Determination

What’s your favorite thing about yourself?

I moved to Colombia 12 years ago, and adjusting to a new country where I could not speak Spanish wasn’t easy. I persevered, and now I am living a life of complete freedom in what can only be described as Paradise. I was determined to make this new life I chose for myself work. I have always been a person who dedicates myself to goals.

I wanted to be a flight attendant when I was very young. I knew it when I took a class trip to Europe as a young girl. I did go to college, but I was only waiting to turn twenty so I could apply for a job as a “stewardess.” I sent two applications to the only airlines that hired young the month I turned twenty. I interviewed with Delta Air Lines and landed in the May 1st class 1978. I had a fantastic career and continue working in Colombia’s hospitality business.

When I settled into my new home in Colombia, I was determined to start a hotel. It started slowly and became a friendly side business after a few years. Then Covid hit the world, and it seemed I was back to square one. I didn’t let it stop me from developing the ideas that my mind entertained during the downtime of a quarantine. I built a couple of cabins and jumped into the Glamping business. It turned out to be a successful venture. Here I am in 2023, struggling to find time to take a vacation. Good thing I live in Paradise!