English Lessons

Sunday, November 25, 2012

Yesterday I did the first English lessons for several teens who are children on Mexican friends. First of all I had a short lesson on dinosaurs. I did not know that all dinosaurs have legs that extend straight down rather than out form the creature's sides. That is the difference between dinosaurs and reptiles of today. Interesting! Instead of writing my own material this year I am using a book by ........... and taking stuff out of it. This is an excellent author and he writes so much better than I. I have to edit the material though as I have to eliminate the swears and sex. I make them concentrate on the basic story, pronounciation, contractions, tenses and general meanings. It is a slow go but I know when I did this last year they were all so much better by the end of 6 months than at the start. They have lost a lot in the last 6 months that I have been gone. A friend in Canada gave us a bunch of Nat. Geo magazines to bring with us and the homework is to find a picture in a magazine and bring it back with an English description. We'll see how that works out.
Still no progress on getting a rear window glass for our car. Patience, I guess. If Manuel does not line one up we will do it ourselves through Rigo our miracle mechanic. He always comes through.
Today we will visit with our mexican Bahai friends and do Devotions. It is also a Feast Day so we will take care of that.
I did not take the dogs for a walk this morning but will do so again tomorrow. I felt tired so I slept in. Occasionally that is the case.

  

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WALLAHALLA 11/25/2012 11:29PM

rest is an important component to our health, too often overlooked Report Inappropriate Comment

Shattered Back Window

Friday, November 23, 2012

Sometimes I worry about my husband but then it all seems to work out. Yesterday he backed up into a tree and claimed he did not see it. I guess that is possible if it is too high but still touches your back window. Anyway the back window shattered into a million pcs. Holy moly! We were at a friend's house and they helped us get a pc. of heavy plastic to put over the hole. That actually worked out well. The plastic cost just under $2 and we already had the duct tape. We checked with our insurance but we had been cheap buying mexican ins. and had no collision coverage. It is shocking to me that a replacement for it only costs 2500 pesos. That is barely $200. I am very pleased with that and the only thing better would have been not to have it happen in the first place. It made for an upsetting day though. My husband seemed to think I could have prevented this, HOW? He is 70 and sometimes I do wonder about him.

  

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WONDERFUL2BME 11/24/2012 4:51AM

That had to scare the heck out of him (and you if you were in the car). I can't even imagine how that sounds. It is hard as people age, to give up and let others do the driving. I know I will miss the independence it gives me when I have to give it up some day. Haha, I guess you could quit leaving your trees in the way! Have a great day. Report Inappropriate Comment

NESARIAN 11/23/2012 12:01PM

Oh my! Prevention is necessary and maybe hubby no longer driving is the prevention needed. Good luck. Report Inappropriate Comment

GARDENCHRIS 11/23/2012 11:18AM

glad you're all ok .... but maybe he should not be driving anymore ... Report Inappropriate Comment

Cleaning House

Wednesday, November 21, 2012

I am starting to clean this house which is not really mine. It is a little Mexican house all built of concrete and she has lovely furniture and decorations. It belongs to our Japanese friend and she is in Japan right now. I will not truly be comfortable till I clean it from top to bottom. So I broke down all the different tasks and numbered them on paper. My husband thinks I am kind of wierd but I like to do things that way and then as I do the tasks I cross them out. Yesterday I did 3 of the tasks which were to sweep 3 different outside areas. Today I want to take down dusty curtains and wash, starch and rehang them. I will vacume and wipe the walls with a damp cloth soaked in bleach water in those areas and then wash the windows involved. I may start to feel more at home that way. I am contemplating eventually tanning out on the back patio, just half hr. a day for a while. The ozone is much better here than in Canada and I sure will not need to take vitamin D.

