Hello Carla! Thank you Carla for the precise reading you gave me this afternoon! I have been working with an extortion and fraud case with my parent's estate for over three years. You have accurately diagnosed the case, the players, the strategy, and the outcome with impeccable detail. I have paid lawyers these last three years, who were only able to obtain a small fraction of disclosure of undisclosed documents that I gained in information from your brilliant faculties within 1 hour. On my business, you were equally stellar in your assessment of the individuals who work with me now, and the ones that you predicted to arrive in partnership. This information helps me to strategize my directives, and functions well for my time management. It is imperative that I work with a psychic who is objective in their channel, as a damaged mental and emotional filter of a such a gift impairs the reading. You are clear as a bell, which is not the case with many gifted, yet damaged psychics. Sadly, the public is unaware of this common issue of a great talent that carries a negative character with those who are not only psychic, but of any given profession. You my dear, are pure love! Love, Robert Carter

Hi Carla, Its Stacey. So when I got off the phone with you I had a major panic attack. Haha. I think that the thought of being away from my mom really scared me. But I came to realize that the only way I would ever be separated from her was if I was ok with it. And Im not ok with it right now, and that’s why I was afraid. But I will obviously be ok with it later, and I feel much better now. I wanted to thank you for relieving my fears about my future finances. I have always worried about whether or not I could support myself in life, but you made me feel comfortable enough to not even ask the question. So thank you so much for that. Getting in touch with my grandfather and hearing the things he had to say about my real father really struck home with me, and it was so nice to know that he is still with me. I really needed the boost of confidence that the both of you were able to give me. I thought it was also a neat coincidence when you were talking about me being an "8" and you and maria being "4's", because I later realized that every single member of my family except my estranged sister and STEP-father are ALL 4's and 8's. And my few extremely close friends are 4's. Anyways, I will surely email you again to tell you how things are progressing for me, you truly have made a difference for me, and I'm starting to feel like maybe I really can start to step outside the box. I have a feeling I will be wanting another reading from you in the future, but until then take care, and thank you so much... Love..Stacey

Hi Carla: I have had several readings from some very credible psychics. One being Christopher Dufresne, Sylvia Browne's son. Although I had thought he had provided me with an excellent reading, it took over three months to book one and it was very rushed. My one-hour reading had been done in less then 30 minutes. In contrast - Carla had booked me right away and remained focused and spent time in answering all of my questions. Her accuracy was amazing to me in discussing the people in my life, and provided me with direct answers to my questions. I had questions about my two sons and their future. The information Carla gave to me was completely accurate as to their interests and their personalities. I will see how the future unfolds. I also received helpful information as to my job and the direction my career will take, as well as, my past romantic relationships and where they are now. Carla was empathetic, yet she did not tell necessarily what I would have liked to hear - but information I needed to know and address. It was honest, professional, and beyond what I had expected. I would absolutely choose to have Carla read for me again as opposed to anyone I have had a reading with previously. Thanks again, Cathy

Hi Carla! I just wanted to let you know what an awesome experience I felt the reading was yesterday! You truly gave me serious direction and I am so excited about my life now. I had a reading by Christopher Dufresne (Sylvia Browne's son) and you should know he's got nothing on your psychic abilities and charges twice what you charge for only 20 minutes! ... Carla, I just wanted to let you know what an incredibly enlightening experience my reading was with you. I understand my children on an entirely different level now. Understanding now what my daughter's mysterious fear of animals comes from has allowed me to be much more patient and compassionate with her. You told me that she had been malled by a mountain lion in another life, and to my surprise - she told me of several dreams with an animal that killed her! You also told me that the reason my son was waking up crying every night was because he was suffering from headaches due to the mattress on his bed. I put several pillows on the bed just to test your theory, and he hasn't awakened another night sense! This is something I never would have figured out on my own; I'd tried everthing short of losing my mind, to figure out what was making him have these hour long bouts of crying every night. Thank you so much! You also helped me to see life in a totally new light; not as something to be feared, but rather embraced and appreciated for all the lessons and little miracles we experience everyday. You were so clear on everything that I have been struggling with in my mind concerning my career path that it was just absolutely amazing! God Bless You, Q. Butler

