Back to the land of...

    I am back, to land of no heaters (freezing my tooshi off), where you walk everywhere or ride your bike, have tortillas with every meal, sometimes take cold showers, and get attacked by mosquitos. I am home, here with Javi and my new family. I had a great time in the states being able to visit my family and was able to be with my grandma during her surgery. Im very blessed that we did have enough saved up to be able to travel back and forth so much this last year. While in the states I drove my car around as much as I could, shopped, ate turkey, took many photos, ate fast food, and got to  hang out with everyone.

    I have to say that I did miss Mexico though. I think I was ok, soaking everything in until about the fifth or sixth week and then it just hit me that I wanted to be back home with Javi. I was away for a total of ten weeks and I am so glad that I spent so much time with my family, but I dont think I will be able to stay away this long for my future visits. Even after everything that has happened I am grateful that I dont have any regrets or resentment toward Javi or my decision to move. It is hard being away from everything that was all I ever knew, but I did not want to jump into this journey afraid of being open to everything new and what would be my new future. I wanted to jump in with both feet and just enjoy, learn, and love everything that my future has in store for me.

    The land where "el gas" is waking you up at 7 am, Dora is teaching you english instead of spanish, there is always some kind of vehicle driving around with delicous food inside, festivals every month, your hanging your laundry on the line, tacos on every corner, and where you will recieve a buenas dias, tardes, or noches no matter where you are. This is the land I must call my new home and I am sure I will one day be writing a post about all the things that drive me crazy here, but for now I will just enjoy the part of this culture that I am coming to love and be ready to accept with open arms whatever is next.

San Fran Weekend

So this past weekend we went on our last family vaca before I leave. I have an uncle and aunt who live in San Fransisco and it was a long trip in the car but well worth it. I have to say on the way up there I had a terrible cold and was pretty miserable but was able to enjoy the rest of the trip sat and Sunday.  I just wanted to share some of my photos and send a little message to my uncle. Thanks for a great weekend we had a fabulous time cant wait till the next time we will be able to get together.

The whole fam clan.

My Aunt and Uncle and their new addition!

Just for Fun

Hola friends, there is another questionnaire going around. I love joining in on these and would like to invite anyone else who wants to join in. I first found this questionnaire with  Tara over at http://meandthemexican.blogspot.com/2011/11/just-for-fun.html  and with Jennifer at  http://rubireyes-lifeinthearmpit.blogspot.com/2011/11/just-for-fun.html . Check out their great answers. I would love to see everyone Else's responses!

What was the first thing I noticed of my husband's
 when I met him? 

His eyes, butt, and shoulders

 Where would I like to go on a honeymoon?

Italy and Greece

Do I consider myself an adventurous person?
I would like to think so, I love traveling

and learning about new cultures.


Beach or pool?
Beach


Do you have a secret you've never shared with anybody?
Yes

Summer or winter?

Summer

Kisses or hugs?
Hugs

Sweet or salty?
Sweet

Strawberry or chocolate?
 Chocolate dipped strawberry's 

 
Black or white? 

Black

Favorite color?
I don't think I have one

Your favorite table game?
Aggravation


What's your favorite drink?
Agua de limon


What is your favorite [alcoholic] beverage?
Adios or Wine coolers

What is your favorite movie?

Home Alone and The Hangover

 Your favorite month?
August

 What's the first thing you think about when you wake up?
I should exercise shouldn't I ?

 Would you forgive infidelity on the part of your spouse?
No

How many rings before you answer the phone?

Well I don't have a cell phone and I screen home calls
so could be many.

Do you know how to keep secrets?
Yes

Do you consider yourself an introvert or an extrovert?
I would say I am a pretty quiet, but I will fight with anyone who
messes with the people I love.


Do you tell your honest age?
Yes

What's under your bed? 

Dust and shoes


      Have you missed school or work due to the weather?

No

How long have you had this blog?
Just passed my one year Anniversary last week!

 

11-11-11

I am so excited to say that I have made it through my first year as a blogger and I loved it. I want to share this day with all of you because it is also my 24th birthday. It has been great becoming apart of this community and having the feeling of belonging.

 Last year at this time I was pretty much a wreck, our lives turned upside down and any plans for our future were going down the drain. It was all of you who helped me make my decision of taking the big step to move and keep my family together. Never once in my life did I think I'd say "Yes I am living in Mexico" and "Yes I actually like it." I don't think the weird looks of, are you crazy? ever going to stop, but I don't regret my decision. Being apart of this community has let me be open to my future and accept what challenges we have been given. It has taken us a long time to get to this point but at least together we are able to start making plans for our future and move on with our lives. Knowing that we are not alone in this makes all the difference and I am excited and ready for the future and  to the next step.

So to my next year as a blogger!!!!!