[ENG/ESP] A day of surprises at work and delicious ice cream
Happy Saturday. Sometimes workdays are very intense for me, especially when I have to travel to faraway places. The sun, as always, continues to do its best work: heating up relentlessly, without respite, and without a single cloud in the sky to obscure it. These past few days, the heat has become much more intense, and although sometimes it seems like my body can't take it anymore, that doesn't stop me from fulfilling my responsibilities and doing so with the best attitude possible, because I love my job and I am committed to it. I always try to put on a brave face every day, even when fatigue sets in.
I can tell you that today, after my workday between the Ecoland hotel and Unik, everything went well. It was a long day, yes, but a productive one. I like it when things flow smoothly, when the effort is reflected in the results, and when, at the end of the day, I can feel that it was worth it.
Feliz sábado. En ocasiones los días de trabajo son muy intensos para mí, especialmente cuando me toca trasladarme a lugares muy distantes. El sol, como siempre, no deja de hacer su mejor trabajo: calentar con fuerza, sin tregua, y sin una sola nube en el cielo que lo opaque. Estos días atrás el calor se ha hecho mucho más acentuado, y aunque a veces parece que el cuerpo no da más, eso no impide que cumpla con mis responsabilidades y que, además, lo haga con la mejor actitud posible, porque amo mi trabajo y me siento comprometida con él. Siempre trato de ponerle buena cara a cada jornada, aunque el cansancio se acumule.
Les cuento que este día, después de mi jornada laboral entre el hotel Ecoland y Unik, todo salió satisfactoriamente. Fue una jornada larga, sí, pero productiva. Me gusta cuando las cosas fluyen bien, cuando el esfuerzo se ve reflejado en los resultados y cuando, al final del día, puedo sentir que valió la pena.
When I finished, I went home with the intention of accompanying my mother to do some shopping for her trip back to Cuba. As always, she doesn't want anything for herself. It's incredible how she thinks of others first. She walks around with a list in her hand, looking for a gift for each person she loves, and that moves me deeply.
I take great pleasure in helping her with that. I take the opportunity to buy her something nice, even though she insists she doesn't need anything. That day, for example, we bought her some flower earrings that looked really cool on her. We took her to the store telling her we were just going to look, and we surprised her. If we let her decide, we wouldn't have bought them, because she doesn't want anyone to spend money on her. But seeing her happy with that little gift is priceless. Her smile says it all.
Al terminar, regresé a casa con la intención de acompañar a mi madre a hacer algunas compras para su viaje de regreso a Cuba. Ella, como siempre, no quiere nada para ella. Es increíble cómo piensa primero en los demás. Anda con una listica en mano, buscando un presente para cada persona que quiere, y eso me conmueve profundamente.
A mí me da mucho placer ayudarla en eso. Aprovecho para comprarle algo bonito, aunque ella insista en que no necesita nada. Ese día, por ejemplo, le compramos unos sapitos de flores que le quedaban bien chulos. La llevamos a la tienda diciéndole que solo íbamos a mirar, y le dimos la sorpresa. Si la dejamos decidir, no los compramos, porque ella no quiere que se hagan gastos en ella. Pero verla feliz con ese pequeño detalle no tiene precio. Su sonrisa lo dice todo.
After that tour, we went to buy some vegetables that were running low at home. She is always surprised by the variety of products she finds and how well organized the store is. She loves to look around every corner, compare prices, and discover new ingredients that she doesn't usually see in my homeland. It's like a little adventure for her, and I enjoy accompanying her every step of the way.
Después de ese recorrido, fuimos a comprar algunas verduras que ya se estaban agotando en casa. Ella siempre se sorprende por la variedad de productos que encuentra y por lo bien organizada que está la tienda. Le encanta observar cada rincón, comparar precios, y descubrir nuevos ingredientes que no suele ver en mi tierra natal. Es como una pequeña aventura para ella, y yo disfruto acompañarla en cada paso.
