Dear Blog,
I just got back from a long weekend with the sisterhood in San Diego.
I left on Saturday morning and arrived in Phoenix. I almost missed my connecting flight because the computers were down at customs, so they had to do everything by hand. It was crazy, Blog! After I got out of customs, I only had twenty-five minutes to catch my flight, and I had to go back through security with my carry-ons! When I put my purse in the x-ray machine, they had to run it through again. Apparently, if you carry a lot of change, it makes it hard to see what's inside or something. They ran my bag through 3 times! I was so stressed out. I ran all the way to my gate, Home Alone style. When I finally got there, I could barely breathe, and I was one of the last ones to get on. I don't think I caught my breath until I got to San Diego.
On Sunday, we went to Sea World. I had mixed feelings about it since we watched "The Cove" on Saturday night. If you don't know about it, "The Cove" is an Oscar winning documentary about a dolphin slaughter that takes place in Japan. It was quite disturbing. We didn't see the dolphin show at Sea World, but we did see the Shamu show. The trainers don't get in the water any more, or so it seems.
Some other highlights from my trip:
1. Rocking out to Justin Bieber.
2. Eating salmon in PAHCHMENT.
3. Discovering coconut m & m's.
4. Chick-Fil-A.
5. Dying my sisterhood's hair, a two-tone look.
6. Watching intense television (The Cove, Food Inc., Intervention). No light-hearted episodes of "The Witches of Waverly Place" this trip.
7. The hot tub. It was just like Jersey Shore (really, really kidding there).
8. GigGles.
That's about it for now.
Talk to you soon,
Jenny en la ciudad
P.S. I love you ;).
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
My Country Taxista
Dear Blog,
Guess what? My taxi driver this morning was from North Carolina. Of course, I didn't know this at first because he was also Mexican and speaking in Spanish. He asked me where I was from, and I told him, and he said that he was from Sanford. The best part was that he did not have a Mexican accent (as he grew up there); instead, he had a country bumpkin accent. I loved it! It made my day meeting a Mexican with a country accent.
Love,
Jenny en la ciudad
Guess what? My taxi driver this morning was from North Carolina. Of course, I didn't know this at first because he was also Mexican and speaking in Spanish. He asked me where I was from, and I told him, and he said that he was from Sanford. The best part was that he did not have a Mexican accent (as he grew up there); instead, he had a country bumpkin accent. I loved it! It made my day meeting a Mexican with a country accent.
Love,
Jenny en la ciudad
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Spring Break
Dear Blog,
I have been on Spring Break this week. I would've written to you sooner, but I have been really lazy.
Here are some highlights of my week thus far:
-Making homemade food for the doggies. I think Monty might be allergic to grains because he keeps getting rashes and ear infections. Apparently, some dogs have food allergies. I decided to start making their food without corn and stuff in it to see if it helps. Too bad I can't just slip him a Claritin and call it a day.
-Watching the first season of Glee. I ordered it on Amazon and enjoyed it thoroughly. I've never quite seen anything like it, but I love the music. It's like a mini-musical every week...what could be better than that?
-Cleaning. Blu has been shedding--A LOT--so I have been consumed with sweeping. I probably sweep the apartment like 5 times a day, and I still feel like dog hair is taking over my life. I feel like this must be some sort of immersion therapy for my fear of messes. They are lucky that I love them.
-Having the carpets cleaned. Is there anything better than a freshly steamed carpet? For me, not really. Man, I love a clean carpet.
In other news, our pet snail (that's right, we have a pet snail) fell and broke its shell. It seems to be doing okay, but I guess we will see what happens. It lives in the forest that is our living room. I mean if we are going to have 8 trees in our house, why not have a pet snail?
Tonight, we are going to go to some club that play 80's music (in English and Spanish). I'm curious about Spanish 80's music, so I guess I am going to find out. I'll let you know how it goes.
Much love,
Jenn en la ciudad
I have been on Spring Break this week. I would've written to you sooner, but I have been really lazy.
Here are some highlights of my week thus far:
-Making homemade food for the doggies. I think Monty might be allergic to grains because he keeps getting rashes and ear infections. Apparently, some dogs have food allergies. I decided to start making their food without corn and stuff in it to see if it helps. Too bad I can't just slip him a Claritin and call it a day.
