Our place is furnished, but we needed the essential things like dishcloths, hangers, and wine glasses, and like most ladies starting a new job, I needed a new outfit. I think I almost fried Kyle this weekend though, because we made two trips to the same grocery store and bought stuff from five malls (including 2 more grocery stores). Now we didn't over do it, and we only spent about $100. It's just that so much is different here, and there's no Super Target to one-stop-shop. We have no car to just load up the back seat, so it was tougher than home. It was actually sort of funny because I ended up carry a two pack of pillows around for a while and into a movie theater.
(At least the malls had a crappy magic show and indigenous dancers.)
The big problem was that I nearly made Kyle go batty! Now he's probably like most guys and has sort of a short attention span for mall music and walking down every aisle to price check, but for me it's wonderful! It's sort of like a sport. I started training for this back in high school doing extensive brand comparison shopping in the grocery stores, and actually, maybe even in junior high while shopping for the best earrings at Claire's. This skill of finding the best deal has been getting perfected for almost decades! I haven't gotten to exercise these skills much hiking mayan ruins and spending long hours on the bus, so darn it, I milked it for all I could. Sorry, Kyle, but the 5 malls were wonderful!
We did get what will be my most prized possession for the next three months (aside from my new shirt): Our Very Own Water Jug. Anyone that's befriended the water jug culture we've found in Mexico or Central America will understand it's majesty. I have more water than I can possible drink in a day within steps, and I don't feel judged if I drink my 8 glasses a day or use it while brushing my teeth, and I'll be amoeba free! The best part of all is that the water refill costs $1.78 at the store. $1.78!! I laughed with glee when I found it - I've paid more than that for a normal little bottle! I'M IN CLEAN WATER HEAVEN!
Thank you shopping Gods.
Love,
Bessie
We're silly and adventurous, computer geeks and yoga peeps.
May 06, 2008
Drew
Congratulations on the new digs in S.S., E.S. I hope you like settling down for a while after traveling so much, it should be nice. Now that I know you are staying put for the next 3 months, I have your next soccer / futbol match assignment mission, should you choose to accept it. This one will be very important for you and your current country of residence. This will be your first International game experience as El Salvador is playing a home-and-home World Cup Qualifying match against Panama on June 15 in Panama City and June 22 in San Salvador. There is nothing like World Cup Qualifying matches to bring out the national pride!!! If you accept your mission, further information will be provided at that time to prepare you. Take care, ---Drew
May 08, 2008
Kyle
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Bessie