He's Official
>> Monday, November 27, 2006
As of about 4:00 p.m. today, C. can officially live and work in Mexico. His FM3 (about the size of a U.S. passport) was approved.
Wah-who!
Done. (This, my friends, is a huge relief.)
I'm alive
C. is still here.
Mom and little sister left this a.m.
I shall write tomorrow after C. leaves. (You know, when I'll have a boatload of "alone time" on my hands again.)
YAY! YAY!
>> Wednesday, November 22, 2006
I'm leaving to pick C. up from the airport in 40 minutes. I'm having a difficult time concentrating...
Read more...One more Day
>> Tuesday, November 21, 2006
Tomorrow at 12:30 I will pick up C. from the aeropuerto.Tomorrow at 2:30 I will pick up mi madre y mi hermana from the aeropuerto.
Yippee!
WalMart in Cabo
CABO SAN LUCAS, Mexico (AP) -- WalMart has won preliminary approval to build a store in a resort town on the tip of Mexico's Baja California.
But opponents vow to continue fighting the project with demonstrations or by blocking roads.
Residents and shopkeepers fear that the store could harm the resort town's laidback atmosphere, where sports fishermen and tourists mingle with locals on the narrow streets.
Some are also worried that the store -- or a proposed highway overpass for it -- might replace the trademark stone sea arch as the first view people have when they drive into the city.
In 2004, another WalMart-owned discount store quietly opened less than a mile from the ancient temples of Teotihuacan, just north of Mexico City, despite months of protests claiming the sprawling complex was an insult to Mexican culture.
Read more...
Residents and shopkeepers fear that the store could harm the resort town's laidback atmosphere, where sports fishermen and tourists mingle with locals on the narrow streets.
Some are also worried that the store -- or a proposed highway overpass for it -- might replace the trademark stone sea arch as the first view people have when they drive into the city.
In 2004, another WalMart-owned discount store quietly opened less than a mile from the ancient temples of Teotihuacan, just north of Mexico City, despite months of protests claiming the sprawling complex was an insult to Mexican culture.
I'm so OVER centipedes.
>> Monday, November 20, 2006
Tonight, I walked into the kitchen and there was ANOTHER centipede on the floor. This time about a 4.5 incher.
I stepped back, quickly.
Yelled to my nephew.
He came in, with a shoe, and proceeded to beat the crap out of it. He is my hero. (I told him that I'd campaign that he be un-grounded for his report card since he killed the bug for me. He said, "Seriously? Thanks, Aunt K.")
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Friends, I'm <----------> this close to moving back to Ohio. These bugs are ridic.
Two
I will see my husband in TWO days!
I will see my mom and my little sister in TWO days!
WAH-WHO!
Yay for TWO!
The husband is not a felon.
It's official.
C. recieved his background check from the state of Ohio declaring that he is indeed, NOT , a felon.
Whew.
(C. needed this letter to give to the Visa- granting Mexican government.)
The bug
Here's the bug that almost took us out last night.I'd say this little amigo was at LEAST six inches long.
See those legs? Ew.
See that thing on the back end? It stings you. Repeatedly.
If it attaches to you, it clings. You must PEAL it off.
I think it looks like a shrimp.
I don't intend to eat shrimp for a while.
Ah, yes.
I just bought two swimsuits (online). In November. That I will wear in December.
Thumbs up to the weather here, friends. THUMBS UP.
Highlights (and I use the world loosely)
>> Sunday, November 19, 2006
All's well. Nice laid-back weekend.
Highlights:
- Company party on the beach. Super fun. Great company, great group. Was out until 4 a.m. (uh-huh. I'm getting old.)
- Have a sore throat, did a lot of sleeping.
- Saw a movie with my brother and sis -- fun, family bonding.
- T. started putting up Christmas decorations at her house. (They really do look great.)
- Ate ramen for dinner -- so nice. (They had the "oriental flavor" I like at CCC in Cabo.)
- Went to Costco - love it there.
- Went to Home Depot.
- A gigantic centipede almost killed us. Big bro and nephew took care of it. Pictures to come.
