Natalia's Notables

Growing up in California we went to the beach quite a bit.   I loved going with my family; we would get up early, pack the car, and head to the beach.   When we were driving we would always try to be the first one to spot the ocean.   When we got there we would unpack our stuff and set up our camp for the day.   We would sit under the EZ-Up and talk, go boogie boarding, or just go jump over the waves.   And of course we could not forget our stash of food.   But one thing that was always there were the flags the Life Guards would put up.   They designated where you could swim or surf, and the most important flag they had was the red flag; it indicated when there was a rip current.   A rip current is a river-like current that is seaward.   In order to escape a rip current, instead of swimming towards shore against the current, you must swim parallel to shore, for about 50 yards, until you are out of the current and then you can swim to shore.   In your relationship there can be ri

One of the best memories I have of my Dad is when he took my brother and I to the Miramar Air Show in San Diego.   It was so exciting. We sat at the very top of the bleachers and the whole time my Dad told us really cool facts about the different planes and jets that flew over us.   We also went and walked through some giant cargo planes and looked at some of the planes up close that we had seen fly over us.   One of the best parts was when the sun went down there was The Great Wall of Fire as the finale of the whole show; you could feel the heat from 300 yards away.   My Dad loved to share his interest of aerospace with my siblings and me.   He taught me so many things that help me be an independent woman.   He taught me that I need to work hard to achieve my goals, and that It is okay to stand up for what you believe in, even if it is not popular.   He also taught me how I should be treated as a woman by treating my Mom like a queen.   I know that I will never forget the lessons