-Watching the first season of Glee. I ordered it on Amazon and enjoyed it thoroughly. I've never quite seen anything like it, but I love the music. It's like a mini-musical every week...what could be better than that?
-Cleaning. Blu has been shedding--A LOT--so I have been consumed with sweeping. I probably sweep the apartment like 5 times a day, and I still feel like dog hair is taking over my life. I feel like this must be some sort of immersion therapy for my fear of messes. They are lucky that I love them.
-Having the carpets cleaned. Is there anything better than a freshly steamed carpet? For me, not really. Man, I love a clean carpet.
In other news, our pet snail (that's right, we have a pet snail) fell and broke its shell. It seems to be doing okay, but I guess we will see what happens. It lives in the forest that is our living room. I mean if we are going to have 8 trees in our house, why not have a pet snail?
Tonight, we are going to go to some club that play 80's music (in English and Spanish). I'm curious about Spanish 80's music, so I guess I am going to find out. I'll let you know how it goes.
Much love,
Jenn en la ciudad
Sunday, March 14, 2010
Here's to another week...
Dear Blog,
It's always a sad selection Sunday when UNC is left out of the bracket. At least UConn also got left out. That makes me feel a little better. I will continue to celebrate last year's win. Hopefully, the Heels will get some therapy over the summer. We'll be back next year. Here's to the NIT.
Today, I watched 'Julie and Julia.' Now, I have to say that when the movie first came out I felt it was too soon for Meryl Streep and Amy Adams to appear together again on the big screen ('Doubt' was barely out of the theatres), but I did enjoy the movie. Meryl Streep was really good. It made me want to cook and eat a lot of butter. It also inspired me to write to you more, my dear Blog.
Juan is in Washington, so I am all alone with the doggies. Today was bath day, and my little Blu is shedding like an area rug from Ikea. I mean, there is black hair everywhere. I must've swept like 10 times already today. At least they are all clean and fluffy. I always like to sing to my dogs as I bathe them...
(to the tune of 'The most wonderful time of the year')
It's the most wonderful time of the week
There'll be water and scrubbing and bubbles and hugging
and you will be clean!
It's the most wonderful time of the week.
Here's to another week...
Love,
Jenny en la ciudad
It's always a sad selection Sunday when UNC is left out of the bracket. At least UConn also got left out. That makes me feel a little better. I will continue to celebrate last year's win. Hopefully, the Heels will get some therapy over the summer. We'll be back next year. Here's to the NIT.
Today, I watched 'Julie and Julia.' Now, I have to say that when the movie first came out I felt it was too soon for Meryl Streep and Amy Adams to appear together again on the big screen ('Doubt' was barely out of the theatres), but I did enjoy the movie. Meryl Streep was really good. It made me want to cook and eat a lot of butter. It also inspired me to write to you more, my dear Blog.
Juan is in Washington, so I am all alone with the doggies. Today was bath day, and my little Blu is shedding like an area rug from Ikea. I mean, there is black hair everywhere. I must've swept like 10 times already today. At least they are all clean and fluffy. I always like to sing to my dogs as I bathe them...
(to the tune of 'The most wonderful time of the year')
It's the most wonderful time of the week
There'll be water and scrubbing and bubbles and hugging
and you will be clean!
It's the most wonderful time of the week.
Here's to another week...
Love,
Jenny en la ciudad
Thursday, March 11, 2010
March Madness
Dear Blog,
It's already March, and I haven't written to you at all! I'm sorry, Blog. I'm not gonna lie and say that I've been busy cause it would be an untruth. I have just been lazy. It's been hot here, and I get lazy when it's hot. Ugh. What is with all this 'nice' weather? I just wish it would rain.
Well, last weekend we went to Xochimilco (pronounced S0-Che-Milko). It has all these canals and you can rent boats and ride around and stuff. It's not quite Venice, but it was fun. We took the dogs on our little boat, and they seemed to have a good time. We went to celebrate Jaun's assistant's birthday. Blu almost fell in the water at one point. She saw something that she wanted and started going after it--I tend to think it was her reflection. Luckily, I grabbed her before she dove in. Sometimes, Blu sees things when there is nothing there. She's either crazy or has some sort of sixth sense (a la Haley Joel Osment). I'm going with crazy.