- Going to bed.
- The little sister, the mom and the husband ALL ARRIVE in 3 days. SO cool.
No news is good news
>> Thursday, November 16, 2006
Nothing new with me.
Worked.
Ate.
Painted my toenails.
Watched The Office.
Blogged.
Talked to my sister.
Did Laundry.
Who says living in MX isn't exciting?!
You've got to be kidding me.
>> Wednesday, November 15, 2006
(Click to make larger)I thought that Hurricane Season was "over".
Yeah, right.
As you can see above, Sergio (which has now been upgraded to a hurricane) is heading directly toward us. Judging by the map above, it should get to us right around Wed. (When the mom, the little sister and the husband will be arriving.)
Allegedly, Sergio has strengthened quickly but is moving slowly.
Fun fact: Each time I've returned from Toledo, or that someone comes to visit me -- there's a hurricane! Read more...
Freedom
For the first time in my life, I feel like I'm doing what I want to do.
I'm living my life for myself and for my husband.
And, I'm happy.
It is a an invigorating, energizing and amazing feeling -- to get up, like your job and be proud that you're trying something new.
I only wish that my loved ones can experience a contentedness like this. Change is not for everyone, but everyone does have choices. I'm glad we made this one.
Yeah, there are a ton of things that are unresolved right now.
Yeah, there isn't a lot of certainty right now.
Yeah, it's a transitional period, but I ask for your understanding.
In no way am I attempting to ignore or vanish from the relationships that I hold so dear, instead... I am, we are, getting our lives together.
The logistics and complications that are involved with this transition are sometimes overwhelming and weigh heavy--however, they're temporary. Truly.
I appreciate any and all of the support that you've given to myself and C.
Thank you for your patience and unconditional love.
Irony
>> Tuesday, November 14, 2006
(As always, click to make larger.)Guess what I brought with me? Another tropical storm.
Never fails.
I get here... BAM! A tropical storm and/or "hurricane."
What? I'm expecting a visitor to come and see me?
BAM! Another tropical storm. ("Sergio." What a stupid name.)
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Next Wed. my little sister and my Mom are arriving at 2:30.
Next Wed. my husband is arriving at noon.
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Will they make it?
We.shall.see.
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UGH.
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We do have some time before then, so it'll be interesting to see what happens. Read more...
Me
I'm back from Ohio.
It was a whirl-wind visit. Flew in Thursday night, left for Cinci Friday a.m., (my friend B. got married), had the rehearsal stuff on Friday, got the computer fixed, had the wedding on saturday, picked up the computer, shopped for necessities and had a quiet "with-my-husband" dinner, got back to Toledo late Sunday night, ran one million errands and got my life together on Monday, and packed and left early this a.m.
I'll post more later.
Only in Mexico
>> Wednesday, November 08, 2006
There are now time share salesperson's IN the grocery store. At Mega.
Pick up some milk, bread...oh yeah, and a time share.
Wow.
(Please re-read the title of this post.)
Oy. Mexico
See that? Above?
Ah yes, that's real.
It's a centipede.
It's gelatinous.
It was in my sister's closet.
In one of her shoes.
It's nearly 5 inches long.
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What wants to move to Cabo now?
Housing Update
>> Monday, November 06, 2006
(Where the house will be built. The back will face that mountain/canyon.)It was older.
(I'm trying not to be a princess.)
Definitely not worth $1200 anywhere but in Cabo where there is a housing shortage.
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Mi hermana and I checked it out. I was/am looking at it with an open mind.
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We left there and then went to check out a little community/subdivision that is in the process of being built. It's one of those quaint little, cute neighborhoods were there are several styles of homes - and everyone picks the one they like. We checked out the models - and they're great!
My sister bought one.
Yup. She bought one. (Or pardon, is in the process of buying one.)
It's a 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath home that has both an ocean (slight) and mountain/canyon (awesome) view. It'll be finished being built in April, but will need slightly more work after that. (You know, like a kitchen, bathroom, etc.)
