Nadia pronounces Texas as Tejas, just like how my fellow Spanish-speakers pronounce Mexico as Mejico. Fun fact: that’s the only Spanish word where the letter “x” sounds like a “j.”

I’m headed to San Antonio on Saturday via the Greyhound of the sky, and I’ll be there till Independence Day. Since it’ll be about 105 degrees every freakin’ day, I’m going to stay out of the sun as much as possible. Nad’s been there since some time in May, rotting away in Fort Sam Houston for training. I had to buy some new clothes for this trip as my current wardrobe is really coming apart. For less than $180 I got three pairs of denim shorts, six XXXL shirts, and a new pair of sneakers (Adidas Classics, a first for me). I think I made out alright.