Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Nut, Tears and The Great Food Truck race..

My NUT has me a bit crazy these days. It’s OK. What does not kill you makes you stronger. Isn’t that what they say? Well, I agree. After all, the challenging times in life have served me well. Making my Coco more resilient!
What I have learned and put into practice this week is the following: There is NOTHING “out there” in the world to “fix” People, Circumstances etc...  The key is the “inner” work. In my experience in this practice; I have truly felt more peace and happiness. It’s putting the focus back on me. Who am I not forgiving? What am I not giving in this situation?  When you play the victim role- where my NUT loves to linger. I lose my power. The only one that can bring me peace and happiness is ME! When I am in that space, abundance and love flows. There is a trust in what is; all falls in to place perfectly. It’s a change of focus from the false to the truth. I am not preaching it’s easy. I do cry. Although, I refuel my Coco with positive stuff, start floating and FINALLY make it to shore.

Talk about crying. On the show I am in, The Great Food Truck Race. I have been featured crying. There is someone that tweeted. “Stop Crying, It’s embarrassing”. With all do respect. I will not stop crying. If you see me crying on the show it’s because, I need to cry. After all, it IS reality and I am playing ME! It is very stressful being on the road. We are shooting 12 hour days and eliminations are grueling. One hardly gets any sleep. That’s how I deal; with my tears. :)

On a Happier note. Thank you Salt Lake City for your support of CafĂ© Con Leche. In all honesty, I met some of the nicest people ever in YOUR city! I even had a lady give me her jacket because it was cold. It was truly an awesome experience selling food in SLC.  We came in 2nd place. Watch this week as we head to Denver. The Great Food Truck Race on The Food Network Sunday @ 9pm. Dale!

Sunday, August 21, 2011

Hotness Y La Virgen..

 I was flattered to learn the news that I was selected as one of the Top10-hottest women on The Great Food Truck Race. Although, the NUT side of me was bruised that I came in 8th!
Nevertheless, I recovered fast. When my mom said “Hay Mamita, ese es un numero bueno. El dia del La Caridad del Cobre”. Meaning the Lady of Charity in which a Virgin appeared in Cuba on Sept 8th and I came in 8th place. I’m guessing she related the two. 

It made me laugh. If this is a sign that "La Virgen" is looking after me....that would be great. Maybe this NUT in my head might take a vacation or something. Que dios quiera!

It has been a pretty intense couple of months leading up to the premiere of the show. Which aired this past Sunday on The Food Network. It’s REALITY. So how the hell will they edit me? What footage will they air?

I MUST say, I was pleasantly surprised. I REALLY enjoyed watching the show and very impressed with the quality and editing. Now think about it, the show features 24 cast members and there stories must be a BIG challenge. Therefore, kudos to Relativity Media for the AMAZING work!

Maria Felipe Cuban Coco loco was in full effect. My goal is to bring light, fun and entertainment. I think I might have just pulled it off.  I must admit, I was a cry baby. Blame it on the PMS that I had during the shooting. I couldn't bear thinking of my team being eliminated. I was not ready to leave! I still have a lot of Cuban AMOR to give.


Excited about tonights show airing at 9pm on The Food Network. Isn’t that prime time?! Whoop! Whoop!