C. and I will then rent it from my sister. ;-)
SO! We have a LONG TERM plan! It's just during the interim that we must find a place to stay - just somewhere for like 6 mos. or so. SO, this is a super-great thing. My sister builds equity, etc. - we have a place to live!
My brother is also thinking of buying a 3-bedroom place up the road. Awesome.
So, as of right now - this is great news! VERY cool.
:-)
Looks like we'll be staying in Cabo for a little while...
(Inside of the house - a picture of a picture)
(Outside of the house. There are no garages here, really. See that little cover to the left of the front window? On the side of the house? That's where the washer and dryer go...outside of the house. Crazy different. I love Mexico.)Place to live
Today, my sister and I will be heading out and taking a look at a possible place for C. and I to live. It's a 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo. Let's cross our fingers!
One of the concerns here is that there is NOTHING on the market. We got a call this a.m. that this was available and we'll check it out at 4. Hopefully it's nice and works out. If not, hopefully something else works out.
Fo Mo
>> Sunday, November 05, 2006
Four more nights, and I will see my husband, my dog, my house, my bed, my stuff and my other life. (**smile**)
I love it here, but I must admit - going home is worrisome for me--only because it's when I'm actually physically there that I miss my "old" life.
I'm much better with change. Make the decision, DO it, be done. Don't look back. MOVE on. I'm not good with waffling back and forth - and until C. gets here permanently, I feel as if going back and forth is "waffling." You know? I much prefer he comes here. (But then again, it's good to get out of this little place every so often. Everyone says it's absolutely necessary to do so.)
It's such a weird feeling to know that my life is now here (though not 100% of it), yet I still have some "life" back there.
I'm ready for both of my lives to meet up. Here. In Cabo.
I'm bracing myself though, I don't want to be overly sentimental about everything I own. You know? I have a feeling this will happen. Pictures on the wall, my dining room table, my bathroom, my bathTUB, all of my favorite things...
Ugh. This is going to kill me.
Hmm...
Dinner in Mexico
Tonight at dinner, an older, middle-aged white woman wearing an ill-fitting halter dress (complete with the obligatory vacation lobster-colored back sunburn), drank entirely too much red wine, shimmied and sang to a mariachi trio that played ALL of the verses of the ever-popular Mexican hit, "La Bamba."
Two thumbs up to that lady.
Definitely an exciting dinner with the fam.
Mexican Culture Observation 1,098
I'm not kidding - I'd say the average height of a Mexican man is maybe 5' 5". I'm not kidding.
There are days I feel like a GIANT here.
(Other story: On the way to the airport there was a very large cow dead on the side of the road.)
Ok.
>> Friday, November 03, 2006
Ok, I really like my job.
Yeah - I do. I really enjoy it.
The people I work with are great. (There's always some weirdos - but they're everywhere.)
I like it here.
Better
The 'ole Cingular bill was cut in HALF this month. (I still don't know how it was $300, but whatev.)
When I head back to T-town a week from today, I'm switching back to flippin' Verizon. Friends, I will then call you.
I'm feeling...
>> Tuesday, October 31, 2006
...better about driving here. I drove ALL around downtown Cabo last week, and to the airport 4 times - I'm feeling good.
Very empowering. Odd, I know. But really.
GREAT visit
It's been a LOVELY week:
- C. was here for the entire Company-sponsored fishing tournament. He was SUCH a help.
- We celebrated our anniversary (a couple days later) with a GREAT meal down in San Lucas.
- C. applied for his FM3 and it has ALREADY BEEN approved! Why is this good? Because we can begin to make FINAL plans for his actual LIVING and moving here. YAY!
- (Yay again to the bullet above.)
- We were able to stay in a $25 million dollar home for 2 nights. You guys, unbelievable. The view? Un.be.liev.able.
C. and I saw Ron Jeramey (porn star, Surreal Life, etc.) down at the airport. Um, let's just say, "ew." (Quite honestly, "ew" could be said again and again.) Slovenly and just gross. I think that Gene Simmons from KISS will end up looking very similarly to him. (Mr. Jeramey was the "special guest" at the Pimp 'n Ho this past weekend...) Read more...
