The Weekend Many locations in a small amount of time

PK2 Platya Estanol

Typical Ibicican clothing past
La platya Estanyol

Queso, Cheese
Look at the poster and tell me who it is

Thats Cathy in the back ground

Special bread sweet with angel hair squash sweetened with sugar inside

These are like my mother use to make, Doughnuts with a dough that is made with potato, anise and sugar and lemon

Caracoles, Snails in a tree

Sat Los Dalhlias

Los Dahlias Market Sat

The Salines
San Antonio Beach
Pueblo Inglesa, The Area Salines Church
The Salines
Human Statue

I spent some time with the people from the main land, nice but not very friendly. Because they know I am no Espanola not much conversation was made. The two women that are visiting are sisters, I take it there from a small village that may be not so modern. They are slighty overwhelmed by all the things of Ibiza. We took a ride on friday evening to the salines, that is the area they mine the sea for salt. The salt beds are miles of flat land area with levys, where the water is evaporated and the salt is scraped from the land, they are stagnant and reek of stale water, mosquitos are rampid there. Especially in the evening which is when we went. Its interesting to see but not too scenic. Although I was able to take a very nice shot with the sunset.

We went to Playa Sant Antoni, for a hour and we played in the water, watched all the planes fly in.

Then On Sat we visited Los Dalhias, a Sat Market where there is many Items from India, Indonesia, Morroco, and Spain. I found an restuarant in the Market that had a dj with all Arabic Music, we made and agreement that I would return on the following Sat and dance for the public and he would anounce me and make sure people knew it was for Tips.

He has the perfect music, area and in the vacinity is all the items for the dance for sale.

ITS PERFECT! so I am going to give it a shot this coming Sat. Its long ways away but I will find a way to get there. Bus or friend or perhaps Cathy will take me. Today I am going to San Rafeal to ask two restuarants there that are Arabic if I can have dates to dance there. I tried on Sat to go but the bus for that area broke down as I was catching it of all things.

I was all dressed up so nice, ready to introduce myself , I packed my bag with my costumes and makeup and all my belts and jewlery to my dismay it didn't happen. The whole week for my efforts was similar to this night. I had a little rough week, lots of disapointments. But I am still smiling and trying super hard to be positive something is coming for me.

After Los Dalhias, we took a short jaunt to another little pueblo Cathys visitors bought Herbas the local drink made by old brewers. It has the herbs inside the bottle. Personally I do not like it much. It is heavy with anisette, and other natural Herbs of the area. Its strong and sweet, taste to me like medicine. We then took another little road trip to a small pueblo called Gertruide, There was a festival, the church members, artisans and locals were selling authentic products of the country. Some where dressed in typical Ibicican clothes, and were making products of the country. Shoes, baskets, cheese, breads, and a fresh market with fruits and veggetables. I enjoyed this more than the visitors. We all sat at and out door restuarant and they had there so called bocadillas, but to me its huge sandwiches with lots of cheese, smashed tomatos and ham or Hamburgers, They eat very heavy here. We have been eating late at night around 12 or 1 am, goign to bed at three.

We came back, and they prepared to go somewhere to shop, I stayed home and practiced, I played on the computer and tried to write people for work. Sat night I stayed home, didn't do much watched Tv, I wanted to go out but no one responded to my messages. I talked with my Son Jordan first time in months on the computer. That was nice I felt very happy after although things are a little rough for him right now.

Sunday Morning, Cathy invited me to go to the beach with her, I believe she misunderstood me I said yes but she said it would be about an hour, So I got my belly dance clothes on and practiced for a hour waiting. She never came to get me??? I went to the door and all was quiet, the screaming children Ivan, Hyro,Evania, all were gone. Not a person around. Disapointed I stood for a while thinking? So I changed into my bathing suit got my things and began to walk to a place called Playa Estanyol, its near here in a car about ten minutes, but walking it took me one hour and fifteen. Its mountains hills and then it drops down into a secluded cove. Pine trees line the mountains with intermixed rosemary, and various other shrubby plants. A few figs here and there. Its really arid looking. But the hills are steep, and it was quite hot. I was dusty and tired when I arrived at the beach. Although, I knew the people, they were the first people I met when I arrived here in Ibiza, they gave me a lift to a hotel, when I came and asked if you remember me, the owner did not. I drank a water that cost me 3 Euros, about $4.50 the bottle was really cool, so I am sure its the bottle that cost so much. I enjoyed the music, sat and then relaxed on the beach for about hour or more, entered the water is was warm and refreshing. I listen to the music in the water and watched people play, swim and just enjoy the sun. I stayed there for about three or more hours and walked back. It was tough getting up the hills going back, my legs were sore and it was now very hot. Returning to the apt, with lots of noise, I tried to be calm and rest, its been super noisey with all the children crying, the adults talking loud. Ivan and the children in the morning open my door and just walking right in. Waking up out of bed..!!

Today they are leaving so peace will return hopefully.

Last night we went to a discotech that the people who live above me said they worked there.. they are from Romania, but come to find out, THEY DON'T work there at all. We got in because I convinced the gate man that he invted us and I smiled alot he permitted all of us to enter Amnesia, this is a disco that is very famous here.

