First week-end in Mexico

The first week in Mexico has been tough on me.

Mostly not because of work, as it has gone smoothly, no major problems, just doing some hand over of procedures, attending some meetings and trying to get my emails (my mobility card is not working, but it's getting solved) and such things.

The hard part has been to get used to life in Mexico, with the jet lag hitting me. Why hard? Well, the city itself is very different of what I'm used in Singapore or back in Europe: very dirty, chaotic, polluted. Plus I don't really feel safe in the place. I mean, I'm sure it's not as unsafe as everyone pictures it, but I do not feel comfortable walking around alone (although at least I can speak Spanish!).

Also, one of the hardest things is that I'm really missing my life in Singapore. I mean, more than the life and place, it's the people there that I miss.

These trips that get you out of your comfort zone make you realize how important are some persons and things in your life, that you take for acquainted and therefore cannot see how precious they are to you.But even if it is indeed hard, it's something that will make the come back even sweeter.

Anyway, this weekend was quite calm. Saturday we went to the Santa Fe shopping mall, shopped around and finished by watching "Sex and the City 2" movie. Sunday we went to a Nascar race in the circuit of Mexico. I have to admit that the Nascar race was not as exiting as I expected: I mean, it's just powerful cars racing in a circular track. Nothing much except when an accident occurs. But it was still a good outing, spending time with my colleagues, and getting to know them more than the office environment (although I also got hard burned haha).

Oh, also: food here is quite different than what we are used in Singapore. I feel it's more fattening, and I'll need to be careful with what I eat in the future. I also tried some exotic local food: some worms with guacamole and tortillas. A bit crunchy but not bad!

Pictures of the Nascar race: