I’m an unusually happy person. I wake up singing. No joke! Singing. But these past few days have tempered even my sunny disposition. Mi Suegra My mother-in-law, Mary, has been in the hospital for the last three weeks. My husband went back to Boise to help her transfer ultimately to an assisted living situation. InContinue reading “Drama. Ugh.”
Category Archives: Life in Mexico
It’s a Boy!
I just learned that my niece, Jennifer, had her baby. She wasn’t due until the end of the month, so it came a little early. Nevertheless, he’s a healthy 7 lb 8 ounce baby boy named Bryson Bruce. It was welcomed news during a period of intense stress over health issues with family. My brother-in-lawContinue reading “It’s a Boy!”
Time is flying
I can’t believe it has been over a month since I wrote anything here. It isn’t because I don’t have things to say — I always have something to say — it is more because I have been so busy! Teaching I started my new job about six weeks ago, so I have completed theContinue reading “Time is flying”
A New Normal
Most weekdays 5:15 a.m. Get up (really?). Feed the dogs. Shower, if time. Dress. Eat. Take meds, vites, etc. Kiss the hubby good-bye while he slumbers 6:00 a.m. Leave. If I’m lucky, I’ll get their before the students do. Class starts at 7:00. Ah, traffic! 7:00 a.m. First class of the day. Everyone looks tired.Continue reading “A New Normal”
What a Week!
New jobs, new colleagues, new pay for us
Spark!
I’m out of Spark. God help me.
The Anglo
Our adventure in Mexico City, new jobs and new job prospects. Stormy weather.
Free at Last
Last week we celebrated our new “freedom” by driving to Peña de Bernal. It was an easy drive, although we ran into a bit of traffic near the airport. They are building a new bridge and the road is a mess at the intersection where most of the construction is. Being a Sunday, there wasn’tContinue reading “Free at Last”
The Next Chapter
OMG, it has been a hell of a few weeks, but I can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel. Job First, I am excited to say that I have been offered a new teaching position at The Anglo Mexican Foundation. I am very excited to be starting there in the nearContinue reading “The Next Chapter”
It’s Official!
Well, you might say it’s about time. I’m just glad the process is over. What process, you say? The visa process. It’s official: Lyn and I are officially permanent residents of Mexico. After a very frustrating week, the good news came on Friday. We had been patiently waiting for notification via the INM (Mexican Immigration)Continue reading “It’s Official!”
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