Totally Safe
>> Wednesday, October 25, 2006
- Hurricane Paul came and went.
- We got lots of rain, flooded streets, etc. (Streets were TOTALLY fun to run in.)
- C. gets here today. :-)
- I'll be blogging more next week.
Not today
>> Tuesday, October 24, 2006
Well, Hurricane Paul won.
C. will NOT be arriving today. The husband's flight was cancelled and re-scheduled. He will be arriving tomorrow around noon.
Ugh.
However, at least he's safe.
Tomorrow's the day!
>> Monday, October 23, 2006
I'm SO EXCITED!
YAY!
Hopefully HE arrives, and hurricane Paul does not.
Not the BEST timing...
I certainly hope that hurricane Paul doesn't negatively impact my visit with my dear husband.
It's supposed to offer some hard wind, rain, etc. to us on Tuesday evening...(of course, around the same time that my C. is coming in town.) So, I'm bracing myself for a delay.
This is ok. Why? We've waited this long. I just want him to fly safely.
(According to my sister, this is pretty late in the season for a Cabo-area hurricane. The last time one hit this late was 1950.)
YAY!
>> Sunday, October 22, 2006
I must only sleep alone for 2 more nights -- C. will be here on Tuesday night.
It's not easy living without your best friend. Really. I think the distance between us sucks, however - it has succeeded and reaffirming how much I love him and want to be with him, forever.
Yup. Happy camper right now.
Cabo Confession
>> Saturday, October 21, 2006
I don't eat well. At all.
I am a meatless eater, and at this point, essentially a vegetable-less eater.
I ate so much better in Ohio.
My weekly menu usually consists of:
- cereal (a lot of it) with soy milk (can't remember the last time I drank regular milk.)
- 2 different kinds of sandwiches (PB & J with chips, or muenster/Havarti with lettuce & mayo)
- Boca brats
- Hummus & pita bread
- Sushi
In Ohio, I was super-great at taking my vitamins, everything. Here? Not so great.
Perhaps I'm experiencing a "wake-up call" of sorts... Read more...
Hello Hurricane Paul
Just in time for C.'s arrival on Tuesday...
...and in time for the "World Richest Fishing Tournament" that starts on Wed!
(The Company is sponsoring it...)
"L" word
>> Friday, October 20, 2006
I think I might be a loser.
I've been in bed since about 7:55 p.m.
Why? I'm tired! And, I talked on the phone with C., and have been playing on my computer. Now, I'm going to watch TWO episodes of LOST on iTunes and one episode of The Office.
What a GREAT night. I love having my PJs on, glasses on, laying in bed.
NICE.
Things I miss:
>> Thursday, October 19, 2006
Apple Cider
The smell of fallen leaves
Reading the newspaper on Sundays in MY bed
Six mas dias
>> Wednesday, October 18, 2006
Only six more nights, friends...
I will see my husband, whom I haven't seen since September 26, in just six more nights.
Stupendous.
YAY!
Indulge me
I live in the most beautiful place.
It's one of those days where I just can't believe it.
The weather has turned, and it's perfect: 85 during the day, 70's at night. Ocean breeze.
Seeing the water everyday is perfection.
I'm glad I'm here.
Back "home"
>> Monday, October 16, 2006
Got back from Mexico City today. You would not believe the way they drive. No really, you wouldn't believe it. I've never seen anything like it.
You could audibly hear me, throughout the rides, gasping. Eek.
We ate very well. Very well.
And, the "AeroMexico" actually serves MEALS. Weird. (The meal was inedible, but still..it's the thought.)
C. gets here in 8 days! YAY! Next Tuesdsay, the 24th. :-)
**Sigh**
I miss them.
>> Sunday, October 15, 2006
For the one-billionth time, I miss my husband.
A lot.
I also miss Nattie.
But I really miss my C.
Read more...
A lot.
I also miss Nattie.
But I really miss my C.
Safe & Sound
I'm in Mexico City - totally safe and sound.
Had the most amazing dinner. Ever. In my whole life. Amazing.
Tomorrow is our meeting.
Lata.