On Sunday, Juan and I watched the Oscars. I got to see the entire show this year. The nice thing about being in Mexico for the Oscars is that I don't have to stay up till 11:30 to see all the good awards. I'm an hour behind, so I get to go to bed by 11. Anyone who knows me knows that this is important. I liked what Sandra Bullock had to say. I'm just sorry that she forgot to thank her Asheville stalker (aka my sister). I like to think that it just slipped her mind.
This week has been so-so. Tomorrow is Friday!! I am really excited cause we have Monday off. I have no idea what holiday it is, but I don't care. I think I'll rent some movies and skype some loved ones.
Love you,
Jenny en la ciudad
It's already March, and I haven't written to you at all! I'm sorry, Blog. I'm not gonna lie and say that I've been busy cause it would be an untruth. I have just been lazy. It's been hot here, and I get lazy when it's hot. Ugh. What is with all this 'nice' weather? I just wish it would rain.
Well, last weekend we went to Xochimilco (pronounced S0-Che-Milko). It has all these canals and you can rent boats and ride around and stuff. It's not quite Venice, but it was fun. We took the dogs on our little boat, and they seemed to have a good time. We went to celebrate Jaun's assistant's birthday. Blu almost fell in the water at one point. She saw something that she wanted and started going after it--I tend to think it was her reflection. Luckily, I grabbed her before she dove in. Sometimes, Blu sees things when there is nothing there. She's either crazy or has some sort of sixth sense (a la Haley Joel Osment). I'm going with crazy.
On Sunday, Juan and I watched the Oscars. I got to see the entire show this year. The nice thing about being in Mexico for the Oscars is that I don't have to stay up till 11:30 to see all the good awards. I'm an hour behind, so I get to go to bed by 11. Anyone who knows me knows that this is important. I liked what Sandra Bullock had to say. I'm just sorry that she forgot to thank her Asheville stalker (aka my sister). I like to think that it just slipped her mind.
This week has been so-so. Tomorrow is Friday!! I am really excited cause we have Monday off. I have no idea what holiday it is, but I don't care. I think I'll rent some movies and skype some loved ones.
Love you,
Jenny en la ciudad
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Just another Saturday en la ciudad
Dear Blog,
I am just sitting here in Starbucks, charging my computer. Our electricity went out again--this seems to be a frequent occurrence lately. Anyway, I used the last of my computer battery watching the most recent episode of Lost. I have to say that I am definitely more into the storyline that has the flight landing safely in L.A. The island is getting a little out there for me, and I can suspend disbelief .
Haven't been up to much else lately. Juan got back last night. I spent the better part of my day yesterday watching the ladies of The View argue on youtube. I love that I can just go to youtube and find clips from television shows. The only problem is that it becomes addictive and is hard to stop watching.
I'm drinking a Tazo Chai, thinking of my dad. If he were here, he would be drinking the same. Of course, it might upset him to discover that this particular Starbucks does not sell oatmeal raisin cookies. He might have to settle for pan de elote (a sweeter version of cornbread). Hope all is well with everyone north of the border. Today would've been a good day for Target and Chick-Fil-A. I guess I'll have to settle for Starbucks and tacos.
Love,
Jenny en la ciudad
I am just sitting here in Starbucks, charging my computer. Our electricity went out again--this seems to be a frequent occurrence lately. Anyway, I used the last of my computer battery watching the most recent episode of Lost. I have to say that I am definitely more into the storyline that has the flight landing safely in L.A. The island is getting a little out there for me, and I can suspend disbelief .
Haven't been up to much else lately. Juan got back last night. I spent the better part of my day yesterday watching the ladies of The View argue on youtube. I love that I can just go to youtube and find clips from television shows. The only problem is that it becomes addictive and is hard to stop watching.
I'm drinking a Tazo Chai, thinking of my dad. If he were here, he would be drinking the same. Of course, it might upset him to discover that this particular Starbucks does not sell oatmeal raisin cookies. He might have to settle for pan de elote (a sweeter version of cornbread). Hope all is well with everyone north of the border. Today would've been a good day for Target and Chick-Fil-A. I guess I'll have to settle for Starbucks and tacos.
Love,
Jenny en la ciudad
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Today's Forecast: Cold and Rainy
Dear Blog,
It is 52 degrees and raining--it's like the most perfect day ever! Finally, the sun went away and I got my cold and cloudy day. I would prefer snow but whatever. You get what you get and you don't mind a bit. That's what my co-teacher used to always say.
