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Virginia Beach.. beaches: Sandbridge is my favorite beach.

06-27-09

Sandbridge is my favorite beach

We are very lucky to live in an area were we are surrounded by beaches. I have visited several of them, but by far my favorite is Sandbridge.

Sandbridge is located in the southern part of Virginia Beach. Between the Virginia Beach oceanfront and Sandbrige you find two military bases. US Navy Amphibious Base and Damn Neck Combat Training center.

There are no hotels in this beach, but like most waterfronts you will find million dollar beach rentals. There are a couple stores, and this past beach day I saw a new small restaurant. I have been going to Sandbridge for the past 15 years. Baby at the beach. Vacant home in stilts It used to be a wonderful little beach with average houses, and I remember back then there was a lot for sale on the waterfront for $75,000.

The water can get pretty rough; there was an occasion when I was holding my then 1 year old baby by the end of the water, when a wave came over and knock me down. My daughter slipped off my hands. I almost lost my heart in the process too. We used to go in front of some vacant houses, and there were no lifeguards close by, but after this incident I started sitting as close as I could to the lifeguards.

Beach Bath- Sandbridge beach- Virginia Beach VA There are public bathrooms and showers. You want to carry whatever you will need for the day with you, as there is the convenience store and the restaurant, but not much more. As any tourist place every thing is overpriced.

The route to go to Sandbridge is very colorful. There are beautiful vistas, and a few fruit stands. There are also a few restaurants and places where you can buy fresh seafood, and live crabs. I grew up in the mountains, so eating fresh seafood happened very seldom in my life, before we moved to The Tidewater area or Hampton Roads. One time I stopped to buy a bushel of crabs and asked the store owner what was less painful for the crabs: boiling them in water, or to freeze them. His answer “ I don’t know, you would have to ask them your self.” I know it was a dumb question, but he made me laugh with his answer, and the realization of my stupid question.

Little Island park is at the end of Sandpiper Road. There is public parking where you pay Little Island Park - sign - City of Virginia Beach VA $5.00 for the day. Cold showers and bathrooms available. Pavillions where you can reserve for special occasions. The sign mentions False Cape, a gorgeous park that I got to visit last year. ( Next in my series regarding parks)

Photos Courtesy of "Oak Moon Photography"

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Contemplaciones al fin de el año escolar. (Translation of Musings at the end of the school year)

06-24-09

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Kids in school library

Otro año de colegio a acabado. Pienso en esta época de la misma forma que se piensa cuando se acaba el año del calendario.

Burn man- quemar el ano viejo- burn last year

Al finalizar el año evaluamos los objetivos que cumplimos y los que no alcanzamos a cumplir.

En algunas partes de Colombia, my país de origen, la gente quema a un hombre de papel como metáfora de quemar le ano Viejo y darle la bienvenida al ano Nuevo.

Este año mi hijo acabo el colegio de Elemental, y se gradúo de ser un cub scout as ser un boy scout

scout, Boy sout bridging- Chesapeake Park

Lance (pronunciado Lans) mi hijo es mas alto que yo, y ahora soy oficialmente la persona mas bajita de mi familia. (No es que se necesite mucho, ya que yo soy bien bajita). Este año escolar mi hija Valerie (pronunciado Valeri) uso maquillaje por primera vez (una vez) , fue a su primera

15 year old learning to drive. VA Chesapeake- road

fiesta y decidió aprender otra lengua

Ring Dance-Chesapeake Schools- Chesapeake living

(No español, que ella ya toma en el colegio pero coreano. Ella ama todo lo que tenga que ver con Corea.) Valerie también decidió empezar a tocar otro instrumento musical, y casi saco todo con A’s. Ella también esta aprendiendo a manejar. Me encanta escucharla cuando practica su violín. Acabo de leer el primer libro de “Harry Potter”, y no puedo sino pensar en ella cuándo describen a Hermione, y como ella siempre tiene que hacer lo que sea correcto.

Yo he tenido mi pero año financiero desde que empecé a trabajar, pero una vez que decidí volverme a inventar mi negocio me he podido relajar ya que se que pronto llegara el momento en que voy a estar bien ocupada. Mientra tanto, he decidido disfrutar tantas bendiciones que me han llegado. Tengo amigos y familiares maravillosos y un esposo fabuloso. Mis hijos son personas que hacen el mayor intento de ser lo que es correcto y bueno, y yo no podría estar mas orgullosa. He decidido ponerme a dieta y bajarme todo el peso que me subí cuando estaba tan estresada con el negocio de fina raíz. (Compartiré mis fotos de antes – después en algunos meses.)