My dear C. gets here SO soon. I'm SO pleased about this. Just NINE more days! 10 more days until our 3 year anniversary.
Yay.
Lovely day today
>> Saturday, October 14, 2006
Got a lovely and relaxing pedicure and manicure.
Went grocery shopping.
Am watching the Fockers.
Going out to dinner, in celebration of the Detroit Tigers win, with the fam.
A two-thumbs up day.
(It's about to be an even better day. We're off to dinner...)
Oh hello
>> Friday, October 13, 2006
All is well. I'm tired.
Long week.
Looking forward to watching LOST, Project Runway and The Office on my iTunes.
Goodnight.
(C. gets here in pretty much 10 days. I'm ready. I'm ready to have my other half here. Yup. I'm ready.)
Hart & Huntington coming to Cabo
>> Wednesday, October 11, 2006
Shop will be opened mid-November.
I think I will be getting a tattoo. What the heck. I'm in my late twenties. I'm old enough.
Yup. I think I'm gonna do it.
Now, what to get?!
I was told not to "overthink it" by C. Hart.
Leavin' on a Jet Plane
>> Monday, October 09, 2006
Going to Mexico City on Sunday until Monday.Coolio.
The Mogul, the VP, the Sales Manager, me and the Marketing Liason will be meeting with some developers.
I'm excited to experience la ciudad de Mexico.
Goals for the Coming Week or So
>> Sunday, October 08, 2006
- Start the process of finding a place to live. (We're thinking condo/apartment -- not house, since neither of us have millions of dollars in assets. And, we are keeping our casa in Ohio, so that is a consideration as well.)
- Find and visit a good swimming beach.
- Eat Italian. Somewhere. At some point.
Got it.
Mission/goal accomplished:
I got my Costco card on Saturday. I'm truly a resident of Baja California Sur.
I'm ready.
>> Saturday, October 07, 2006
Tonight at 12:13 a.m. (actually today), I'm ready for C. to be here.
Easy as as that.
All I want for Christmas (and Columbus Day, and Thanksgiving...) is for him to be here.
No news is good news
>> Thursday, October 05, 2006
- I love pilates. What a great workout. Good sister/brother bonding-time, too.
- I miss C. so much. We're to the teens now, I see him in 19 days.
- Work is going just fine. I like my job. Ohmygosh, I just said I like my job. (!!!)
- That's about it.
Read more...
Report
Tired.
Going to bed.
Ate a good sandwich today.
Have an early meeting tomorrow.
Bought C.'s plane ticket for October today. (He'll be here the 24th. The day before our 3-year wedding anniversary.) Yessssss!!!
Miss him terribly.
Miss Nattie, too.
Legs, abs, groin and shoulders hurt from Pilates.
That's good, though.
Goodnight.
10:27 p.m.
>> Tuesday, October 03, 2006
Be joyful always.
Pray continually.
Give thanks in all circumstances.
For this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Pray continually.
Give thanks in all circumstances.
For this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
I am happy that I'm here.
I'm praying for peace and open-mindedness and comfort.
I'm giving thanks for this opportunity.
l have a ton of faith - and I'm sure God has this all under control.
Breathe.
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I hate Cingular
>> Monday, October 02, 2006
So, I got my phone bill today. See it up there? That's not a fib. That, my friends, is the truth. For the month, my cell phone bill is $590.59. That's not pesos, either.
As it turns out, each time I tried dialing my husband and got some sort of weird, "You can't connect now..." announcement in Spanish - I was being charged... 64-66 cents per minute. Let's just say, there's a bunch of those. ALL of my phone conversations averaged about 5 minutes long - with the exception of a couple 15 minute ones, and TWO 30 minute ones.
I hate Cingular. I hate ALL American cell phone companies. Why? Because they are unable to offer an acceptable rate. I know it can be done. How do I know? Because just about 2 yrs. ago, both my brother AND my sister got an AWESOME deal through AT & T. (Which is now, unfortunately CINGULAR.)
Still, I managed to rack up the largest cell phone bill I've ever seen.
