Dear Blog,
I have had a good weekend. Juan and I celebrated Valentine's Day yesterday, although I have never really been a big fan of this holiday. We went out to dinner and Juan gave me a present, and you will never believe what he got me...He had an artist paint an oil portrait of Monty! It looks just like him too. I know this may seem crazy to most people, but I love it. It was definitely a surprise.
Earlier, I was watching the Clemson/Virginia game. My question is this: How can they show this game in Mexico and not Carolina/Duke? That is just crazy to me. Hopefully, the second game will be on down here...I mean, they need to get with the program. My brother would be glad to know that they also showed the N.C. State game in the wee hours of the morning.
Now, I am re-watching 24 from last week. I fell asleep during the second episode last Monday, so I need to watch it again to know what is going on this week. You may be wondering how I fell asleep during such an action-packed show, but it came on at 11 p.m. and it was a Monday night!
I should find out tomorrow what is wrong with my computer. The goal is to have it back by Wednesday because Juan leaves for Washington on Thursday. I can't be without the net.
Love ya,
Jenny en la ciudad
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Recap
Dear Blog,
It's been so long since I've written you. I don't even know where to begin.
First things first, my computer is still not fixed.
I'll start by updating you from last weekend on, since I don't remember anything before that.
Saturday: I watched American Idol and loved every minute. The drama this year is top-knotch. Later in the evening, Juan and I went to dinner with some friends at a Spanish restaurant. We had a good time, and there was this really creamy garlic sauce, which we enjoyed a little too much.
Sunday: All I remember doing is watching American Idol. I was truly on the edge of my seat for the group performances.
Monday: Juan left for Oaxaca, and I went to work and had a normal day. I came home and watched 24: Redemption and the first two episodes of the new season. Can I just say that Tony has never looked hotter? Also, I am glad everyone is still whispering.
Tuesday: Monty and I went for a long walk. You will be glad to know that he continues to try and eat all the trash in the street. I think we accidentally got a goat instead of a dog.
Wednesday: Juan returned from Oaxaca. Now, I am listening to the Carolina/Duke game on the Internet. It's about as good as I could do. Like many other things, if I were in the United States, I could watch it on the Internet. Anyway, I hope things go a little better for Carolina in the second half. It sure is good to hear Woody Durham again. I'm missing watching it with all my fellow Tar Heel fans.
Much love,
Jenny en la ciudad
It's been so long since I've written you. I don't even know where to begin.
First things first, my computer is still not fixed.
I'll start by updating you from last weekend on, since I don't remember anything before that.
Saturday: I watched American Idol and loved every minute. The drama this year is top-knotch. Later in the evening, Juan and I went to dinner with some friends at a Spanish restaurant. We had a good time, and there was this really creamy garlic sauce, which we enjoyed a little too much.
Sunday: All I remember doing is watching American Idol. I was truly on the edge of my seat for the group performances.
Monday: Juan left for Oaxaca, and I went to work and had a normal day. I came home and watched 24: Redemption and the first two episodes of the new season. Can I just say that Tony has never looked hotter? Also, I am glad everyone is still whispering.
Tuesday: Monty and I went for a long walk. You will be glad to know that he continues to try and eat all the trash in the street. I think we accidentally got a goat instead of a dog.
Wednesday: Juan returned from Oaxaca. Now, I am listening to the Carolina/Duke game on the Internet. It's about as good as I could do. Like many other things, if I were in the United States, I could watch it on the Internet. Anyway, I hope things go a little better for Carolina in the second half. It sure is good to hear Woody Durham again. I'm missing watching it with all my fellow Tar Heel fans.
Much love,
Jenny en la ciudad
Monday, February 2, 2009
In a Nutshell
Dear Blog,
I am sorry that I haven't been updating you regularly, but my computer has been experiencing technical difficulty. Right now, I am using Juan's work laptop. Hopefully, my computer will be repaired shortly, and I can write to you as I please.
Let me tell you what is going on south of the border. Last week, I found out that we have Monday (today) off. I was very excited, and I asked my co-workers what holiday it is and no one seemed to know. Well, even though no one seems sure why we have today off, I'll still take it.
