Dear Blog,
I meant to write to you over the weekend, but I got sick. Before I get into all the details, let me tell you about last week.
On Tuesday morning, I went to the Immigration Office in Mexico City to get my FM-3, or my Mexican work visa. They spelled my middle name "Siewrs," so I had to get some of the paperwork done over again--what a pain. And for some strange reason, they don't make copies at the Immigration Office, so I had to walk across the street several times to get photocopies and stuff. Finally, I got everything done, and I should be about to pick up my FM-3 this week.
Wednesday was pretty normal. I took a taxi home from work, and it appeared that my driver's stereo had been stolen because there was a big hole in the dash. It reminded me of the old Geo Storm. Anyway, the cab driver started whistling. I am not sure what song he was whistling, but it sounded like a cross between "The hills are alive with the sound of music" and "Hey Jude." It was a weird ride home.
Nothing exciting happened on Thursday.
On Friday, I felt fine when I got home from work, but everything started to go downhill from there. Somewhere in between mopping and bathing Monty, my throat started to burn, my nose got stuffy, and I started sneezing all over the place. I barely slept Friday night. I kept waking up because I couldn't breathe.
Saturday was more of the same. All I did was sit on the couch all day, except when I got up to walk little Monty.
I started feeling better yesterday, and I feel much better today. Juan got up early this morning to go to Oaxaca, so it is just me and the little guy. Right now, Monty is digging a pretend hole in his blanket.
Well, I gotta walk the Beag. I'll write you soon!
Love,
Jenny en la ciudad
Monday, November 24, 2008
Monday, November 17, 2008
Dear Blog,
I think Mexican Revolution Day is tops! I love a long weekend, and since I don't get Thanksgiving off, I figure I better enjoy today.
Let me tell you about my weekend. Saturday was Juan's birthday--he turned 30! We celebrated by taking Monty to the park in the morning. He played with his friend Dali, a boy Jack Russel Terrier. It was funny because Dali kept humping Monty. He humped him from behind, he humped his head, he humped him from any angle he could get him. It was really funny, and little Monty just took it.
After the park, we came home and rested for a little while. Then, we went to a Colombian restaurant for dinner with a couple of friends. We ate way too much, but it was celebratory. It's not every day that Juan turns 30. After dinner, we got some dessert at El Globo, a popular Mexican bakery. After that, we just went home and stayed in for the rest of the night.
Yesterday, we went to lunch with some friends. After lunch, we went to a modern art museum. It was cool. There were some interesting paintings and stuff, so I enjoyed it. After the museum, we went to the grocery store. When we got there, we saw that they were selling Christmas trees, so we went ahead and got one. I know it seems early, but they don't celebrate Thanksgiving, so I need Christmas to come a little earlier this year...so sue me. So, we spent the evening decorating the tree (but I am still saving my nativity). It's the most wonderful time of the year!
I think we are just gonna chill today. Monty is lying on the floor in a sunny spot, and Juan is typing something on his computer.
Take Care,
Jenny en la ciudad
I think Mexican Revolution Day is tops! I love a long weekend, and since I don't get Thanksgiving off, I figure I better enjoy today.
Let me tell you about my weekend. Saturday was Juan's birthday--he turned 30! We celebrated by taking Monty to the park in the morning. He played with his friend Dali, a boy Jack Russel Terrier. It was funny because Dali kept humping Monty. He humped him from behind, he humped his head, he humped him from any angle he could get him. It was really funny, and little Monty just took it.
After the park, we came home and rested for a little while. Then, we went to a Colombian restaurant for dinner with a couple of friends. We ate way too much, but it was celebratory. It's not every day that Juan turns 30. After dinner, we got some dessert at El Globo, a popular Mexican bakery. After that, we just went home and stayed in for the rest of the night.
Yesterday, we went to lunch with some friends. After lunch, we went to a modern art museum. It was cool. There were some interesting paintings and stuff, so I enjoyed it. After the museum, we went to the grocery store. When we got there, we saw that they were selling Christmas trees, so we went ahead and got one. I know it seems early, but they don't celebrate Thanksgiving, so I need Christmas to come a little earlier this year...so sue me. So, we spent the evening decorating the tree (but I am still saving my nativity). It's the most wonderful time of the year!
I think we are just gonna chill today. Monty is lying on the floor in a sunny spot, and Juan is typing something on his computer.
Take Care,
Jenny en la ciudad
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Dear Blog,
Let me update you on my week so far:
On Sunday, I wasn't feeling well, so I spent the whole day resting.
On Monday, I didn't do much. I just went to work and hung out with Juanty. I did buy my plane ticket to South Carolina for Christmas. I'm gonna leave on Christmas Day and return on New Year's Eve Day. It's the most wonderful time of the year!
On Tuesday, I went to Lucha Libre, which is Mexico's version of WWF. It was very entertaining. The first fight was three guys in purple spandex versus three guys in white and red. I was going for the guys in purple spandex because there was a little person on the team. Even though he had a size disadvantage, I thought he wrestled well. The third fight was also amusing. There was this Italian guy that the ladies seemed to love. He was tall and built, but I couldn't get past his little spandex briefs. Every time he did something good, he gyrated his hips for all the ladies. The big fight was between Dr. Wagner and Atlantis, but I found it kind of lame. The most amusing part was the crowd. We must have been sitting in Atlantis' fan section because they kept chanting, "Wagner Puto!" I won't translate, but you probably get the idea.
On Wednesday, I was really tired because I stayed out late on Tuesday. After work, I came home and took a long nap with my little Montster.