Dear Carla, It was wonderful getting a chance to read with you. The reading was fascinating and I was amazed that you could read my personality so easily without knowing me. You mentioned that I'm so detailed oriented and that I would get wrapped around the axel on it if I wrote a book. You picked up on the very things I've been struggling with. The reading gave me the focus that I need since I've been feeling so lost and stuck. The information about my future was frightening but exhilarating, because I've felt I have had nothing to look forward to for so long. The most mind boggling part was the discussion on my late best friend, Leah. I had so many unresolved feelings about her death and I was completely floored that you relayed back to me how she died without any clues what-so-ever!! The things you said she was telling you to say to me was exactly the things she would say. You even picked up on her deep depression and that she's in denial about it. You mentioned that she wants to jump head long into her next life and she's not patient enough to go through the process to get there. That sounds so much like her. It was so comforting for me to express the hurt and the anger and know that it's not lost on empty space. Thank you for helping me take the first steps in finding my way. Monica

Selected commentary emanating from my "STEPPING INTO YOUR DESTINY" tour (3/19 - San Diego, 3/20 - Los Angeles, 3/21 - San Francisco): - "Carla is a very honest, dynamic, and interesting communicator. Nobody wanted to take breaks because they were riveted by her entertaining style and the accuracy and predictive value of her insights. I have never consulted with a psychic before, but I would definitely recommend this class." - "CARLA MADE A VERY SPECIAL NIGHT IN MY LIFE.THE CLASS WAS EXCELLENT..HER PSYCHIC ABILITIES WERE AWESOME.A SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE. I'M PLEASED TO HAVE HAD ATTENDED THIS CLASS. THANKS TO YOU, LEARNING ANNEX." ~ LINDA - "Someday maybe I'll get a reading. Next time I'll sit up in the front row!!! - "Carla was excellent. What a great way to spend a Friday night! She's intelligent, to the point with news you can use and talented. Thank you for a wonderful evening!" - "I missed the class.....as I was at the Red Lion....and, of course, that is not where it was.....Carla is my favorite and I was really disappointed I missed it!!!!! " - "Carla Baron was very impressive!" - "Thank you!!!!!!! " - "Carla Baron is the single most amazing and credible psychic I have personally heard in 20 years. In addition to her incredible dialog, she gave 7 readings by a drawing - these included incredibily specific statements where each classmate acknowledged they were correct. " - "My friend bought my ticket to your venue as my birthday gift. I must say this is one of the best gifts I have ever received. I was not chosen for a private reading but I was amazed at the readings the other audience members received. This past year has been one of my most difficult and challenging. I am trying to be positive but just seeing you last night gave me more hope and excitement than I have had in a long time. I feel that a reading would definitely benefit me a lot." ~ Ronie

I have had readings with many psychics, but there is something unique about a reading with Carla. Within seconds, she was giving me details of the people I was asking about with such accuracy that it amazed me. I benefited tremendously from the specific answers she gave to my questions. She predicted a hobby of mine which would turn into a business – I just recently filled out the paperwork for a business permit. She’s also given me information regarding my relationship that saved my mental health. Things have progressed in that relationship as she predicted. Not only is Carla a gifted psychic, but her understanding of Spirit allows her to be non-judgmental and easy to talk to. I will definitely continue to have readings with Carla. Thanks again, Danielle

Hi, Carla: in december i went to carla's seminar in san diego and was lead to have a reading done by her - which i did - and it was/is one of the best things i have ever done for myself, she not only put me on the path i need to take for employment but also was a very insightful medical intuitive for me - i had polio when i was 4 and am now 62 and keep looking for ways and programs to keep my body functioning and tuned to perform the way i want - she explained to me why my body wasn't performing the way i wanted it to and gave me directions and means to get it that way. so far the program she gave be is working perfectly and i am looking forward to much improved health - her reading is the best information and direction i have ever gotten - thank you carla. i will continue to get follow up readings from carla so i can be sure and stay on track and for her to tell me how i am doing and if i need to revamp the program.... get one reading and you will definitely be convinced....she leaves no doubt in your mind or being..... the best in the new year...in mind, body and soul darlene, san diego

Carla has restored my faith in psychics. Beyond her impressive credentials, during our session she was remarkably astute in her perceptions. The fee for her services was well worth the understanding and peace of mind I received in return...specifically, about my troubled relationship with my now deceased father and about my brother whose whereabouts have been unknown for seven years. Unlike a therapist whose help is often mere abstract suggestions, Carla pinpoints concerns, turning even abstract thoughts into logic. At times, it seemed she was reading my mind then putting it at ease. I will definitely be contacting her again for more readings. Also, I can't wait for her forthcoming book to become available in order to learn how I might hone my intuitive skills. With best regards, Shelia

I attended the December 5, 2003 San Diego seminar. It was truly a night of miracles. Carla is amazing. She kept us riveted to our seats. I am impressed with the quick and accurate information she gave. I greatly appreciate her advice to me. I am eternally thankful for her revelations, the solutions, and nutritional advice she gave me. I am grateful that you have been given and are answering this calling in your life. Thank you for your dedication to this work. Anyone concerned about their health, or any important aspect to their life, should contact Carla! Thank you so much! Ingrid