As usual, we ended our walk on a sweet note, enjoying a delicious ice cream cone. I thought my husband was the number one fan of ice cream cones, but I see that my mother is giving him a run for his money. She may refuse to eat certain foods, but when it comes to ice cream and cookies, she's always ready. It makes me so happy to see her enjoy those little pleasures, savoring every bite with that expression of joy that only she knows how to show. Those moments, though simple, are the ones I value most.
Como ya es costumbre, terminamos nuestro paseo en un lugar dulce, tomándonos una deliciosa barquilla. Yo creía que mi esposo era el fan número uno de las barquillas, pero veo que mi madre le compite bastante. Ella puede negarse a comer alguna comida, pero cuando se trata de helado y galletas, siempre está lista. Me da tanto gusto verla disfrutar de esos pequeños placeres, saborear cada bocado con esa expresión de alegría que solo ella sabe mostrar. Esos momentos, aunque simples, son los que más valoro.
I confess that it was quite an intense and busy day, but I don't want to waste a single moment. My mother is already in the last days of her vacation, and although I don't want to think about her leaving, I try to make the most of every moment with her. Every outing, every conversation, every shared laugh becomes a treasure that I will cherish.
I hope you enjoyed another one of our tours. I love sharing these little pieces of life with you, because they are part of my daily life and what makes me happy. I wish you a happy weekend, full of special moments and good company.
So I'll see you very soon in upcoming posts. Thank you for always being there, reading and accompanying me.
See you soon.
Bye.
Les confieso que ese día fue bastante intenso y ocupado, pero no quiero perder ni un instante. Mi madre ya está en sus últimos días de vacaciones, y aunque no quiero pensar en su partida, trato de aprovechar cada momento con ella. Cada salida, cada conversación, cada risa compartida se vuelve un tesoro que guardaré con cariño.
Espero que les haya gustado otro de nuestros recorridos. Me encanta compartir estos pedacitos de vida con ustedes, porque son parte de mi día a día y de lo que me hace feliz. Les deseo un feliz fin de semana, lleno de momentos especiales y de buena compañía.
Así que los veré muy pronto en próximas publicaciones. Gracias por estar siempre ahí, leyendo y acompañándome.
Hasta pronto.
Chao.
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Family time are always the best especially when shared in a good and happy mood.
Am sure your mother will be very proud and happy to have come visit you and enjoy her stay while she was there.
My mother is truly happy to spend time with us at home. To us, she is the queen of the household, and we treat her as such—with love, respect, and deep appreciation. Her happiness is priceless, and seeing her smile is the greatest gift we could ask for.
Thank you sincerely for your kind words. Wishing you a weekend filled with peace and joy 🌹🌷🌺🏵️🪻💐💮🌼🌻🌸🪷🥀🍀
You are a good son to your mother. I can relate so much about having a long day at work and going home to do another. But spending time with a loved one eases the tiredness at some point. I also admire your commitment to your job while also fulfilling your duties as a responsible son to your mom. You ended the day very nicely with an ice cream considering the humid weather you have there. You are one of kind!
I deeply appreciate your kind words.
I truly feel committed to my work and, above all, to my family, which is the driving force behind each of my days. Sharing my routine and thoughts on this beautiful platform has become a sweet commitment to myself and to those who read me with care and attention.
Thank you once again for taking the time to visit my post. I wish you a weekend filled with peace, joy, and beautiful moments 🌹🌷🌺🏵️🪻💐💮🌼🌻🌸🪷🥀🍀
Spending time with family is such a memorable one.
Amiga Tania como estas? se ve todo el cariño con el que hablas de tu mamá. Me encantó cómo describes esos momentos simples pero tan valiosos juntos, especialmente la parte de la sorpresa con los sapitos y la barquilla al final. Se nota que aprecias cada instante con ella, y eso hace tu historia muy especial.