Three weeks down...

Well I didn't mean to wait this long to update, but oops!

I can't believe I have already been here 3 weeks. I have to admit, I've been stalking the Nordstrom Instagrams and all the ladies FB pages. Anniversary Sale started, and while I am happy to be in the Caribbean, I still really miss it. I'll be back one day, have no fear!

We got settled into the new apartment just in time for Mat to head back to the states for two weeks. I got the room with the better dresser! Great, right? Little did I know what my neighbors had in store for me.

They have chickens and roosters (that go off at 5:30am like clockwork), 3 dogs (that go off anytime someone passes on the street), and a parrot. The parrot mimics the rooster and the dogs, says hola, and sings at every opportunity. Short story; it's never quiet here.

I've been eaten alive by mosquitoes. Its horrendous. I have to go buy all sorts of insect repelling plants for the house. I'm dousing myself in OFF which means I am dousing myself in Deet. Next mission: homemade bus spray, recipes welcome!

Izzy seems to be adjusting, but not enjoying her diet. This is where I usually find her.

But she has explored the patio a little, meaning she checks the perimeter then rolls around. 

And she NOT a fan of the lizards that live in the ceiling and scurry around. 

I started picking up a few shifts at Lucky 13, so if you haven't already gone and liked their FB page, do it now! Work is good, I'm grateful to be working at all during the slow season. Learning lots and meeting new people, which is great since Mat will be home for maybe 5 days then off to work for 2 months.

Toni (who I work with at both places) took Leah and I surfing for our first time last week! It was hard but a total blast, so expect to hear lots more about that. 

Leah snapped this pic of our boards.

I've spent the last 3 days sick as a dog. Apparently when there is bacteria in the water, it can get you real sick. Luckily, the Surfrider Foundation does regular water testing and updates their site so you know when and where to swim. See how Rincon Town Beach/Balneario is High Risk? Yeah, thats my beach. 

Luckily for me, it's still beautiful and the beach is perfectly acceptable!

I expected to have more to update on here, but I think I am just still sick and my brain is not working properly.

So until next time, I miss you all!