BPJones: Lady Extraordinaire

Starting with a weekend road trip to Taxco, Guerrero! It’s a beautiful little city southwest from Mexico City known for its silversmithing and colonial charm. I’ve heard the drive can be quite beautiful as well. Bright and early, after a day of gratitude and shovelling food into our faces, Mags and I are hitting the road to visit one of my favorite people in the world. And I can’t wait. It’s…

A month ago today, my life changed. A month ago today I had the first of four sittings with Kambo (catch up on that here) and I couldn’t be more grateful. In these last 4 glorious weeks: I am happier. I am clear-headed. I am insanely driven and motivated (more to come on this!!). I am organized. I am growing as a person – in a GOOD way. I am a better mother. I am physically active –…

You know those Mondays. You just can’t get it together. You’re weepy all day. Your brain just won’t focus. Everyone needs something from you. You’re carless. Your heart keeps hurting. Bills are piling up. Your heater decides to start screaming at you (oh, is that just me?). It was one of those – and it sucked. I just wanted to crawl into bed and forget the day. But my sweet, sweet boy just…

I’m not known for taking the best care of myself. The amount of time that sometimes goes between my showers has become something of a running joke with my friends (but who has time to shower daily?? And how good can that be for your hair and skin?!). But here I am, three showers in this week – so far. And why so many, you ask? Because this bish has been running and exercising. Whaaaaaa??? I…

Well, well, well – what a year! Hell, what a DECADE. In December I’ll be celebrating 10 years of living in San Miguel de Allende. That’s right folks, an entire decade. Viva Mexico!! And while there have been some extreme highs, and very extreme lows, I wouldn’t change much. Everything that has happened has led me to where I am right this moment, which is exactly where I should be. For the last…

Today is a special day indeed. Facebookreminded me that today, December 5, marks my 4 year anniversary of arriving to San Miguel, the place that has completely changed my life. In these four years I have had experiences I never dreamed of, good, bad, and ugly. Mostly good and great. One day I plan to put them all pen to paper but for now, I’m very focused on my latest experience, one that has…

Oofers…

It’s been far too long since I’ve put pen to paper, but I’ve been feeling the itch lately, and it’s time to scratch it.

First and foremost, moving to Mexico is still the best decision I’ve ever made, and I’d be lying if I said I missed my old life. The opportunities I’ve had, and continue to have, astound me almost daily. Since I’ve been living across the border (you know, in the land of rapists…

I Promise I Haven’t Been Flaky

I’m going to keep this brief and to the point.

Since mid-March I’ve been dealing with some personal health issues. I’m not used to this shit. I rarely go to the dr’s, I’ve never had surgery, I don’t even keep aspirin on hand. But of course life throws you curve balls and all that, so I’ve been dealing with it as best I can.

I’m not going to bore anyone with the deets, but I will say that what has…

Mi Año in Review

As January keeps rolling, and 2017 starts up, I’ve been going over the last year a lot; the good, the bad, and the ugly. Almost everyone I know has been looking forward to the end of the dreaded 2016, and who can blame them?? I think it’s safe to say that we lost more talent and passion in 365 days than we had in at least half a decade, and it really hurt. We also somehow turned our already…

Last night one of the scariest things happened to me, and right now, in this moment, the severity of it is hitting me. Mexico works with propane that is to be lit as you go. We’re not as fortunate down here to be able to turn a knob and know that in 10 minutes or so, our oven will be pre-heated. I guess you could say it’s still a learning process for me, and one that almost permanently fucked up…

Life Does Go On

Today I’m traveling home, home being San Miguel in Mexico. I’m traveling from one home, to another, with a mix of a heavy heart, a titch of homesickness (though for which one, I’m not sure), and the knowledge that my life is about to continue, with my feet hitting the ground. It’s such a strange feeling of letting myself laugh and plan for the future after someone so goddamn near and dear to my…

Recently I went back to the States, specifically California, to visit friends and family. I arranged my travel plans way back in December (a fucking lifetime ago by SMA standards) and had been counting down the days. At some point, I’m not sure when, I realized I was no longer counting those days down, and as the BIG day drew nearer, I grew more anxious. I didn’t want to leave, even for a moment.…

This week has been a bit hard on my heart, but I’m taking it as a sign that things aren’t quite lined up yet. So, tranquilo mi corazón, las cosas pasan por una razón.

Hot Damn, This Town

Well, well, well. It’s been a long while since I’ve posted anything. Why? Because I’ve been busy loving everything about this town and its people. I’ve been taking Spanish classes to finally learn the language. I’ve been walking the dogs. I’ve been going to the weekly markets with friends. I’ve been relaxing on my roof. I’ve been writing articles and stories. I’ve been rock climbing. I’ve been…

I Don’t Know Why, but I’m Loving This Song

Turn it up loud, crank the bass, and enjoy. https://open.spotify.com/track/5NQbUaeTEOGdD6hHcre0dZ

I’ve Been Here for Almost 1 Month

Where did the time go?! I can’t believe on January 1, 2016 I will have lived in San Miguel de Allende, GTO for exactly 1 month. And what a month it’s been!

I’m still looking for my forever-home and am keeping my fingers crossed that I find something by next week. It will require hoofing it around town, learning about all the neighborhoods, or Barios as we say down here, and putting the good word…

The Year of ‘Yes’

My thirty-third year of being in existence was a little…. hectic. For those of you that were there for it, yikes, I feel for ya. I also really appreciate you for helping me get through it one way or another. Everyone whose path crossed with mine offered a lesson, tiny and huge, that helped me get out of the shit storm I was in. Many, many thanks. The moment I turned thirty-four, I made the…