El funk del Cristo

Took a ride home in the funk mobile last night. And I mean that in the most literal terms possible.

Although the bus driver of route 629 looked to all appearances like your typical Mexican bus driver, he was not afraid to let his true funk shine forth. Or blast forth for that matter.

Instead of the expected banda or mariachi, he had a playlist of "Greatest Funk Hits" playing at an unabashed decible, complete with disco ball and flashing colored light show highlighting a large crucifix on the dash. No joke. Jesus totally got his funk on.

In sum, in the course of my commute home, many a thing was gotten up off of, many a boogie was woogied, and many a groove thang was shook. I arrived home bewildered, with a slight ringing in my ears, and a mild confusion as to whether I should a-get-on-up, or a-get-on-down.

Such are the joys of public transportation.

El regreso de la güera!

Dear mom mainly, et al.,

I'm back! After a year and a week, I've decided to see if getting back to this whole blogging thing can add a little pizzazz to my life. I also feel like I've lost touch with my U.S. reality somewhat, so maybe sharing life here with you guys will help me connect my two worlds a bit.

Ruth's Top 10 of the past Year:

April 11, 2011

1. Finally decided to say, "yes!!!" to this incredible guy and became his girlfriend.

April 19 

2. Went on an amazing, "let's go to Mexico City tomorrow!" trip with a fore mentioned guy for a long weekend. Ran through a fountain in the rain and read Spanish poetry to each other on national television. True story.

June 18

3. Went back to California for the summer. 

July 21

4. Graduated with my masters degree in teaching!

August 15

5. Took a deep breath and moved back to Mexico. Changed from this house to this house (yay big windows!)

6. Added a new roommate (left), who added a lot of spunk to our household.

October

7. Met the "suegros" and my little sobrino, Jaden! Mom also visited. :)

November 5

8. Went to see a Kings of Convenience concert and then went biking with them the next day. :O

9. Took my love home to meet my family 

December 20

February 10
10. Got engaged!