Good riddance?

Well I wouldn't quite say that... I lost my camera at a party this weekend which to be quite honest, I've been waiting to do for about 2 years now. You see I've had this camera for the past 5 years and I just couldn't legitimize purchasing a new one when the old one was still serving its intended purpose. This led me to many a' blurred photos, landscape shots (meant to capture items a mere 10 feet ahead), and in general, sharp-lacking still shots that just weren't pretty. Therefore, I have come to terms with the loss and am ready to move on to the highest level of optical zoom I can afford. Pardon the lack of original pictures for a wee bit...

El Grito!

Mexican Independence Day, aka El Grito, is celebrated on September 16th each year. This year is the 199th anniversary of Mexico's independence from Spain. You can read more about the history of this day here. It's been bittersweet for me... we don't have school which is a great mid-week break, but I am currently bed-ridden with gripa instead of celebrating in Chico with mis amigos as planned... Oh well. Recovering fast in time for the weekend. Viva Mexico!!

Museo de Arte Moderno

Went to the MAM museum in Mexico City this weekend. Amazing collection of Mexican artists. I especially enjoyed seeing Las Dos Fridas and the surrealist works of Alice Rahon.

MEW

Excellent indie rock band recently discovered at the advisement of a new amigo. Check it out, por favor! Good stuff. They had their first show here in Mexico on Thursday in D.F. at Vive Cuervo Salón.

It's the kind of music that sticks with you. Like when I'm listening to a song and I have to turn it off mid-way, my mind doesn't let it go til I hear it again all the way through. Powerful stuff, I'm telling you. Download Introducing Palace Players, Beach, Special and Am I Wry? No if you know what's good for you.

Wedding Bliss

Liz and Brian eloped to Napa Valley on Wednesday, 09/09/09! Congratulations are in order. Can't wait to celebrate in Chicago in October! xoxo

UGH

and that's all I have to say about that.

Adios Champagne Supernova

It's official. I am no longer the proud owner of a Toyota Corolla. When my Dad asked me what kind of car I would get if I could get any car in the world, I said a Hybrid Toyota Corolla. And I was dead serious. Lucky for me, Toyota is currently working on a hybrid version of my car of choice... 2011?

Policia Corrupta

A lot party last weekend turned ugly when a friend and I decided to take a leak in the woods... When I say lot party, I mean just that. A vacant lot usually doesn't come equipped with baños and this was no exception. So you can imagine our shock when we are rudely interrupted (midstream I might add) by two Mexican cops who I presume had been waiting for just such unlawful behavior all night. The conversation goes something like this:

Us: Whoa! Shoot, sorry officers.

Them: What are you doing? We are going to take you to jail.

Us: What???! We were only peeing, we're really sorry, it wasn't malicious!

Them: Sorry, we are going to jail. You shouldn't be doing that here and you're breaking the law so we'll have to take you to jail now.

Us: Seriously?? This is crazy. Oh shit. Ok, can we call our friends? Is there anything we can do? We promise we will leave the party.

Them: Hmmm. OK, how much money do you have?

Us: $400 pesos.

Them: Done. Go back to the party.

Us (back at the party): Holy shit. What they say is true. Pay them off and you're in the clear.

Note to self: Do not carry large amounts of cash. Especially when attending fiestas sin baños.

I love you, Rob Marciano

Not only is CNN one of the few English speaking news channels here in Mexico, it also employs the lovely Rob Marciano. I watch the news every morning before school and it just gets my day started right to get the latest weather predictions from Rob. Yes, we're on a first name basis.

Listen ahorita

Passion Pit: Sleepyhead

Santigold

Just can't seem to get enough of Santigold these days... I don't know if its because she's on my Recently Added playlist or what but I am lovin' it as McD's fans around the world would say. I am particularly obsessed with L.E.S. Artistes, Shove It, and You'll Find a Way.

Where's Waldo?

So I purchased a few Where's Waldo books before coming back to Mexico this year and they have been a raging success. When kids are finished with their work, instead of constantly informing me that they are finished (which 99% of Mexican students do for some odd reason...) they grab a book and become completely immersed with finding Waldo. Works wonders! Except when I am equally as intrigued and end up wasting 10 minutes trying to track down that blasted scroll... gets me every time!!!