Viva Mexico!

happy cinco de mayo!

the truth is, our celebration for cinco de mayo really just gives me a chance to indulge in my passion for everything mexican. don't get me wrong, i know the basics of history, the mexican victory over the french in the battle of puebla, yeah, yeah, but that was a long time ago and there is so much more about mexico to celebrate!
it's no secret or surprise that i am in love with mexican culture, colors, food, textiles, music and that untold latin flair and vibrancy that artist chucho reyes calls "the adventure of disorder."

today i sat in the sun, drank a corona in the afternoon while listening to vicente fernandez and looking through some of my favorite mexico books:
and reading sandra cisneros' lively and amazing tales.

okay, we're heading out the door to a party but if i have time tomorrow i'll post my instructions for delicious pico de gallo!

Comments

Amy Beatty said…
MMM sounds good. Hope your having fun!!
May 5, 2010 at 9:16 PM
Missa said…
Oh, the colors! This post is making me want to book a trip to Mexico right now!
May 6, 2010 at 12:36 AM
boots said…
your awesome! you look like everyone of those mexican beauties. too bad i had to work all night last night at Vaughans Irish Pub. i did manage to sell 5 $9.25 margaritas! lol
May 6, 2010 at 7:49 AM
Unknown said…
your day sounds so wonderful!! i absolutely love the mexican culture too.. the food, colors, energy - all of it!
May 6, 2010 at 8:11 AM
summertime dreams said…
hola :) great colors in those pictures, they've completely absorbed me.
May 6, 2010 at 4:06 PM
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