Bust my buttons if I’m not just chock FULL O’ surprises. Where have I been, you ask? WHERE IN GOD’S GREAT NAME have I BEEN? Well, I’ll tell you where I’ve been: Tulum. I moved to Tulum two weeks ago
(pregnant pause for effect)
…yeah, you heard me right. I moved out of Playa del Carmen, where I have lived and worked and sweated and played and cried for the last 5 and a half years or so, and now I live in a place on the beach in Tulum that is so secluded, if I see 4 people in a day I’m feeling overscheduled.
Dollfaces, the short version is this: I was offered an incredible opportunity to live on and care for a gorgeous beachfront property in Tulum while still fulfilling my other work-related obligations. How could I say no?
The months following the end of my relationship in PdC proved to be an interesting snapshot of what life in a “small” town can be (and by interesting, I mean “petty” and “pathetic”). Rumors abounded, as rumors will, and I found myself dreaming of a simpler life. Gentle readers, I have found it.
I wake up at 6.30 am or so and am in bed by 10.30 pm or 11. I rake, clean up fallen coconuts and dead palm fronds. The sound of the waves crashing onto shore has become the audio equivalent of a screensaver.
There is much more to tell, but since this opportunity/decision came on so suddenly, I’ve not yet sufficiently regained my footing to tell the tale. I’m caught in a huge wave, loving the roar of the surf and the sensation of weightlessness, but unsure yet I’ll be able to right myself like a cork on the sea’s surface. Stay tuned to see the outcome.
Oh, here is what I’ve got to look at every day. Disgusting, right?
Disgusting? No, this view is plain HORRIBLE. I don’t know how you can stand to see that day in, day out….
By: Andiline on December 6, 2009
at 8:36 am
Congrats, that is Husband’s idea of paradise. It’s becoming my idea too. I am very happy for you!
regards,
Theresa
By: Theresa in Mérida on December 6, 2009
at 9:33 am
Heather, this sounds awesome! I would love to be secluded like that, then be able to re-engage at my pleasure. Everything will work out in time …
By: Martha on December 6, 2009
at 10:09 am
Congrats Heather!!
By: Ron on December 6, 2009
at 10:22 am
Wow! Nice to wake up to that view everyday for sure! Congrats Heather!
By: Claudette on December 6, 2009
at 10:23 am
Way to go kid! Looks wonderful.
By: Rob XNA on December 6, 2009
at 10:46 am
Yes she is happy! Im so happy for you niña!!!!
By: claudia on December 6, 2009
at 10:53 am
Way to go Heather hope you enjoy your new surrounding and the peacefulness of the ocean lapping at the sand. What a wonderful opportunity for you…glad you took it.
By: Brenda on December 6, 2009
at 12:53 pm
I would love a job like that in one of the most beautiful areas of Mexico! I’m so happy for you Heather.
By: darla on December 6, 2009
at 1:38 pm
You’re braver than you think, IMHO!
Good for you Heather! (-:
By: TeeZet on December 6, 2009
at 2:54 pm
Sounds like a lot of people’s dream job. Congrats on the job and the move. Sounds like it was just what you needed.
By: jackieinpdx on December 6, 2009
at 3:58 pm
Oh Heather, that is spectacular. I am soooo happy for you.
By: Cathy on December 7, 2009
at 4:09 pm
I’m soooo happy for you! Just breathe!
By: jeanie on December 7, 2009
at 4:33 pm
How wonderful, Heather!!!
By: Alicia on December 9, 2009
at 2:07 pm
Pat & I are very very happy for your Heather, you deserve nothing but the best!
By: Craig on December 9, 2009
at 8:21 pm
Nice work!! I love Tulum. This will be the first year out of 3 that we don’t spend some nights down there. Usually we are part time in Tulum and part time in Pdc for vacation, but this year is all PDC. Unless of course we hop the bus to Tulum on a whim!
By: shannon on December 10, 2009
at 12:06 am
I think I hate you now…………………….NO- in fact I am superduper happy FOR you!!!!! Enjoy!!
By: Joana on December 11, 2009
at 2:52 pm