For some reason last week, Cathy and I were talking about the people above me, I had questions about where they worked. I had told Cathy I thought differently and I believe it was not about a disco, it was about a night scene but maybe underground. Well I was correct, they used that name thinking that the likely hood of Cathy visiting this disco was slim to never. But these people visiting wanted to see a disco, they have never been. ME EITHER, not here anyway. Since Ibiza is Famous for its night life, they suggested we go to the neighbors and ask if we could get in free to see it only. The entrance fee is in Dollars $45.00 per person, e 30

Ok so we go at 3 :00 am .We got in and it was ok, I loved the closed off area, it had great props in the ceiling, Huge butterflies, and flowers, and on the ground lights and Camels that were life size, elephants that were life size all made in metal. That part was cool the lighting everything but there were no people in that side. They took me to the vip area, above the Dance floor where all the dancers perform.This part was really incredible the energy they emmit. There were only two men, and I am sure they were gay. The bodys were incredible, One had on platform shoes white that were about two feet tall, he had a mohawk that stood a foot at least all white, everyone in Amnesia wears white. I enjoyed the dancers especially, the crowd was boring not much dancing. but it was full. This is the place that sprays Foam on the crowd. We stayed for about and hour. The visitors were very shocked, and not into it at all. We left at 4:00 am the party was just getting started. People were lining up. Crazy the night life.

INSANE IN SPAIN

Today is Sunday the big Final game between Spain and Germany... yesterday it all began.

People marching through the town at night with horns and flags and singing the theme song. Yelling honking explosions going off. Everyone here is absolutely Insane about the game.

This is huge I guess, Soccer is fun, I actually like it better than foot ball for sure.
They love there game here. SOCCER IS HUGE! and everyone wheres colors, Spain is yellow and red. Flags are all over, and horns are honking for the team.
Really dedicated to the sports the Espanolos and Espanolas.


So the whole town is watching the game, everyone in bars, families gathered together. The crew of Cathys are all in the air conditioned house watching. I am in the hot apartment not watching, I checked so far they are ahead.

THEY WON THE GAME SO THE WHOLE TOWN IS NUTS RIGHT NOW!!! ITS INSANE INSPAIN!!

This is queen of the night, these fragrant flowers that are profusely blooming fill the entire area with purfume in the evenings.Rena de noche, the red rose is stunning next to this.

Cahtys and our new BBQ
The crowd at the zoo project

Look at the hooves
all the types of Chorizos
Another area for hamon
Catus on the roadway where I walk to Talmanca
One of the typical Spanish style Architecture in Ibiza

Hamon, Typical it is salted and dried almost a year, then served plain with bread, cheeses, olives. It texture is slighty chewy sliced very thin, with bands of fat. The color is dark to me it almost is a raw taste, but good. The flavor is very rich.
David My friend , that I clean his house and now am personal chef three times a week for.
Ibiza from the Castle
Ivan, the niece of Jamie took this photo, Ivan is walking up the castle walls

Great weather, little changes, people visiting, the town is getting busy.

As the tourist seasons builds, the whole town becomes alive. Locations that were dead of life, and ghostly looking are now painted, lit up signs hung, and now have become alive with action. Discotechs popping open everywhere. Restuarants that were only shells are now filled with people laughing drinking and talking the nights away. The sun is blistering hot, with humidity so they say??? for me its dry and arid. Living in a tropical Climate, this is no comparisons to humidity.

My dancing efforts have not come throught this past two weeks, first the Event on Monday for the Austrailians, was not the type of event for this. It was wild rage party, people half naked, and using drugs. So I rode all the way there on the bus more than a hour, transferred twice walked about a mile or more to the location to find this. I turned around walked back and headed for the bus.

Cathys birthday was that night so I ended up Cooking for all the people on the new BBQ that Jaime bought. It took a while we had a mountain of meats. Then three days ago I tried again at Talamanca, but little did I know that the championships soccers were this week so most of the people including tourists were in locations that have big screens to watch the games. So I changed my clothes gathered my things and walked back to Jesus around 9 at night. Jesus is not close to Talmanca walking in a car its only ten minutes or so. But walking is a bit far. As I got up the hill a taxi was sitting at the intersection,I turned the corner and began walking, the taxi mobed slowly besides me, then finally the man yelled out is it far where you need to go? I said well not to far only Jesus near the Cip. HE said get in I will take you... I did and he was very nice, said he has seen me before walking and offered to give me rides should he see me again.

That was nice, I was a little tired actually! not to mention disapointed that I didn't get to dance.

I have a small amount of work now, its not much but its a start, I have been spending time handing out cards to offices, real estates, restaurants, and yatch companies. Also Spoke to Pacha, and one hotel. The Zoo project people have never called, although I have sent messages, and emailed. It would be nice for a huge opportunity to open for me, and land something that is worthy of my talents, and gifts. I am very blessed when it comes to being able to accomplish what I choose to.

I really would like something that is not 9 to five, something where I am doing work in the house on the computer, or at least a part of it.

I have an interest from a Natural product company called Carpe Diem in Costa Rica. This would be good too, If so it could cover Spain, Costa Rica and USA. Giving me time to visit the kids, and travel.

I like this one! I am trying to be calm, not worry but its not easy. I just want to work!!

I have spent alot of time with Cathy now, were becoming really good friends. She doesn't like to go any where with out me now. I think its very sweet, and kind of her.