So, to remedy this there will be some changes in my phone usage:
1.) I will utilize my sister's American cell phone as much as possible.
2.) I will utilize the Vonage phone (post work hours) at work.
3.) I will accept phone calls to my Mexican cell.
4.) I will look into a Vonage phone while at my sister's house, then will transfer it (or a new one) to our new abode (whenever we find a place.)
5.) I will look into internet phones - skype.com, etc.
Verizon has an International Long Distance play for people who call from the U.S., to Mexico, for .09 cents a minute. I think that C. is going to have to get that and call me on my MX cell.
Anywho, this was a major blow today.
Goal #1 for the week: Buy gas for Bullet
>> Sunday, October 01, 2006
Mission accomplished.
I may have purchased the wrong color (verde or roja), but nonetheless - Bullet is full. $320 pesos later. (About $31 later.)
I said, "Lleno por favor." (Fill it up, please.)
Nice. This week, (given I feel better), I shall buy a membership to Costco; hence, Goal #2.
Cold in Cabo
Yup, I think I have my first, full-blown cold in Cabo. (C. is just getting over the same thing in Ohio.) It's weird. It's the strangest sensation to be cold, stuffy and have a sore throat when it's beautiful outside, 90 degrees and sunny.
At home if I had a cold right now, it would be about 50 degrees at night, maybe 60 during the non-sunny day. Now that is good cold weather.
I took a couple of "SinuTabs" (made by Pfizer) - needed more. Went to Mega (grocery store) they had none. (I even asked the lady at the counter - in Spanish.) So, I bought "Tylenol Sinus" that claims that it's "maxima eficacia" (maximum strength) - WHATEVER.
I still can't breathe. AT all.
I will FIND those SinuTabs and I will take them and I will breathe again.
I think I'll have to bring stuff (medicines) from The States back with me because I know what I can and can't take. For example, Sudafed is a big no-no for me. It makes my heart flutter. (Dr. said "no" to it.) However, right now, at 9:49 p.m. on a Sunday night - I'd give just about ANYTHING for some 24-hour Dristan nasal spray.
Ok, off to bed.
Oh wait - want to hear my latest trick? I've been using toilet paper as tissues for my nose - I can just stuff the used tissues in the cylinder until it's full - then throw them all away at once. I think it's ingenious. Others, well - you might think it's gross. It's working for me, though.
When Chloe was sick a month or so ago, I made her a necklace with a roll of toilet paper on it, that way, when her nose ran, her tissues were at her fingertips. She totally wore it. I wonder if they'd look at me funny if I wore that to work tomorrow.
Ok. I'm off to bed.
My Own Reality
>> Saturday, September 30, 2006
I can't believe I'm here.
I cannot believe that I no longer work at Owens Community College.
I cannot believe that I'm living in CABO SAN LUCAS, Mexico.
I can't believe I have a JOB in Mexico.
I cannot believe any of it.
I can't believe that I shop in a grocery store where EVERYTHING is all in Spanish.
I can't believe that I took pesos out of the ATM.
I can't believe that I am DRIVING in another country.
I feel like I am very much so living someone else's life. I almost feel like I'm watching someone else's life... Nothing seems real.
It's just all so foreign. Obvioiusly, the being in a new country - but every experience I've been having for the past two months is new. Literally, every experience. I'm discovering everything. It's disconcerting to not have a frame of reference, however - it's also invigorating to see and participate in so many new experiences.
Again - WHAT IS GOING ON?
Whose life am I living?
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I think I might feel like myself as soon as C. gets here. I'm independent, yadda yadda -- I just feel so incomplete without him here. Or, after I get my own place it'll probably feel more permanent, more true.
Anywho - what a flipping surreal experience.
I live in Mexico.
W.O.W.
What.Is.Up
>> Thursday, September 28, 2006
- Went to Immagrcion today. The FM3 should be delivered to work tomorrow.
- Am tired.
- Read a children's book out loud with Spanish tonight, because, according to her, "I'm just learning and I need some practice." My pronunciation blows. Nice to have her correct me. She said, "It's good that I'm Mexican!" :-) Indeed, it is.