Mi deseo para todos los padres, y aquellos que serán padres, y los que no quieren hijos es que la vida es corta y es nuestra decisión sin nos concentramos en lo que nos falta en la vida, o disfrutamos lo que ya tenemos. Es nuestra decisión de ser felices o infelices.

Mi Padre muro hace un año este mes, y entre mas pasa el tiempo mas deseo haberlo visitado mas seguido cuando estaba vivo.

Maria Teresa Morales Carreno, Camilo Morales Cancino,

Estoy muy agradecida de haberlo tenido en my vida, y cada mañana antes de poner mis pies en el suelo doy gracias por todo en mi vida. Lo bueno y lo malo

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A Healthy Spine. Posture is important for your life -- Part Two

06-22-09

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This is a continuation to my post on a healthy spine. Earlier in the year, I could barely walk by the time that I made it to the chiropractor....

• When standing, keep one foot slightly in front of the other, with your knees slightly bent. This position helps to take the pressure off your low back.

• Do not stand bent forward at the waist for prolonged periods of time. The muscles in your low back become deconditioned in this position, which may lead to pain.

Lifting

coin lifting • At all times, avoid twisting while lifting. Twisting is one of the most dangerous movements for your ---spine, especially while lifting.

• If the item is too heavy to lift, pushing it is easier on your back than pulling it. Whenever possible, use your legs, not your back or upper body, to push the item.

• If you must lift a heavy item, get someone to help you.

Sitting

• Keep your knees slightly higher than your hips, with your head up and back straight.

• Avoid rolling your shoulders forward (slouching).

• Try to maintain the natural curve in your low back.

Reaching and Bending

• When reaching for something above shoulder level, stand on a stool. Straining to reach such objects may not only hurt your mid-back and neck, but it can also

bring on shoulder problems.

• Do NOT bend over at the waist to pick up items from the floor or a table.

• Instead, kneel down on one knee, as close as possible to the item you are lifting, with the other foot flat on the floor and pick the item up.

• Or bend at the knees, keep the item close to your body, and lift with your legs, not your back.

Carrying

• When carrying objects, particularly if they are heavy, keep them as close to your body as possible. Family moving- Virginia Beach real estate moves

• Carrying two small objects—one in each hand—is often easier to handle than one large one.

Healthy Diet and Exercise

• While the proverbial jury is still out, we suspect that extra weight puts undue strain on your spine. Beer Belly Keep within 10 lbs. of your ideal weight for a healthier back.

• “Beer belly” is likely the worst culprit, as it puts unwanted pressure on the muscles, ligaments and tendons in your low back.

• The most efficient and effective way to reduce weight is by eating a sensible diet and exercising regularly.

• Consult with your doctor before beginning any exercise program, particularly if you have a health condition.

Sleeping

• Sleeping on your back puts approximately 50 pounds of pressure on your spine. Other positions may be better.

• Placing a pillow under your knees while lying on your back cuts the pressure on your spine roughly in half.

• Lying on your side with a pillow between your --------knees may also reduce the pressure on your back.

• Never sleep in a position that causes a portion of ----your spine to hurt. Most often, your body will tell you what position is best.

Quit Smoking

Smokers have more spine pain than nonsmokers, and they also heal more slowly when they have an episode of back pain because the chemicals in tobacco smoke restrict the flow of blood to the tissues in and around your spine. Quit smoking While following these instructions is no guarantee that you’ll be free from back pain for your entire life, it can certainly reduce your risk of developing it. These simple steps will help you keep your spine in good shape, making you a healthier, happier person.

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A healthy spine. Posture is important for your life -- Part One

06-22-09

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A few months ago I pulled a muscle and by the time I made it to the chiropractor, I could barely support my self. By the time I left, I felt better and within a couple of days I had forgotten about the whole ordeal. Yesterday, while camping we were picking up heavy things, and I saw both my kids bending and picking up stuff without bending their knees. Several years ago I picked up a heavy box that way, and I was in continuous pain for the following two years. I wish I had known about chiropractors back then.
Posture in bussines is extremely important. We make our opinions of someone we just met during the first 7 seconds. Socially, it works the same. Whenever I am about to meet a new client or a new friend, I think of three things. Smile, stand up straight and talk with a clear Chiropractor Virginia Beach VA- Dr Michael Vanella voice.
So in honor of my friend Dr Michael Vanella the best chiropractor in Virginia Beach, I share some information he has shared with me.

