escape to mexico in 12 days!

I think it's time to trade this in...





...for a little bit of this!! 

To be fair - it hasn't even snowed in Milwaukee yet - but it's getting to that time where a girl married to a Mexican says, "Amorito, VAMONOS a Mexico!!"  Having family in Mexico is one of the many perks of being married to a man from south of the border. Luckily - Jaime and I are able to make the trip down this holiday for a fabulous 12 days!! I haven't been to Cuernavaca since I moved back to Wisconsin last January - so there's going to be a lot to do, see and EAT!! 

We have been preparing for the trip already by buying Christmas gifts for everyone and by trying to find all the things Jaime's family has asked us to bring for them. A few things on the list...

1. bed sheets & a comforter (always seem to be very low quality in Mexico) 

2. bath & body works lotion

3. nike tennis shoes (Mexico doesn't really have sales - like Kohls does - thanks for the 20% off!)

4. chanel perfume (I've got some fancy in-laws)

There are so many things that are much easier to get in the US than in Mexico...someday I'm going to start a serious import/export business between our countries.  Importing cool craft items from Mexico and exporting all the quality, discounted items that Mexicans can't get their hands on.  However, I'm pretty sure that the TSA would get suspicious after a while...I can see it now..."Ma'am - we're going to need you to explain this suitacase full of peanut butter, cover girl cosmetics and pots & pans"  :) 

broken heart

Just wanted to say hello and share two of my fav songs (Pete Yorn...always, La Roux...at the moment).  I find it very interesting about myself that I enjoy listening to songs about heartbreak. You would think I've had a traumatic love life (in highschool I had Fiona Apple's Tidal CD memorized and constantly blasting in my jetta). But things haven't been that complicated.

my mexican

Would you like to know what it’s like and how to be married to a Mexican?  My tell-all experience follows… (“tell-all”, it’s like a People Magazine special!) 

Disclaimer: I only have nine months of experience.

missing mex

Happy Dia de Muertos!

Although I am loving the fall weather and love being in Milwaukee - I miss days like today in Mexico. The culture and traditions infuse the whole day with excitement and touristy awe.  I'm missing out on delicious gorditas and impressive offerings to the dead.  Boo hoo!