VIVA MEXICO

Today is Independence Day for Mexico! So last night we had a PARTY! It is so much more logical to party on the day before (aka morning of the holiday) in a way...becasue you usually get the 3rd and 4th of July off but stay up way late on the 4th and have to return back to work on the 5th of July. Here in mexico people get the 15th and 16th off (the 16th is Independence day) so everyone stays out late on the 15th. Anyways...enough about my stupid rambling theory. A little more about what the Mexican Traditions are- they have "El Grito" (the independence yell) and say VIVA MEXICO! to remember the day Mexico declared independence from Spain on Sept 16, 1810.

Janice, little girl, Andrea, Me, Valeria, Monica, Paulina

During the day we went bowling and it was fun. Then we went to a house party and had a BBQ, danced, laughed, and had fun! We went to the centro of San Pedro and there was a big clebration...like a fair type thing. Fun night! We danced to a band and acted like crazies running around. Then we had a sleepover at Dorthys and it was a blast! So you guys can stop worrying- I finally have a good group of mexican GIRLfriends that I adore!! (and I learn LOTS of spanish!!)

Dancing

I love these girls- Me, Jessica, Andrea! I met andrea on the first day of orientation cuz we are both studying marketing. i met all her best friends and their group reminds me of my best friends and Im so thankful for them. More good times to come...