Idoia Strikes It Big

"We love each other so much that there are no words to express the horniness that runs through our blood." 03.04.07

Last month my beautiful and talented friend Idoia opened up her second English academy in Tarragona, InUse, with a stylish office and everything. Her graceful self walked around with the biggest smile, excited to get going on her latest project. It was so exciting to see her accomplish yet another dream and goal and all I can say is that I am so proud of her and excited to see her moving forward. Idoia has become such a wonderful support, inspiration and friend to me. I see her along with many of my other close friends as the type of woman that this world needs more of. When she sets her mind to something, she does it, fearlessly and optimistic. She is constantly by your side, when you most need her and she has created a space in her life for a crazy person like me.


Idoia has become like a sister to me and we can't stand being apart for more than a month, which is nice to know that you can still form bonds so tightly in such a short time. After her inauguration we went to dinner and toasted to her well being and future. Then of course we had to go finish the night dancing and the highlight of the night was when Albert, Jordi's best friend, and I decided to change our wardrobe. After slipping into his jeans under the cutest dress I've worn yet, he put it on and twirled like a little girl. Everyone laughed hysterically at the sight of him, happy to be wearing something revealing.
I must admit, when the clubbing gets tiring, try changing your wardrobe with the person nearest you. It's worth the laugh, the stares and the simple pleasure of breaking the rules from time to time. And it's oh so sexy!

He's Become a Man

Yet another special day has been celebrated. This time it was Jordi's turn to age one more year and enter the world of the thirties. Idoia decked him out with a surprise party two weeks after his big day so he wouldn't know what was coming. A small group of his closests friends waited excitedly for him. We greeted him with cheers, laughter, cava and a decadent chocolate cake.

It was wonderful to see all the happy faces waiting for him and to see his face full of shock at the beautiful smiles. Best of all, it was personally an honor to recognize him as someone part of my life and the person I have shared my personal space with the last few months. In fact, to look at all the faces there and to know that they have become a part of my life. In one way or another we have shared moments which we can't ever forget, late night dances, dinners over the wooden table, dreams, and fears, even if it was at the crack of dawn. Most of all, Jordi has opened a world of information to me and has taught me things about living freely, full heartedly and open to change and new adventures.

This one is for you Jordi: I wish you all the happiness in the world. I hope love forever stands at the foot of your bed and that you never taste loneliness, hatred, or fear of lack. I hope life abounds you with what you need and when you don't get what you need, you are blessed with the wisdom and understanding that perhaps it isn't meant to be. I hope your friends never forget your smile and much less that wonderful laugh you burst out in. I hope you always walk with a skip in your step and that you never ever forget to dream. Many many more years my darling one and live large never fearing the love that appears before you. Happy 30 years buddy!

Oh The Houses We See

I have been fortunate enough to see some of the most incredible homes, architecturally and under the terms of what you call a home. Not only have I seen them, I have been invited to them and in fact this summer I plan to spend some time, a long time in one of them in order to write, relax and get away from it all for a while.

The happy owner of this lovely abode is Carles, a charming photographer from Reus (South of Barcelona) who has not invited me, but obliged me to come spend August in his friendly home to disconnect and to finally sit and write my novel which we are all waiting so patiently for. Above is a lovely view of the tower I will sit in and write, allowing the days to go by and for the ideas to flow as well as the kitchen I look forward to sitting in, drinking wine and cooking for my host. He is about to find out what my culinary traits are all about. I plan to pay him back with three course meals and talk extravaganzas. I also look forward to spending some alone time from the noise and routine and to connect with yet another incredible person I have met. Carles has a heart of gold and I plan to learn from him.

The house is a modernist house with delightful colors, a dance hall where he hosts summer concerts, a tower for the princess in me, a swimming pool, a garden, and so much more.

There will be many more blogs to come about this, I'm sure. And if this doesn't inspire me to write a novel, I QUIT!

The other home I was recently at is my darling friend Marta's, North of Barcelona in the foothills of a town called Cabrils. It is an old late 1800's country home with a tower as well and a breathtaking view of the Mediterranean Sea. She has picked up antique pieces here and there and restored them to create what she now calls home with her beau. She lives in the tower part of the house, tucked in the woods and wakes up every morning to a blue view of the sea.

The lower picture is of Marta and a nasty little worm that fell on her car and wasn't planning to go anywhere. You can't quite see it from here, but it was one of the ugliest worms I've seen and I swear it started eating its own head. yuck...

Well, the point is, that whether you have a tower or not, all houses seem to have something magical to them, something intriguing, breathtaking, or revealing about the person that lives there. Like when you would go to your aunt's house and open her medicine cabinet only to find mysterious little bottles, colorful makeup, and a forgotten love letter tucked behind it all. I love visiting people's homes. I feel as if I always walk out with a new idea and with a secret about the owner. One step closer to getting to know someone better.