Today is Thursday, and I think Juan and I are gonna eat some hamburgers.
We have a three-day weekend this weekend. On Saturday, Juan turns thirty--THIRTY--what an old geezer. He has at least five white hairs, too. He wants to go to some jazz bar and eat Colombian food.
Oh, and guess what? They put up a huge Christmas tree on Reforma, and I can see it from my window. It's just like Christmas! I can't wait to put out my nativity scene. If only the weather would take a turn for the worse. I mean sunny and seventy every day is enough to turn me into a real Scrooge. Ba hum bug.
Love ya,
Jenny en la ciudad
Let me update you on my week so far:
On Sunday, I wasn't feeling well, so I spent the whole day resting.
On Monday, I didn't do much. I just went to work and hung out with Juanty. I did buy my plane ticket to South Carolina for Christmas. I'm gonna leave on Christmas Day and return on New Year's Eve Day. It's the most wonderful time of the year!
On Tuesday, I went to Lucha Libre, which is Mexico's version of WWF. It was very entertaining. The first fight was three guys in purple spandex versus three guys in white and red. I was going for the guys in purple spandex because there was a little person on the team. Even though he had a size disadvantage, I thought he wrestled well. The third fight was also amusing. There was this Italian guy that the ladies seemed to love. He was tall and built, but I couldn't get past his little spandex briefs. Every time he did something good, he gyrated his hips for all the ladies. The big fight was between Dr. Wagner and Atlantis, but I found it kind of lame. The most amusing part was the crowd. We must have been sitting in Atlantis' fan section because they kept chanting, "Wagner Puto!" I won't translate, but you probably get the idea.
On Wednesday, I was really tired because I stayed out late on Tuesday. After work, I came home and took a long nap with my little Montster.
Today is Thursday, and I think Juan and I are gonna eat some hamburgers.
We have a three-day weekend this weekend. On Saturday, Juan turns thirty--THIRTY--what an old geezer. He has at least five white hairs, too. He wants to go to some jazz bar and eat Colombian food.
Oh, and guess what? They put up a huge Christmas tree on Reforma, and I can see it from my window. It's just like Christmas! I can't wait to put out my nativity scene. If only the weather would take a turn for the worse. I mean sunny and seventy every day is enough to turn me into a real Scrooge. Ba hum bug.
Love ya,
Jenny en la ciudad
Saturday, November 8, 2008
Another Week in Mexico
Dear Blog,
Excuse me for not writing you for so long. It has been a busy week. On Monday, I went to work and learned that I missed some drama the previous week. On Halloween, someone stole 800 pesos from a parent. I learned that everyone I work with is a suspect, except for me (since I couldn't possibly have stolen the dough--I was in D.C.). I was very interested to learn this, since I 'lost' 500 pesos a couple of weeks earlier. At the time, I didn't want to think that someone stole it from me, but now I have to wonder.
On Tuesday, I was so into the election. I was sad I didn't get to stand in line and vote, but I got to watch it on t.v. After work, Juan and I went to the American Embassy's election party. They served hamburgers and potato chips. They also had several big screens on CNN and Fox News. The holograms were quite impressive. They even gave out "I voted" stickers. I had a good time. We left right after they announced that Barack Obama had won Virginia.
Yesterday, Juan and I went to his friend's birthday party. It was at a popular Mexican Restaurant/Bar. We had fun, but I was super sleepy, so we left around midnight.
This morning, we took Monty to the park. Juan took him last weekend, and he made a new Beagle friend, Bruna. When we got there this morning, Bruna was already there. She is about a year and a half, but she isn't much bigger than Monty. They spent the morning chasing each other and wrestling. They played so well together; however, Bruna got jealous sometimes and barked at Monty if he went to sniff another dog's hoo-ha.
After the park, we went to an art fair at the American School. There were some cool pieces of art for sale, but the only things we bought were a cheeseburger and a hot dog. Oh well.
Tonight, I am just gonna hang out and watch a movie, maybe eat a taco.
Love ya,
Jenny en la ciudad
Excuse me for not writing you for so long. It has been a busy week. On Monday, I went to work and learned that I missed some drama the previous week. On Halloween, someone stole 800 pesos from a parent. I learned that everyone I work with is a suspect, except for me (since I couldn't possibly have stolen the dough--I was in D.C.). I was very interested to learn this, since I 'lost' 500 pesos a couple of weeks earlier. At the time, I didn't want to think that someone stole it from me, but now I have to wonder.
On Tuesday, I was so into the election. I was sad I didn't get to stand in line and vote, but I got to watch it on t.v. After work, Juan and I went to the American Embassy's election party. They served hamburgers and potato chips. They also had several big screens on CNN and Fox News. The holograms were quite impressive. They even gave out "I voted" stickers. I had a good time. We left right after they announced that Barack Obama had won Virginia.
Yesterday, Juan and I went to his friend's birthday party. It was at a popular Mexican Restaurant/Bar. We had fun, but I was super sleepy, so we left around midnight.
This morning, we took Monty to the park. Juan took him last weekend, and he made a new Beagle friend, Bruna. When we got there this morning, Bruna was already there. She is about a year and a half, but she isn't much bigger than Monty. They spent the morning chasing each other and wrestling. They played so well together; however, Bruna got jealous sometimes and barked at Monty if he went to sniff another dog's hoo-ha.
After the park, we went to an art fair at the American School. There were some cool pieces of art for sale, but the only things we bought were a cheeseburger and a hot dog. Oh well.
Tonight, I am just gonna hang out and watch a movie, maybe eat a taco.
Love ya,
Jenny en la ciudad
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