Dear Blog,
Go Tar Heels! Most of my weekend was spent watching the NCAA basketball tournament. I was nervous most of the time. I get so nervous before we play...and after we play...and during the game. I have to say that I thought we played very good defense against Oklahoma, especially in the first half. I would also like to note that Ty Lawson has a cute tucus. I love my heels.
Juan and I also went to look at an apartment on Saturday. We are thinking of moving apartments because our apartment now is very loud, not to mention that it's falling apart. Anyway, we looked at one place really close to my work. It was really quiet and cute, and we really liked it. It even has a little outdoor patio, and it's next to a little park. We are gonna look at some other places too, so we'll see.
Only two more days of work until spring vacation. I'm so excited to go to Colombia and see where Juan grew up. We leave super early on Thursday morning. Juan tells me they have internet at his house, so I will update you from South America. Hopefully, I won't have any problems watching the Final Four. Keep your fingers crossed!
Love,
Jenny en la ciudad
Monday, March 30, 2009
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Back to life, back on the Internet...
Dear Blog,
My computer is fixed! I am typing on it right now! It's a March miracle!
Well, let me tell you what has been going on the past few days. On Sunday afternoon, I felt 'la gripa' coming. In case you don't know, this is what they call a really bad cold or the flu in Mexico. My throat was sore, my body ached, and my head was starting to pound. So, Juan went out and bought me some shots for my tucus. Last time Juan got sick, he did the shots and he swears that it helped him. I let him give me the shots.
Well, Monday morning I woke up and felt a lot worse, not to mention that my tucus was sooooooooo sore. I couldn't even sit on my right cheek. Anyway, I stayed home from work and rested. Juan came home to give me another shot, but I was so scared because I was so sore, so I started crying and wouldn't let him do it. Well, Tuesday morning rolled around and I still felt terrible, so I stayed home from work again. I did let Juan give me a shot yesterday (in the other cheek).
I felt a lot better today, so I went back to work. Some of the kids asked why I was out or told me they missed me--it's nice to be loved. One of my kids was super excited this morning when he saw me. He said, "Guess what? I'm going to meet Hillary Clinton today!" I should clarify that he is American and his parents work at the Embassy. I found this very amusing coming from a five year old. He kept talking about it all day. He was like, "Tell Tere (the teacher that rides on the bus with him) that I am not taking the bus today cause I'm going to meet Hillary Clinton." I just kept thinking, "Why do you know who Hillary Clinton is at five?" I was excited that he was so excited, so I told him to tell her 'hi' for me.
That's what's going on in Mexico.
Love ya,
Jenny en la ciudad
My computer is fixed! I am typing on it right now! It's a March miracle!
Well, let me tell you what has been going on the past few days. On Sunday afternoon, I felt 'la gripa' coming. In case you don't know, this is what they call a really bad cold or the flu in Mexico. My throat was sore, my body ached, and my head was starting to pound. So, Juan went out and bought me some shots for my tucus. Last time Juan got sick, he did the shots and he swears that it helped him. I let him give me the shots.
Well, Monday morning I woke up and felt a lot worse, not to mention that my tucus was sooooooooo sore. I couldn't even sit on my right cheek. Anyway, I stayed home from work and rested. Juan came home to give me another shot, but I was so scared because I was so sore, so I started crying and wouldn't let him do it. Well, Tuesday morning rolled around and I still felt terrible, so I stayed home from work again. I did let Juan give me a shot yesterday (in the other cheek).
I felt a lot better today, so I went back to work. Some of the kids asked why I was out or told me they missed me--it's nice to be loved. One of my kids was super excited this morning when he saw me. He said, "Guess what? I'm going to meet Hillary Clinton today!" I should clarify that he is American and his parents work at the Embassy. I found this very amusing coming from a five year old. He kept talking about it all day. He was like, "Tell Tere (the teacher that rides on the bus with him) that I am not taking the bus today cause I'm going to meet Hillary Clinton." I just kept thinking, "Why do you know who Hillary Clinton is at five?" I was excited that he was so excited, so I told him to tell her 'hi' for me.
