Hola, Amigas y Amigos!
Today I want to tell you about some of my pet peeves because I know you want to know about them. Right? Sure. I will list them in no particular order.
• Drinking Water: Puerto Vallarta is known for its excellent water-filtration system. I have been drinking water straight from the tap here for more than 13 years. I have never had the slightest tummy ache or related problem from drinking the water.
(On a side note, one of the Sex and the City movies (stupid though they all were) had a scene where Charlotte simply opened her mouth in the shower and swallowed some water in a luxury hotel in Mexico – where they have additional water-filtration systems – and got a terrible bout of diarrhea. I hate these stereotypes. That’s my punishment for watching those stupid, vapid movies in the first place! La culpa es mia.)
But even some locals avoid tap water. One day I was at the gym and was filling a bottle with tap water, and a Mexican girl ran up to me and said, “No, Señora, you will get sick!” Clearly, I have thought about this way too much, I didn’t get sick then, before, now – or ever, from the water her in Vallarta.
• Safety in Mexico: I realize there are areas in Mexico – as well as many other countries – which are dangerous. Obviously. But here in Puerto Vallarta, I have walked alone at night many times in many places which are safe. I once lived in a place called Happy Valley, Oregon, at one time, and the mall across from my place – where I wnet to the movies regularly – was shot up by a random murderer, killing several people and injuring a lot more before his gun jammed. Around that same time, the Sandy Hook school massacre occurred. And since that time there have been multiple mass shootings in the United States. I don’t even want to try to count them.
• The words “Lazy Mexican:” Terrible generalization. I know many Mexicans who work two or three jobs. And I know US Anericans who do nothing but complain about misinformation they read online as though that is their job. And a few who have high-level jobs destroying the US. I will not name names.
My last pet peeve for today is Cleaning out the Fridge:
When green things turn brown, throw them out. And when brown things turn green, throw them out, too.
Sometimes, though, I can’t tell the difference. So I am going to go out for dinner now. I think that’s the safest thing…
Adiós, Vallarta! ¡Te amo muchisisimo!
MiMi Bomba
Writing with warmth, wit, and a deep affection for Puerto Vallarta, MiMi Bomba draws inspiration from classic humorists while creating a style all her own. Her stories celebrate the people, places, and experiences that make life in Puerto Vallarta both unpredictable and rewarding. Click HERE to read more essays by MiMi Bomba.
