We're booked!

Yes, The Husband and I are on our way back to Mexico!

Now that I am employed again... and the dog does not appear to require surgery for anything, we are heading back to the Yucatan Peninsula. This time, we're going to stay in a town called Akumal, about one hour south of Cancún.

Our plan is to spend some quality time snorkeling and to take a day trip to Coba to see the Mayan ruins. We will probably also take a small trip to the town of Tulum (we visited the Tulum ruins at our last trip to Mexico) or back to Playa del Carmen (where we stayed at our last trip). Oh - the trip we're planning to Coba will also include visiting a cenote and lunch.

The Yucatan Peninsula is riddled with underground freshwater rivers. Cenotes are sinkholes in those rivers in which you can swim, snorkel and—if you're brave—scuba dive throughout the underground rivers (no thanks!). The Husband and I have enjoyed snorkeling in cenotes before, and we are looking forward to the experience again!

When we're not in the water or at the ruins, we'll be relaxing in the Caribbean sun (with SPF 45, of course!).

This is why I had to get a job!

Merry Christmas!

Happy Hanukah (yes, I know it ended almost two weeks ago), Happy Rohatsu (yes, I know that was over before Hanukah ended), Happy Solstice, Happy Yule, Happy Kwanzaa, Happy Boxing Day, and Happy Anything Else That I May Have Missed!

My wish for anyone who reads this is a peaceful 2008. As the song goes, war is good for absolutely nothing, so I hope it ends... not just in Iraq, but Afghanistan, the Middle East, Asia, Europe, Washington, your neighborhood, my neighborhood, and in all of our hearts.

An update on the job front

Sorry I haven't been blogging much lately, but at least I have good news. Last week (12/10 - 12/14) was my first week at my new "real" job! Better yet, Monday I was at my office, but Tuesday through Friday were spent in sunny San Francisco!

I have flown into San Fran, but never got to hang around and see the city. I didn't get to see much this time because of work, but I did check out Chinatown and got plenty of exercise just walking a few blocks (up and down severe hills). It also was much warmer than it was in the Twin Cities (and no snow!).

I am so glad that I got to go to SF, because it really helped me learn more about my new work world. It's a bit complicated... once I figure it out I will share the details. Long story short, I work with Licensed Bankers (i.e., personal bankers who have their securities licences). The only concern I have about the job (besides the almost hour-long commute) is that I too will have to get my Series 7 and Series 66 licences. I have heard that getting those licenses is not easy. Fortunately, I will actually get one day off a week to study (once I start the study program in April). I am not sure if that one day off a week helps me or makes the tests that much more intimidating!

Anyway, I am happy to be employed again! Income is a nice thing.