Carla, You are amazing! I never in a million years would think that I was the type to have a psychic reading...I'm in the military, typical rough and tough guy, and thought it was fake...but a friend urged me to call you and I did...And what insight you gave me! You are incredible. And I have never felt as confident as I do now! Immediately you pointed out to me all the flaws in my marriage and the reasons I was not on the correct path...and why I was so unhappy. And I didn't tell you anything that would lead you to that conclusion...and yet you hit it right on the head! Detailed, hard hitting facts on why I need to change my life...spot on! Your comments that we were married in previous lives felt spot on as well...incredible. And then you talked of my closest friend...and how we shared a major relationship in the past...I always felt like we were kindred spirits and you said we were related in the past...and that we have a contract together to help me thru this rough time...it was unbelievably comforting to me and gave me an immense sense of self-purpose that I have never had before! And on my future and promotion opportunities...you mentioned things that in my heart I feel are all on the right path for me! I feel I can go through this tough stage I have in front of me now with confidence. I will definitely keep you posted on how things go and I will definitely call you again for "annual" check ups - your words are so comforting and reassuring and your details shockingly true! You are an amazing person with an incredible gift...thank you so much! Sincerely, Jeff

Hi Carla, How pleased I was today! Receiving your talented gift with the powerful readings you had for me. I'm very happy and pleased for all the wonderful new information you have revealed. Carla reconfirmed my talents and non-judgmental love to help people. Now I'm stronger to go out there and face the world with its reality. Leaving fear and worries all behind me to continue my journey on the "yellow brick road." I recommend Carla to anyone who is procrastinating in their goal toward true love & happiness. Carla has a gift for people who really wish their lives to be changed in immeasurable ways. Many Blessings. Walter

Carla, Thank you so much on your insight into my husband's hit and run case. I was at the San Diego seminar with my mother on Dec.5. We received a reading from you. You told me the murderer will get caught. I can't even tell you the relief that that gave me, I had already given up hope on finding this guy, but thanks to you, it has been restored. Now our sons and I can rest a little easier knowing that this guy will not get away with murder. My mother and I were discussing it on the way home and we would love to have a personal reading done so that we can get any other information that we can from you. It is almost imperative for us to get this guy. I would like for him to see this young family that he tore into pieces. My husband, Ysidro, was only 28 years old. I am 22 and our oldest son is 2 1/2 and the baby turned 1 year old the week after my husband was killed.I am left a young single mother with many bills and a mortgage, not to mention the pain of telling our children that their father will never be coming home again. I love my husband with all my heart and he did not deserve this. We are willing to do anything to have you help in the capture of this man. Thank you so much. With much respect, Allison Cisco and Mico Gonzalez

Hi Carla, I just wanted to thank you for sharing your gift with us last night. You have been blessed (sometimes you may not think so with how much you give of yourself) and are helping so many people. The mother and daughter who were trying to find the hit and run driver that killed the daughter's husband were so appreciative of the information you gave them. I pray it relieves some of their anguish. I wish I had talked to you before the evening began. I was the one that took your seat and said I wanted to find out how other people with psychic abilities work with them. Even though I didn't get to ask my question, I figure when I'm supposed to learn this, and how I'm supposed to use it to help people, I will. It was a pleasure to meet you and watch you work. I hope you enjoy tonight's L.A. appearance. Sincerely, Cherie Copsey

October 8, 2003 Dear Carla, I want to thank you for the informative reading on my sister Rickii this morning. I saw you on Psychic Detectives and was determined to contact you with several unanswered questions I had regarding the death of my sister. This is my first experience with a psychic, and I was truly amazed by your ability and gift! I was speechless when with nothing more than Rickii’s name, date of birth & date of death, you were able to provide me the exact cause of death as explained to my family by the Medical Examiner, the terminology you used to describe what happened is the exact words used by the Medical Examiner during a conversation I had with him. Every thing you said made sense and matched either the autopsy and /or police report. More importantly your knowledge about her as a “living person” and those close to her was remarkable. There was no way for you to have known of the childhood illness that left her with a heart condition, her stomach surgery & her need for special orthopedic footwear, yet you did. Your ability to fill in the gaps with pinpoint accuracy & your uncanny familiarity of the situation has left me with the feeling I will finally have closure regarding her passing. I will be taking your advice and plant Rickii’s potted plants that I have allowed to become root bound in the pots. Without hesitation I would recommend you to anyone thinking about a psychic reading. Respectfully yours, Lori Muehlbauer

