Independence Day

Today, Mexico celebrated its birthday.

This is after the weekend from hell in which I had to deal with a loudmouthed person who admitted to a tendency to violence.  It was also obvious we have zilch in common after he fumed about being taken to a despedida where the performers were doing their thing in Spanish in San Diego.  Personally, I think he needs to go back to the Louisiana swamps, put on his klan hood and leave everyone else alone.  But I can't say that.  Long story.

Did I mentioned I then got atomic gripe?  No fun since I cannot shake a cold.

OK, back to the birthday celebration.  The actual party is the night before when all Mexico goes out for a few and scream, "VIVA MEXICO!"  For the past three years, I have been out celebrating amongst them.  I also did it once before.

What I also have noticed as that I celebrate Mexican Independence Day with more gusto than its US counterpart.  There are probably two reasons for that.  First my mother was born on the Fourth of July and we are estranged.  Second Rick died on July 5 and July 3 was a very gut wrenching day for me as well as some of his relatives who saw him one last time before he died.

So I guess I have a new tradition - and that is a good thing.

As I wait for a check

I realize I made the right move.

OK, the hand got forced, but I no longer am commuting to the desert and probably am the better person for it.  Although I have been waiting for a check, I at least am not hounded for money even though I tell someone that cash flow is a little tight and it has to wait.  It becomes just my problem.

I am, however a little hacked that someone dragged their feet in getting me a check and the represent now that I should be getting one via overnight mail by the end of the week.  A blow out is in order.

Did I mention my angel is watching after me.  Just as I thought I would be short until Friday, I got some money that will get me through.  Good move.

So, September will be busy and we shall see how things progress.