In response to The Daily Post’s weekly photo challenge: “(Extra)ordinary.”One day I was visiting another farm near Villa Migelita and I hiked around their property. I took the most amazing photos. They were of a family having fun, doing what they do here in the Valle del Cauca. They fly kites in the summer when the breeze is just right, because families in Colombia don’t sit in front of a computer or a television. They do not have the money for that. They go out and do things with their families. This is a perfect photo depicting just that! I have lost my phone habit since I moved to Colombia. It is the best thing I have ever done. I still am able to run my business, and go on with my life. I don’t need to be connected to everyone all the time. This photo shows that. Go out and enjoy your world, wherever you may live. Look around and take in the beauty. Stop worrying about the little things, because they are not important. Take a breath, look around, and think I need to change from this circus of social media and go to a new place of minimalism. Even my clients who visit me at Villa Migelita enjoy the simplicity of my farm and the way I have nature as the focus. Simplicity speaks volumes, and this picture is a perfect example of just that.
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I'm an American woman who took a leap of faith and moved to Colombia 15 years ago after the devastating loss of my daughter. What began as a journey to find peace and heal a broken heart became an entirely new chapter of my life.
Fifteen years later, Colombia isn't just where I live. It's my home, and a place that has taught me more about life, love, and myself than I ever could have imagined.
I bought a villa in the mountains, renovated it, and created my own little piece of paradise, Villa Migelita Ecolodge. Along the way, I've embraced a new culture, learned Spanish (still a work in progress!), made wonderful friendships, and discovered that life has a funny way of surprising us when we least expect it.
My life here is filled with hummingbirds, breathtaking mountain views, unexpected adventures, occasional chaos, and plenty of stories that sometimes seem too unbelievable to be true!
Hummings from Paradise is my way of sharing it all. The beautiful moments, the challenges, the laughter, the tears, and the lessons I've learned along the way.
I believe life is a book filled with chapters, and I'm still writing mine. Some chapters are heartbreaking, others are hilarious, but every one has helped shape the woman I am today.
I hope you'll follow along as I continue discovering not only this beautiful country I've come to call home, but also a little more about myself.
And believe me, there's never a dull moment in paradise!
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I used to love flying kites with my Dad when I was younger. This is a lovely story, they’re almost far better off than we are with our endless electronics and technology.
I agree, I am totally lost with the technology of today’s world…I try the best I can, but it is never ending. I am tired of it, and I have lost any edge I could have by living as I do. I live with the peace of the mountains. I don’t need to be incessantly entertained with worthless stuff. I look out my windows and see hummingbirds, that is the only thing that makes me happy; nature. Thank you for your comment. Flying kites is very big here in my area of Colombia.
Thank you so much, I spend much of my day outside…. I hardly ever turn on the TV. I do use the computer to write and to promote my business, but it is not a constant thing for me. That is a blessing. I watch Netflix only these days. LOL I hate the news and I used to be a news junkie.
I guess slowly technology is changing us all. humans have evolved over the years adapting, learning things. In few years we will forget all simple things, technology is changing our choices and behavior. we want to be in touch with everyone -from distance. That’s social networking!
I actually love social networking, but not the constant phone in the hand thing. I hate that. People need to put their phones away when eating and with others. It is just the way it should be. I have become a social pariah with my lack of phone knowledge. LOL
I used to love flying kites with my Dad when I was younger. This is a lovely story, they’re almost far better off than we are with our endless electronics and technology.
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I agree, I am totally lost with the technology of today’s world…I try the best I can, but it is never ending. I am tired of it, and I have lost any edge I could have by living as I do. I live with the peace of the mountains. I don’t need to be incessantly entertained with worthless stuff. I look out my windows and see hummingbirds, that is the only thing that makes me happy; nature. Thank you for your comment. Flying kites is very big here in my area of Colombia.
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I’m glad you’re enjoying what I heard called “la pura vida” in Costa Rica. 🙂
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Life is good here, I enjoy my daily life which I didn’t so much for a long time. It is a very nice life for sure.
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I wholeheartedly agree with you about disconnecting and getting outside. Lovely photos and story.
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Thank you so much, I spend much of my day outside…. I hardly ever turn on the TV. I do use the computer to write and to promote my business, but it is not a constant thing for me. That is a blessing. I watch Netflix only these days. LOL I hate the news and I used to be a news junkie.
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I guess slowly technology is changing us all. humans have evolved over the years adapting, learning things. In few years we will forget all simple things, technology is changing our choices and behavior. we want to be in touch with everyone -from distance. That’s social networking!
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I actually love social networking, but not the constant phone in the hand thing. I hate that. People need to put their phones away when eating and with others. It is just the way it should be. I have become a social pariah with my lack of phone knowledge. LOL
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you’re resorting to social networking that’s part of human survival instinct! 🙂
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