Life updates:
Still training for the 1/2 Marathon. My training plan progress meter is at 55%.
I've been preparing plans as to what to do with myself next year... It's looking promising!
Pinterest is neato. Get an invite and do it.
TV interview (in Spanish) for my pueblo's television station was a flop. An embarrassing flop. I've not seen it, but I just know.
Bonsai dead.
Carnaval (Spanish spelling) here is definitely different. At least in little towns. King Cake season is long over, so basically any kind of cake is a go. The kids and teachers from the primary schools dressed up in crazy costumes and marched with confetti and hand-held instruments to the main plaza. Conga lines. Group dances. Fun! My favorite chant: "Eso es Car-na-val!" lulz. We got two days off from school--just the two party days, and we go back on Ash Wednesday. Sort of strange, but I'll take it. You can see some more pictures of my school's parade here. As some background: the school is working on an international cooperation project, so lots of different languages were used on the banners and costumes the kids had.
A side note: I think the best King Cake I had in New Orleans was actually from Whole Foods. Chantilly and Berry filling. Here's their recipe.
A great link with pictures of celebrations around the world from Boston's Big Picture.
Music news:
Not impressed with NPR's First Listen as of late, but some Little Rock Doom Metal made the site. Go Arkansas!
In keeping with the Carnivale (NOLA spelling) theme, iTunes has a free download "Carnivale Time". Trumpets, drums, classic.
Cheers to chaos, and here's to hot mess!
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