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!!!