  

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WONDERFUL2BME 11/21/2012 8:44AM

I love organizing and I love cleaning so I can totally understand your approach. You will be able to kick back and suntan knowing the tasks are all under control. Report Inappropriate Comment

JUDYAMK 11/21/2012 8:44AM

what ever works for you go for it. Here is what i do i put the timer on when i do cleaning . I break the room down in sections I divide it in fours When I dust I put the timer on for an hour & try to beat the timer. I know sounds crazy but it works for me. (. I have a very bad back where they want to put rods but I am holding off ) So I do one section take a break & go back 7 put the timer on when i do the windows etc. it all works for me 7 the room is all done.Take care & Happy Cleaning!!! Judy Report Inappropriate Comment

1935MARY 11/21/2012 8:05AM

Nothing wrong with a plan when cleaning or anything, I clean houses for a living , and for each one I have a routine, if I get off my routine I will miss something. I hope you get a nice tan. You have a good one. Report Inappropriate Comment

ELRIDDICK 11/21/2012 8:01AM

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10 Years from Today

Friday, November 16, 2012

It is an interesting idea to think of myself 10 yrs from today. That is the technique suggested on Spark Coach today. First of all I will be 75 yrs. old and my children will be 54, 52, 48 and 46. My husband will be 80. The year will be 2022 and life will be good. I do know I will be a tiny lady weighing about 110 lbs. Age will cause me to be wrinkly, saggy and as long as I am not in pain I can live with it. I am hoping my hands do not deteriorate too much I just hope my spine does not shrink too much more. I am under 5' now. I will probably live in Canada full time rather than the 6 months here in La Paz and 6 months there. Moving back and forth is a lot of work. But that will depend on DH. If he is still alive and wants to go back and forth I can live with that. My life will involve my grandkids as much as they can handle. They are a wonderful bunch. Selina will be 30, Kierra 28 and Jenelle will be 20. They will be successful lovely women very loving and caring. The twins Carolyn and Justine will be 14 and progressing well. They have most excellent parents who won't let them go astray. Allie will be 14 and AJ will be 12. They will be a little harder to get ahold of due to parents but I will work on it. I will have excellent friends, get lots of exercise with dogs and generally live a good life. My future seems secure but we'll see. Our house is so good and I hope to live there a good long time taking good care of it and slowly fixing the yard up more. It takes time, energy and money. In 10 yrs. I should make a lot of progress.

  

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GOLFLADY11 11/18/2012 1:09PM

You will be the Go-Go Granny!!!!! Yay! Great blog. Love the positve attitude!! Report Inappropriate Comment

WALLAHALLA 11/16/2012 9:51PM

What a lovely vision. Report Inappropriate Comment

CATLADY52 11/16/2012 11:27AM

You have a very upbeat attitude that will help you in pursuit of your life goals. Keep it up and I'm sure you will reach them. Report Inappropriate Comment

RICHILA 11/16/2012 10:55AM

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EWL978 11/16/2012 10:01AM

Sounds like a plan to me!! Only thing, if you get down to your goal BEFORE 10 years, then why would you be wrinkly?? You'll be a sleek, sassy Grandma!!! Keep on keeping on!! Report Inappropriate Comment

JOHNMARTINMILES 11/16/2012 9:58AM

Great vision of tomorrow, in the meantime, Make Today a Great Day! Report Inappropriate Comment

Shoes Again

Thursday, November 15, 2012

The other day I said to my DH 'I think for once in my life I finally have enough shoes.' He of course said " You are a woman and I thought women never had enough shoes." To which I just stuck out my tongue. But seriously,I feel I need at least one pair of crocs, a pr. of sandals for every day and one pr. for good. I also need a pr. of runners for walking or jogging. The crocs I had before got paint on them when I painted the boards for the roof, my sandals died of old age and my runners had a hole in the big toe area on the right foot. So I had to replace all of those. The runners were $50 to start with (a bargain) and I got them for 35% off. And they were my favorite brand(which I better not state). My sister found me some great leather sandals at major store (which I'd better not mention either). They were a vision of lovliness and comfy at about $45 and the crocs (not really but the same) were $20 at City Club store here in La Paz. Sigh! I have big wide feet so this feels like a great accomplishment.

  

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WALLAHALLA 11/16/2012 10:02PM

We spend so much time on our feet...they deserve to be pampered and protected! Report Inappropriate Comment

EWL978 11/15/2012 11:51PM

Hey, a girl has to have what she has to have! Keep on keeping on and enjoy!! Report Inappropriate Comment

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