Twelve years ago I came to Miami with two suitcases, no money but the certainty only a 23 year old could have about life. I was going to get a job at a cable television network broadcasting from Miami to Latin America. I got here in January and in May started working for Sony Pictures in AXN their latest TV channel broadcasting to Latin America.
I worked at AXN for four magical years that will never be replicated. The group of people I had the pleasure of working with was unique, we truly were a family. And like family I would spend my weekends, holidays, and hurricane warnings with them. They saw me grow up. They watched me fall in love- they were witness to Abraham’s proposal, his moving in, our marriage. I forged a strong friendship with Sonia, Mary and Evelyna. I remember how we would think we would be editing promos for Alias into our 60′s! We would retire from this wonderful place. And then as the corporate world usually does it threw reality into our perfect fantasy world and with it came lay-offs.
This week Maria Elena one of my former co-workers came to visit from Spain and was able to do what we haven’t been able to do in the past seven years – she brought us together in the same room. Needless to say it was amazing to see her, talk about her trips and her art/photography.
It was amazing to see our CEO – Claudio looking as charming as ever and still calling us, all of us, Flaca! His spirit and smiles are still as infectious as they were in 1999. I wished I hadn’t been so intimidated by his position 12 years ago ’cause this dude surely is a down to earth soul. My friends Sonia and Evelyna were there. Evelyna is for sure the current owner of the Picture of Dorian Grey – she has not aged a day. Sonia is my soul mate, we understand each others half sentences, know our train of thought, don’t have to speak to know what we are thinking. It was great to see Adri always fashionable, intelligent and fabulous. I was able to joke and dance with Tony, catch up with Sandra, Elvirita and Lili, laugh with Guillermo and Kenis (ok! I had Kenis sit on my lap for a picture LOL).
And then it was great to meet up with my 23 yr old self 
and realize that at 35 I have some things worked out! I still joked, laughed, and was very loud but part of me inside felt more serene.
I look forward to seeing this guys again. Thank you for the great memories and love you all
Helenita
PS. Best part of the night was when Guillermo asked me “Where is Helena?”
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