Thursday's Medley

So what's new this week?

Grady and I are now taking medication for worms. Don't panic...we don't have worms...yet. The produce is poor quality and apparently, getting intestinal worms from the produce is common here in Guadalajara. We are taking the medication once every six months as a preventative measure.

As if Grady needs one more reason not to eat his fruits and vegetables right?

Speaking of produce, I created quite an commotion at the grocery store last week. I was leisurely shopping in the produce section when I looked down and saw a HUGE insect-like bug on my forearm. I let out a conservative shriek and quickly brushed the bug off. The bug landed on a lady next to me, who then also screamed. Next thing you know, there was an uproar in the produce section over this one bug. It was quite a scene. I told Grady about it when he got home. His only comment was, "Why am I not surprised?"

Do you remember our "washer" and dryer"? Well, I am putting it to good use these days. We had been using a laundry service that is near our apartment. Ramon would pick up our clothes every Tuesday, wash, dry, fold and return them the same day. We are charged by weight for the laundry. We had noticed the price steadily increase week by week as our clothes seem to weigh more now. Interesting. So now I wash what I can by hand in the sink. It's not so bad.

Next week, I may have the opportunity to tutor students after school...for pay! Finding legal employment here is nearly impossible if you are a foreigner. I am grateful for this opportunity and hope it will turn out. I'll keep you posted!