Adios Hermanos, Otra Vez

Hola amigos,

As some of you know, I am moving to Mexico on Saturday afternoon. Of course, with the move comes a renewal of the Kip Chronicle. For some the humor of my Asia emails has been missed, for others the opportunity to live vicariously through my adventures, others the procrastination device of long emails, and still others, well, many of you haven't really cared. That is ok. To me, this writing is cathartic.

So, I'm heading off to our great neighbor below, the deep south, yee-haw. Mexico is best known for folk art traditions derived from a combination of the indigenous and Spanish crafts, kidnappings (second only behind Colombia), corruption, pollution, Coronas, and my favorite, its burritos (which is the real reason why I am going).

I know what y'all are thinking: when can I come visit Kip? Well, I am glad you thought of it. You are all welcome to come visit me just as soon as I find a place to live. Unfortunately for me, my parents have decided not to move with me, and thus, I will be forced to seek food and shelter without aid. I do not for see this presenting an enormous problem, but it may take a week or two of bumming from friends' house to house, floor to floor.

For those who don't know, I am working for a small, boutique international consulting firm called De la Calle, Madrazo, Mancera, S.C.. They do mostly international trade issues, including lobbying the U.S. Congress. Should be quite interesting!

Cultural reflections will come as I figure things out. I have no idea where my office is, but I have been told that a suit is mandatory and siestas are a myth. Oy. Sounds like a real job.

Since I leave on Saturday, y'all have nearly 48 hours to heckle me with phone calls and emails. Though I suspect I will find internet fairly quickly in Mexico.

In closing, take care. I will miss you all. Oh, Mexico it sounds so simple I just got to go. Much love.

Vaya con Dios