/gwa-∂a-la-xá-ra/ /mé-xi-ko/

In exactly less than 5 days I will be in Mexico with la familia, but why does it seem like its still so far away!? I mean its this week! I'm catching the redeye into Guadalajara (GDL). Mother said either her or my Tío Chuy would be at the airport in the morning. Hopefully its mother, because quite frankly I can't really remember how my uncle looks. Last time I saw him I was an incoming senior in high school. Boy, it sure has been a really long time since I last went. I can't wait to go and be with the family. I wonder how the city has changed and my mom's town. Mom has mentioned that the last few times she's gone that the roads are in constant change and that the town itself is seeing itself being revitalized. So I'm excited to see this change.

I'm assuming we'll spend the weekend in the city, then go to her house on Monday or something. We'll be spending Christmas at my grandfather's house/my mom's house. When my abuelito passed away he left the house to my mom. I'm pretty sure the whole familia will be there. Most of my mom's family still lives in the same general area, which is nice because it makes visiting everyone really easy. 

Mother also said we are going to be taking a roadtrip over to Puerto Vallarta. My uncle just recently purchased a house there so we will be staying there for a few days to enjoy the beach, sun, and relaxation. At this point I really do need that relaxation because I've been so stressed this past semester. I also wouldnt mind getting a bit more color. I always feel like I'm too fair skinned for being Mexican. hehe. As Christian said last night, "Hand over your Latina card."

I just need to get through tonight and take my two finals tomorrow, then start my paper that's due Wednesday at midnight. I figure if I can get my quotes and research done tomorrow night then I'll be fine to write my paper on the flight home. No, this is not the first time I've done this, I used to do it quite frequently when I was in Europe. Do your work on flights. Also makes the flight go by faster. I can't wait, I'll be back in Cali on Wednesday afternoon!!! Just sucks that I have to be at the airport at 5am to catch an 8 am flight. Boo! Also, i need to call and schedule my Super Shuttle pickup.