On Friday, Juan and I went to dinner with Jeff, one of Juan's friends from Washington. Jeff actually came to Mexico to train politicians with Juan. I'm not exactly sure what they do, so I won't go into the details I don't know anyway. We ate some Mexican food and listened to some mariachis--you know, the usual. It was a good time.
On Saturday morning, we woke up to some loud construction noises in the living room. When we looked out the window, we found that they had completely torn up the street outside our window. Juan called downstairs to see if we could actually get our car out, and they said that we could. There are three entrances to our garage but only one is functional at the moment. This isn't a problem when we leave because we can just turn right (it's a one way) and drive off. Unfortunately, getting back to our apartment is a huge problem. The other half of our street is closed, and we aren't able to get to the building. This has left us two options: 1. drive over the dirt and rubble to get to our building, or 2. drive the wrong way on a one way street. The worst part is that no one had any warning about this construction. No one in our building knew that they were going to do this, and there are other buildings that are completely blocked, so people can't come or go. It's such a mess, and the traffic is more awful than usual.
I also went to buy a vacuum on Saturday at a nearby department store. I had my vacuum picked out and was ready to purchase when the power went out. They had a generator but wouldn't take the debit card, so I went next door to Woolworth. Well, Woolworth only had one option for a vacuum, and it was obviously a cheap piece of crap (it cost about $30) , but I got it anyway. Of course, the vacuum didn't even turn on, so I have to go back today. I did get a car dustbuster that plugs into the lighter, which made my trip worthwhile. Quite frankly, it might be the best thing I have ever purchased--I love it!
Other things I did over the weekend: watched American Idol, went to the gym, cleaned the apartment, watched Wings (season 7), and cooked risotto.
Right now, I am watching a Fox News story about the war on drugs in Mexico. According to the news, Mexico is on the brink of chaos. Mexico and Pakistan, apparently. I don't really get that feeling in Mexico City, but I sure am glad I don't live near the border.
Love,
Jenny en la ciudad
I am sorry that I haven't been updating you regularly, but my computer has been experiencing technical difficulty. Right now, I am using Juan's work laptop. Hopefully, my computer will be repaired shortly, and I can write to you as I please.
Let me tell you what is going on south of the border. Last week, I found out that we have Monday (today) off. I was very excited, and I asked my co-workers what holiday it is and no one seemed to know. Well, even though no one seems sure why we have today off, I'll still take it.
On Friday, Juan and I went to dinner with Jeff, one of Juan's friends from Washington. Jeff actually came to Mexico to train politicians with Juan. I'm not exactly sure what they do, so I won't go into the details I don't know anyway. We ate some Mexican food and listened to some mariachis--you know, the usual. It was a good time.
On Saturday morning, we woke up to some loud construction noises in the living room. When we looked out the window, we found that they had completely torn up the street outside our window. Juan called downstairs to see if we could actually get our car out, and they said that we could. There are three entrances to our garage but only one is functional at the moment. This isn't a problem when we leave because we can just turn right (it's a one way) and drive off. Unfortunately, getting back to our apartment is a huge problem. The other half of our street is closed, and we aren't able to get to the building. This has left us two options: 1. drive over the dirt and rubble to get to our building, or 2. drive the wrong way on a one way street. The worst part is that no one had any warning about this construction. No one in our building knew that they were going to do this, and there are other buildings that are completely blocked, so people can't come or go. It's such a mess, and the traffic is more awful than usual.
I also went to buy a vacuum on Saturday at a nearby department store. I had my vacuum picked out and was ready to purchase when the power went out. They had a generator but wouldn't take the debit card, so I went next door to Woolworth. Well, Woolworth only had one option for a vacuum, and it was obviously a cheap piece of crap (it cost about $30) , but I got it anyway. Of course, the vacuum didn't even turn on, so I have to go back today. I did get a car dustbuster that plugs into the lighter, which made my trip worthwhile. Quite frankly, it might be the best thing I have ever purchased--I love it!
Other things I did over the weekend: watched American Idol, went to the gym, cleaned the apartment, watched Wings (season 7), and cooked risotto.
Right now, I am watching a Fox News story about the war on drugs in Mexico. According to the news, Mexico is on the brink of chaos. Mexico and Pakistan, apparently. I don't really get that feeling in Mexico City, but I sure am glad I don't live near the border.
Love,
Jenny en la ciudad
Subscribe to:
Comments (Atom)
