Life.....

So it's official.....I'm the worst blogger ever. I guess it's just that I've settled in and Cuba really has become home for me. I've found myself a very patient and wonderful Spanish teacher (or should I say Cuban teacher, lol.....there truly is Spanish and then Cuban, they are very different!!). In finding a teacher, I also was adopted into a Cuban family, it's incredible and something that I can't thank the Universe enough for. 
In the last couple weeks here is a very brief summary of what has happened:
1) The first slang word I learned was "tiradora" it means "sniper"....it's a long, kind of disturbing story!!
2) My favourite comment EVER is...."wow, your English is so good!!" It's a good thing none of these people know how bad my Spanish is!!
3) I officially know where the police station is and what it's like to be escorted there by the Cuban cops....yet again another LONG story
4) Calgarians love to connect with what's "familiar" to them. Saturdays are my favorite days, one; because it's an entire day with Yaremy, my best girl here in Cuba and two; it's the only day of YYC flights.
5) I'm "official" now, I have a Cuban ID card :-)
6) I could go out dancing EVERY night.....screw going to the gym....being on the dance floor is PURE freedom for me (Havana Club in VRA is incredible!!) and with the way the Cuban's dance it's an INCREDIBLE workout!!
6) I REALLY REALLY love it here and try not think about having to return to Canada for any long period of time. But I also didn't realize HOW many times a week or what hours I actually visited Walmart until I couldn't anymore.
7) I'm so glad I don't have to warm my car up or scrape my windows before heading to work!! EVEN when my little Autos doesn't know if it wants to start of not, lol.
8) People ask the WEIRDEST questions :-|.....do I look like the Canadian embassy or a counselor?!?
9) I wish Cuba new what "gluten or wheat free" is (okay so 'maybe' I'm missing the food from home just a bit)
10) Who knew that one of the things you would have to watch out for while driving on the highway at night was crabs (yup....the crustaceans) crossing!! They actually do a lot of damage by puncturing tires and thus causing accidents.
11) The driving schools here need to learn/teach the importance of driving with your BRIGHTS on at night and what to do when facing a car.....TURN THEM OFF!!


My day to day is starting to flow better, more understanding, more routine, which I find comforting. I don't go a day without learning something new or appreciating all that I have and where I am though.....honestly, it's the little things, that I hope I NEVER take for granted. An ocean view, good coffee, REAL human contact (I love the kisses for greeting and the fact that people look you in the eye and actually talk to you instead of always being on their cell phones!!), and well constantly being complimented on my eyes and smile doesn't hurt the ego ;-P


If anyone is coming to VRA....wanna bring a package down??? I'm running short on items that I just simply can't get here....just thought I'd throw it out there ;-0


Another day at the office...after a full airport day, is now complete so I shall sign off. For all of you that are starting to send me "hate mail" I'm SO SORRY.....I'm not dead, very much alive but just living life here, as selfish as it is. Between the lack of Internet connectivity as well as the lack of time, my connection to life outside of Cuba is few and far between. All I can say is....PLEASE don't take it personally!!!


With besos and abrazos, I wish you Buenas Noches!!!