I have consulted with many psychics in my life, but none compare to Carla. The past year I've been going through tough times which led me to speak with many psychics hoping that they would ease the pain and give me hope for a better future. They only made me feel worse. They made me feel like I'd been taken advantage of, which I had been. I was ripped off by so many psychics claiming to be the best, when they were really the worst. I saw Carla on the program Psychic Detectives, & was amazed by her gift. I found her site while searching for her on the net. I never thought I'd be able to find her, but I did. I was nervous at first to talk to her, she's a star to me and one of the few people on this earth that possess this rare gift. Right away, the moment I heard her voice, I felt at ease. The reading was absolutely amazing. Everything she said made perfect sense to me. All I needed to give Carla was a word or a name and she answered my questions without even asking. And on top of this beautiful gift that Carla has, she's the most caring person. She even recommended different vitamins and minerals for me to take to better my health- what other psychic would do this ?? If you are looking for a real psychic, look no further - Carla is the one. I will consult no other psychic but Carla ever again. She will definitely hear from me again and again. I am the type of person who fears the unknown, but I'll never feel that feeling ever again now that I've met Carla. So, if you haven't experienced a reading with Carla, hurry up, you're missing out on a good thing. From the bottom of my heart, Thank You, Carla. From, Jude

Carla, Thank you for the wonderful reading!! I learned so much about myself. Things you told me are what I have been questioning for years. I learned I should listen to my intuition and what the internal voices are telling me. I also know I have some options regarding my job situation and some things to think about in regards to the right path. When things happen at work, I know I will now have a more heighten awareness in what I should do. I loved the part about my Guardian Angel - "Wenir". I always wondered what his name is. Now that I know his name when I speak to him it can be even more personal. I can't wait to meet him again!! Thank you so much for the enlightening experience. Much love, Kaye

July 3, 2003 Dear Carla, It was pleasure meeting you (kind of) over the phone. The pain of Svetlana Aronov’s disappearance made us to contact you 4 months ago. I felt bad to learn that the burden of your visions coming on a tough price for you. Lets hope that your cracked hands and lifelessness after séances of readings and visions will bring the truth closer to its resolution for those who are in need. Let me offer you some comfort by letting you to believe that your special abilities may have offered to someone a solution to the mystery. Lets hope your visions will not hurt inadvertently those who do not deserve more pain. For most of us we know only how to communicate through the speech, writing, reading, hearing, touching, etc. Your senses have something we neither don’t have, nor want to have. Whether you are communicating with the Underworld's spirits, or their energy, you and only you can testify to that. So life and death are qualities of existence, not lack of it. After death there is no annihilation. The dead are dead and they lead a flavorless and unhappy existence in the Underworld. Can someone hear them? Or see the images of events just before the Death have come? Remember the Homer's Odyssey? "Do not speak soothingly to me of death, glorious Odysseus. I should choose to serve as the hireling of another, rather than to be lord over the dead that have perished."(Achilles' soul to Odysseus. Homer, Odyssey 11.488). I wish the dreams you have for yourself will come true and let the best of life to give you its riches in the form of health, prosperity, friendship and understanding! All the best ~ Sincerely, Olga Dolgicer

I just wanted to tell you thanks. You are the greatest. Everything you told me about my mother is coming true. Carla - you said that she would not have any good life left in her in about 3 to 4 months. You hit it right on the nose ! As for me and my boyfriend ~ you hit that on the nose, too ! We are together more now than we have ever been. We're still living together, but the "marriage" will happen soon. Carla, you are the greatest psychic in the world !!! I am glad God sent you to me. Thank you, Patti

Hi Carla, I'm sorry that I never got back to you about a reading. But, I have to tell you that you are good! There are so many things that you have told me that have happened. It's amazing. You told me that I'd be involved with someone that had direct control of my job....I had an affair with my manager (that ended!). You told me the company I'm at would have a lay off towards the end of the year...that happened. You said that I would go to work for a young-edgy-pioneering company...my recruiter just sent me an e-mail asking if I'd be interested in a position at a company that you described. I'm still sitting here trying to figure out what I'm going to do, and as I sit here, I'm remembering all the stuff you told me. Take care, Maria

