a day in violet´s shoes...

So I figure the least I could do for all of my faithful readers is write about my remaining days and the adventures they contain. Here goes....

Yesterday as I peered at my closet I realized that the only remaining clean clothing that I had was a pair of slacks and a little sweater. It is probably one of my favorite outfits and I reassured myself that I would most certainly make sure to make room for it in and amongst all of the gifts I am bringing back.

I decided a pink and brown combo would be perfect for the gloomy weather outside (a unusual sight in Cuernavaca). Anways.... running low on time I just decided to put mousse in my hair and be on the run. Well... when I looked in the mirror two hours later I happened to detect that half of my hair was in pretty curls while the other side was one giant poof ball. I put it past me convinced myself that I could just tell people that I accidently put my finger in a light socket that morning. But luckily, nobody asked.

Anyways... after classes Kristine and I went to town. She then departed and left me alone to do some errands. As I was walking towards one of the main streets I noticed that the sidewalk was a little sketchy and that a police car had parked a bit close. But... I figured that I could squeeze through, no biggy. As I began to pass through I felt may pants being tugged I turned around to see a few men nearby and half of my rear end being exposed. Don't worry... I was wearing pretty panties. I quickly pulled up my pants and unsnagged them from the fence that had caught them. I decided to try passing through again so as to not have to turn around to face those I had flashed. As I began walking again this fence began to fall and tugged on my pants harder pulling them down further. I tried to hold up my pants while unsnagging them, ignoring the looks that were happening around me. After unsagging my pants the whole fence just fell on the police car and I quickly scrambled around as to not be seen and pretend like nothing happened. Needless to say that my pants got torn and I will not be bringing them back with me. =(

After my errands I decided to take a taxi to my house because it was raining and I didn't really feel like squishing in the bus with all the bags I had to carry. After I quicly ate lunch I hustled to meet Kristine at the church. As I was walking down the street I happened to look up and see a bird just as it began to drop some droppings. I quickly moved to the other side of the street to keep my distance. But I thought about it, how often to you see birds going to the bathroom. haha.... that was strange.

I don't know what it was but yesterday I swear that the majority of the men I crossed paths with checked me out from head-to-toe. It really hasn't been that obvious to me in my time here but yesterday it was definitely obvious. Especially when a truck drove by that contained like 20 men standing in the back. They did their catcalls and told me they loved me all the while me trying to give them the fiercest glare possible. But when I furrowed up my eyebrows they just laughed out loud and I found a smile sweeping across my face as well.

Well..... I did survive yesterday even though I almost got hit by a car. hehehe.... =) Oh.... I forgot to mention the most awkward experience I have had yet with a taxi driver. Oh well. Time is running short and I must get going. I do hope that you get a laugh out of this as I most certainly did.

Kristine and I will be flying in at 11pm on Saturday. Please pray for safe travel and that the next few days go smoothly as we begin to say goodbye. Over a week ago I was super excited to come home and I even started talking to my host mom in English. But now... it is sinking in that in a few days I will be saying goodbye to people who have loved me that I may never have the chance to see again. Anyways.... thank you thank you for your love and support!