Juan went to New York on Tuesday, so I have been home with the doggies. I've been trying to have the dogs sleep on their dog beds all night. It's an ongoing struggle. On Tuesday night, Monty woke me up around 3 a.m. He was trying to get on the bed and when I didn't let him, he cried like a baby. Needless to say, I didn't sleep very well. He did stay on the floor until 5:30 a.m. I figure that's pretty good since I get up around 6 a.m. anyway. Blu doesn't seem to mind sleeping on the floor, must seem like the Ritz compared to the cold, dirty streets of Mexico City.
We'll talk again soon.
Love,
Jenny en la ciudad
It is 52 degrees and raining--it's like the most perfect day ever! Finally, the sun went away and I got my cold and cloudy day. I would prefer snow but whatever. You get what you get and you don't mind a bit. That's what my co-teacher used to always say.
Juan went to New York on Tuesday, so I have been home with the doggies. I've been trying to have the dogs sleep on their dog beds all night. It's an ongoing struggle. On Tuesday night, Monty woke me up around 3 a.m. He was trying to get on the bed and when I didn't let him, he cried like a baby. Needless to say, I didn't sleep very well. He did stay on the floor until 5:30 a.m. I figure that's pretty good since I get up around 6 a.m. anyway. Blu doesn't seem to mind sleeping on the floor, must seem like the Ritz compared to the cold, dirty streets of Mexico City.
We'll talk again soon.
Love,
Jenny en la ciudad
Sunday, February 7, 2010
Weekend Briefing
Dear Blog,
Even though I am missing all the snow in the Mid-Atlantic, I am not missing out on all the fun. I've had a good weekend here in Mexico City. On Friday, we saw "Up in the Air." I enjoyed it, but Juan thought it was a little slow. If it isn't gory and stupid, it doesn't hold his interest. Ah, I only jest. He does like good movies, but he is always drawn to the trashy horror ones.
On Saturday, I waited for the plumber all day...and he never came. While I was waiting, I started watching "Jersey Shore" on the web. Wow. Wow. I have never seen such trash--of course, I am totally hooked. It's like The Real World on steroids. Wow.
Today, we saw "Invictus." I really enjoyed it. I still have no idea what the hell is going on in the game of rugby, but it was enjoyable nonetheless. After the movie, we took the dogs on a long walk. Monty wore his backpack. That's right, he has a little backpack. He carries his own water and treats and doggy waste bags. It actually helps the little guy to slow down a little on walks. It's harder for him to pull with the extra weight--hehe. I like to call him Packman now.
Tomorrow starts another week and since it didn't snow in Mexico, I will be going to work. Just saw the New Orleans Saints win the Superbowl. Good for them.
Love,
Jenny en la ciudad
Even though I am missing all the snow in the Mid-Atlantic, I am not missing out on all the fun. I've had a good weekend here in Mexico City. On Friday, we saw "Up in the Air." I enjoyed it, but Juan thought it was a little slow. If it isn't gory and stupid, it doesn't hold his interest. Ah, I only jest. He does like good movies, but he is always drawn to the trashy horror ones.
On Saturday, I waited for the plumber all day...and he never came. While I was waiting, I started watching "Jersey Shore" on the web. Wow. Wow. I have never seen such trash--of course, I am totally hooked. It's like The Real World on steroids. Wow.
Today, we saw "Invictus." I really enjoyed it. I still have no idea what the hell is going on in the game of rugby, but it was enjoyable nonetheless. After the movie, we took the dogs on a long walk. Monty wore his backpack. That's right, he has a little backpack. He carries his own water and treats and doggy waste bags. It actually helps the little guy to slow down a little on walks. It's harder for him to pull with the extra weight--hehe. I like to call him Packman now.
Tomorrow starts another week and since it didn't snow in Mexico, I will be going to work. Just saw the New Orleans Saints win the Superbowl. Good for them.
Love,
Jenny en la ciudad
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Six Banderas (a.k.a. Flags)
Dear Blog,
I've got good news--we have internet! We finally got real wireless, so I have a strong signal and everything. Let me catch you up on the goings-on in Mexico.
