FROM GEEK TO......GEEK

la coyolxauhqui

I feel as though I am sitting in confession. Forgive me for I have not blogged like I said I would. O.K. I feel better now that I got that off my chest. So life has been extremely busy and I am such a geek because I am enjoying all of my classes and want to talk about psicologia all the time. We recently had a visiting professor,Dr.Wendal Ray. What an incredible lecturer. He was real and he kept it real the entire 7 days. Liduvinna, Julie and I took him to Templo Mayor on Tues. He was in museum trance and we had to force him to leave because my stomach was upset and hungry for EL GRECCO (my new favorite eatery). I am going again Thurs and will get a photo for ya'll. His last lecture was this evening and the entire graduate dept. went to eat at a nice little resturante en la condesa (where I am moving Mon!! no more stinky cat _i will write more about this later). Great music and great food. Came home and talked to Hermando the portero for about an hour. I am not really sure what he said, in fact I rarely understand everything. Especially when he gets really excited and talks without taking a breath (sufucado). It has become a ritual of ours. He talks and I say Si Si Si Si Si. I have promised to stop by at least 3 x a week on my way to school, after I move. I think he will miss me.
I miss everyone. I have been a little home sick as the weather has been changing. See you all in Nov.!!!!! Que Beuno, Nos Vemos. Templo Mayor Ruins
Irrigation tunnels buried under the city (1500ad)

A day at the Zoo

So it has been a little over a week that I have been living in Mexico. Many new beginnings!! I have a new home, school has started, a new language and new surroundings. My stay here has filled me with excitement and a new sense of comfort. The culture and the city has connected with all my senses. Whistles blowing, unidentified smells that change with each new block, and vivid colors paint the streets, cars, buildings, etc.
Last Sunday I went to the ZOO. It is free to all visitors (although there is a cost to see the reptiles?). The self guided tour began with small rodents (often referred to as road kill to some and cute little furry animals to others). The Zoo tour ended with elephants and large animals. I had a pleasant time.
On Saturday we visited the Museum of anthropology and viewed many original and replicated artifacts. This museum takes many days to see in everything. So I will definitely be back again.
Reforma is a street that is the main artery in the city. This is the street that has been camped and blocked due to protest regarding the election. We walked through the reforma and there is a picture of the action. The protest is very well organized and involves thousands of families.
I miss everyone and I am very happy here. Until next post take care!!

A good day to get out of bed

Honestly I am just a little overwhelmed. Things are moving so fast here and my ability to understand people is wanting. Even though I speak as an infant with my hands and single word phrases, I am excited to be here. Being overwhelmed and all of the rain has not dampened my spirits. Everything is blooming and unfolding like nature naturally wants it to. My hotel room was very comfortable and quiet. My apartment is quaint and peaceful with a little royal kitty named papagena. My new housemate is very pleasant and mature. He is a professional opera singer and a wonderful conversationalist. So I have nothing to complain about. Even the blisters on my feet from new shoes are not a bother. So all I have to post so far are pics of my hotel room (oh so exciting). Later I will post photos of the beautiful fountain across from my apartment and maybe one of me smiling. So for now I am living one day at a time.
Oh yah, do not stand so close to the road during a rainstorm that passing cars soak you with muddy puddles of water. I learned this one the hard way!
Adios!