Seasonal fruits are coming now, Cherry's paraguay's these are squaty looking small peaches, very tasty the meat is white. Lots of peaches, watermelons and various sorts of melons I am not familiar with. We now have tomatos in our garden, lots of squash, and I planted all the herbs. Green beans are overflowing now.

I hope this weekend is filled with fun! people are visiting Cathy from the mainland, they all came with there cars on the huge ferry, late at night around 1:00 am, the ferry unloaded miles of Trucks and cars and people who came across from Spain or England and other countries.

Like I said the town is getting full.

Not to much exciting going on

Esto es, Miradorres this is a look out tower, for pirates. they are all over the Island

Yactes en de marina

Juliano en Nov

Centro Puerto Ibiza

Centro puerto Ibiza

I been working on my business cards so that people know all I am capable of, On the front it has a dancer, its black with orange. It looks super nice, on the back a list of all the possiblities of types of work I can do. I have people say its a great card, now hopefully soon someone will hire me to do something!! I have been Cleaning that one house, its not my idea but its a little cash.

Other than that I walked a bit last week, in town searching for new places, and jobs, and materials that I needed. I helped Cathy a couple of times in the garden. I found out her name is really Catalina, she is a wonderful person. Adoring, kind, I never see her uphappy, and she is so giving. She makes me eat with them constantly, she worries I won't eat if she doesnt invite me. Its nice really I am happy that they like me. The Grandmother is funny, a real character, Ivan is in love with me the baby... he can not stay out of my apartment. He climbs in my bed too.. its so cute.

I bought him a little tooth brush, because he loves to get one of mine and try to brush his teeth, So now he has one in the drawer here to use. He loves to open the drawers and eat what I have in the kitchen too. I let him do whatever he wants. He is adorable. Really makes me miss Julian

I met with the zoo project, On Sat, it was there Inaugaration party for the events for the Summer. The producer called to come and see it, talk with him a moment and then we would discuss a job. I went it was expensive to get in, the door fee was 80 euros, I didn't have to pay of course I was invited only to view.

It was in a super cool place the old zoo, renovated with Swimming pools and now areas for dancing and bands, chill out areas, and huge mile long bbq. I just so happen to meet the owner of the Zoo, Funny all those people and I run into the owner, actually talk with him for a while he invited me for a drink. We walked the property and discussed what they do, and how it was formed, then he talked with me about what I do. He was interested in the Belly dancing of course.

So he said come on Monday I have a group from Austria and you can dance. I will present you to them, but it is not paid by me, maybe they will want to only do tips but I will talk with them.

I was happy that is a start, the location is really great.

Today, my rent is due, I have most of it, but my money is dwindling fast. I am concerned, but I seem to be peacefull here. I am gratefull for Cathy, and my quiet life so far. Also I need to find some music for this afternoon. Today is Also Cathys birthday, where having a small celebration later.I bought her a pair of capris, brown, and some bracelettes and earings. She really like these capris I have, so I found some just like them and hope she likes i

I wish I could do more....

I have practiced alot lately, getting better.

Last Night we all went around 10:00 to the Church on the corner, outside is a huge plaza, they had a fiesta with live music, food beer, a bouncing house for the kids, Balloons,and play ground. It was small but fun. I danced alot of course! All the children danced with me. Lots of them.. it was so fun and made my spirit feel alive! We ate some meat that was bbqed on kabobs, and some pork, with natural bread from here. Then these little doughnuts that were like my mother made from Sicily. Called Spingees, It is a potato based dough with flour, lemon, and sugar, and anise. My mind recalled memories of the past as I savored the sweet and anise flavor of these delicate little dough nuts. I am finding that many things here have the same influence as my Family cultural food and traditions.

I think that Italy had some influenence on This Island because there are many things similar, or it could be that Spain and Italy share very similar traditions.

Family?

Can it ever be?

Here are photos of Agua blanca A place I went with a friend. It was not so pleasant with him, He drinks so much also. I find that I have no company with drunks. Nothing much to say by me during the day. I was shocked honestly by the amount he comsumed, so I separated myself, by quiet, silience, and just drank in the sea. I wanted to go and lay out but he kept insisting I stay there . So I sat in the sun, listened to music, drank a beer, water, ordered food! and enjoyed the best I could.

It is a nice day, Sun is shinning now, hopefully for a while.

Euporbia in our Garden Click on the photos to inlarge

Ivan

DJ Simon

Talmanca Chill out area

Alegria, de rancho bar

Talamanca la Playa

This is Talamanca ... Alegria, the bar

The side Garden in front of my apartment

The past few days no internet, the storm or something completey screwed it up all over the Island. I still do not have internet at the house, not only that but the computer decided to go to sleep for two days. Its awake again, there is definately something wrong with it. This is not normal, its been looked at several times and yet it does this

I have been searching for work.The french gals offer didn't come through at her bar. Just as well.

I have not heard from the other, although I have messaged and called his answering service.

Weather is much better really hot today, Kathy and I went to there local I would call it a flea market. It was so hot out there, but fun. I was amazed at all the hippe clothes. Not my style but some of it was pretty. I saw Maike there I didn't know she sold at this market. I was surpised, she said hello we chatted briefly.Other than that not much going on. Danced at Talamanca on Thursday made some ok Tips. Actually had a couple of people come that heard I was going to perform.

