Some Things I've Learned In Mexico

1. How to climb up a ladder to the roof to pump the water and check the gas tank.
2. That the Mexican people are incredibly creative.
3. How to use public transportation.
4. That walking is the best and usually fastest way to get around blockades.
5. That geckos and lizards ARE my friends.
6. That cockroaches are NOT my friends.
7. How to take a shower in 2 gallons of water.
8. How to chase down the water guy.
9. That cutting the grass with bush trimmers is possible, but takes forever.
10. That I really enjoy a good tlyuda.
11. That music is really best at FULL volume. (And if you can hook up more speakers, that's even better!)
12. That MKs (missionary kids) have their own sense of style, but they are truly amazing!
13. That the Mexican people are always willing to help, no matter the inconvenience to them.
14. That praying and talking with fellow missionaries is very helpful and refreshing.
15. That God is faithful to me, even here in Oaxaca.