Hump Day
>> Wednesday, September 27, 2006
(I always hated the term, "Hump Day." Huh? What? Ew.)
Overall feelings regarding today, Wednesday, September 27th:
- I'm tired.
- Work was exhausting. Filled with meetings, heat and planning.
- Pilates wore me out.
- I ate way too much chocolate. (Those mini hershey's things were in the office.)
- I'm weirdly tired.
- Got my FM3 photos. (They made me take my earrings out and pose with my hair tucked behind my ears. Huh? I look like some stick-out-eared elf. Nice.)
- Tomorrow I head down to Immigration in San Lucas to get my FM3. (They'll have me sign something and get my fingerprints.)
Update on C.
>> Tuesday, September 26, 2006
C. got his official copy (with gold seal) of his Ohio Real Estate License. I believe we're going to have him start his FM3 process when he comes here (to Cabo) to visit in October.
It's becoming a big more real now.
A small step, but a GiAnT leap for moi
Sadly, this is a big deal to me:
1.) I went to Mega (supermarket) by myself. (This entailed adding up "pesos" in my head and then paying and tipping appropriately. (You tip the baggers here.)
2.) I used the ATM and withdrew pesos. (Not the big of deal, but still.)
3.) I drove through a Mexican "detour" down a road I've never been on without hitting the high-curbs on the right side and the orange cones on the left side. (Go me.)
Yes, each day is a triumph.
"Welcome HOME"
My sister left Cabo for Vegas today, when I arrived back into Cabo. She emailed me while waiting on a FOUR HOUR LAYOVER (huh?!) in Phoenix.
She said, "Welcome HOME."
Hmm...
Let's ponder that second word: "HOME."
Up until this point, my "home" has been in Ohio. But, can it be that my "home" may be becoming this part of the world? Quite possibly.
Maybe right now it's just Cabo, but just as soon as my best friends (C & Nattie) join me - it will indeed become "home."
Joyful
>> Wednesday, September 20, 2006
I am utterly joyful that tomorrow I get to see my husband.
And my dog.
I will be touching down in DEE-Troit around 8:30 p.m.
Blogging will be at a minimum.
Una dia mala
>> Tuesday, September 19, 2006
Today was annoying.
This evening was lovely.
I really enjoy my "family time." It sounds cheesy, but it's great. I look forward to seeing the kids everyday when I come home from work. Living with my sister, niece and nephew has made me see how cool kids are; how much they really do add to daily life.
It is my pleasure to watch these little personalities develop. In all honesty, it's a gift.
FM3 Status Update
FM3 will be ready on Friday. (I will be in Ohio.) So, I'll get it when I come back next week.
Read more...FM3 Status Update
>> Monday, September 18, 2006
I find out tomorrow morning if I'll get my FM3 before my trip back to Ohio on Thursday.
Exciting. :-)
Don't run with a Rottweiler
Currently, I'm residing with two dogs:
- Kiera - a blue heeler
- Riley - a Rottweiler puppy
Anywho - took Riley with us this time. (Riley chewed the edge of my sister's super-cool coffee table today, so I thought it would be good to take her out of the house for a bit.) Riley was horrible. This enormous dog, with TONS of energy actually SAT DOWN on the ground 10 minutes into our run. Seriously. She was horrible. By the end of the 35 minutes, I was nearly pulling this huge rottweiler puppy. Insane.
Point to this story: None really. Except Riley isn't a good runner.
Nice addition to the story that made me feel special: Chloe was VERY upset that I went running on the golf course "in the desert" because there are "snakes everywhere" and I'm "never allowed to do that again."
Ah, to be loved. Read more...
I swear I just saw Jimmy Buffet
On my 3 minute drive to work this a.m. I think I saw a Jimmy Buffet look-alike crossing the street in his wetsuit and with his board.
I swear it was him.
Or, maybe I just wanted it to be him. Nonetheless, I may or may not have just seen Jimmy.
I know, it's probably getting old...
>> Sunday, September 17, 2006
...but I will see my husband in 3 days and 3 nights.This makes me quite happy. Quite.
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