This was nice, I have photos of Simon and the beach now, the camera is fixed so I will be putting some photos of me in costume soon. The garden where I live the Island and more.

Tomorrow I am going to Aqua blanca a private area beach very nice restuarant with one of my amgios.

So photos of this should be very pretty.

Toliet Paper Man I AM LAUGHING!!

More things to know about Ibiza and Spain:
The woman like strange clothing combinations
The latin people are loving,not exceptionally warm but when they like you and someone says something bad about you, you better get ready to fight, OLAAAAAAAY
Flamico Dancers, dance until they die, AGE has no bearings on dance
Wine, olives, Shandees are a way of life, not a day goes by they don't drink this with there food.
Lunch is not at noon
Tomato is a predominant condiment, in every form, mostly fresh mashed and seeded, spread on bread before anything else.
Olive oil is a main stay
The lavender plant, rosemary, grows naturally in the moutains
The true Spanards are very fair skinned, dark haired and blondes.
Bacala which I thought was only Italian is one of the main fish they love

I have had some really good wines here, and there not expensive, before Spain some years back I discovered, Tempranillos, I really enjoyed the fullness of this wine. But its nothing like the Real Spanish Tempranillos that have been here for ages. Its the basic table wine here, its really fruity and full, and wow packed with power.

I had a great day regardless of the mess I woke up to on the internet this morning with the barrage of comments that were mostly invalid. I want to address Toliety man.. WOMAN! probably! I am going to expose you.
For the information of others, this man who was kind enough to buy me a few things when I really was in need, had no idea I was American!!! I spoke mostly in Spanish to him, he didn't know I had email, he didn't know I had blog.. so the person who took on this personality is not the real man who was kind to me.
All that other nonsense! Nothing to say..
I am not going to permit any of it to keep me from living, doing what I do. Enjoying what peace I have, with no bills, no debts, no credit card threats or worries, simple living.
Looking still for work and I know its coming I have options.

Today was a horrible weather day, it rained almost all day, buckets of rain, thunder, lightning. Not permitting me to get out and do what I was suppose to do. I was suppoe to clean another house today different person.But the connection person works the beach, she rents chairs and umbrellas to tons of tourists, she was not there because of the rain. So I waited till it was about gone, went to the bus waited for the bus. Someone I know saw me and offered a ride into town. That was so nice! I went into the printer, at the end of Iviza, where I have had some cards made. Stating all the things I am capable of doing, with a belly dancer on the front and on the back more information, about Catering, personal chef, Landscape, Interior, events, design. parties, weddings and free lance writing.

Then I walked to the Camera Shop and had my camera looked at, got it all fixed. I walked to a cute little pastry coffee shop, there everywhere here its the thing to do in the afternoon. I stopped in it was an Italian place I had a cortado, its a shot small typical coffee, with a tiny little horn pastry that was filled with chocolate! so good.
After I walked about looking at Fabrics, and just things. I walked to the middle of town and through the port looking at people. I made a special effort to talk to the french guy I met at the shop in the port last Sat. He was bored, no people because of the rain. After I walked to Mcdonalds got a diet soda, and waited for the bus.

I rode into Jesus, hoping that my friend was going to call and take me to San Antonio to talk to those producers about this job I was told about.
So he did, I went to San franciso on the corner, waited had a glass of wine untill he showed up.
I met two of his friends from France, Beautiful women, and we all chatted in English, then they changed to French. I didn't understand a word.
Later the one girl asked If I was working I said no, she said they needed people at the club she worked at, said she would talk to her boss tonight. I said Sure that would be great.
My friend then took me to the place where I was to meet this producer, they do a party tour on weekends. They are looking for people to work, I waited for him to show up, when he did I already knew who he was. I met him some weeks ago when I went to the Elephants. We talked a bit he is from London. He recognized me, he said oh its you? I have all your information but didn't connect it was you. Great he said
We discussed a postion, and I am gong back to talk again before Sat. He needs someone with my experience in organization.

KEEPING MY FINGERS crossed.
My expectations are that I will get a good job, untill then I am doing what I can to make it.
We drove home after it was late around 11:45 for here its not late, people stay up super late. I got on line and chatted with family and friends.. now to bed.

YATCH WASHER

ONCE again another false promise, that didn't ever happen period.
I think my friend was trying to give me hope or WHO KNOWS? but when I finally walked to his house and personally asked him what is up with this job offer, He hummed and hawed, We went back and forth a little I said hey you told me to wait, I have? and now I am curious although this is not something I ever dreamed of doing, its better than sitting and doing nothing. And at least its money coming in, who knows where it could lead.
In the final results he said the people never called him back and that it was a good thought. He said that I should go myself to the Marina and ask.

A little peaved at him I stood there not saying much, didn't talk frankly at all! staring at the floor thinking ok, another strange situation, but hey at least it was out on the table now.

IT WAS A THOUGHT !
I got my jacket and began to say ok I will talk to you later, when he stopped me and offered that I clean his house. I thought well, ok sure. So Today I went and cleaned, He asked for twice a week.

My Brother when I was about 19, had a cleaning business.I would help him many times, offices, business and a few houses. So I know how to do it and I am a very clean, organized person, but its been years ago in that type of work. It was late nights of cleaning when the businesses closed. I thought about that while I cleaned his house. But I never dreamed I would be doing this, I am not to proud to work. There was a time when my sister would pay me to clean her house once a week so its not beyond me to do this, although I have always wanted my own house keeper!!