That's what's going on in Mexico.
Love ya,
Jenny en la ciudad
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Dear Blog,
I've been crazy with basketball fever. ESPN is the most, cause I can watch all the games live on their website--so cool! Unfortunately, I didn't get to see UNC on Thursday, as I was at work, but I got to watch a lot of the other games. All I have to say is, what happened to the ACC yesterday? What a pathetic showing by Wake and Boston College. At least Florida State was in the game. I am disappointed in the ACC's performance thus far, and I am afraid I am going to have to cheer for all of the other teams (including Duke) to advance. Anyway, I should write a basketball blog and stop boring you with my thoughts on the subject.
Yesterday after work, I took Mo-Mo (one of my nicknames for Monty) to the park. He was such a good boy. I let him off his leash and we played fetch with a big stick. He ran around like a little wild man. When he runs really fast, it reminds me of the Deesh. His ears fly behind him, and I swear if he could flap them, he would be able to lift off.
This morning, I got up at 7:20 a.m. It's like I can't sleep past 8 anymore. I plan on watching basketball all day, but I am such a nervous wreck. Blog, I get really nervous before UNC games. Juan doesn't really get basketball. He told me the other day that my interest in basketball is like his interest in politics. At least he can relate on some level to my passion.
Love ya,
Jenny en la ciudad
I've been crazy with basketball fever. ESPN is the most, cause I can watch all the games live on their website--so cool! Unfortunately, I didn't get to see UNC on Thursday, as I was at work, but I got to watch a lot of the other games. All I have to say is, what happened to the ACC yesterday? What a pathetic showing by Wake and Boston College. At least Florida State was in the game. I am disappointed in the ACC's performance thus far, and I am afraid I am going to have to cheer for all of the other teams (including Duke) to advance. Anyway, I should write a basketball blog and stop boring you with my thoughts on the subject.
Yesterday after work, I took Mo-Mo (one of my nicknames for Monty) to the park. He was such a good boy. I let him off his leash and we played fetch with a big stick. He ran around like a little wild man. When he runs really fast, it reminds me of the Deesh. His ears fly behind him, and I swear if he could flap them, he would be able to lift off.
This morning, I got up at 7:20 a.m. It's like I can't sleep past 8 anymore. I plan on watching basketball all day, but I am such a nervous wreck. Blog, I get really nervous before UNC games. Juan doesn't really get basketball. He told me the other day that my interest in basketball is like his interest in politics. At least he can relate on some level to my passion.
Love ya,
Jenny en la ciudad
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Dear Bloggy,
Yesterday was not very eventful. I went to work, walked Monty, did some yoga, ate some chili, and watched some t.v.
Today was pretty normal, too. After work, I took little Monty to the park. He had so much fun running around. That guy loves to chew on a big stick...hehe. Now, he is totally pooped. He's curled up next to me, snoring like Poppy Mathews.
I am excited about the NCAA tournament, but I am a nervous wreck. I wish Ty Lyson would suck it up and just play already. Just say no to turf toe. I've filled out ten brackets (the maximum) on espn.com. Of course, Carolina is the national champ in all of them. I can never pick against them.
Well, I am gonna do some yoga now. That's right, I got a yoga dvd from the Mar for Christmas, and I do it all the time now. Priscilla (the lady on the dvd) is super cool.
Love ya,
Jenny en la ciudad
Yesterday was not very eventful. I went to work, walked Monty, did some yoga, ate some chili, and watched some t.v.
Today was pretty normal, too. After work, I took little Monty to the park. He had so much fun running around. That guy loves to chew on a big stick...hehe. Now, he is totally pooped. He's curled up next to me, snoring like Poppy Mathews.
