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
Thursday, February 18, 2010
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
Friday, December 4, 2009
Sitting in my jungle
Dear Blog,
Juan got a woman to decorate our apartment with plants, and boy did she ever. It is like we are living in a jungle. We have two orange trees on one balcony, two pines on another, and five other trees throughout our apartment. Seriously. Juan said, "People will just think we are really in trees." Ya think? I guess we are tree people now. I am just waiting for Monty to lift his leg and starting watering them. The woman also painted two of our walls. The apartment does look good, but the trees are taking some getting used to.
Love ya,
Jenny en la ciudad
Juan got a woman to decorate our apartment with plants, and boy did she ever. It is like we are living in a jungle. We have two orange trees on one balcony, two pines on another, and five other trees throughout our apartment. Seriously. Juan said, "People will just think we are really in trees." Ya think? I guess we are tree people now. I am just waiting for Monty to lift his leg and starting watering them. The woman also painted two of our walls. The apartment does look good, but the trees are taking some getting used to.
Love ya,
Jenny en la ciudad
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Happy Thanksgiving to me
Dear Blog,
I just got back yesterday from a wonderful Thanksgiving adventure in sunny San Diego. One might think So-Cal would be sunny and warm this time of year, but I beg to differ. It was cold and rainy. For example, Erin and I went for a walk on Saturday and it started hailing on us. WTF? Sunny San Diego? What's up with that?
Anyway, I got there late on Thursday. Even though Erin promised me cornish game hens, I was forced to eat salt and vinegar potato chips for Thanksgiving dinner. It rivaled my feast last year of a 7/11 burrito and cookies. Then, Erin and I went back to her place and had pillow talk.
On Friday, we got up at 3:00 a.m. for Black Friday shopping. The plan was to get in line at Staples, which opened at 6:00 a.m. So Erin and Mel (Erin's friend) and I were at Staples at 4:00 in the morning and there was 1 person in line. We started cracking up, so we went to Khol's to meet Lisa Anderson (Mel's friend). We were in and out of there like Monty's face in a bowl of kibble. I mean, Erin is like a professional Black Friday shopper. We decided that there should be a reality show competition about serious Black Friday shoppers. I mean, there is serious strategy involved and it's a tag-team effort. I was waiting in line almost as soon as we got in there. Erin and Mel did a sweep of the store. Erin was done quickly and found everything she wanted, so I had to do a search and rescue of Mel while Erin took over our spot in line. I finally found her in the bedding and it took her a minute to catch on to my sense of shopping urgency. Unfortunately, Lisa Anderson got lost and she and Mel were unable to connect. After Khol's, we went back to Staples, which now had 2 people in line. We decided there must be something wrong with that Staples, so we went to another. When we arrived the line was outrageous, but then we realised (spelled Britishly) that that was the line for Best Buy. Erin and Mel got in line anyway cause it seemed like a good idea. I got in the Staples line, which was about 15 people long and waited. I just have to say that it was the most delightful experience. Father Staples brought us coffee and donuts, and I was just as happy as a clam. After Staples opened, I bought a new laptop!! And so I am writing to you now, dear Blog. Then, we went to Chick-Fil-A for breakfast...yum. We also hit Target in the wee small hours of the morning and got back home by about 10 a.m.
Friday night, we went to see New Moon. We were all tired, so we kept making funny comments. I told Erin and Mel that it was like Masterpiece Theatre (spelled the British way) in there. We were cracking ourselves up. We were especially fond of Harry Clearwater's layered bob--I'm pretty sure it was the Rachel. In all honesty, I enjoyed New Moon better than Twilight. I thought the characters were more developed.
Saturday, Erin and I walked in the hail. We ate at Soup Plantation, and Mel showed me a picture of the woman that got attacked by her friend's chimp--oh, the horror. I got a little depressed after that conversation. Luckily, Mel's daughter, Katie, showed me "The Pajamas of Your Life." It's like a one-woman show--we'll just leave it at that. I guess that helped me forgot the horrors. We also had a dance party that night. It was a lot of fun, and words cannot describe the things I saw.
Now, that I have my new computer, I can finally upload a picture of Blu. That's my little crybaby. Isn't she cute? She has a grown a lot since this picture was taken. Isn't she the prettiest street mutt you've ever seen? (No offense, Big Girl).
I just got back yesterday from a wonderful Thanksgiving adventure in sunny San Diego. One might think So-Cal would be sunny and warm this time of year, but I beg to differ. It was cold and rainy. For example, Erin and I went for a walk on Saturday and it started hailing on us. WTF? Sunny San Diego? What's up with that?
Anyway, I got there late on Thursday. Even though Erin promised me cornish game hens, I was forced to eat salt and vinegar potato chips for Thanksgiving dinner. It rivaled my feast last year of a 7/11 burrito and cookies. Then, Erin and I went back to her place and had pillow talk.
