First Day of School Skirt

Well, it's not really an ideal situation, but it's different... a change of pace.
I'm in Puerto Vallarta, just started work today.


First Day of School Skirt.


I bought First Day of School Skirt at Buffalo Exchange in Portland, OR. I liked it because of the bright red flowers on the white cotton pleats. It has three big red buttons in the center (they are covered up) that pull down like a marsupial pouch. It has to be one of the weirdest designs I've ever seen, but that's exactly why I bought it. I thought it was a rare find, but I was disappointed to walk into the Buffalo Exchange in Dallas and see it there. How exactly does that work? Someone's got me fooled thinking they sell resale pieces...

Skirt Project is a work in progress at this point. I'm not sure how it will work down here as I have many shorts and cool dresses now. Plus, I didn't bring that many skirts that are new.

Many of the skirts that I brought have been worn already, and while I was packing I realized how ridiculous it was to have 65 skirts. How many skirts does a girl need??? I'm not sure. I have a problem. There is nothing like trying to pack your life into two suitcases to make you realize that. Anyway, I'm going to make do with what I have and try to stay cool as it's so hot down here. I haven't quite put my finger on it, but it's a slightly different kind of heat than Texas or Washington DC.

The food is excellent. I love the tacos and pan dulce.
Speaking Spanish is challenging, but that's alright. I'll get the hang of it eventually.


View from the plane. I flew first class. Not bad...


View from the balcony of the high school. The view is of the Primary School and cafeteria. Can't wait to meet the munchkins!

So, my living situation is dismal right now, but I'm working on it. We'll see...
To get away from it all, in the meantime, all I have to do is walk across four lanes of busy traffic, go into the resort across the street, pass the swimming pool with the swim-up bar, pass the full beds draped in white linen and this is my view:

A little, little, very tiny piece of heaven. The water is warm... perfect actually, but it's no fun alone.