Dear Carla, It was about early September when I contacted you for my last reading and a couple events have come to pass since. There are a few, but today I write to you of two events. First, it was mentioned that I would be leaving my current office location which I couldn't see me doing, but within 3-4 weeks found myself being invited to a new work environment, better commissions and management. I accepted and I'm there since the 2nd week of October. I'm so happy at my new work environment. Second, about my mom's health. Late September I was with my mother when she was diagnosed with liver cancer. She knew she didn't have another option to cure herself, especially at her age; chemotherapy she said wasn't an option. She said "Well I guess this is how I was to end my path. I accept my destiny. I'm not afraid, and don't be afraid. She said when I was young - the elders would say that the world was coming to an end. I now at almost 80 years of age see it as the end of the world .. life comes to each one of us one day. So, I'm not afraid, you just have to help me get to the end." She came home from the hospital, I saw her strength declining, depending on me for her every meal, assistance with walking, bathing and she refused nursing care. Finally we had to take her back to the hospital, getting weaker, finally deciding to get chemotherapy. One treatment really hurt her, 10 days into her stay she said her chest was feeling tight, Nurse said she may have a blood clot, so the nurse scheduled for X-ray, the test was delayed 2 hrs. My brother came, she didn't want me to leave her I said you'll go down with brother I would be back before she got back in 45 minutes, I was at the bookkeeper's for 30 minutes or so and I felt my heart tug, I called the hospital, her room, the nurse said she had been taken to CCU, I left quickly and got to the hospital .. my brother and the attorney outside her room, pale as ghosts,.. I rushed, "What's happened?, mom's had a heart attack, I threw my purse down and files and went into her room and saw her lifeless. I said what's going on? they said she's flat lined 2 minutes, I said we have 3, let's go, let's get her back! I'm her daughter, now let's go! I'm more help to you here than outside, they said you can't take it, I said you don't know what I can take! Move...Oxygen, CPR, me holding her hand and telling her I was back, I'm here, you're going to be OK, come on Mom, fight, fight! This went on for 2 minutes and the heart monitor started to beep. She was back, they cleaned her up and placed her on life support. I knew she would come back. I knew it, even if it was a short time. I believe in my heart that she was on her way to the next dimension when she saw that I was fighting for her, that she decided to come back. She stayed with us 2 days and her little body organs shut down only after the main family members finally made it by her bedside. We removed life support, her eyes opened immediately and we all had but 10 minutes to get eye contact with her as she tried desperately to talk. I held my Mom in my arms for about 5 minutes, during this time I shared with all the compassionate conversation we shared about not being afraid, she accepted her destiny and needed us to help her to the end. I kept my word, we were all there as she fell into sleep and passed on to her new journey. Her little self held from head to toe with the love of her kids, grand kids, nephew and many more that arrived after she passed on at 11:05 a.m. Thanksgiving morning. We all gave thanks that Mom was not suffering any more from this terrible disease. Cancer was her primary sickness. Although, in my reading in September, I was told that what would take my mother's life would be a heart attack due to a blood clot. And yes, that's what happened ! I had no idea as to all that would take place in-between. What I knew from the reading was a heads up on what was to come, and I feel it gave me strength. Carla, you've been right on the button with all of it ! I am working through the grieving and trying to get into work, just can't. It will cost me my home if I don't. Quick, Quick, get to work. I also wait to clear the money matters ..that's when my true life time partner comes into my life. I believe my mother will bring him to me. I hope to be in touch with you soon to help clear my path. I had to let you know of these situations, if it wasn't for your readings and the warnings and points to look for, matters may have been worse. Not understanding the life issues coming at me right now. I need to be in touch soon. Thank you for being as accurate as you've been. I look forward to the next reading to keep my life going on the right path to happiness. Thank you, Carla. Sincerely, MA Santa Barbara

I want to thank you for my last reading. You left me with peace and I was able to sleep that night. I listened to your show this Sun. You are so there when you are giving a reading. You make people feel like you are an old friend trying to help them with much love and care. Clients adore you. I do! This Sat. night on my way home I stopped for gas. When I got out of my car Mr. R.* was driving in, when he saw me he looked the other way and drove out. I wanted to go after him, but I held strong and went home. I wrote down a bunch of stuff that I wanted to say. It helped a bit, but you know the head and heart. I'm trying to keep the faith, but it pisses me off to know he is doing his thing while I have to wait it out. I'm trying to keep good thoughts at the same time I want to tell him off. It's so hard not to pick up the phone. I'll give you a call end of Jan. / beginning of Feb. and see where all this is going. Many thanks! Much Love, Light, Health and Abundance Judith

Carla, You have done it again! In August you told me that my ex-boyfriend and I were not finished. In September we started becoming close again. In November you told me that he lied when he said he was over our relationship and we would be together physically before the end of the year. I didn't see how that could happen, but on December 27th your prediction came true! Also, your predictions regarding my work have proven true. Thank you for giving me the peace and understanding to be patient and allow the events to unfold. Peggy