Monday was some sort of holiday here, so we decided to go to Six Flags. That's right, there's a Six Flags here in Mexico City. I must confess that I was a little concerned about the rollercoasters here, but I didn't fall off or get my feet cut off or anything. Of course, the day started off a little rough. We got there early to get a jump on the crowd, so we got in line for the first big rollercoaster. Well, we waited for about an hour. We were two people away from getting on the ride when they tell us it's gonna take another hour cause there is some sort of mechanical issue. As soon as we left to go to another ride, it started to rain and they closed all the rollercoasters! It seemed like it wasn't meant to be. We spent 3 hours at Six Flags before we went on anything. Finally, the sun came out and we were able to go back to first rollercoaster, Superman Returns. It was my favorite of all the rides. It was a classic (meaning no loops, which I am not a big fan of). We bought flash passes and ended up doing 3 big rollers back to back. After all that, I was totally ready to go. We did a couple more rides and went home. I was wiped.
Not much else to report from the land down under (down under the U.S. that is). It's been raining a lot around here. The darker and drearier the day, the better.
I should be writing you more frequently now that I have the net.
Love,
Jenny en la ciudad
I've got good news--we have internet! We finally got real wireless, so I have a strong signal and everything. Let me catch you up on the goings-on in Mexico.
Monday was some sort of holiday here, so we decided to go to Six Flags. That's right, there's a Six Flags here in Mexico City. I must confess that I was a little concerned about the rollercoasters here, but I didn't fall off or get my feet cut off or anything. Of course, the day started off a little rough. We got there early to get a jump on the crowd, so we got in line for the first big rollercoaster. Well, we waited for about an hour. We were two people away from getting on the ride when they tell us it's gonna take another hour cause there is some sort of mechanical issue. As soon as we left to go to another ride, it started to rain and they closed all the rollercoasters! It seemed like it wasn't meant to be. We spent 3 hours at Six Flags before we went on anything. Finally, the sun came out and we were able to go back to first rollercoaster, Superman Returns. It was my favorite of all the rides. It was a classic (meaning no loops, which I am not a big fan of). We bought flash passes and ended up doing 3 big rollers back to back. After all that, I was totally ready to go. We did a couple more rides and went home. I was wiped.
Not much else to report from the land down under (down under the U.S. that is). It's been raining a lot around here. The darker and drearier the day, the better.
I should be writing you more frequently now that I have the net.
Love,
Jenny en la ciudad
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Stitch and Sneezy
Dear Blog,
Last Wednesday, Blu got spayed, Mexico-style. They gave my pooch a shot of tequila and tied her little tubes. When the anesthesia finally wore off Wednesday night, the little girl cried like I have never heard any other dog cry before. The poor baby was in a lot of pain. Juan and Monty went to sleep in the guest room (Juan says that it was so Blu was more comfortable, but I think they wanted their beauty sleep). Blu cried in my ear all night, so I didn't really sleep. By Thursday, she was doing a lot better. They shaved her little tummy and put a line of stitches on it. They vet said she may have popped an inner-stitch, but she is doing okay now.
Meanwhile, Monty got a doggy cold on Friday. He started sneezing, had a runny nose, and got chills and an ear-infection. The vet gave us a cocktail of antibiotics and pills to give the little buddy. Lately, our apartment is like an assisted living retirement home with all the meds. Monty is taking three different pills, not to mention ointment for his ear. Blu is taking two different kinds of pills and could pop a stitch at any moment.
I'm going crazy en la ciudad!
Jenny en la ciudad
Last Wednesday, Blu got spayed, Mexico-style. They gave my pooch a shot of tequila and tied her little tubes. When the anesthesia finally wore off Wednesday night, the little girl cried like I have never heard any other dog cry before. The poor baby was in a lot of pain. Juan and Monty went to sleep in the guest room (Juan says that it was so Blu was more comfortable, but I think they wanted their beauty sleep). Blu cried in my ear all night, so I didn't really sleep. By Thursday, she was doing a lot better. They shaved her little tummy and put a line of stitches on it. They vet said she may have popped an inner-stitch, but she is doing okay now.
Meanwhile, Monty got a doggy cold on Friday. He started sneezing, had a runny nose, and got chills and an ear-infection. The vet gave us a cocktail of antibiotics and pills to give the little buddy. Lately, our apartment is like an assisted living retirement home with all the meds. Monty is taking three different pills, not to mention ointment for his ear. Blu is taking two different kinds of pills and could pop a stitch at any moment.
I'm going crazy en la ciudad!
Jenny en la ciudad
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