There are options, I have written many people.. Weather some of you know it or not, I will succeed. I wanted to see a different place, I did it, that doesn't mean I am here for ever it may?or it may not it all depends on what happens here. I still want to see more of the world and I can say once again I do miss Costa Rica. Should I wait and depend on someone to pay for my travels? or pray someone will just take me where I want to go?

NO I make the decisions, with little or no money I find a way, perhaps its not easy, at times it is super peaceful, a drastic change from my prior life. Sometimes I find just thinking about the weather, dull as that might seem to some a great way to pass the afternoon. I am learning daily, not only about me but about people. Cruel most of them, dishonest, but in that sorted mess I generally find something good about the person.

A life of stress, hectic work, panic, constant worry about bills, and how to make ends meet,being alone. Now its much simplier, Still alone most of the time, I have learned much about culture, people, and myself. I am strong, I do survive even when there are moments I feel I can not go on a second longer.. Somehow something snaps in me and I become alive again and take it in different direction.
I have done allot in the four years I have been away from the USA, not only have I seen some incredible things, and visited some unusual places, but I have tried things I never dared to before. I have Met some interesting characters, I have made some really good friends, I have ate things I didn't know what it was utill after, I have learned to love Pinto Gallo! I have changed my mind, My body and my spirit.
YOU! can do anything if you set your mind to it. There are times when I think, honestly I want something much better, and I know if I really concentrate I can have whatever I want! but its nice to be simple, and not worry so much. It is nice to sleep till 9:00 in the morning. Something I never use to do.
I wanted to leave the USA, Many reasons, one the area the rain, the people,my life My children, the fighting that was going on between them and the lack of love,it was not what I felt was good for me any more. I read ,took a year and just studied about places in the world.
I felt ok I am still young enough to enjoy and see things.
It takes strenght to be able to stop a life that is on going, sell things you own and make a new direction. I have done it.... Not for everyone but for me it was good, and it still maybe.

As far as walking the streets, the way gas is going, the prices! Jesus help us! maybe its best I am walking!!!! MAYBE SOME OF YOU SHOULD TRY IT, it might cut some of that fat off the back side! and give more oxigen to your brain~~~~ making you think clearer, and bit nicer, sending endorfins coarsing through your harden arteries.

At the moment I do not have a car, its the first time in my life since I was sixteen that I have not had a car. Its been approximately 8 months of walking and no car. I just wonder how others peoples approach to being with out would be? Cry about it? Run to the bank and get a loan that ends up costing tripple the amount of the value of the car? or try to tough it out till you can afford a car?

And yes I love to dance, Anonymous, who doesn't have the courage to say who you really are, has no clue that I do dance and dance very well, putting false "you tube" addresses with suggestions that I am a porn dancer? or making referrances to such stupid jokes whom you believe I have no idea what you are suggesting WRONG!!! Who are you some young moron who has never seen me or even understand Oriental dancing which is technical, and very good for the body and mind. STOP Because of you there will no longer be comments, those that want to comment send it To Myrnana84@hotmail.com
I got tips the very first night because I put money on me and when I danced the people saw, the second night I didn't have cash, Simon didn't make anouncements, They think its a paid act, they didn't know it was for tips. I have had since many people ask me when I was gonig to again because THEY LIKED IT I have had lots of complements. Simon has no idea how to make this work. We are working out the details and I Will dance there and make money!!! I have contacted other venues that will pay cash I will succeed! Honestly, a phrase in spanish is translated in english. You need to have your tongue cut out because you talk falsely with out knowledge of seeing the person you are talking about.

And I can say right now, your smiling, because you got attention from me, But your done. So take your stupidity to another site
Honestly people, If you do not like what I write please move on. I don't do it for you... I do it for myself firstly. I want records of what I think and feel, and I do have family and real friends who do care that read and are interested in How I am doing, feeling and getting along.

At that I will say now: FIRST!! WHERE ARE YOU JON DICKEY? Email me

Facts about Spanards,Ibecincans:

Lots of the women have low gutteral voices, some are very low.
Men are always thinking about the women, the men are generally macho.
They stick to most Traditions
Herbas is the drink of Ibiza about everyone has a chupito now and then.
Hamon is in most Spanards houses or they eat it a few times a week. It is a huge leg of Hamon, cured with salt and it still has the hoof on it sits on a wood platform hoof in hook.
Sausage is always something that is eaten very often, mostly blood,or another type of chorizo.
Many of them Smoke allot.
The Flaminco is in their blood, now the style of Flamico has been moderized but I will say Untill you have experienced it you may not know, it is beautiful, haunting, and really romantic. It is not only the dance it is the song.
BOOTS are a Spanish girls best friend... laughing because I see all types, and its funny some are typical, and not very pretty but they love them!

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Those of you who don't understand why READ AGAIN ABOUT THE FALSE YOU TUBES and take a look at some of those.
HATEFUL AND INSULTING... has to be a US citizen or is it?

Really horrible WEATHER!

IT was a terrible weather weekend, Rain, Clouds, not able to dance.. many people but alll were inclosed in hotels and bars. Although Kathy and I went Sat night to a local place in San Jordi, they served us a platter or a mountain of food. Typical of Ibiza, half buns or crusty breads, with fried omlette type eggs, some with a hamburger patty, some with bacon, ham and cheese melted on top. Half faced all of it and piled up high. I took little nibbles of all three, we visited with her sister in law, and mother in law and the two grandsons.

