Living in Mexico and Learning to Speak Spanish: Tales & How-to Tips

The purpose of this blog is to provide information about Mexico -- mostly through my husband's and my day-to-day experiences of living in Mexico, specifically in San Juan Cosala, Jalisco, by Lake Chapala near Ajijic. I write for people who might live or retire in Mexico, for expats or travelers currently in Mexico, and for Mexicans. I write about how to learn to speak Spanish, why it's important, and how to get started. For more, visit my website www.mexico-with-heart.com as well! -- Rosana Hart

 

Sunday, February 06, 2005

Two people, one computer

Living for months on end with one's spouse in a small metal box (motorhome) presents certain challenges. We've done it enough that we have things pretty well worked out.

This trip presents a special challenge.... the computer, complete with internet connection. On purpose, we only brought one laptop to be sure we didn't work too much. (We are both admittedly workaholics and happily so.) Often, one of us uses it while the other one goes out exploring the town or surroundings. We do go out together too, with some usually good-natured kidding about whose turn it will be when we get back.

The early mornings are a special case. Whoever gets up first gets it. This has gotten us up as early as 5:30. One morning recently, I was up before Kelly and I was doing my email when I went into the bathroom for a bit. I felt the motorhome shaking and knew Kelly was getting up.

But I wasn't prepared for what I saw when I emerged. Kelly had moved the computer to his side of the table, and was sitting there without a stitch on, with a big grin on his face. We both howled with laughter, and I made him stay there till I got a photo of the moment. I've made it presentable for you, by giving it a bit of a radial spin in Photoshop Elements.


1 Comments:

  • At February 06, 2005 9:08 AM, Blogger Cate0508 said…

    Got a laugh from your story & the photo. Had to show my husband (who normally has no interest in anything computer related).

    I'll be back to read more.

    I just began blogging & have 2 short stories on our RV adventures. I would be honored if you'd take a look.
    cate0508.blogspot.com
    Again, thanks for sharing. Cate

     

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