I feel like we've definitely hit the proverbial wall down here. We're busy with classes/the hoops they want us to jump, we haven't done anything or gone out anywhere of note, and nothing is really new. Positive points: the temperature was 27 today, this coming weekend is a long weekend (and we're likely going to San Antonio, Texas with our Austrian mate), and our Christmas plans are complete. Rest assured, we are looking forward to it.
It's hard to explain why I'm in the doldrums. I had assumed that being in Mexico would be non-stop tacos, touring, and relaxation. The reality is, is that it's boring and frustrating. Monterrey is not an attractive city (the travel book I had bought doesn't even include it), nightlife consists of bars full of 18-year-olds (or that's how they look), and we aren't really happy with the school (this is actually a pretty big factor). Simple tasks, like calling Mexico City, are impossible, and dealing with taxi drivers is just tiring.
I miss the 'Peg.
Caroline
ReplyDeleteYou are missed here as well. Had my luncheon today recv a beautiful pen set from the unit as well as a plaque. Sorry to hear that you guys are not happy with the school and I hope things look up for you in the future. Keep smiling ;)
Christine
Christine: We hope the luncheon was well-attended and that your new position is more relaxing. The Unit definitely won't be the same without you...
ReplyDeleteYou know, I hit that same wall in Shanghai right around the same time frame you are. It's where the rose coloured glasses start to come off and where everything was once shiney and new...the faults seem to be more glaringly obvious.
ReplyDeleteJust for the record....it passed after a while. Took a couple of months, mind you....but it did pass.
Keep your chin up!
-Adrea