Bebah

I had such a great time this weekend! A good friend of mine flew in and was going to be in San Diego for a day. We made plans to go out and celebrate her boyfriend’s birthday. It was a good time and I had a blast with my Bebah.

I met Beeb’s in Jersey about six years ago; I hired her to work for me when she was only 17 years old. This cute, loud, cocky teenager, I still remember her now. We got real close working together. She turned out to me my top seller, which was awesome for me. She looked at me like an older sister and we ended becoming really close when we worked together. Even after my move to California from Jersey Bebah and I remained friends and have grown closer and built a great relationship thus far. Who would have known? We laugh about it till this day.

When I lived in Jersey Jack was deployed in Iraq for about a year. So I had more time to focus on work and school. My friends started to become like family and when I think back to that time in my life I can’t help but to appreciate those people for who they are.  That will always be an important chapter in my life that I will hold dear to my heart. Having Bebah here this weekend, I was able to get a bit of a Jersey fix in California. Even though I will always miss Jersey and keep it close to my heart, I must say California is growing on me.

Bebah still lives in Jersey but comes out to Cali to visit her boyfriend as much as she can. I tell her all the time she needs to just move here already! She actually met her boyfriend stationed in Afghanistan.  Can you believe this girl was actually in a combat zone? She’s one tough chick! She worked as a translator for the Military and he was a Marine. I’m so proud of her she did amazing. Awww she no longer is that 17-year-old little smart ass that used to work for me. LoL She has turned into a grown woman.

We really had a good time this weekend. I really enjoyed hanging out with my Bebah. I’m so glad we have been able to maintain friends and get as close as we have. It’s so funny how life works. Who would have known six years ago she and I would be partying in California together?

I was super excited to hang out and see her. I had a really great time with her and her friends. We ended up going to a place in downtown San Diego, which had a line down the block. The night was pretty epic; we had bottle service and a VIP section. We stayed on a balcony over looking everyone as they danced and partied. It was actually a pretty cool place.

But as I looked down from the balcony watching everyone party and have a awesome night all I could think about was being at home with my boys. Wow how the times have changed.  Not too mention the place was not my scene, I felt like such an old person, even though I didn’t look it. LoL (oh NO when did this happen!!!) I don’t know about you but as I get older and time passes I feel like my style of life changes. Trust and believe I had my days and fair shares of partying like a rock star. I had a fake ID at 18, oh the memories!!! Oh the stories I can tell you!! I will save that for another day… But as I get older, its so crazy how some things are just not for me anymore. I guess people actually grow up even if they don’t want to. I like to think of myself like a bottle of good wine, I get better as I age I just taste different. Needless to say I do feel myself acting my age and becoming more mature. When did this happen?!?!

All in all it was a pretty fun night with my Bebah and definitely a night to remember. I’m so glad I was able to enjoy my night with a good friend. This was for you, I love you Bebah.

Sincerely Yours,

Lola

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Meet Veronica

"The Love of My Life" Part One

When I think back to how it all started, I can't help but smile. I would have never thought in a million years that this is how we would turn out. Let’s go back, way back to the day I met HIM…..

When I met Jack I had recently ended a four year mess with someone who shall remain nameless. The idea of getting into another serious relationship was out of the question. After my previous mess with nameless, I just wanted to focus on me, myself and I. All my time and energy was going to be spent on school, work and my success. I have always been a driven person and at that time you couldn’t tell me anything! I knew I was going places. I didn’t know where exactly, I just knew I wanted to take over the world no matter how much work it took. Not to mention that a husband and having a family was at the bottom of my “To Do” list. And as much as I adore my beautiful husband it wasn't love at first sight, for me anyways.

As you get to know me more, you will soon find out about the five special ladies in my life. Veronica was the one that introduced me to Jack. At that time, Veronica was always trying to match me up with different guys, especially ones that worked with her husband. It seemed as though her mission in life, was finding me a man. She wanted me to marry a Marine like her, so that she and I could be together forever. As if the military gives you that option! Everyone she would introduce me to, I would never take serious. Why should I? Being a military wife was the last thing I wanted to be, and besides, having a family was not what I wanted. Until I met Jack. Well not quite, but you'll see.

I remember the day Veronica told me about Jack. I was at work and she calls me up and says, "Lola, I've met the perfect guy for you!" I thought to myself, seriously not again with this! She goes on to say, "I just know he is the one, he is perfect for you!" As you get to know more about me and my five girls you will soon find out that V and I, grew up together and were as thick as thieves growing up. Before children and marriage came along in life we did almost everything together. So raising families together was her plan for both of us. Key words, “her plans” not mine. I on the other hand, had plans of my own and it did not include being a housewife. I just wanted to make tons of money, live in New York City and live fabulously.

Back to the story….. V goes on to say, "You’ll see! The next time you’re at the house I'm going to make sure Junior brings him by." Needless to say I paid no attention to the idea of him and the first time I met him. I was not interested in him at all. When I first laid eyes on him I was like, "OMG he is a giant!" I remember telling Veronica, "OH HELL NO! He is too big for me he is a beast!" Jack is an extremely tall glass of water, 6'5 to be exact. But in the beginning I was a bit freaked out by how tall and big he was. I was so small next to him, it just didn't feel right. So we met and that was it, we never spoke again after that. Until maybe two months later when we crossed paths again.