I am excited about the NCAA tournament, but I am a nervous wreck. I wish Ty Lyson would suck it up and just play already. Just say no to turf toe. I've filled out ten brackets (the maximum) on espn.com. Of course, Carolina is the national champ in all of them. I can never pick against them.
Well, I am gonna do some yoga now. That's right, I got a yoga dvd from the Mar for Christmas, and I do it all the time now. Priscilla (the lady on the dvd) is super cool.
Love ya,
Jenny en la ciudad
Monday, March 16, 2009
March Madness!
Dear Blog,
I would just like to note that I always love it when people leave comments about my letters to you. It makes me smile.
Anyway, I haven't been up to too much. I spent most of my weekend watching bits and pieces of conferences tournaments. I did get to see the last half of the Carolina/Florida St. game. The first game I've actually been able to watch since UNC/Kentucky, and Carolina ended up losing. At least I got to see my team in action. The American Network down here showed some games, too. I watched the Big 10 and SEC Conference Tournaments, and I was totally excited because they kept talking about the selection show. I thought, "They're gonna show it!" Well, I was very upset when the games ended and "Beauty and the Beast" started. And, no, it wasn't the lovely Disney animated film. It was an 80's show starring The Terminator's Linda Hamilton and some orphan boy. I almost lost it. For the first time in all my life, I truly missed Dick Vitale. I searched all the channels for the selection show, but I came up empty. Luckily, Juan got home late last night, so I have been checking out the brackets and stuff on espn.com. They better show the games down here, or there will be hell to pay.
The rest of weekend was not very eventful. I ate a frozen pizza, some avocado, an unripe peach, and a lot a lot of frosted mini-wheats. That little section was for Smaddy. Last night, Monty ate his own poo, which I thought was pretty gross. I think the spirit of the Deesh must have moved him.
Anyway, my computer should be ready this week, but we'll see.
Lova ya,
Jenny en la ciudad
I would just like to note that I always love it when people leave comments about my letters to you. It makes me smile.
Anyway, I haven't been up to too much. I spent most of my weekend watching bits and pieces of conferences tournaments. I did get to see the last half of the Carolina/Florida St. game. The first game I've actually been able to watch since UNC/Kentucky, and Carolina ended up losing. At least I got to see my team in action. The American Network down here showed some games, too. I watched the Big 10 and SEC Conference Tournaments, and I was totally excited because they kept talking about the selection show. I thought, "They're gonna show it!" Well, I was very upset when the games ended and "Beauty and the Beast" started. And, no, it wasn't the lovely Disney animated film. It was an 80's show starring The Terminator's Linda Hamilton and some orphan boy. I almost lost it. For the first time in all my life, I truly missed Dick Vitale. I searched all the channels for the selection show, but I came up empty. Luckily, Juan got home late last night, so I have been checking out the brackets and stuff on espn.com. They better show the games down here, or there will be hell to pay.
The rest of weekend was not very eventful. I ate a frozen pizza, some avocado, an unripe peach, and a lot a lot of frosted mini-wheats. That little section was for Smaddy. Last night, Monty ate his own poo, which I thought was pretty gross. I think the spirit of the Deesh must have moved him.
Anyway, my computer should be ready this week, but we'll see.
Lova ya,
Jenny en la ciudad
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Dear Blog,
Let me tell you about my weekend. Juan and I went to Oaxaca on Friday afternoon. As we were driving out of the city, a cop pulled us over. This always seems to happen on our way to Oaxaca. After we figured things out with the policia, we headed out of the city and made our way down south.
I guess by most people's standards, it was a nice day (you know, sunny and warm...blah, blah, blah). We stayed at a Holiday Inn Express, and I intended on using the Internet, but I couldn't get it to work. There is some sort of cosmic force trying to keep me offline. Anyway, we went to a small town (about 15,000 people) right outside of Oaxaca for dinner. I ate a tlayuda for dinner, which is basically an enormous tortilla with beans, cheese, and meat. After dinner, we went to the town's center for some dessert. We had a good time.
