quick summary of this week

Tim is back in town so when we did manage we met up for a drink and caught up on what has been happening. Who knows in maybe 6 months he might move down here and stay for a while or years... since his university has only offered him another year contract.
Monday night was Kate's last night so I had promised that if I would get off work at a reasonable time to meet her. Instead I met up with Elmer and a friend in Ricky’s and than we tried to track her down. She couldn't even tell us where she was and her Guatemalteken buddy was no help either so the 3 of us went to Reilly's for drinks. We sure had a good time there and went home very happy tipsy! My first real drink in ages which was very enjoyable.
Wednesday night I thought I would get off work early instead I got told that he had made a mistake and that I had to work until 1am. Morgan showed up for La Goma it basically means they turn one room into a disco and only serve drinks in Cafe Flor. The crowd that showed up was mainly drunk Americans and half the crowd is into drugs. Just fab! I did my job but couldn’t wait to get out there since the last time when I stumbled into it privately I couldn’t leave quickly enough. Not my cup of tea at all!
I have by now a little shop right on my block to which I go and try out different cakes that they sell if I feel like having something with my afternoon tea. The owner knows me by now and we chatted a bit. By now I get favored treatment and he makes me a good deal on his cakes o,))) you just have to love the little tiendas.
Thursday night after work we went dancing and for the 3 time since I have been here I went to an after party. The owner from Cafecito had invited me and told me that I wouldn't have to pay the entrance fee and neither my friends. So we had a really good time and I was surprised once again how many people I know by now. I chatted with pretty much everyone. I "stole" Mario's sombrero and walked around with it all night. In the end we stared dancing and I got lots of compliments ... We left very early something like 4am or so and back at our place we talked for at least another hour.
Friday was spent therefore lounging in bed and since we also had the biggest thunderstorm that we had yet. We were both like no we are not gong anywhere. The rain came through the front door and dripped happily down the walls and onto the staircase – the windows really aren’t the best quality and very accurate for closing. I guess we should count ourselves lucky that the rain didn’t hit our window next to the bed since we are unable to close that one at all and a wet bed isn’t my dream come true. We had very late brunch in bed and watched TV ... we both had to be at work at 6pm and that was okay. I made an okay tip after 10pm but before I think it just sucked! I went with Jose and Michelle (his daughter) for a drink in Cafe No Se. He drove me home since he always takes car of his girls as he says. Elmer was in the doorway with his jacket on and I was like oh so you just got here. I got a NO, where were you. I was working late and than we went for a drink. You didn't call me and you should have been home like 15 minutes ago ... he was really worried about me and had already walked over to Cafe Flor which of course was closed. I told him there is no need to worry since if I decide to spontaneously go out with friends I'll call him or at least send him a text. That is strange here some people will never get the texts and others will have it in a matter of seconds. The best part about the cell phones here and the pre paid cards is that once a week each provider has "doble tiempo" which means if you buy a card for 100Q you get credit for 200Q and it is good or a month.
Cafe Flor working there is mostly enjoyable except for the Wednesday nights. I really don't feel like bartending since I think than I might as well have gotten a job at Reilly's and make proper money there.
My Spanish is getting there since I called Elmer's parents today to arrange a date for his birthday and we can go and have a proper cake for his birthday. Since hot showers and baths are unheard of here unless you stay in a noble hotel or go to a spa which is costly there isn't all that much to do for relaxing. I was thinking already for a while to get a massage on a Tuesday since they offer a 2 for 1. I need to get our arrangement in for Tuesday as well and still have to find some bubbly here as well.
Saturday morning working here in Funky and finally catching up on my stuff here. I wanted to do so Thursday night but gee the place was full and I ended up chatting with lots of people. After work it is my turn to get the laundry done and since he gets off work around 6pm I might just finish up than. Either we go out for dinner or maybe if there is a good movie showing tonight than that and have a bite there ... anyway after that long afterparty we are both lets take it easy tonight. Also we both have to work tomorrow. He is pulling his double and I hope to find time to finish up his gift. Since I have got the lunch hour shift and dinner shift that ends at 10pm.
29. July is when my place is sold (just a few more days of keeping the fingers crossed) for good and I am really looking forward to that and will celebrate here.
Claudia, since yesterday when I got started on a seddukku puzzle I got hocked so now Jose has to provide me with his paper. During lunch hours that will be my new past time.