Notes to Self in Mexico:

• Do not cook the black beans that you forgot about and soaked in iodine for 6 hours. 5 minutes is sufficient.
• Do not get into the shower without thoroughly testing and adjusting the hot water.
• Do not assume that everyone takes a siesta when you are - especially marching bands. 
• But do assume that the internet will take a siesta at 3pm everyday.
• Don't walk around the casa in socks after the floors were cleaned - you may end up on your butt. 
• Do drink tequila and DON'T expect to find Negra Modelos anywhere.
• Never ever expect ANYONE to show up at the time they said they would. 
• Remember to juice the oranges and not throw them in the blender (ok that's pretty universal..)
• Always pretend you are a warrior who must get change whenever and wherever possible.

A couple of the many firecrackers/grenades that go off at any point on any day.