Later Kathy and I took a trip to Down town Ibiza, it was about 10:30 at night. We walked along the harbor in the front of the city looking at all the enormous yatchs. I swear to my life I have never seen such huge yatchs ever.. My god! HUGE!! beautiful, all different colors. With lights all below the water surface, glowing like huge Icons in the port. Symbols of wealth for the world to see.
It was pretty amazing, spectacular to see up close.
Some are much larger than the normal home.

We walked along the waterfront, visited shops that are open till one am, and little vendors along the road ways and alleys. It was so much fun.
Loads of people drinking eating so late at night. I met a french man who has a nice store, he needs help. I Have his email so I am going to see if I can at least get some sort of work.
Today also, I am going to my friends to talk about the yatch cleaning.
Yesterday was a weather disaster for tourists, rain, wind and cold. I went to Talmanca with hopes again but no luck. Only to visit with two girls one from Germany, one from London.Simons friend from London. We chatted and enjoyed each others company, during the rain.

Today I will practice dance, I ate my small breakfast of one egg and toasted french or Italian bread?? coffee. I will then walk to my friends house. Probably eat later with him.
We are going to discuss terms of the yatch job.

I don't want to wash the outsides, I don't know how I can? there huge!!! but inside would be nice and interesting I am sure. And Who knows what it could lead too??? I am trying seriously to remain positive!!!

Raining its suppose to be Summer HERE?

It has been raining allot, its suppose to be Summer here? When? I am not sure I like this weather at all.
Its so similar to Vancouver Washington. Cold at night, I am experiencing allergies really bad, and I am very bored at the moment.
I have contacted almost ten companies/ people for work. Not a thing yet.

No one seems to committ to anything. The gal across the way with the big promises, has said absolutely nothing.
I know I am qualified to do so many things. I have not limited my search to one area, Just about anything actually.
I had an offer from a friend Washing Yatchs of all things! hell I will do it! but he hasn't called for me to come to see what it is I have to do. I have sent him messages on the computer. Because I don't have credit on my phone, So I can't send texts, or call, but I can receive calls.
Its like everyone does the same thing, makes offers then doesn't follow through on the final part? I can't figure it out honestly? The real problem is if I want to wait tables or work in public like that.. not events, parties or in homes or yatchs. I need an Enumber, its a permit to work because your not a resident. This is tough, although my mother is Italian it makes is a little simpler, but I have to have the documents to prove that. I am checking into it.

I been here in the apartment for three days again, The rain keeps me from doing any job search outside other than on the internet. Thank God I have that!
I did a live talk with my friends some days ago, this was the most interesting thing I have done in days.
Yesterday I had planned to Dance, Simon as I said in an earlier blog came by for his laundry a few days ago, we talked about the plan.. But Yesterday it was dark, Cloudy, and not a beach condusive day. So in other words not very many people at the beach. It has to be hot and clear then the people enter the outside bar, and sit in the tents. Which means I have the attention of the people. It is a mix of people, from Germany, France, Italy, England. Some Morrocans, Some Romanians, Some Russians. Now there is more of these people. I was told this is the time they all visit.
Other than this I practiced for two hours yesterday, getting better, it is true everything is better with practice! I know that!
I was so bored I gave myself a pedicure, then suggested to Kathy that I give her one. She has never in her life had one ever! so it was a nice gesture, she really enjoyed it. Talked about it all evening. Ivan and I played allot last night, Jamie, the boyfriend was at work so we sat outside for a hour before it was too cold and Ivan and I played. He's a cute little one, honry BUT CUTE. He loves to hit and slap, and pull hair really hard to where he pulls it out. Kathy tell's him no but he continues. He hits her very hard in the face many times. I tell him no, but he laughs.
I know he got it from Jaime.
One Sunday I ate with them, Jamie demanded Kathy get him a banana, she said something I am not sure What? in Ibecincan, He said something back then she said, oh my neck hurts in Spanish, he said I have something for that, put your head down. She did and he hit her really hard, not exaggerating. on the back of the spine at the base of the neck. After he hit her he said NOW GO AND GET MY BANANA! Frankly I felt embarrassed, and a little upset with his manor. Then I understood why Ivan hits allot, and is so honry. He sees the dad I am sure.
Typical machismo: Women are only good for one thing.
I never said a word, that day but I left very quickly after I finished. Excused myself said my thank yous.. and went to my hole.
Today it feels like it might be better weather the sun is out, but I see clouds in the distance. I am going to go anyway to Talamanca check out the crowd. I heard so many planes last night so I am sure there are more Tourists in Town.
Kathy said in the up coming weeks the streets are full you can not drive, you can not walk.

Hope I have at least one response this week? I need to be working, Its not good for my mind or my spirit to be sitting here doing nothing. Its not good for me physically either. Weekends so far, have only included two adventures, that was with Makela. Now nothing for weeks.
I need to make a plan!

Weds, June 4th

I pittled around here this morning, seemingly taking forever to get ready, why I have no clue. It just didn't come together the way I normally get ready. I walked out and it was cloudy again. Kathy was right outside my window peering in, cleaning up some little something from one of the plants that is outside my bedroom window. Always in the morning Ivan and she or Grandma, Abuela, are outside milling around. We chatted for a second, she commented on how Guapa I looked, and we said good bye. Adios.

