HAPPY 2026 to everyone! May it be a good year, even with all the craziness in the world. Try to find peace, and take care of the people you care about.
I had a lovely Christmas and New Year with friends.To welcome the new year, my first project is to try scaling down my living costs. It is very difficult to live on a Canadian Pension. So, I will be moving out of the hotel into another situation where I will have a kitchen. Eating out in Ajijic has become very expensive. People who know me realize that cooking isn’t my thing, but I think I can manage breakfast etc. I may be moving to the next town which is five minutes away. San Antonia is lovely—and cheaper.
It looks as if I will move into abeautiful home owned by a Canadian that lives in Alberta and leaves her home here for six months. I would have a bedroom, bathroom, outdoor kitchen…and a swimming pool—and act as her House Manager looking after the housekeeper, gardener and pool people. I think I can manage that!
Regarding the new friend I met at the beach, we have been in touch almost every day. He lives on the big island of Hawaii but is talking about visiting Mexico again.
So far I have seen seven of the Oscar-nominated movies. Please watch Train Dreams on Netflix; it is very special.
I will receive my Permanent Resident card on February 25…exciting!
I want to.give a very special shout out to the friends in Canada, UK and Mexico who care about me and watch over me.
I AM VERY LUCKY!
The Nomadic Intern 
Betty – Good to hear from you. I’m far behind in my correspondence. Good luck with your move. I hope it works out for you. May you be blessed with good health and happiness in the future. All the best, Mary Lou