Hi, Carla -- Thank you so much for all of your help yesterday. I'm sorry that I couldn't be more communicative on the phone; it can be difficult to talk openly in my work environment. My colleagues and I sit very close to each other, so there are few secrets. I just can't thank you enough for the personal questions you answered. I must tell you that, early in our conversation, before we started talking about anything specifically relating to me, when you mentioned something about me needing to do what's best for me and not being controlled by other people's desires, and about disappointments leading to some good ... you really struck me. The thing is, in the past few weeks, I had been planning to go to New York City this semester for an internship at NBC Nightly News, but I cancelled the plans at the last minute -- largely due to family complications (family wishes). And I was, and have been, very disappointed in that, although I feel like I made the right choice for this point in time. On another note -- later in our conversation yesterday, when you asked if I had any questions for you -- I was again struck by the insight you provided into my future. I've long had a passion for New York City; it is the city of my dreams. And, on the topic of relationships, I went through an ugly break-up in August --the final demise, I believe, of what was a three-year relationship. It was the relationship that, in some ways, kept me from applying (and going) to NYU as I finished high school. And the months since August (the time of the break-up) have been difficult, although they've opened my eyes to possibilities and people in ways that I hadn't previously thought about. What you said about me tending to punish myself is absolutely true. In fact, my tendency to punish myself is part of what led me to cancel my NYC plans for this semester. And I just wanted to thank you, on a personal note, for the insights and help you offered me yesterday. I couldn't say too much on the phone, but I hope this e-mail fills the void. Thanks again, Carla. Best, Adam Smeltz

I just wanted to Thank You for another great reading.. I love checking in with you to mostly see if I am on track. It's a reassuring thing that helps me while I go through all of what life has dealt. I think one of your greatest gifts as a psychic is really nailing people's personalities.. it's like they are in the room with you and it gives me such comfort to know that so many things are out of my control and are not all my fault. It makes me feel that I am on my path..and what is happening is all in the plan. So, thank you again for that... even though you never tell me what I want to hear.. haha ... love you.. Kim Amidon.. *Hey, lets do a radio show sometime...

