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WARNING ...... RELIGIOUS.......POV
My prayers go out to the many people who are experiencing turmoil in these days. I rely on my God for peace of mind in times like these and I've been inspired to read my Bible from cover to cover..... again. I enjoy reading the Bible along with the Apocryphal Books from other countries so I can get the whole story. It brings me much peace.

THINGS ARE EVEN CHANGING HERE IN PARADISE!

Crystal has been chosen to sing the theme song for a
 new video
 game called Mana Aeliria for Windows RPG!

We're even feeling some of the changes in paradise here.  Because of my business, I have to cross the border at least 2xs a month.  I've been doing this since February, but this last time I was stopped and all of my bags were searched.  My house mate almost didn't make it back.  The next time we have to have our documents and not just birth certificates and IDs.  So, the cost for that has to be added onto my cost to take my singer to Chicago. I ended up using mostly my own cash for the trip as the fundraising is not going well.  Because of the new demands on the money for the passports, we are now $200 short of the cost to go to Chicago. I'll find it somewhere.  We still need money for the hotel if anyone would like to donate, I'll put the link at the bottom of this post. 

STILL LOVING IT HERE

Now as for my expat lifestyle. It's getting better. I started taking a taxi to the city center so I can shop for the month. I found that decision has helped me cut down on expenses. The taxi fee costs 80 pesos which is about $4.92 USD, there and back.  I bought a months worth of food for $1939 pesos, which was around $160.00, and it filled our cabinets and our large freezer/refrigerator. I also bought 60 liters of water for around $7 USD. I'm still impressed with the cost of living down here. Still loving the beachfront community but haven't gotten into an exercise routine yet. Right now I'm obsessed with getting my singer to Chicago and can think of nothing else. 

But I DID find use for all the extra water bottles. I fill them with tap water and use them for weights! I started a morning weight lifting and toning program for myself. You see, Mexico doesn't recycle (which is really weird coming from the US), so we are always stuck with what to do with all the empty water bottles. I filled some of them with emergency water that I keep in storage because, when it rains here the water may run brown for a few days before it clears again. Then, I give the remaining bottles to the garbage man. It still seems strange not recycling the bottles.

PLEASE HELP CRYSTAL DENNIS! 

Crystal Dennis circa 2012

I've added a cover video from You Tube that Crystal did.  I wanted to remind you that her talent is worth supporting. If you can find it in your heart to help this beautiful blind and multi-talented artist reach her goals, click the Go Fund Me Button at the bottom of this post.