One thing that's been interesting about our time here so far is that DJ and I have both been sleeping much better. For me, at least, I'm sure it's no longer having the stress of worrying about selling all my stuff, planning all the travel, dealing with the adoption, etc. Not sure why for DJ - partly maybe diet, and I would say partly due to not wondering about the adoption anymore, but since his behavior hasn't improved, not sure.
It seems like cicada season is finally over, thank god. I mean, I've lived in OK and experienced locusts back in the day, but those aren't NEARLY as loud and annoying as the fucking cicadas. At first I actually thought it was the high pitched whine of some electrical machine someone was using and I was ready to scour the neighborhood to find it and give them stink eye. But then I finally googled, "What is that annoying, loud whistling sound around Chapala all the time?" and discovered it was cicadas. Seriously, what awful creatures. Thank god THAT is over.
Also apparently done is our hot weather. I knew coming in that May was their hottest month, and it has indeed been more pleasant on the whole since June. Typcial highs around 80, but also humid in the mornings. Also, June ushered in their "monsoon season," but even that has been bearable as usually the rains are at night. But man oh man have there been some downpours! Again, I've certainly experienced my share of weather in Oklahoma, but we've had 1-2 storms that were INSANE regarding the intensity of rain and wind - and the THUNDER. Among the loudest I've ever epxerienced, probably helped by the echo/the fact we're surrounded by mountains. Exciting stuff. I don't know why, but it also seems like weird weather to have while on a lake.
Luckily, our place has a generator so when the storm knocks out the electricity, we still have precious internet and can still stream Netflix! Lol
Otherwise, the dogs still bark their fucking heads off, and I'm over THAT - and we also had a "fun" evening of a very loud domestic squabble in the street next to our building. Typical husband chest thumping/haranguing while the wife yells back and cries. Exciting times. All that being said, it's still pretty chill on the whole and both of us are starting to get a little bored in this sleepy burg.
Speaking of sleepy, taking advantage of the lazy summer to get a nap in every day and man oh man am I digging THAT! Fun fact: the DNA/family geneaology test I did says I have a marker that means I am "genetically predisposed" to enjoy napping.
One other "noise" thing: periodically, cars or trucks will drive around the neighborhood with loudspeakers on their cars making announcements, selling water, etc. Another one of those things that, when I first heard it, I was like, "What the fuck is THAT?" lol And while I'm still plugging away with learning Spanish, I'm still not fluent enough to understand what the hell they're yammering on about!
Finally, in additon to better sleep, both me and the little monster have lost weight from eating better (well, eating less junk/fast food) and walking a lot more. While I'm still panting and out of breath whenever we make it back to the top of the hill from shopping or eating out, I don't have to stop and rest halfway up, and DJ no longers gets a stich in his side from the effort. But then he's quite the little delicate flower.
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