What Was Your Dream Job

Since it's a new year, I thought I would share a fun dream job I had when I was in my 20's.  This job was a blast and so interesting! How wonderful it would be to be 20 again. Over the years I’ve had many jobs. 

I was working at a May Co. store, starting in the gift wrap department. I learned how to wrap presents the right way.  Not sure if I am keeping that up...ha ha. I got promoted to the fine gift department.  Crystal, china and more.

I did rather well and it was fun.  One day a woman called me into her office and asked me if I wanted to work at La Costa Resort & Spa.  I am sure May Co. wouldn't have approved of this, since it would be taking me away from their store.  I had no idea what La Costa Country club was.  She told me about it and then I said yes.

It seems this woman had a sister who managed La Costa Resort and they wanted someone to work in the Pro Shop and sometimes the gift shop.  I agreed!  This photo is when I was in my 30's.

The resort is located in Carlsbad, California. I lived in Carlsbad with my first husband. The resort is gorgeous.  Celebrities and golfers hang out there. In the 70's, La Costa had become more than a resort.  It was a lifestyle. La costa quickly established itself as a top destination for the Hollywood Elite. The golf course received worldwide praise by Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Bob Hope. This a legacy of the historic 37 PGA events.

How exciting to see Celebrities every single day I worked. I call it my dream job, because I dressed up every day and I worked in a gorgeous place.  Surrounded by beauty and celebrities, many whom I met and chatted with.
Selling golf clothing and accessories was easy peasy, especially to the pros and celebrities. Sometimes I worked in the gift shop, located where the guests checked in.  I ate my meals in the main dining room.  Great perks!

I got to know the guys who ran the limos and sometimes, they would pick me up for work.  How fun to ride in a limo to go to work.

Vogue Magazine called La Costa “the super spa in California” when it opened in the 60's. Jackie Kennedy and former President Richard Nixon were among the jetsetters who stayed at the property.

I met so many stars such as Andy Williams, Dean Martin, Robert and Rosemary Stack plus Peter Falk.  Once I was mistaken for Dean Martin's girlfriend....lol I had a long conversation with Peter Falk.  A dream job I thoroughly enjoyed.

They have this beautiful spa.  What gal doesn't love to be pampered?

In 2003, La Costa received a #140 million restoration.  A $12 million spa.

Aren't the gardens lovely?  California living at it's best.

Truly a dream job that I looked forward to going to work each day.  I wish I had my photos to share with you, however there was a fire in the attic and all photos were burned.

I have had many jobs in my life.  Yes, I was a hair stylist, owning my own salon, along with being a medical assistant and then a real estate agent.

I have has other jobs that were also fun, working at Disneyland Hotel, also meeting celebs, and also a model for BearTracks.  I was the model sitting on those boats at boat shows, dressed with gold hot pants, remember those?

Tell me about your dream job. I would love to read about your adventures.

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About Linda @ Life and Linda

Hello, welcome to LifeandLinda. I am from Northern California. I enjoy blogging, Designing Blogs, Decorating, cooking, entertaining, gardening and clogging. I hope you enjoy your visit.