Monthly Archives: November 2015

Outdoor what?

Posted on November 30, 2015 by Laura

Nevermind that the only [permanent] ice rink in the Caribbean is less than an hour away, Mayaguez [the city with no money] put up a temporary ice rink in the Plaza Colon! Well alright then! Vamos! We checked out the … Continue reading →

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El Cine – The Mayaguez movie theatre experience

Posted on November 29, 2015 by Laura

Trevor and I have been going on a lot of movie dates this fall.  There are two theatres in town. Both are freezing! Wear pants. Maybe even a hoodie. And wear your giant wedge shoes too.    Learn to read … Continue reading →

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Policía de Mayaguez

Posted on November 28, 2015 by Laura

Below is a photo I took while waiting at a red light. I was the first person waiting in the lane for the left turn arrow.  It’s a long wait. I heard rumbling coming up from behind me only to … Continue reading →

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Cumpleanos, fuego, y bomba

Posted on November 22, 2015 by Laura

The gal who runs the Tres Generaciones dance group in San German had a birthday bash for her 32nd birthday last night. I was invited! I’m part of the cool crowd it seems. 😉 She instructed us to wear white. … Continue reading →

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Bigoted or not?

Posted on November 17, 2015 by Laura

I hate seeing posts like this. They make me so mad I think those who author them must be narrow minded, selfish, and non-understanding. I came across this particular post a few days ago on Facebook. It immediately sparked feelings … Continue reading →

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Summer music video

Posted on November 12, 2015 by Laura

I finally finished it!  I make music videos of my family and here’s the latest one.  It starts from around Easter last spring to August 2015.  We are in Puerto Rico (Mayaguez, Caja de Muertos isla, El Morro, El Yunque, … Continue reading →

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Arrogance! Stupidity! Anger and Embarrassment

Posted on November 5, 2015 by Laura

My Mom and I just returned from a quick run to the grocery store. Usually I’m the only one I hear speaking English, so when I hear it come out of someone else’s mouth my ears automatically tune in. Especially … Continue reading →

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Google translate fails

Posted on November 5, 2015 by Laura

for your entertainment: When people don’t use punctuation sad things happen.     I wanted to double check how to say “do you feel better” so I plugged in my best guess in Spanish.  I didn’t know I knew French.

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Second Halloween 

Posted on November 4, 2015 by Laura

Having done Halloween here last year, we knew what to expect. And what I personally expected was to sweat. A lot. It’s still got here and very muggy this fall.  I fell in love with stage makeup while earning my … Continue reading →

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