'How Stella Got her Groove Back' Pales by Comparison! by Gillian Harris, radio air personality ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ My story, if I were to tell it completely, would make 'How Stella Got Her Groove Back' seem like a G-rated Disney flick. The destination wasn't tourist trampled Jamaica. It was a so far secret spot in the British Virgin Islands called Tortola (which means Turtle Dove) a little known island paradise. More and more people are learning about and experiencing Tortola, I'm grateful to have experienced it before it gets too busy and overrun with tourists which I predict will eventually happen. I first discovered Tortola (about 17 miles from St Thomas) in October of 98 when I was whisked away to this 57 square mile plot of land in the eastern Caribbean by a former NFL player who shall remain nameless cuz the story will be more fun that way! I was only in Tortola for 2 weeks the first time but because I was there with someone who has been going to the island for 12 years or so I was introduced to and embraced by many of the people who live there. I left having made friends with people I would continue to bond with via e-mail for the next year and a half. It was like family was waiting for my return! As you might recall from my previous issue I was kinda freaked out about the plane flights. I believe, I was publicly screaming for a sedative!! I believe the quote was, "just strap me in and knock me out!" Well, lemme tell you what I decided to do. I called my psychic! Carla Baron is one of the best I've ever met. She's worked with the L.A.P.D and other law enforcement agencies for years! When I get a reading from Carla its done over the phone and I type so fast I usually sit at my computer and take a complete dictation of what she's saying. After the reading I put the notes away and don't look at them for quite a while. In this case, I didn't look at the notes until I got back in June but I did remember a few details while I was on my trip. Carla told me the planes would be fine. That I'd make it to Tortola and back with no drama! She was more concerned about telling me to arrive there early because she said my luggage would be lost or damaged. I put a change of clothes in my carry-on and also said a prayer and some affirmations to insure my trip would go smoothly. I remembered Carla telling me I'd meet a man. She said he was a native of the Caribbean. Might be Black, might not. He had a fair but tanned complexion she couldn't tell what he was. She said he had light eyes. She really got stuck on his eyes. "I keep seeing very light, piercing eyes". She described him as having a smooth but muscular chest. A medium build. And she predicted romance. Hmmmm! At one point near the end of the reading she got very quiet and then with complete seriousness said, "you HAVE to make this trip. It's important that you go there. You HAVE to go. You will have an interesting alliance with a woman there, you'll both see your meeting as fate. You're definitely SUPPOSED to do this. You'll be safe" I caught my red eye without incident and was fortunate enough to sleep most of the 6 and a half-hour flight from L.A.X. to San Juan. I admit sometimes I woke up sure the plane was nose-diving but before I screamed I'd look around and notice that no one else was reacting. "Oh. Okay" I said to myself, "breathe". Only a few moments of shear panic every half-hour. I managed to contain and control it! It was a half-empty plane where everyone enjoyed an entire row of seats to themselves! Once landing in San Juan where it was about 9am I got off the first plane and headed directly for my next flight which would leave in five minutes!! I checked in at the gate, walked down the accordion tunnel and said, "oh oh" as I noticed open air at the end and stairs. That could only mean one thing. A walk to a smaller plane. Oh my god! An airline guy met me at the bottom of the stairs and walked me to my 15 or so passenger twin engine plane. He was quite amused with my laughter. I could barely walk straight I was so tickled! I don't know why but I found the idea of me ( of all people ) getting on board this little plane absolutely hysterical. Musta been nervous laughter! There was only one other passenger for the flight. I'd read about stuff like this! The pilots were young but handsome (I took a picture). I warned them both about the importance of my life! They thought that was funny! I didn't. Actually, that was a nice flight. I arrived at the airport in Tortola and was met by two friends who have, since this second trip to Tortola, been solidified as my sisters! Valerie (who's married to a Tortolan) and Linda (who used to be married to one of the American guys who started MCI), both originally from America now living in Tortola were amused at my reaction to what I was about to learn. My luggage wasn't there! By golly -- it was LOST!!! I was like, "YES"!! I was soooo excited! They, and the lady behind the counter thought I'd lost it. I was goin' on and on about how my psychic told me this would happen and now I knew I was on the way to an incredible vacation. I was supposed to be there blah blah blah! Val and Linda were like, "Jetlag. She needs a drink". First stop, Rudy's! An outside mountain top bar where I saw my first wild roaming animal this trip. There are goats, sheep, donkeys and chickens everywhere! Well, okay, not EVERYwhere but you see a lot of them just strollin' along in Tortola, free as a bird! A huge cow was sprawled and kickin' it just outside Rudy's and didn't mind me coming up close to take a picture!! The air was warm and humid as it always is. The skies perfectly blue with the most picturesque of typically Caribbean clouds. The clouds are busy in the Caribbean, always moving and changing, always an artistic masterpiece. From everywhere, the view is beautiful. In just the 20 minutes we spent at Rudy's I saw about 3 friends I'd met the previous trip. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ My misplaced luggage was just part or gettin' into the swing of goin' with the Island flow!! By the time my luggage arrived at 5pm I had long since changed into the dress I'd brought in my carry on in anticipation of the incident! I was also well into my Tortolan experience. The party was on! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I kept feeling throughout this journey that all the components, including the fact I had four whole weeks, was a once in a lifetime experience I might never get the chance to do again and I proceeded accordingly! This would be my second but my first REAL trip to Tortola. The first time I'd gone so far from home, ALL ALONE!!! Tortola is one of those places where every day is what you make it. Every single day of my trip I was busy and happy! I was in Tortola so long people thought I was moving there. I was there so long I saw three waves of tourists come and go. I was there so long I lost 17 pounds. I was there SO long my tan was WAY ..... out of control! And I've just started to peel now. It's not pretty!! I was there so long that by the end I could swim in 30-40 feet of water without feeling the need to call my therapist! I danced 25 of 27 nights and danced like nobody was lookin'! Which is good cuz they dance very naughty down there! I was there so long, and reached a level of relaxation so deep that the stress produced darkness that had plagued my under eye for more than a year was suddenly -poof- gone! