Saludos!

1.- ¿Sabías que el meteorito que provocó la extinción de los dinosaurios se estrelló, hace 65 millones de años, en lo que actualmente es el pueblo de Chicxulub en la costa de la península de Yucatán?
El impacto formó un cráter de 180 kilómetros de diámetro, que actualmente está sepultado sepultado a 600 metros de profundidad.
Fue descubierto en 1981 cuando trabajadores de Pemex hacían perforaciones en busca de yacimientos petroleros, detectando un cambio brusco de la densidad a esa profundidad.

2.- México significa ‘en el ombligo de la Luna’.
Del Náhuatl ‘Metztli’ (luna) y ‘xictli’ (ombligo). Los Aztecas lo pronunciaban ‘Meshico’. Los españoles lo escribían ‘Méjico’ ya que no existía la pronunciación de la ‘x’. La Real Academia de la Lengua permite las dos versiones: México y Méjico.

3.- ¿Sabes porqué se le llama Zócalo a la plaza central de la Ciudad de México?
En 1842 el presidente Antonio López de Santa Ana mandó construir en la entonces Plaza de la Constitución una gran columna conmemorando la Independencia. Sin embargo debido a múltiples problemas sólo se terminó la base o zócalo, la cual permaneció durante varios años hasta que fue retirada, pero el nombre llegó para quedarse.

4.- La residencia oficial de los presidentes mexicanos se llama ‘Los Pinos’ no porque en ella abunden estos árboles, sino en recuerdo de una huerta en Michoacán donde el presidente Lázaro Cárdenas (quién fue el primero en habitar dicha residencia)conoció a su esposa.

5.- México (el estado de Zacatecas) es el mayor productor de plata en el mundo.

6.- México es el mayor consumidor per cápita de coca cola a nivel mundial (527 botellas de ocho onzas por persona al año, superior al promedio de 411 en Estados Unidos).

7.- México es el país que tiene más taxis: 60,000 registrados (súmale los piratas).

8.- El nombre de la zona de México conocida como Península de ‘Yucatán’ se debe a que un conquistador preguntó a un maya cómo se llamaban esas tierras. El nativo probablemente le respondió: yuk ak katán.
Lo que el español no sabía es que  en maya significa ‘no te entiendo’.

9.- El castillo de Chapultepec es el único castillo construido en el continente Americano donde han habitado monarcas.

10.- México, D.F. es la ciudad con el mayor número de museos en el mundo: 110 museos.

Well, recently it has been a weird mix of good and bad things… first of all, I received the visit from Gautam Chandarana, an old friendo from Erasmus I met in Jönköping, Sweden. It had been a veery long time since we last saw each other, to be more precise about 5 years. But what impressed me is how after such a long time during which we hardly communicated, he is still the same fun guy and we still get along great. He arrived last thursday and came with his brother… in a small detour from his family visits to London (although from indian origin, he was actually born in Kenya and lives in Florida ).

With Gautam and Rishnan’s visit, the bad news started… first, while cleaning I accidentaly connected my old Xbox directly to the powerline, which caused an inmediate puff followed by a thik and stinky cloud of white smoke declaring the death of my old Xbox. I think my poor old xbox almost deserves a post of its own It has a very peculiar story but in brief, I bought it in Canada in 2002 while studying a summer course. It was the first generation, just released… I carried it in my back to Mexico where it enjoyed years of service Then I took it with me to Querétaro, then back to México, and last February I brought it with me to Spain. While performing a software update I half-crippled it, loosing the ability to play movies, and now this weekend I gave the final blow… which I guess is a good excuse to buy a new xbox or PS3

But my bad luck didn’t end there… later on during the same day, while watching the TV with Gautam and his brother, it suddenly went pitch dark. At first, we thought it had accidentaly powered off, but no… it suddenly started making screetching noises and showing lines and odd things at the top of the screen. And so, both my xbox and tv died the same day The TV is almost new (3 months) so it is still covered by the warranty, however it is a royal pain in the ass.

But we end with some more good news I had a great time with Gautam during the weekend… we started off with Diwali dinner on friday, went to Segovia on saturday and visited Madrid on sunday. They are leaving tomorrow tuesday, and my parents are coming over, arriving on thursday and staying for a week! And yes, I will post pictures soon!

So in summary, unexpected bad news but still good news and good times to come

A lot has happenned in these 100 days… I started my new job at everis at which I also make today 3 months, meaning I am now officialy a permanent employee and no longer in “probation” period. Overall I have enjoyed a lot my new job and am still quite excited about it. It has had its ups and downs but it has been a very positive experience and helped me met lots new people…

I have also had the opportunity to have some unforgettable trips and obviously lets not forget about the parties I now have a new home to which I will hopefully be moving to in a week, which excites me a lot since I will now be living on my own for the first time, with all the advantages and freedom that means, but also with all the responsabilities and hard work it requires. But I think its a good step forward… so we’ll see, i will keep you updated when I finally move.

cheers!

But where do you go to my lovely… when you’re alone in your bed.
Tell me the thoughts that surround you. I want to look inside your head.

I’ve seen all your qualifications that you got from the Sorbonne
And the painting you stole from Picasso. Your loveliness goes on and on.
When you go on your summer vacation, you go to Juan-les-Pins
With your carefully designed topless swimsuit
You get an even suntan on your back and on your legs.
And when the snow falls you’re found in St. Moritz with the others of the jet set.
And you sip your Napoleon brandy, but you never get your lips wet.

But where do you go to my lovely… when you’re alone in your bed.
Tell me the thoughts that surround you. I want to look inside your head.

You’re in between twenty and thirty, a very desirable age.
You’re body is firm and inviting, but you live on a glittering stage.
Your name it is heard in high places. You know the Agha Khan.
He sent you a race horse for Christmas and you keep it just for fun, for a laugh, aha aha.
They say that when you get married, it will be to a millionaire.
But they don’t realize where you came from and I wonder if they really care, or give a damn.

But where do you go to my lovely… when you’re alone in your bed.
Tell me the thoughts that surround you. I want to look inside your head.

Ah, remember the back streets of Naples, two children begging in rags
Both touched with a burning ambition to shake off their lowly-born tags, so they try.
So look into my face Marie-Claire and remember just who you are.
Then go and forget me forever
But I know you still bear the scar deep inside, yes, you do.

Ah, I know where you go to my lovely… when you’re alone in your bed.
I know the thoughts that surround you, cause I can look inside your head. na na na na na…..

Peter Sarstedt