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Recently I was reading a women’s magazine (in English!) and came upon an interview with a famous clothing designer. “Knowing when to splurge is an art,” he said. “There are just two rules: Splurge on the most classic thing in the world – you’ll have and cherish it forever. Splurge on the most insane thing in the world. You’ll have it and cherish it forever.”
I clipped the quote and stuck it on my bulletin board. It’s made me chuckle and also made me reflect on how and where I apply that principle in my life. Of course, I’ve had my share of fashion “splurges” on both ends of the spectrum: a faux leopard ‘40s style jacket, chrome-heeled Austrian leather boots, a crisp white cotton Oxford shirt – but more importantly, how have I and how do I “splurge” in other ways? What pleasures – big pleasures - do I allow myself?
Those of us in Mazatlán, whether for a few weeks, months or year-round, have given ourselves permission to splurge, to enjoy, to be, simply, happy. Maybe this was an easy choice for some of you – for me, it was not. I agonized about it, actually: Is it OK to make a decision based entirely on happiness? I had been trained to think not; now – thankfully – I know better and recognize that our happiness should be the foundation of all decisions and choices in life, however big or small.
There’s been lots of response and comments about our 2010 Mazzie Award winners - many of you have been visiting each one, poco a poco, and then sharing your experiences with us here at the M! offices. I want to remind you all that the winners are the “people’s choice” - and if you don’t vote, then your opinion can’t be counted! Next year, please vote for your favorites in Mazatlan, OK?
Our pages this month are chock-full of regular columnists and also some feature articles. You’ll find a lively Commentary by Prof. Arturo Santamaria about the changing face of immigrants in Mexico, and we also interviewed the US consulates, who share an inside look at what they do and how it applies to us. (Next month, the Canadian consulate!) Bodie Kellogg takes an irreverent look at the equally irreverent sport of midget bullfighting (no, I’m not joking!) and Good Taste tries out all the espresso shops in town and presents a highly caffeinated rundown of each. And if you haven’t already, do check out M!’s Business Directory, our easy-to-find listings of local businesses and service providers.
To those of you leaving already for points north, que te vaya bien! And for those staying longer or permanently – ain’t life grand?!
Janet
Comments
I wanted to take a moment to say I love your editorial this month especially the the sentence, "I know better and recognize that our happiness should be the foundation of all decisions and choices in life, however big or small." It is so easy to forget this, especially as women. I celebrate your happiness and hope to become reacquainted with some of my own.
Cheers!