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Anyway, the full moon party would be on Thursday, the 18th. This was the previous Sunday. Sunday night is live music and BBQ at Bomba's. On this particular evening, I got a wild idea. Why not take pictures with all the gorgeous men of Tortola! I was meeting lotsa cute tourist guys -- I was exchanging e-mail addresses left and right and right and left and doing a lot a career P.R. as well. It was extremely cool. I was walking out of the bar on the way to the car for something when I noticed a man also walking out, right in front of me. His back was to me. All I could see was his overalls, straw hat and nice muscles. A Black guy, light complexion, with a medium but very defined muscular build. I don't know what got into me but I just had to do it. I was very impressed by his definition and I wanted to ask him if he worked out. I tapped him on the shoulder and nearly fainted when he turned around. Oh my god! Now, I'm from L.A., right? Big city girl, I see gorgeous men all the time. Why was I so affected by this man? The energy I felt rendered me momentarily frozen. You guys know me, not much leaves me speechless! The visual is so intense I went deaf?! His lips were moving but I couldn't hear anything. So I very gracefully said, "HUH?" !! He said works out at home and he proceeded to tell me that he is originally from Trinidad but is living in Virgin Gorda where in April 2000 he was crowned Mr. GQ Virgin Gorda. He just happened to be partying on Tortola that night. I couldn't believe this man was in the Caribbean when it was crystal clear to me there was money for him to make in America. He would be the perfect visual for any print ad or commercial. ( I took pictures!!) I got serious and shared my thoughts. He told me his name is Roger and he asked me to dance! Later, as I sat in a corner, worn out from a full day of full force frolicking in paradise, he came over to me and told me his phone number. "In case you want to call" he said with that delicious accent! I memorized his number and wrote it down when I got home. I was excited to have a way to reach him but I really didn't think anything Stella-ish was going to come from this meeting. If anything, I wanted to know if I could show photos of him to modeling agents in Southern California. So, I called him the next day. Had a pleasant conversation and next thing I knew he would be my date a few days later on the 18th, the night of the Full Moon Party. I should say I'd had several other wonderful dates while in Tortola. But this one for some reason really excited me. By the time the 18th arrived, I had already moved into my own little hotel/apartment in Cane Garden Bay. This one bedroom unit which over looked the ocean contributed to making me feel like I really lived in Tortola while I was there. I was sitting at the dining room table writing a letter on the laptop when I see this gorgeous guy walking eagerly toward my building, looking up as if for #9, the unit I was staying in. Heart racing I was like, "oh my gosh! Is that him?!!" It was an upbeat jovial time from the moment he got to the door. But first, his left eye was red and irritated so he immediately removed his gray contact lenses. He said he also has green ones! Could these have been the eyes my psychic saw in that reading?!!! I was silently blown away by the probability. We hung out all afternoon (I took pictures). Great conversation. We had a late lunch, he washed the dishes!!! Our time was lighthearted and filled with laughter. He's got a great sense of humor. After hangin' out at the apartment, we went to the beach for a walk and a swim and dinner and drinks and more laughter. Then it was back to my place to shower and change for the full moon party where we would join 25 hundred of our closest friends in the rhythmic vibration of inebriated celebration! I felt like Stella at that Jamaican pajama party! I was wearing a little more than that but it was the dancing. And Roger can really dance. I mean seriously. My new Trinidadian friend taught me the most sensual, yet funky moves and I admit I did these dances like nobody was lookin'. But I wasn't alone. Everybody was dancing with the same passion! The full moon was our escort on this hot, sultry Tortolan night. Around 1am or so, I said goodbye to Roger, not really sure I'd ever see him again but I knew I had to be okay with that. Unlike most of the men I'd met there, Roger is attracted to 'independent women'! His whole aura is so progressive I just can't believe I found him where I did. What I love about Tortola BVI is its simplicity. Virgin Gorda is even simpler. Roger is not simple. But of course he's not from there. He's from a much more modernized country. Tortola just got electricity in 1966! Yes. You heard me. What I love is it's still very untouched by the adverse affects of modernization. For this reason, to me, life in Tortola is so refreshing. So, the long and short of it is. I had an overwhelmingly amazing time in Tortola. I also did three commercials for Myett's Garden & Grill in Cane Garden Bay, the restaurant/Inn/boutique owned by my friend Valerie and her husband Kareem Rhymer. The last two commercials were created at ZROD where I was also offered a job!!! Yep -- I'm thinkin' about it but only if I can do it from L.A! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I had so many more experiences in Tortola that I'd love to share with you but my fingertips are blistering from working on this newsletter for the last 10 hours!! Let me just aim for a closing by catching you up on 'Roger'!!!! He continued to call me a couple of times after the Full Moon party. What a great surprise that was! And then I had one for him! I boarded a ferry from Tortola one day and set out on an adventure to a place I'd never before laid a foot, Virgin Gorda! Once there, a taxi (an open-air bus!) took me to his job where I was greeted with such a huge smile! Gosh that felt good! We spent about an hour or so together, met his friend/co worker Nigel, met his boss, saw where he lives and I invited him to be my date the following day. I went back to Tortola that afternoon, on cloud nine. The next day I had what was probably the most romantic and fun date I'd had in years! Since returning to L.A., Roger and I have talked many, many times! He'll be flexing in another pageant July 30th in Tortola. If you can't reach me around then, you know where I am!!! Go 'head, I know you wanna call me Stella! I'm currently figuring out immigration and procedures for such. Anybody know about this stuff? (They didn't explain that part in the movie!)

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