choose to.
Receive the focus, empowerment and encouragement to make your dreams come true by become a member of the Live Your Dreams Coaching Club Master Mind today.
Experience it all for only $9.95 a month! Prices may later go up - but yours will stay at this for as long as you are a member.
Click here to see all the details. Don't put this aside. Go there now to see the benefits.
I have one request. I would love for you to bring a friend. Yes, you can even bring more than one! In fact I would love to have your help to get the word out by sending this invitation to everyone you know. No prejudging who might be interested in this - how would we really know? Would you do that for me? Thank you in advance! You are wonderful! I hope you already knew that.
When like minds come together, there is no telling to what heights we can reach!
We all have a dream and it may be easier to achieve if we don't feel like we are all alone.
Join the club that can empower you today for only $9.95 US a month!
Don’t forget to spread the word.
Enjoy the Adventure! Suzanne
Suzanne Marie Bandick
Live your Dreams Life Coach
P.S. My book: Only in Mexico You Say? The Humorous Side of Living in Mexico is available now on my site http://www.onlyinmexicoyousay.com
Would you like help to visit or live in Mexico? Visit http://www.liveyourdreamscoaching.com/
Monday, January 28, 2008
Electricians may laugh with me
Mexico always provides some humor to our electrician friends from Canada or the States. Apparently there are lots of rules in those countries when it comes to electrical work.
None of us are sure what the rules are in Mexico. My friends actually walk around taking pictures of the huge messes of electric cords and cables outside of some buildings. What goes to where?
Now first let me say I would never judge good or bad – right or wrong. Whatever works – works and we must always accept that there can be different ways of doing things. Let’s just say that everything can be interesting in Mexico.
Electrically speaking, this weekend I really got to see something I consider ingenious when a fellow came to do some welding on our gate. He brought his equipment – I don’t even know what it was called but I did notice his handy dandy electrical wiring for it. His cord was spliced together and patched and taped in 3 places. I looked at the end that would go into the wall and it was only two ends of wire. These ends he proceeds to connect directly into our meter box that sits on the side of our wall.
It took him a little playing to get it to work but he did. He got the job done and no one got electrocuted. Maybe sometimes that is all you can ask for. My gate does work perfectly now.
Only in Mexico you Say? Maybe – maybe not.
Enjoy the Adventure! Suzanne
Suzanne Marie Bandick
Live your Dreams Life Coach
P.S. My book: Only in Mexico You Say? The Humorous Side of Living in Mexico is available now on my site http://www.onlyinmexicoyousay.com
Would you like help to visit or live in Mexico? Visit http://www.liveyourdreamscoaching.com/
None of us are sure what the rules are in Mexico. My friends actually walk around taking pictures of the huge messes of electric cords and cables outside of some buildings. What goes to where?
Now first let me say I would never judge good or bad – right or wrong. Whatever works – works and we must always accept that there can be different ways of doing things. Let’s just say that everything can be interesting in Mexico.
Electrically speaking, this weekend I really got to see something I consider ingenious when a fellow came to do some welding on our gate. He brought his equipment – I don’t even know what it was called but I did notice his handy dandy electrical wiring for it. His cord was spliced together and patched and taped in 3 places. I looked at the end that would go into the wall and it was only two ends of wire. These ends he proceeds to connect directly into our meter box that sits on the side of our wall.
It took him a little playing to get it to work but he did. He got the job done and no one got electrocuted. Maybe sometimes that is all you can ask for. My gate does work perfectly now.
Only in Mexico you Say? Maybe – maybe not.
Enjoy the Adventure! Suzanne
Suzanne Marie Bandick
Live your Dreams Life Coach
P.S. My book: Only in Mexico You Say? The Humorous Side of Living in Mexico is available now on my site http://www.onlyinmexicoyousay.com
Would you like help to visit or live in Mexico? Visit http://www.liveyourdreamscoaching.com/
Monday, January 21, 2008
It is raining in Playa del Carmen
Aren’t you happy that I am keeping you abreast of the weather situation here? Now that Mexico is our home, we have grown used to lots of sunshine, so rainy days seem odd and a good occasion to write about the adventure of it.
