Another Day

Yesterday was so depressing. I realized I've never not been hired for a job I've applied for. It's definitely a cruddy feeling. Life lesson #.....

I didn't sleep well last night either, found myself sitting on this couch I'm on now at 4 AM reading until about 6:15...back to bed and I slept through the kids getting up. Finally I got up at around 9:00 and jumped into the shower to rouse myself. I knew Nicole's info and money were due today for her school trip to Machu Picchu and mid-shower I reflected on the hours they they'd be accepting the paperwork etc today. That's when it dawned on me that I only had until 10. Ahhhh! Nothing like panic to fully awaken oneself!

I made it by 10, paperwork not even started but money in hand. Most of the papers were completed/handed in then the rest of my day started.

What was amazing about my morning/early afternoon was the wealth of things I was able to get done. Breakfast, waxed eyebrows, hair styling ($3), hostess gift, new watch battery, notebooks for girls, more cash out, and groceries. I came home at about 1 PM feeling so much better!

There was an Attache Spouse tea this afternoon at the home of a lovely Russian lady. The food was fabulous and we started the whole thing with a shot of vodka. Gotta love the Russians!

Some Bolivian trivia...how to get around...there are three options that I've seen. First, the Radio Taxis. These are what we use, safe and effective to get from point A to point B. Anywhere around our area costs about a dollar. Into the city/to the Embassy costs about 2 dollars. Second, the Truffi. These look just like taxis but they fly two little flags up front. They are cheaper than the Radio Taxis because they pick up multiple riders along the way from point A to point B. Lastly is the MiniBuses (pronounce MeeneeBooses). They are more like minivans but, hey, I didn't name 'em. These are cheaper yet again than the Truffis but work pretty much the same. It's amazing to see one of these pull over, six people pile out to let one person loose at their destination, pile back in and the "bus" pulls away before the sliding door can be closed again. Remember, the minimum wage per month here is equivalent to $70 U.S. - those MiniBuses are probably not for everyone...there's a lot of walkers here too.