I remember that night clearly, we all met up at a house party for one of the Marines promotion celebration. A house full of Marines, what more can a girl ask for LoL. It was LIVE that night and definitely a night to remember. As I write this, I find myself smiling as the memories come back to me. A group of us were all taking shots of So Co and Lime, the drinks were flowing and the vibe was “HOT”. What initially caught my eye with Jack, specifically that night, was that he barely acknowledged me and paid no attention to me what-so-ever. Or so it seemed. I remember saying something funny, and everyone in the group laughed (mainly the guys) except him! This bothered me but also attracted me to him even more. It's as if he wasn't amused by me at all. At this point my interest level was high and I had to have him! I was not about to let this guy off that easy, so I told Veronica to do something about it. It’s so funny to me, the way a women’s mind works. We tend to want the things we can’t have the most, even if we never wanted it in the first place. Funny how that works….

Of course since I told Veronica to do something about it, her tipsy self decides to be overly obvious about it and initiates a conversation with Jack. The next thing you know she brings me into the conversation and ironically disappears, leaving just us two. Needless to say it worked and it did get his attention. Jack and I had a great conversation that night, talking to him made me realize how smart he was. His conversation opened my eyes to his personality and that made me want him even more! But the kicker was I didn't know if he wanted me! We flirted with each other but he never tried to make a move or implied otherwise. A perfect gentleman he was. This confused the hell out of me! At this point, a bit of desperation kicked in and I had to take matters into my own hands. I wasn’t going to let this hunk of a man go, so I took charge of the situation and decided to make the first move. Hey, a girl has to do what she got to do! Game on! Jack was not ready for what I was about to do to him. Lola always gets what she wants. To be continued.....

Hope you enjoyed the first half of my love story. When I think back to when and how we first started I still get butterflies. I know it sounds cheesy but that's the love of my life, and this is our story.

Part Two

Sincerely Yours,
        Lola

If you missed "How it all Began" you can click here for Part One and for Part Two here.

Veronica

As every day goes by and I get older, I find myself sitting and reminiscing on certain events that have happened in my life. Memories of who I was in the past. The definition of me.

I can't imagine my life without my girls. They have impacted my life in more ways than they know…..

There are five women that have been a part of my life since I can remember. These five ladies have individually impacted my life in so many ways... You have NO idea.  As you continue to get to know me more you will also get to know my girls, my best friends. Each of these girls has an interesting story behind our friendship. I honestly don't know where I would be if it weren't for them. These women are truly magical! Let me introduce you to Veronica, Leyla, Marie, Leena and Mel. Today, you will meet Veronica...

 

 
It’s so fascinating to me how the smallest things can trigger a distant memory. A memory that was almost forgotten, if it weren't for that single moment. For instance, today I was at one of Jack's work functions.  We were at a Mexican Restaurant in Old Town, I left work early to meet him there. The lunch was almost over and there was a happy hour sign that caught my attention immediately. Drinks half price from 3-6. I looked at my watch, 3:15. I immediately said, "Babe can I buy you a drink, its happy hour!?" "Let's go for it" he says.

We looked at the menu and noticed that they had long islands on special. Damn, it's been a minute since I've had a Long Island, I thought to myself. I ordered two, and just like that Veronica came to mind. Aww, I just had a throwback memory.
 

This was my long island, It was super yummy

Veronica and I use to always get Long Island Ice Teas at this little pub back home. It was a cute, bit outdated bar/restaurant it usually consisted of an older crowd and the perfect spot for her and I. We use to always go there to have one of our talk sessions about current drama that was happening in our lives. Mostly stuff that was happening with the current yet questionable men that we were dating at the time. It was the perfect spot to go and talk without any interruptions, no one to bother you when you’re in deep talk. Not to mention the best part about this pub are the long islands, the best in town if you ask me.

When I think back to all the memories I have with this girl, I can't help but smile to myself. She and I have come a long way. V has seen it all when it comes to me. We have been in each other's lives for the majority of our lives together. She even introduced me to my husband and I ironically introduced Junior (her husband) to her. Although, that seriously was not my intention. It literally just happened that way. Go figure! LoL

The life experiences that we have been through together is insane! I can honestly say that I don't know where I'd be if she were not in my life. How could I? She literally introduced me to the love of my life. I honestly love this girl! Not only is she my friend but I consider her my sister. One thing I will say about Veronica is that there is never a dull moment when it comes to her life, and I'm sure as you get to know her more you will see why. As a matter of fact when I talk about all the girls in my life you might find it more interesting than not. Who knows, either way they all come with a different story and were there for me at a different time in my life. I truly appreciate every one of them. I love my Amiga’s!

Trust me! You’re going to love them as much as I do!

Seriously Yours,
Lola

"How it All Began"