I have two fridges in my Mexican kitchen and would entertain the idea of a third if I could only find the space for it. Why you ask?
Let me tell you .........
One is for regular fridge items like food and leftovers; the other is for drinks and the many food items and baking supplies that I used to keep in my cupboard in Canada. You see, you deal with two little challenges in Mexico - mini ants and heat!
The ants can usually be stopped by putting EVERYTHING into plastic containers but sometimes you just need things to stay fresh in the fridge because it is just too hot in the cupboard! Also, often things are just the wrong size and shape for those containers.
So my second fridge is full of cold pop, beer and juices for when friends stop by PLUS crackers, nuts, chocolate chips, marshmallows, candy, oatmeal, cornmeal, coconut, granola and raisins.
So now that you know my stash - you'll be popping by at what time?
Enjoy the Adventure! Suzanne
P.S. My book: Only in Mexico You Say? The Humorous Side of Living in Mexico is available now on my site http://www.onlyinmexicoyousay.com
Monday, May 21, 2007
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
Delivery to your door - Only in Mexico?
In Mexico we are enjoying an experience I have never had before - it's that everything comes to you eventually! Everything comes down your street being announced with various calls, horns, whistles, or songs.
First we have the regulars: the water bottle guys come every second day - the garbage man is pretty well every day - corn is offered in a cup with cream every night - and the man with gas tanks comes twice a week.
Periodically we can also add to the list that the fruit truck comes by with whatever is in season (watermelon, oranges, mangoes, mandarins, pineapple, papaya) - the knife sharpener will whistle down the road, you are offered bread and empanadas, hammocks, clothing, plants and even the services of a photographer.
Pretty cool eh? Gotta go as I hear the fruit truck with it sounds like pineapples today.
Enjoy the Adventure! Suzanne
P.S. My book: Only in Mexico You Say? The Humorous Side of Living in Mexico is available now on my site http://www.onlyinmexicoyousay.com
First we have the regulars: the water bottle guys come every second day - the garbage man is pretty well every day - corn is offered in a cup with cream every night - and the man with gas tanks comes twice a week.
Periodically we can also add to the list that the fruit truck comes by with whatever is in season (watermelon, oranges, mangoes, mandarins, pineapple, papaya) - the knife sharpener will whistle down the road, you are offered bread and empanadas, hammocks, clothing, plants and even the services of a photographer.
Pretty cool eh? Gotta go as I hear the fruit truck with it sounds like pineapples today.
Enjoy the Adventure! Suzanne
P.S. My book: Only in Mexico You Say? The Humorous Side of Living in Mexico is available now on my site http://www.onlyinmexicoyousay.com
Monday, May 14, 2007
There is humour in getting your FM3 in Mexico
An FM3 is a foreigners work permit for Mexico. You really need to find the humour in this process or you may find yourself shaking your head in frustration. For any immigration official that may be reading this, don't get me wrong, I am extremely grateful to have been approved again this year. I know I am a guest in your beautiful country. But I do need to share some of the humour in the process ...........
- my husband and children were approved this year in a week. My approval came a month and a half after theirs.
- last year mine and my husbands were approved in a week; but we had to prove we could afford our children! My husband considered saying no, send them back but I managed to talk him out of it.
This work permit process could be even more fun in other countries ~ maybe I'll try it sometime!
Enjoy the Adventure, Suzanne
P.S. My book: Only in Mexico You Say? The Humorous Side of Living in Mexico is available now on my site http://www.onlyinmexicoyousay.com
- my husband and children were approved this year in a week. My approval came a month and a half after theirs.
- last year mine and my husbands were approved in a week; but we had to prove we could afford our children! My husband considered saying no, send them back but I managed to talk him out of it.
This work permit process could be even more fun in other countries ~ maybe I'll try it sometime!
Enjoy the Adventure, Suzanne
P.S. My book: Only in Mexico You Say? The Humorous Side of Living in Mexico is available now on my site http://www.onlyinmexicoyousay.com
Friday, May 11, 2007
Top 10 reasons to visit the beach in Mexico
It's Friday so it seems like a good day for me to share with you my top reasons for hitting the beach this weekend ................