On Friday, we got up at 3:00 a.m. for Black Friday shopping. The plan was to get in line at Staples, which opened at 6:00 a.m. So Erin and Mel (Erin's friend) and I were at Staples at 4:00 in the morning and there was 1 person in line. We started cracking up, so we went to Khol's to meet Lisa Anderson (Mel's friend). We were in and out of there like Monty's face in a bowl of kibble. I mean, Erin is like a professional Black Friday shopper. We decided that there should be a reality show competition about serious Black Friday shoppers. I mean, there is serious strategy involved and it's a tag-team effort. I was waiting in line almost as soon as we got in there. Erin and Mel did a sweep of the store. Erin was done quickly and found everything she wanted, so I had to do a search and rescue of Mel while Erin took over our spot in line. I finally found her in the bedding and it took her a minute to catch on to my sense of shopping urgency. Unfortunately, Lisa Anderson got lost and she and Mel were unable to connect. After Khol's, we went back to Staples, which now had 2 people in line. We decided there must be something wrong with that Staples, so we went to another. When we arrived the line was outrageous, but then we realised (spelled Britishly) that that was the line for Best Buy. Erin and Mel got in line anyway cause it seemed like a good idea. I got in the Staples line, which was about 15 people long and waited. I just have to say that it was the most delightful experience. Father Staples brought us coffee and donuts, and I was just as happy as a clam. After Staples opened, I bought a new laptop!! And so I am writing to you now, dear Blog. Then, we went to Chick-Fil-A for breakfast...yum. We also hit Target in the wee small hours of the morning and got back home by about 10 a.m.
Friday night, we went to see New Moon. We were all tired, so we kept making funny comments. I told Erin and Mel that it was like Masterpiece Theatre (spelled the British way) in there. We were cracking ourselves up. We were especially fond of Harry Clearwater's layered bob--I'm pretty sure it was the Rachel. In all honesty, I enjoyed New Moon better than Twilight. I thought the characters were more developed.
Saturday, Erin and I walked in the hail. We ate at Soup Plantation, and Mel showed me a picture of the woman that got attacked by her friend's chimp--oh, the horror. I got a little depressed after that conversation. Luckily, Mel's daughter, Katie, showed me "The Pajamas of Your Life." It's like a one-woman show--we'll just leave it at that. I guess that helped me forgot the horrors. We also had a dance party that night. It was a lot of fun, and words cannot describe the things I saw.
Now, that I have my new computer, I can finally upload a picture of Blu. That's my little crybaby. Isn't she cute? She has a grown a lot since this picture was taken. Isn't she the prettiest street mutt you've ever seen? (No offense, Big Girl).
Now that I have my computer, I will write to you again soon.
Love you,
Jenny en la ciudad
Monday, November 16, 2009
Dear Blog,
I have been lucky enough to have two long weekends within two weeks of each other, so let me tell you what we have been up to. Juan and I went Guadalajara a couple of weeks ago and took the Tequila Express, which is a train that takes you to Tequila country. We basically took a train ride from Guadalajara to the tequila capital of the world. During the ride, they serve you all kinds of tequila. Personally, I don't like straight tequila, so I enjoyed it mixed with some sort of mango soda. Once we got to the factory where they make the tequila, we took a tour and saw where all the magic happens. There was also a lot of food and music and stuff. There was this one lady (she told us she was 70) that was totally crazy. She kept getting up and dancing when the mariachis came to play in our train car. At one point, she dropped a maxi-pad in the middle of the aisle, and everyone was cracking up. It was a lot of fun.
I have been enjoying a nice, long weekend. Today is Mexican Revolution Day or something, so I have the day off. Juan and I went to Morelia, located in the near-by state of Michoacan, for the weekend. Morelia is a charming colonial city about 4 hours from Mexico City. We pretty much ate our way around the city. Yesterday, we celebrated Juan's 31st birthday. That guy is getting old.
Next week I go to San Diego for Thanksgiving with my sister! I am so excited!!
Kisses,
Jenny en la ciudad
I have been lucky enough to have two long weekends within two weeks of each other, so let me tell you what we have been up to. Juan and I went Guadalajara a couple of weeks ago and took the Tequila Express, which is a train that takes you to Tequila country. We basically took a train ride from Guadalajara to the tequila capital of the world. During the ride, they serve you all kinds of tequila. Personally, I don't like straight tequila, so I enjoyed it mixed with some sort of mango soda. Once we got to the factory where they make the tequila, we took a tour and saw where all the magic happens. There was also a lot of food and music and stuff. There was this one lady (she told us she was 70) that was totally crazy. She kept getting up and dancing when the mariachis came to play in our train car. At one point, she dropped a maxi-pad in the middle of the aisle, and everyone was cracking up. It was a lot of fun.
I have been enjoying a nice, long weekend. Today is Mexican Revolution Day or something, so I have the day off. Juan and I went to Morelia, located in the near-by state of Michoacan, for the weekend. Morelia is a charming colonial city about 4 hours from Mexico City. We pretty much ate our way around the city. Yesterday, we celebrated Juan's 31st birthday. That guy is getting old.
Next week I go to San Diego for Thanksgiving with my sister! I am so excited!!
Kisses,
Jenny en la ciudad
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