I walked right down to the gal who made her promises to me, she was sitting at her desk with people waiting. I smiled as I entered and said good morning, she half heartedly smiled and said right off the bat, you have to wait... I thought ok your the one who called me, On Sunday no less.. and asked me to come on Monday I have done everything she has asked. Now she wants me to wait. I said Oh I understand and I turned and walked out. I sent her my resume, like she wanted, I have done everything she wanted... I did say ok well you know I am right across the street, You need help and I am here if you want me.

I left at that, and walked to the printer that is just down the way. But they only do digital graphics and suggested I go into Ibiza. So I walked to the bus stop, sat down and no sooner than I sat the bus pulled up.

I rode with a hole crew of Tourists, they were all English and German speaking. One little old Ibizan came on and there was not a place to sit. I immediately got up grabbed her arm and said Senora por favor aseintase! I gave up my seat for her, at first she said and where will you go, I said its ok VALE!!! So she sat and I stood.

Got into town, went to the paper, to ask about an add.. and then I found a printer, and talk to them about some cards. I want one that says all the things I am able to do well, and just start handing it out to potiential clients.

Belly Dancing, Sounds crazy! but yes... Catering! Massages! party planner and designer, floral, home, interior, landscape. you name it!! So we worked on the idea and he is willing to let me make little payments. Now I just need to make some tips and pay for the cards.

I walked around found a couple of shops Inever saw before. I spent about four hours walking. I wanted to go that area in the center that I met my friend in where there are many little outdoor restaurants, in the plaza. But I walked through it and it was full.. so I continued on the old part of Ibiza, near the gay district. Its so cool this area. Old architecture, Buildings close together, White washed, laundry hanging from the balconies. Colorfull shutters, a few plants here and there and lots of Bouganvillas. I have a place that I have eaten at a couple of times there in one of the alleys, its very classic spain. But it was full also, and they had mixo paellla, last time I ate it I was sick the next day. It could be the shell fish. So I decided against that. I walked across the alley to one where people wait in line to get into, and I discovered why. Its an old bar- restuarant, TAPAS.. and its probably one of the older ones in the city. Famous for its cheap wine and cheap food.

I got a table right away which is not usual. I have been there before but could never get in. People here do not eat at noon. They close all the shops, and businesses at 1:00 or 1:30 its after this the places fill up. So around 2:00 to 4:00 is when lunch is eaten. Dinner takes place at 8:30 or later, 9:00 or even up to 11:30 at night.

I sat ordered the house wine. Everyone drinks Wine or Shandees, or beer. So I figure wine is better. He brought the dang bottle! Then the bread comes with aoli I love that, garlicy and creamy. I ate a small amount, some bread with olive oil and salt. Its the Italian way and the Ibizan way also.

Then came what Ever it was I ordered??? Sepia, la plancha, ok I know La plancha, like on the grill? but SEPIA? I thought perhaps it was a fish of some sort, I asked for Salad no potatas, they say POTATAS, in Costa Rica is was papas, Salad was plain with a couple of tomatos. Olive oil and vinegar is normal on every table.

I drank the wine watched the people the dogs on leashes! and admired the sights.. I truly enjoyed my lunch, although I didn't have a clue what I was eating, it was chewy, and well I think it was big squid, flattened and grilled with a little garlic, I saw two tenicles, but it also looked like octopus? but that is called pulpo? so I don't know what it was.. but I ate it! then came a guy playing an according, walking around playing so gleefully. He had a hat on and played some classic I am sure tunes. Took off the hat and passed it. I smiled he didn't come my way I watched him in the distance.

I left, walked about, feeling a little drunk after one and half cups of wine. WOW WAS IT EVER STRONG!! not kidding I was tipsy. It was just a local wine, but good red.

I found another restaurant that may use me to dance, talked with them for a few minutes, then it began to rain. Walked about in the old port district for about a hour, then hit a coffee shop the rain was cold to me.

I had a coffee and palm leaf pastry.. I couldn't resist..

Watching as tourists ate loads of ice cream and pastries, and sitting enjoying the afternoon Coffee.

Then I headed for Talmanca,I had a shirt of Simons that I washed and it got left out some how, he talked to me for a while, then showed me his new problems.

Two baby kittens that were left, he asked me if I wanted them I refused, Kittens NO.
Then he asked again if I could do the laundry and I said of course.
Then I got a call from my friend from yesterday, he said he had a job offer for me.
It is of all things Cleaning Yatchs, inside and out.. how the heck will I do this? I don't know but I may give it shot! Ya nevah know?
He is meeting with me tomorrow, Ok here we go again?? I hope?
In the morning I will practice dancing, wait on his call, get my things ready for the evening. I may dance again only this time with announcement so people know what the heck is going on! I explained this to Simon and so were trying to work it out here.. learning as we go.
He seems to really like me, he thinks about me, because he recounts things I say when where together.. So he must be thinking about me.
When he is sober, he such a beautiful person!
See what tomorrow brings, Today was GOOD ALTHOUGH NO WORK CAME it was a great day!