Suzanne's Top 10 reasons to hit the Mexican beach this weekend
10. It's still hot.
9. Sometimes little fish come to kiss your feet and legs.
8. It's a good way to get a tan without getting too hot - I just stay in the water.
7. I get my husband in a swimsuit.
6. You don't have to do any work around the house - because you are not home.
5. Sand is like natures loofah.
4. Drinks taste better on the beach.
3. It's good for more tourist watching - remember I am laughing with you, not at you.
2. Where else can I use my palm tree floaty?
1. I love to feel the sand between my toes. I may keep it there until Tuesday!
Enjoy the Adventure, Suzanne
P.S. My book: Only in Mexico You Say? The Humorous Side of Living in Mexico is available now on my site http://www.onlyinmexicoyousay.com
Suzanne's Top 10 reasons to hit the Mexican beach this weekend
10. It's still hot.
9. Sometimes little fish come to kiss your feet and legs.
8. It's a good way to get a tan without getting too hot - I just stay in the water.
7. I get my husband in a swimsuit.
6. You don't have to do any work around the house - because you are not home.
5. Sand is like natures loofah.
4. Drinks taste better on the beach.
3. It's good for more tourist watching - remember I am laughing with you, not at you.
2. Where else can I use my palm tree floaty?
1. I love to feel the sand between my toes. I may keep it there until Tuesday!
Enjoy the Adventure, Suzanne
P.S. My book: Only in Mexico You Say? The Humorous Side of Living in Mexico is available now on my site http://www.onlyinmexicoyousay.com
Wednesday, May 9, 2007
More things to not ask "why" about in Mexico
Every day in Mexico can be full of discovery and new delights.
Things are done differently here so don't ask why:
- Someone trenched deeply across a dirt road that was just smoothed, graded and compacted. I tell you that was a good thing because I was beginning to miss the feeling of driving through moon craters.
- The new free bonus when you rent videos are packages of cereal. Of course now I have to wait for morning before I can watch my videos so that I can eat my cereal while I watch.
- The grocery store hosts entertainment to attract shoppers and then uses up the whole parking lot for the set up so you have nowhere to park and come into shop.
Enjoy the Adventure, Suzanne
P.S. My book: Only in Mexico You Say? The Humorous Side of Living in Mexico is available now on my site http://www.onlyinmexicoyousay.com/
Things are done differently here so don't ask why:
- Someone trenched deeply across a dirt road that was just smoothed, graded and compacted. I tell you that was a good thing because I was beginning to miss the feeling of driving through moon craters.
- The new free bonus when you rent videos are packages of cereal. Of course now I have to wait for morning before I can watch my videos so that I can eat my cereal while I watch.
- The grocery store hosts entertainment to attract shoppers and then uses up the whole parking lot for the set up so you have nowhere to park and come into shop.
Enjoy the Adventure, Suzanne
P.S. My book: Only in Mexico You Say? The Humorous Side of Living in Mexico is available now on my site http://www.onlyinmexicoyousay.com/
Friday, May 4, 2007
Tips for surviving the heat of Mexican summer
Oh my, it is only May and it is already hot here in Mexico! What to do? What to do?
OK here are Suzanne's top 10 heat survival tips! Ready?
10) Do everything in a swimsuit so you are ready to dive into any pool or ocean at a moments notice. Showing real estate? Jump in the pool to show them how fun it will be when they live there.
9) Go to as many movies as possible as they have air conditioning and a bonus of popcorn.
8) Keep ice, Popsicles, and ice cream in the freezer. Your choice is dependent on whether you want to buy a bigger swimsuit or not.
7) Cultivate friends who have a pool or live on the water. You have no water to swim in? I'll see you in the fall.
6) Drink lots and lots of water. Sorry, beer does not count as water.
5) Don't do anything strenuous. You don't want to waste all the water you just drank do you?
4) Now is a good time to drive everywhere as the car has air conditioning. Taking out the garbage? That requires the car.
3) Take lots of showers. Showering with your spouse conserves water.
2) Carry a portable fan everywhere that squirts water. You will be guaranteed to make lots of new friends. Don't forget to ask if they have a pool.
1) Write your friends and tell them how much fun you are having!
Enjoy the Adventure, Suzanne
P.S. My book: Only in Mexico You Say? The Humorous Side of Living in Mexico is available now on my site http://www.onlyinmexicoyousay.com/
OK here are Suzanne's top 10 heat survival tips! Ready?
10) Do everything in a swimsuit so you are ready to dive into any pool or ocean at a moments notice. Showing real estate? Jump in the pool to show them how fun it will be when they live there.
9) Go to as many movies as possible as they have air conditioning and a bonus of popcorn.
8) Keep ice, Popsicles, and ice cream in the freezer. Your choice is dependent on whether you want to buy a bigger swimsuit or not.
7) Cultivate friends who have a pool or live on the water. You have no water to swim in? I'll see you in the fall.
6) Drink lots and lots of water. Sorry, beer does not count as water.
5) Don't do anything strenuous. You don't want to waste all the water you just drank do you?
4) Now is a good time to drive everywhere as the car has air conditioning. Taking out the garbage? That requires the car.
3) Take lots of showers. Showering with your spouse conserves water.
2) Carry a portable fan everywhere that squirts water. You will be guaranteed to make lots of new friends. Don't forget to ask if they have a pool.
1) Write your friends and tell them how much fun you are having!
Enjoy the Adventure, Suzanne
P.S. My book: Only in Mexico You Say? The Humorous Side of Living in Mexico is available now on my site http://www.onlyinmexicoyousay.com/
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