On Saturday, I walked around with Ivan, Juan's assistant, and we went to a book store. I loved this book store cause almost all of the books were in English. We stayed there for a while, and then we went to Juan's event thing and saw this ju jitsu demonstration. I'd rather not get into it. We ate lunch at this awesome place, and I had garlic shrimp with rice and a tamarind mole. It was delish. After lunch, Juan and Ivan went back to the event, and I went back to the hotel and watched American Idol! I was so nervous when they announced the wild card show cause I wanted Anoop Dogg to make it.
On Sunday, we drove back and stopped in Tehuacan, which is the city where we got Monty. The little store where we got him wasn't open, so we just ate some lunch and got back on the road. Sunday night I watched the American Idol wild card show. Question: Why do they pick on Anoop so much? It seems like the judges get a kick out of it...whatev. I can't wait for this week's Idol.
I haven't done much this week, so I don't have much to write to you about. I'll update you again as soon as I can. Juan is going to Honduras, and I will be computer-less once again until Sunday. My computer should be ready in a week and a half. Apparently, some part had to get sent from the US to Mexico, and that seems to be the big hold up. Hope you have a good night, Bloggy.
Toodles,
Jenny en la ciudad
Let me tell you about my weekend. Juan and I went to Oaxaca on Friday afternoon. As we were driving out of the city, a cop pulled us over. This always seems to happen on our way to Oaxaca. After we figured things out with the policia, we headed out of the city and made our way down south.
I guess by most people's standards, it was a nice day (you know, sunny and warm...blah, blah, blah). We stayed at a Holiday Inn Express, and I intended on using the Internet, but I couldn't get it to work. There is some sort of cosmic force trying to keep me offline. Anyway, we went to a small town (about 15,000 people) right outside of Oaxaca for dinner. I ate a tlayuda for dinner, which is basically an enormous tortilla with beans, cheese, and meat. After dinner, we went to the town's center for some dessert. We had a good time.
On Saturday, I walked around with Ivan, Juan's assistant, and we went to a book store. I loved this book store cause almost all of the books were in English. We stayed there for a while, and then we went to Juan's event thing and saw this ju jitsu demonstration. I'd rather not get into it. We ate lunch at this awesome place, and I had garlic shrimp with rice and a tamarind mole. It was delish. After lunch, Juan and Ivan went back to the event, and I went back to the hotel and watched American Idol! I was so nervous when they announced the wild card show cause I wanted Anoop Dogg to make it.
On Sunday, we drove back and stopped in Tehuacan, which is the city where we got Monty. The little store where we got him wasn't open, so we just ate some lunch and got back on the road. Sunday night I watched the American Idol wild card show. Question: Why do they pick on Anoop so much? It seems like the judges get a kick out of it...whatev. I can't wait for this week's Idol.
I haven't done much this week, so I don't have much to write to you about. I'll update you again as soon as I can. Juan is going to Honduras, and I will be computer-less once again until Sunday. My computer should be ready in a week and a half. Apparently, some part had to get sent from the US to Mexico, and that seems to be the big hold up. Hope you have a good night, Bloggy.
Toodles,
Jenny en la ciudad
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Dear Blog,
My computer is still getting fixed. I have nothing more to say about that.
I will say that I was very amused reading all the comments from my last post. I sometimes have a difficult time recognizing the letters for the word verification. I have been wrong before, so I don't know how effective it is.
Juan and I are gonna go to Oaxaca this weekend. I'll update you soon.
Love,
Jenny en la ciudad
My computer is still getting fixed. I have nothing more to say about that.
I will say that I was very amused reading all the comments from my last post. I sometimes have a difficult time recognizing the letters for the word verification. I have been wrong before, so I don't know how effective it is.
Juan and I are gonna go to Oaxaca this weekend. I'll update you soon.
Love,
Jenny en la ciudad
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