As most of my readers know I am originally from Vancouver and 17 years ago, at the tender age of 22, I made the bold (and slightly terrifying) decision to pick up my roots to move to a totally, different country to what I was accustomed. It meant learning a new language and adjusting to a new culture and lifestyle. As a woman, and especially as a foreign woman, it was difficult at times to adapt to the ways of my new-found home. I chose to live in Cancun for many reasons, one of which was the climate. Maybe that sounds a tad superficial, but I found that the warmer climate boosted my sense of well-being. I felt renewed and enjoyed the endless sunny days and blue skies.
A beach-side view of Isla Mujeres
Over the years, I’ve become acquainted with other like-minded, strong women from all over the world who also chose to make Cancun their home. And like me, they too have encountered their share of obstacles that go hand in hand with being a woman in Mexico. It took a while at first, but I can now say that I feel fully integrated into my adopted country, without having to give up my personal identity as a Canadian woman. If anything my experience of living here has made me a stronger, more patient person. I love my life, the colourful culture and the people I’ve met here through the years. The great weather doesn’t hurt either!
And so with that short background story I will get into the purpose of this blog post. Several months ago my youngest sister, Amy, who is an editor for a university magazine in Canada, emailed to tell me about an upcoming event in Isla Mujeres called “We Move Forward into 2012” that will be hosted in Isla Mujeres …a short ferry ride from Cancun. Apparently Amy had interviewed an alumni student, one 0f the facilitators of the event that will be taking place from March 8th-10th. I immediately checked out their website as I am always interested in what is going on in my neck of the woods. I remember thinking “Wow! What an interesting event for women. How empowering!”
Isla Mujeres
Then about two weeks ago I was contacted by a woman called Janeen Halliwell, who had been referred to me by Kelly McLaughlin, a fellow Cancun blogger; A Canuck in Cancun (check it out J). Janeen was interested in finding local bloggers to help spread the word about “We Move Forward into 2012”. I immediately told her that I would love to get involved as I believe that this event will be truly special. It’s about bringing women together to discover their true potential through workshops and key speakers: an opportunity to meet women from all walks of life and perhaps forge new friendships, while enjoying the beauty of tropical Isla Mujeres. What a ‘funtastic’ way to dive into 2012. I was also struck by how small a world it is, since Janeen turned out to be the alumni student that my sister had interviewed several months ago. Go figure! Call it a coincidence, a fluke or fate, but something tells me that I was meant to share this event with my readers.
“We Move Forward into 2012” will take place in beautiful Isla Mujeres from March 8-10th. For more information please click here http://www.wemoveforward2012.com/
And I have also been authorized to share with my readers a very special promotion:
We Move Forward into 2012 by giving you the gift of our LOWEST PRICE PROMOTION!
Register for WMF 2012 between January 1 – 12, 2012 and receive $212 off the cost of this experience of a lifetime! You pay only $483 for 3 days on The Island of Women to nourish your body, mind, soul and spirit.
This is a time-limited offer for a space-limited event.
Act now and you will be among a special group of women who are kicking off the New Year by investing in themselves and their future.
Visit www.wemoveforward2012.com to learn more and register.
If you have never been to Isla Mujeres click here to watch a short video about the island provided by We Move Forward into 2012 http://bit.ly/sQxkg6
I hope that you check out their website and share it with your girlfriends, aunts, sisters and any other special women in your life. It looks like a wonderful event and a great reason to spend some time in the sun.
*** I am not being financially compensated for this blog post. The views and opinions are strictly my own.
Super blog (again
) — are guys invited? :0)
We are discussing that possibilty
I keep hearing about this event and it sounds like so much fun! Hope you have a great time
Very interesting article Ashlie…….and a great video of beautiful Isla Mujeres. An apt location for the event of course, since it means in English, ‘Island of Women.’
Great point Mom…:)
Great Blog, Ashlie, The Event sound amazing and Video is Beautiful xx
Ashlie, Thanks for spreading the word about We Move Forward 2012 – it will be a fun and rewarding experience – one of those things that women will be so glad they DID! Creating an opportunity for women to “connect” is key to this event, and I believe I was meant to connect with the Dove sisters. Look forward to when we do this in person.
It was my pleasure Janeen. I look forward to meeting you in March with my sister.
Am looking forward to going over to Isla Mujeres with Ashlie and participating in this event…….will be fun, even if we Dove women appear to be “empowered” enough already:)
i wonne go but i live in holland and my favorite actrice is there miss wendy crewson,i love to see here, dammmmm
Thank you for stopping by my blog. It looks like it will be a great event. They are offering discounts if you book early.
i know but i can not make it i dondt have the money i hope i gonne win some prizes i love to be there,i;m sad that wendy is thereis this more often ore once in a year do you know.
I believe this event is only once a year. Click on the event link for more information.
do you know wendy in personal and can i buy a ticket just for the first day is that possible.
Hello Sandra,
Thank you for stopping by my blog. No, I do not know Wendy personally. You can contact the organizers of the event here http://www.wemoveforward2012.com/contact/