October 30, 2012

• Report # 936
   
  This will be a little tough for me to type up as I cut my finger earlier in the day reaching into my bag trying to get my razor. Unfortunately I grabbed the wrong end and I was bleeding a lot. Dora got me disinfectant and a bandaid later in the day so I'll be ok !

   

  Unfortunately the alcohol on my finger stung like hell, but I survived. Dora was gone all day Saturday as she was in Morelia checking out some options for her to do more studies in the university in the future. She has some wonderful ideas, and some include studying in other countries. I'm sure she'll be able to do exactly what she wants as she's an incredibly smart person.
   
  On Saturday I went for a run in the morning and I tried out this new chinese place in the evening. The owners are chinese and I have learned there are a lot of chinese people living in Lázaro Cárdenas. I enjoyed the food a lot though I was super stuffed after. I ran again on Sunday morning and just relaxed until Dora came over after she arrived back from Morelia. We went to a seafood restaurant called Mazatlán Mariscos and the food was delicious. I had a dish with shrimp, and I was totally full after. Afterwards Dora and I went to the mall and sat down for a while and had some frappuichinos.
   
  We then went to Wal-Mart and I found a super cheap pair of running shoes. I had decided my other shoes were ready to hit the dust as I had been running in them countless days over the past two years and I actually bought them way back in June of 2006, so they had done their time. Dora and I rented a couple of movies from Blockbuster (which due to it's failure to compete with Netflix and other competition, no longer exists in Canada) and we walked through Sam's Club as well.

   

  As we were exiting the Wal-Mart a guy started talking to us asking if we remembered him. He was the same guy we say on the streets last weekend in Ixtapa trying to sell us some vacation package. Once again he was trying to do the same thing, but of course we didn't have the time to take any trips. Crazy coincedence to see the same guy in a different state !
   
  We returned home and we watched a Mexican movie called Labios Rojos. The Mexican movies are always so funny and this one was no exception. Next up we watched Tres Metros Sobre el Cielo, (Three meters above heaven) a movie from Spain. It was a darker movie, though very good. It was good for me to spend almost four hours watching movies in Spanish ! In fact sometimes when I'm writing in english I almost end up typing the Spanish words,, or when I'm talking in English I can think of Spanish as well, so I'm really getting customized to the language.

   

  I can definitely say now it's my 2nd language ! Sunday was my last real day with Dora so I'm glad we had a fun special day with lots of memories. Today I got up at 6:45 am, when Dora left to go to work, so I would be able to sleep well on the bus in the night time. I went for my final run in Lázaro Cárdenas, which also was my final run with my very old running shoes.
   
  I had some pancakes and eggs and a frappuichino at the Aroma cafe, and then returned to my house to take my laundry to the laundromat and returned the movies. I was  talking with the taxi driver a lot yesterday. Sometimes I end up in a taxi with very sociable and friendly taxi drivers, and I always love talking to them.

   

  We talked about Mexican singers and actresses, and Canadian singers, and about the resources in Canada and Mexico, and places we have travelled to in the US and Mexico, it was great. In the afternoon I had lunch with Dora at the Chinese place that I had eaten at the other day. Afterwards Dora and I returned to the house and relaxed for a bit before she had to return to work.
   
  In the afternoon I stopped at the internet cafe to print off my resumes and work documents. I saw in my email that I got a response back from a guy at a company that I would love to work for. It's an international investment company, and they are wanting to hire an executive assistant, and it would be a wonderful opportunity for me.

   

  I had been in communication with him last week, but since I hadn't heard from him in six days, I figured that he had decided to go with someone else. He asked for my cell phone number again and if he would call me that day or today. I didn't respond until after 3:00 pm, and told him to call my after 4:00 or anytime today, so I am hoping that he will call me today and we can set-up an interview.
   
  I received another email for a work opportunity, so now I have my interview on the 31, three other companies I can call and set-up interviews, and a possible chance with this investment company, so I'm so happy knowing I have some opportunities for jobs.

   

  I tried to see if I could get my cellphone from Canada unblocked so I could use it in Mexico, but a few places told me they didn't unblock phones, and the phone place that did told me they couldn't do it. I will try in Monterrey to find a place, but if not Dora has lent me her old cellphone and it works just fine. I will have to buy a new chip for it so I can get a new phone number for Monterrey though.
   
