Sick of the Flu

So we’re going on a week of H1N1 virus and I’m coming down with a serious case of the Annoyed Virus.  Mexico City  these days is like that one friend you had who was always down to party with you all night and all of a sudden gets into a serious relationship – Uhm, I [...]

Paging Dr. Elbow Bump

So dudes, I gotta let you know. I’ve been exposed …to Gupta.
That’s how I know we’re gonna make it through this thing, after all. If CNN hasn’t helicoptered their superstar chief medical correspondent/ Surgeon General turner downer out of Mexico, then I don’t have to worry that the flights out of here are pretty much [...]

Still No Zombies!

So I went over to the airport today, because they have this really awesome 100%Natural where you can buy wheat pancakes! Just kidding, I was there to pick up some out of town guests. While I was there I refused to touch any one and I held my breath when I got in the elevator. [...]

Small Earthquake

sorry, this is a little late, but I thought I’d post it anyway

Me: La La La working on freelance work, moving along moving along doot do doo
God: Here’s a little eartquake, just for fun
Me: Beatlemania-style freak-out (not really, just in my brain)
The teeny bopper atbour 30 seconds in was living in my brain for a [...]

Dear Chilangamama

Dear ChilangaMama,
Just wanted to let you know I’m swine flu free and taking all of the utmost precautions. I’ve watched my hands about 30 times since yesterday and I’m sanitizing all my veggies. I’ve also put together some epidemic gear.

I’m staying inside as much as possible and whenever someone sneezes, I totally walk away. I’ll [...]

Cumbia de la Influenza

The good news: Chilangos are pretty much staying inside. How do I know? El Universal reports that several artistic geniuses have already spent enough time in front of a computer to make Youtube videos for a catchy new ditty called, “Cumbia de la Influenza.”  One of the hip shaking-est lyrics translates to ” Get out [...]

Gettin Provisions

So Marcelo Ebrard said that if the swine flu numbers don’t go down by Tuesday then even more of the city is going to go into hibernation mode.This will likely include the metro – not that I had any plans on entering that zombie-mobile/germ factory any time soon.
Just in case things start to get [...]

Pig head? No thanks.

I’m pretty sure we can’t contract the swine/bird/human/robot/dinosaur flu by eating pork, but nonetheless, I’m steering clear of my local tianguis pig head seller this weekend.
Stay safe and healthy amigos – wash your hankies, break out your Michael Jackson surgical mask collection, and don’t make out with any strangers unless absolutely necessary.
-photo courtesy of [...]

I Aim to Please

Like Shakira’s hips, WordPress Dashboard statistics don’t lie. As much as I’d like to believe that all you Chilangabachos are coming here for the brilliant cultural commentary, turns out a lot of youz guyz like funny cartoons! yesterday about a third of the hits went straight to a pic of Homer fronting as a Diego [...]

D.F.= Detroit FOREVER!

If you’re an artsy fartsy expat, or even just a fartsy one, the following generic email probably looks familiar:
Dear Mom,
Everything is great here in Mexico City.Stop worrying about heads being chopped off. I’m only paying $300 USD for rent and now I have plenty of time for my creative projects – wait till you see [...]