Moved!

While were were visiting Mexico in January, Eduardo got a job offer back here in Mexico City. While we loved our time in Prague and met so many great people, we felt like it was time to head back to our side of the continent and start to try to settle somewhere. Mexico City was an easy choice for us because that is where Eduardo is from and where his family lives. Also, In Mexico gay marriage is legal and this extremely catholic country offers full rights to gay couples. Since we are a bi-national gay couple, living anywhere is difficult. We can't live in the US without the constant worry that a company won't renew or sponsor (for work visa) Eduardo the following year. So we took the plunge and moved away from our awesome apartment in Prague after three years and back to Mexico City.

Mexico City is HUGE, this is my second time living here and I am always amazed at it's size, culture, sound, movement, and unfortunately pollution. Mexico City has an estimated 22-23 million people. The Metro here has 11 lines and 16 stations, plus an extensive metro bus, and bus system. Moving around in the city takes patience as does most things here. While we get settled, save money, and find a place we want to live, we are living with Eduardo's mom. She lost her husband about a year and a half ago so she welcomed us without question. She is so happy to have us here.

We have been here for almost 6 weeks now and things are moving slowly but surely. Eduardo will FINALLY get his company car at the beginning of next week, which will greatly improve our lives. Our papers for our wedding our almost ready, job searching is progressing but at a painfully boring pace, and we have internet and our own phone line. Next on our to do list is to submit the papers for my permanent immigration forms, finally get a job, and start slowly looking at places to buy. I say slowly because it is still about a year away from the time when we will actually buy a place, but this place is huge and we want to pick a great area, on a quiet street, with a large patio or balcony, must have 2 parking spaces, and if it is an apartment it must be on the top floor because I have people living above me.

All in all we are happy about the move. It has been stressful and expensive but we are beginning to feel settled and like at home. Now I just need a job!