  I picked up my clothes from the laundromat and returned home to pack my bags. The landlord lady and her husband came by at 6:00 pm to check to see if everything was in order and to get their keys. Afterwards the man was telling me he couldn't give my deposit back yet as he didn't know how much  electricity I had used for the last month.

   

  I had tried to explain to him that it would probably be about the same as it was for the last two bill, but he kept saying he couldn't be sure and his wife was saying that it's more expensive after summer ends as there isn't a discount anymore or something to that effect. I called Dora so she could talk with the guy and try and work something out, and she finally did.
   
  The man agreed to give me 3,000 of the 4,000 pesos of my deposit back. (Basically 240 dollars out of 320 dollars) He said if when he pays the bill and it's less than 1,000 pesos he'l give the rest back to Dora. I was upset as I didnt' want to have any of these kind of problems before leaving, and I'm sure a weak person at times I just can't deal with things like that.

   

  I really need to toughen up as this has been a problem of mine for way too many years: I'm too weak and sensitive for this world at times. I was so fortunate to have Dora there helping me out and really taking charge and bringing confidence to the situation, I really don't know what I would have done without her. I'm not too happy with those people, as I told them on October 13 that I was going to be leaving at the end of the month, and I think they could have been much better prepared.
   
  They had no plans to even give my deposit back that day at all, so I'm really lucky I was able to get the majority back. In the future I have to be a lot more clear with these types of people and truly make sure that there is nothing they can try and say or do to make my life difficult. Dora and I had one final dinner together at the Argentinian restaurant in the very nice hotel.

   

  Unfortunately this was the third restaurant meal I ate, so I was just so sick of food after. Thankfully today I plan on walking many hours as I want to explore as much of Guadalajara as I can before heading to Monterey in the evening. Dora told me to be careful in Guadalajara, and the taxi driver did as well, so I will definitely watch out for things. I think my problem is that I'm just too naive and trusting of people that I don't know.... that really has to change.
   
  I cried a lot last night as it was just so hard for me to say good-bye to Dora. She has done so much for me and I appreciate absolutely everything. I'm going to miss her so much, and just typing this up and thinking about her brings tears to my eyes. She's such a special person and I do love her so much.

   

  It was wonderful to be able to spend two full months with her and see her practically everyday. We are different people in a number of ways, but I know she loves me and she always was loving me and taking care of me. I did my best to take care of her as well, though it was difficult as I was in a brand new city and I didn't know anything.
   
  I told Dora that we will talk regularly online, and that I am definitely going to see her again. If I can get a decent job in Monterrey than everything will be possible in the future. I really don't know what will happen in the future, but I know that I love Dora a lot and I'm never going to forget all of the amazing times we had together and that I will always care about her so much.

   

  I am only leaving as I felt that with just over three months to find a job I need to be in a place where there are opportunities for me, and judging by the interview opportunities I have at least a chance. After dinner Dora took me to the bus station and we said our tearful good-byes, though most of the tears were mine. I know Dora loves me and cares about me so much, as she had most of her tears throughout the week. She just managed to be super strong last night.

   

  I'm typing this up on the bus on the way to Guadalajara, but I can't access the xanga site, so I'll have to send this to my email and head to an internet cafe tomorrow to get this posted. I was super tired on the bus and dizzy as well after trying to type most of this, but I didn't sleep so well, which I never really do on a bus: I should have known better than to wear shorts on the bus as the a/c was on all night and I was absolutely freezing.

   

  After spending two months in a city where it was never colder than 23 C (73 F) overnight and in the morning, I was super cold as I stepped off the bus in Guadalajara; in fact I was freezing. That's because it says it's only 11 C here right now (52 F) It's going to warm up to 27 C in the afteroon (80 F) so it will be a perfect day, just a little chilly in the morning.

   

  I've checked my luggage and laptop into a luggage storage place here in the bus station, so it better be safe. I'd prefer to carry it all personally, but obviously I can't carry everything and explore the city at the same time. Anyways that's all I have for today so here is the next question:

   

  For the next question:
   
  Who is a super special person in your life that you had a real hard time saying good-bye to ? How did the situation end up ?
   
  I will leave you all with more photos from Mexico City. I wish everyone all of the best with everything. Take care and I'll talk to you all on Friday, bye for now.

   

  

   

  

   

  

   

  

   

  

   

  

   

  

   

  

   

  

   

  

   

  

   

  

   

  

   

  

   

  

   

  

   

  

   

  

   

  

   

  

   

  

   

  

   

  

   

  

   

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