Tips for a Healthy Spine

A healthy spine is an often overlooked and essential part of a healthy lifestyle. People who suffer from back pain, particularly if it is long-term, are generally less healthy than those who do not. In fact, back pain costs are staggering not only financially, but also in terms of lost time from work and because of psychosocial problems that arise during the healing process associated with long-term back pain.

Unfortunately, approximately 80-90% of the population suffers from spinal pain at some point. People who are overweight or obese, and who smoke, lift heavy objects, or had a previous episode of back pain, are more likely to experience

back pain.

Because so many people suffer from spine pain, it’s important for you to try to keep your spine as healthy as possible. Following simple posture, lifting, and healthy lifestyle guidelines can help you keep your back in good shape.

The American Chiropractic Association recommends that you take care of your self specially while performing the following activites.

Standing, Lifting, Sitting, Reaching and Bending, Carrying, Healthy diet an exercise, sleeping and smoking.

For detailed information regarding these activities please read Part Two.

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Remembering my Dad. Recordando a mi Papi.

06-20-09

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One year ago today my father passed away. Boy in the 1930's

My Dad was born in San Gil, Colombia in the 1930's. His parents parents were of Spanish and Italian decent. They were very proud to be descendants of men who had helped start the revolution in Colombia to gain freedom from Spain.

I have so many memories of my Dad through out my childhood that it is hard to pin point who he was. He was very smart, funny, athletic, and as a little girl I thought the world of him.

My Dad On Saturdays he would sit on his recliner and read on our 8th floor balcony. My sister and I would put rollers on his head, and he would just let us play along. We curled it, fluffed it, and stuck it out. If I ever wanted to know about any subject, all I had to do was ask and he would know something about it. He received books by mail on different subjects every month. He had encyclopedias of the earth, the body, the stars and so many others subjects. The thing about him is that he actually read these books.

He went to night school while married with children and became an attorney. He was very open minded on some things, but if he had an opinion on something he would defend it. Every Sunday we would visit his mother along with all his brothers and sisters who lived in town . Politics were a common subject, and he would get so exited and loud trying to get his point.

He purchased some land 4 hours drive down the mountain on the outskirt's of a town called Honda (the H is silent.) He started building as money was available, so he first cleared the land, then built 2 rooms with a bathrooms and a small kitchen. There was no door on the bathroom for a couple of years. He then had a hole dig up for the pool, and filled it with water for the week or so that we would be there. Our whole family would come down, and My Dad brothers, sisters with their spouses would share the rooms with mattresses on the floors. The children would sleep in tents. Girls in one and boys in the other. The adults would stay up and play poker until 2 or 3 in the morning. The next day the talk would be over who won whose money. Eventually, for different reasons he sold the farm as we called it.

He loved to travel, and when I graduated from High School, he my mother and I went on a tour of Europe with a cruise to the Greek islands and all. That was the last attempt my parents made of saving their marriage. A year or two later, he took my sister and aunt on another tour trough Europe, and this time he visited what was then the Soviet Union.

While I went to Law school close to where his office was, he would take me to lunch a couple of times a week. I would grab his arm and walk close to him. I always felt protected. For four years I got to know him as an adult. Some times while I waited for him to finish his consultations with his clients, I couldn't help but hear him give council to people. He practiced civil Law. Mainly divorces and real estate matters. I could hear him act as a marriage counselor, and ask his clients if there was no way they could reconcile and give them suggestions looking to save their marriage. Usually, I would hear the cries of the wife.

My Dad was not a perfect man. I could go on and on with his faults, but I was very lucky to get the best he had to give.

I miss you Papi. My Dad and I

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Virginia Beach.. beaches: Sandbridge is my favorite beach.

Contemplaciones al fin de el año escolar. (Translation of Musings at the end of the school year)

A Healthy Spine. Posture is important for your life -- Part Two

A healthy spine. Posture is important for your life -- Part One

Remembering my Dad. Recordando a mi Papi.

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Virginia Beach.. beaches: Sandbridge is my favorite beach.

Contemplaciones al fin de el año escolar. (Translation of Musings at the end of the school year)

A Healthy Spine. Posture is important for your life -- Part Two

A healthy spine. Posture is important for your life -- Part One

Remembering my Dad. Recordando a mi Papi.

Tere RottinkWainwright Real Estate

About me

More about me

About Hampton Roads

Tere Rottink
Wainwright Real Estate