How does the rain change life for me in Playa del Carmen?
Well I drove to yoga this morning because the last time I walked and it ended up raining I got soaked! I forever being an optimist left the house that morning with sunglasses but no umbrella! The road I walk along is paved, but that does not stop huge puddles from forming on the road that I must walk through and the cars must drive through. I will leave the resulting picture of my look upon arriving home to your imagination.
My laundry will have to wait as I hang it out on a line to dry.
What is the plus side of the rain? I don’t have to do laundry, I get to wear different clothes, the plants are thrilled and I don’t have to water them, the yard looks very green and healthy, and I am going to make hot chocolate.
Life is indeed good in Playa - even in the rain. I hope tomorrow is sunny though – because you wouldn’t want to overdo a good thing.
Enjoy the Adventure! Suzanne
Suzanne Marie Bandick
Live your Dreams Life Coach
P.S. My book: Only in Mexico You Say? The Humorous Side of Living in Mexico is available now on my site http://www.onlyinmexicoyousay.com
Would you like help to visit or live in Mexico? Visit http://www.liveyourdreamscoaching.com/
How does the rain change life for me in Playa del Carmen?
Well I drove to yoga this morning because the last time I walked and it ended up raining I got soaked! I forever being an optimist left the house that morning with sunglasses but no umbrella! The road I walk along is paved, but that does not stop huge puddles from forming on the road that I must walk through and the cars must drive through. I will leave the resulting picture of my look upon arriving home to your imagination.
My laundry will have to wait as I hang it out on a line to dry.
What is the plus side of the rain? I don’t have to do laundry, I get to wear different clothes, the plants are thrilled and I don’t have to water them, the yard looks very green and healthy, and I am going to make hot chocolate.
Life is indeed good in Playa - even in the rain. I hope tomorrow is sunny though – because you wouldn’t want to overdo a good thing.
Enjoy the Adventure! Suzanne
Suzanne Marie Bandick
Live your Dreams Life Coach
P.S. My book: Only in Mexico You Say? The Humorous Side of Living in Mexico is available now on my site http://www.onlyinmexicoyousay.com
Would you like help to visit or live in Mexico? Visit http://www.liveyourdreamscoaching.com/
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
We got a cold snap in Playa del Carmen!
You will be relieved to hear it seems to be over now, but let me tell you – we needed three blankets on the bed! Forget the air conditioning - we closed our windows! We wore pants and sweaters and closed toed shoes for two whole days. Of course all the tourists were still in shorts…. Crazy tourists!
We even put a sweater on our dog as she appeared to be shivering –she was born in Mexico so she would feel such a drastic drop in temperature.
Actually it was fun. We played a DVD of a fire on the TV and drank hot chocolate. That is my advice for the best way to survive a Mexican cold snap.
This may sound funny but we really did these things. Your body just gets used to the heat I guess. Now what if we got snow???
Enjoy the Adventure! Suzanne
Suzanne Marie Bandick
Live your Dreams Life Coach
P.S. My book: Only in Mexico You Say? The Humorous Side of Living in Mexico is available now on my site http://www.onlyinmexicoyousay.com
Would you like help to visit or live in Mexico? Visit http://www.liveyourdreamscoaching.com/
We even put a sweater on our dog as she appeared to be shivering –she was born in Mexico so she would feel such a drastic drop in temperature.
Actually it was fun. We played a DVD of a fire on the TV and drank hot chocolate. That is my advice for the best way to survive a Mexican cold snap.
This may sound funny but we really did these things. Your body just gets used to the heat I guess. Now what if we got snow???
Enjoy the Adventure! Suzanne
Suzanne Marie Bandick
Live your Dreams Life Coach
P.S. My book: Only in Mexico You Say? The Humorous Side of Living in Mexico is available now on my site http://www.onlyinmexicoyousay.com
Would you like help to visit or live in Mexico? Visit http://www.liveyourdreamscoaching.com/
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