Monday, October 29, 2007
The Beautiful A'!!
Well, I didn't get a chance to update yesterday because as I was walking the beach I literally stumbled on the A'ndrea and her fiancee, Larry. She was here to suprise me later that night, but I guess I caught her! I was supposed to meet her in PDC back in August for her birthday party, but I ended up having to cancel. It was such a great surprise to see her so we hung out at La Tortuga in the hot tub and I didn't get a chance to update my posts. Here are some pics!
Thursday, October 25, 2007
I'm Here!!
Hello!! Well I arrived in town last night at @ 8pm, just as I anticipated. It was a long day of traveling!!! I'm still a little hung over from last night, so I'm going to take una siesta right now and then I'll be back to tell you all about it. But, I leave you with pictures from today. I did some walking up to the north side and then I followed the beach back....
I've also included pictures of my room cause I know Nan is worried now that I told her that I only have a screen for a window. Don't worry Mom, I feel safe...
My first Coca Cola Light with my chips and salsa lunch today!! Nothing tastes better than the Coke in Mexico
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
T Minus 1 Day and Counting.....
It seemed as if this week would never get here! I did get a little sad last night as I crawled into my bed and realized that I wouldn't be sleeping on my much loved Temperpedic bed anytime soon. I simply adore my bed and am truly going to miss it! But, it's the small price that I'm paying in order to spend 31 glorious nights in Playa!
Reese, my male cat, seemed to understand that something in his life was about to change. His lazy ass never gets out of bed before noon, but he was up with me early today and following me around with what appeared to be a quizical look on his cute face. Lola, my female cat, was her usual chatty self this morning and doing her best to get my attention. I'm not sure if she realizes that I won't be around to snuggle with her for quite awhile. I'm truly hoping that they both warm to the cat sitter cause it sure will make our time apart alot easier for all of us.
So, here I am currently at work. I have about 1 1/2 hours to kill before I leave at 12:30pm. Along with all the packing that I had to do at home, I also had to pack up my whole cubicle as they are restructering the office while I'm gone. Now, all my file folders, coffee cups, assorted teas, hand lotions, and migrane medicine sits on the empty desk behind me. It'll be nice to come back to something fresh and new though.
I'm getting alot of the same questions from everyone. The number one being 'are you nervous'. No..not nervous. Well...okay...maybe nervous with anticipation, but not nervous as in scared nervous. I'm one of those crazy people who actually LOVES to fly and I cannot wait to feel and hear the rush of the jet engine as the wheels lose contact with the Earth below. It only solidifies the fact that I'm headed to a fantastic destination for some much deserved r & r or that I'm simply headed back home.
Another question asked is "are you going to get homesick". That one is hard to answer. Yes and No. Yes in the fact that I know that life here in Wisconsin will continue on while I'm gone. My hope is that EVERYONE that reads this blog will take some time to comment or email me about what is going on here in the States. And if no one does, then I can only threaten to cut ya'll off from this blog. Ha ha!! On the flip side, I don't think I'll get too homesick. My awesome friend Jeannie decided that she is not going to let me go too long without seeing someone from back home. She'll be flying down the Friday after this one for 4 days! Jeannie is definetly my Playa Pal as this will be our third time in Playa together. Then, my Mom, Dad, Brother Ben, Sister Tara, and Phil (Tara's BF) are coming down the Sunday before Thanksgiving and I will return home with them the Sunday after Thanksgiving. And I'm crossing my fingers and toes that Aunt Mary and Uncle Clay are able to make it down that week as well. We have been talking about this vacation forever and it won't be the same if they cannot make it.
Okay..so it's time for me to get a little bit more work done before I bid adios to the office. Mom is taking me down to Ohare tonight where we will have dinner and sleep over.
If you don't hear from me tonight. I'll try and post when I get to Playa so ya'll know that I made it!! My plane lands at 5:55pm. I hope I'm through the airport in enough time to make the 6:45pm bus to Playa. That will put me town sometime between 7:30 and 8:00pm.
And here is one more plea...PLEASE comment on my blog so I know you are reading it! I swear, Heather in Playa, cannot be my only friend, can she?
Reese, my male cat, seemed to understand that something in his life was about to change. His lazy ass never gets out of bed before noon, but he was up with me early today and following me around with what appeared to be a quizical look on his cute face. Lola, my female cat, was her usual chatty self this morning and doing her best to get my attention. I'm not sure if she realizes that I won't be around to snuggle with her for quite awhile. I'm truly hoping that they both warm to the cat sitter cause it sure will make our time apart alot easier for all of us.
So, here I am currently at work. I have about 1 1/2 hours to kill before I leave at 12:30pm. Along with all the packing that I had to do at home, I also had to pack up my whole cubicle as they are restructering the office while I'm gone. Now, all my file folders, coffee cups, assorted teas, hand lotions, and migrane medicine sits on the empty desk behind me. It'll be nice to come back to something fresh and new though.
I'm getting alot of the same questions from everyone. The number one being 'are you nervous'. No..not nervous. Well...okay...maybe nervous with anticipation, but not nervous as in scared nervous. I'm one of those crazy people who actually LOVES to fly and I cannot wait to feel and hear the rush of the jet engine as the wheels lose contact with the Earth below. It only solidifies the fact that I'm headed to a fantastic destination for some much deserved r & r or that I'm simply headed back home.
Another question asked is "are you going to get homesick". That one is hard to answer. Yes and No. Yes in the fact that I know that life here in Wisconsin will continue on while I'm gone. My hope is that EVERYONE that reads this blog will take some time to comment or email me about what is going on here in the States. And if no one does, then I can only threaten to cut ya'll off from this blog. Ha ha!! On the flip side, I don't think I'll get too homesick. My awesome friend Jeannie decided that she is not going to let me go too long without seeing someone from back home. She'll be flying down the Friday after this one for 4 days! Jeannie is definetly my Playa Pal as this will be our third time in Playa together. Then, my Mom, Dad, Brother Ben, Sister Tara, and Phil (Tara's BF) are coming down the Sunday before Thanksgiving and I will return home with them the Sunday after Thanksgiving. And I'm crossing my fingers and toes that Aunt Mary and Uncle Clay are able to make it down that week as well. We have been talking about this vacation forever and it won't be the same if they cannot make it.
Okay..so it's time for me to get a little bit more work done before I bid adios to the office. Mom is taking me down to Ohare tonight where we will have dinner and sleep over.
If you don't hear from me tonight. I'll try and post when I get to Playa so ya'll know that I made it!! My plane lands at 5:55pm. I hope I'm through the airport in enough time to make the 6:45pm bus to Playa. That will put me town sometime between 7:30 and 8:00pm.
And here is one more plea...PLEASE comment on my blog so I know you are reading it! I swear, Heather in Playa, cannot be my only friend, can she?
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
3 Weeks to go!!
Everything seems to finally be coming together!
- My passport renewel came last week which was well ahead of their 10 to 12 week schedule. It only took about 5 weeks! I'm glad I didn't pay extra for expedited service!
- I found a high school gal in my neighborhood who will care for my precious Reese and Lola while I'm away.
- I got my plane tickets!! Although, the schedule is causing me stress already. I leave from Ohare on Wed, October 24th at 10am. I fly United to Mexico City. Once there I have to deboard, grab my luggage, go through Customs and Immigration, and get to the domestic terminal to catch my Mexicana flight to Cancun. I have to do it all in about 2 hours. Keep your fingers crossed for me that I don't get held up anywhere!
It still seems surreal that I'm actually doing this!!
Finally, I give you the following spanish related video. This is for anyone struggling to communicate in a foreign language. It's called the One Semester of Spanish Love Song
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