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>> Monday, May 21, 2007
The view from my lounge chair Sunday.
Our treasures
Each time C. and I go to the beach, we search for “treasures.” The beach near our place isn’t really a seashell type shore, instead it’s a bit more pebble-y.
Anywho, C. is a self-proclaimed “treasure hunter” (he explained just now he likes, “looking for booty”) and always seems to have an eye for sea glass. He found all the fun stuff you see above.
See that SEA-shell up there? C. found it yesterday and was uber-excited about, since shells (especially cool ones) are not an everyday occurrence here.
The flower in the little cup is from a tree in our little community. I ganked it. Anyone know what it is? They smell wonderful.
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On Saturday, I went to the grocery store and bought a phone.
I then proceeded to phone Mexico City, specifically Prodigy.
I asked to speak to someone in English.
I spoke to someone who did indeed know some English, which was fine because I do indeed know some Spanish.
He proceeded to tell me that my DSL wasn't working (duh) and that it would be up and running in 48 hours.
It will be 48 hours today around 3 p.m.
At which point, I will call back with my reference number.
The internet WILL work. I will not give up.
Internet Update
>> Friday, May 18, 2007
Hello. I'm a broken record.
The phone guy yesterday never reported to Telmex that there was a problem, even though I paid him $400 pesos. Jerk.
SO, with help from awesome-work-friend-B., I got the phone number of Prodigy in Mexico City that I will be calling more than likely, Monday. I must go this weekend and buy a cheap phone and call from my phone line at home.
So. There you have it.
I shan't give up. Damn it.
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>> Thursday, May 17, 2007
\Without the help of an AWESOME co-worker and friend, I wouldn't even be able to handle this. B., that I work with, has been awesome.
So today, she calls an outside vendor who does phone line service and he comes to help me. He's there for 5 minutes, finds that he can't do anything because the phone line box at Mykonos (where we live) is locked.
So, I talked to Olga, the Czarina of the complex, and she gives me the name of Neto, who speaks just a BIT of English. So, B., (that I work with), calls Neto and I have an appointment with him at Mykonos 201B at 1:30.
Everyone. KEEP your fingers crossed. Say a prayer. Light a candle. WHATEVER.
View from the workout facility at Mykonos...where we currently live.
>> Wednesday, May 16, 2007
Yesterday. That's the ocean. Straight ahead.Never again will we have internet.
Yesterday my sister asked the Magic 8-ball in her office if I would ever have the internet again, it didn't look good. "Not likely."
Seriously, you have NO idea how INconvenient it is to NOT have the damn internet at home. It is just ridiculous. Do you want to go to a movie? Um... no internet to look up movie times.
Do you have to answer a work issue? No internet.
Do you want to shop online? No internet.
Do you want to blog? No internet.
Do you want to read other people's blogs? No internet.
Do you want to buy some of your pictures off of dotphoto? No internet.
It is KILLING me. Truly. It's making me angry and frustrated and just downright MAD.
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Apparently Telmex is going to come today to fix our non-dial-tone phone. Yeah. Right.
Why I still love it here*:
>> Tuesday, May 15, 2007
1. The beach
2. Salsa
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*Family is a given
(More to come as I think of it.)
Telmex is coming today
>> Monday, May 14, 2007
We might actually get internet.
After one month.
Amazing.
THEN, dear friends & readers, I SWEAR I will start posting regularly again.
A day of grocery store perfection.
>> Sunday, April 29, 2007
My horoscope* today, as told to me by my husband, was:
"What may seem like amazing good luck is actually a reward you've earned."
So...
Normally when grocery shopping in Cabo I get frustrated? Why? Because I can never find all that I'd like to find. Literally, when you go to the grocery whatever was there last week may or may not be there the next week. It's frustrating for someone (like me) who enjoys certain types of food.
Today, I was able to buy:
- No-bake cheesecakes (2 boxes)
- Boca Italian Sausages (5 boxes)
- Boca Breakfast Sausage links (2 boxes)
- Boca burgers (2 boxes)
- Boca chili (1 box, never tried it before)
- Vanilla wafers ! (I box)
- Light Silk Soy Milk for C. (2 cartons)
- Co-jack taco shredded cheese! (1 BIG 'ole bag.)
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*I don't pay any real attention to horoscopes. Read more...
Why not?
Today, there were two horses grazing in the grassy area by the glorieta (turn about) in front of Mega.
Awesome.
Nothing says, "Welcome to Cabo" like two horses just freely grazing around the most dangerous intersection in the area.
A whole new level
On my way back from Cabo to San Jose today there was a panhandler at the light by the Pemex station going from car to car requesting contributions to his living budget.
Ok, no biggie. Whatever. It's Mexico.
This particular entrepreneur actually was caring around his x-rays to backup his medical condition. Awesome. This truly is taking begging to a whole new level.
Living without the networks
In our place, C. and I have been living without the networks (ABC, CBS, NBC and FOX) on our satellite t.v. At first, this was a big deal for me.
Now? No big deal at ALL. I'm all about the following non-network shows:
- Run's House
- Deadliest Catch
- Jon & Kate plus 8
- Man Vs. Wild
- Re-runs of Alice
When in the U.S., I go to Target
>> Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Why? To pick up things that I can't find here. This trip I bought:
- A Scale
- Febreeze dryer sheets (smell so good)
- 2 boxes of no-bake cheesecake
- A dishwasher brush thing. (The kind with the soap in the handle)
- Blow dryer
- Face Wash (C.)
- Woman things. (lol.)
We're back
Let me say, that after vacationing in the U.S. in a state where the temp didn't reach 60, I love it here. Yes, San Fran/Napa was awesome - however the constant sunshine does wonders for my demeanor. :-)
This weather is perfection. Really
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All is well here. Jobs are good. The end of high season is quickly approaching.
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We're on the SEARCH for a two-bedroom living abode. Why? Because we need a.) a bit more space and b.) it would be nice to have our dog. So, I'm keeping my chin up and onward and upward we go. (Although, I'll be honest, not living on the beach will be tough. We're so spoiled/blessed right now.)
Note to all female beach-enjoying Americans visiting Cabo.
>> Thursday, April 12, 2007
This type of swimsuit cover-up is not acceptable.Oops.
>> Wednesday, April 11, 2007
When trying to tell a waiter that one is ready to order:Do not say: "Soy Listo."
This means, "I'm smart."
Instead...
Say: "Estoy lista."
Which means, "I'm ready."
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**Not that I've ever made that mistake before or anything... :-)
Only in Cabo
Get this below. My friend/co-worker sent this to me today.
These photos were taken from the front of her house today.
:-)
Only in Cabo.
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These photos were taken from the front of her house today.
:-)
Only in Cabo.
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Read more...
So wonderful.
>> Monday, April 09, 2007
It has been SO wonderful having Een and S. here.
We've had such a great time. There is definitely something to be said for friends. Good friends. From home.
We have spent the majority of our time, believe it or not, in the sun and laughing. And of course, eating.
Een left this morning and is on her way to Chicago to stay the night with two more of our favorite people (G. & H.), then is off to do some work and will finally arrive home in T-town on Thursday.
S. is here until the 16th, but she leaves us tomorrow (sad) when her boyfriend gets here.
It, I must tell you, has been SO much fun for C. and I to share our space with them. SO.MUCH.FUN.
:-)
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