Over the weekend

I spent Sat and Sun helping the land lady clean out the apartment above moving all their things to the one in the bottom. Sunday was a small party for one of the children of the boyfriend of her daughters. I helped her put all the kitchen together, while she cleaned above. I organized everything and cleaned up the apartment below. I worked a little in the Garden, and on Sunday cleaned the terrace area for the party. Cleaned the fountain and put fresh water, floated flowers in it, made arrangements for the tables and the house.
Kathy was amazed at my work, I tried to explain this is nothing! If she saw some of the events and things I have accomplished in my life she would understand. But no use it trying to explain, she can not possibly fathom the products the level of events, the whole kit and caboodle that I have been involved with and have created in my life time.
This was barely a blink for me.. A blink of an eye. Not even a thought went into any of it. But she was amazed! actually gave me some money and bougth me some popcorn and sodas, and a few little items at the store. I accepted since I don't have much in the house! I was happy at her kind gestures.
The party was flat, people were not into talking to much. I tried to communicate with a few, but not many cared to talk to me. I was fine with it, I just watched, listened, and ate like a little piggy. The Cake was the best! it had some rum cream flan combination, white cake, then chocolate mousse or pudding? not sure. With whip cream topping and pastilles, big ones. Silver and lots of decor.
The little pizzas but they called them something else were really tasty too, they like piemientos, red ones with onions, on the pizza nothing more, then one with Some sort of big slice of cheese, oregano, onion and sauce. Some of them spoke in Ibecencan, I am finding it is a mix of lauguages, Lots of Italian in there, and Greek, Spanish. Really wierd it sounds all jumbled to me. I can define one or two words here and there, only because my family spoke some Italian now and then, when I was young, and I know Spanish so its really quite a unique language.

The day was easy, relaxing for me. I had a phone call earlier in the day from someone I had left my name with for work. She has an office right across the street. She asked me to come on monday morning. So Monday morning came, I got all ready bright and early went there but she said I DONT HAVE TIME NOW return in a hour.
An hour went by I returned and she was not around, the gal in the office called her, she said return about 11:30 or 12:00 so I did. When that time came she only had about two minutes for me, not really looking at any of the photos of my work or listen at all simply pushing me off, then saying she knew a client that could use me the owners of Cirque De Soliel. This is the show in Las Vegas, and actually all over the world. OK NOW I AM EXCITED I deserve this, I worked my whole life for an opportunity to be a designer for someone special. I was happy she said return tomorrow and we will go and I will introduce you to them. They have lots of Parties here and they need someone like you!

Ok so Tuesday came, I went early again, she said oh I can not get ahold of him he is at the book keepers won't pick up the phone, and I am really busy so I will call you later. LATER CAME she never called. I was so discouraged yesterday I sat here waiting! But before this On Monday I had an email from another company interested in me... Seems here its the same People interested but no one commits to talking to you or taking time to interview you, I called the company asked when they wanted me to come to talk? they couldn't tell me... Talk about discouraged yesterday! so I just hung out read, got on the internet, because the day before when the gal told me to come back at noon, I did, after that I walked into town but I took a new way which was very long.
I must have walked 12 hours On Monday. I was so exhausted that night. So yesterday, I felt I needed to rest. Now Today I am going to town again see what else I can find to apply for. Talk to someone about making me some cards, drop in on this woman again. And just try to be proactive again.

I don't want to give up! its been two months and nothing has popped! I have so many talents, I can do just about anything I put my mind too, I mean and good!! I am one of those kinds of people. I endeavor to do well and I generally do excellent. SO NOW WHY ISN'T someone Wanting me? I refuse to give up! every day I write more than five companies or people. but no responds, or if they do they don't committ to anything?? so strange?
Well the good thing is the weather is nice, still a bit cloudy but better than it was. Another good thing is I talked with my friends that live in Costa Rica, on the Web Cam. It was fun to see everyone, they miss me and I miss them. They want me to come back... MAYBE I WILL! I miss the warm weather, the dance, the food, the beach, the people. But I don't miss the robbing, the drugs, the theivery. So how to combat that? then I would be ok. But I need work there and right now? NOTHING EITHER! so where is th balance here? or there?

Great full for my days, although my nights are lonely. I pretty much stay alone here. Almost all the time. I have met some people but no one really calls or visits. Only yesterday was the first time a friend called and came and took me for a ride. He told me about the opening of Space a huge Club here. That he had gone with a few people this past weekend, but when he was telling me I felt neglected, he bragged about the place and how much fun they had. But I thought well why didn't he invite me? I have never been to any of them yet. HE KNOWS THIS and I repeated as he told the story, I would have like to seen that? But hey its better!!! To many people I am sure he said over 2000 people in one place. That must have been a night mare for the employees! I can not imagine that!
But at least he visited! and we had a couple of laughs. He dropped me off I made dinner, then watched some tv, Read the final chapters of my friends book the LAST SIRENS,and fell asleep.
I woke up to the computer dinging it was my friends in Costa Rica, at 7 am here is 12:30 midnight there so they were all happy, closing the restuarant, and partying! I was barely waking up, and suffering bad with alergies. I used to have those in the USA, never had them in Costa Rica. Now again.. I HATE IT!

I did not dance after Weds, episode of dancing and not one tip. I feel discouraged about it although its one of my passions to dance. I practice allot and I feel am getting pretty good at some of the difficult moves in Belly dance.