things that happen here

my feet are almost always dirty.
i can shower outside.
most people don't wear shirts or shoes and are still served.
dogs are welcome. and i haven't seen a service dog.
no one seems to have allergies.
buying feminine products at the corner store never seems embarrassing.
i can wear the same cloths for a week and no one treats me differently.
someone else can wear the same cloths for a week and i don't treat them differently.
unrefrigerated eggs are the only kind.
sweaty cheeks kisses happen more often than not.
i eat outside 99% of the time.
my friends tell me it's worth it to cross the boarder illegally to have more money for their family.
most 'street' dogs have homes.
i have seen more than 8 funeral processions in 9 months.
i have friends that want revenge for a murdered cousin. i hope he comes home.
kids play outside more than inside. sticks and sand are toys.
there are a lot of old people. most are men.
i don't see car seats.
people don't use seatbelts.
we drink in the street.
we J-walk.
we don't have 'walk' and 'don't walk' signs. and we are still alive.
there are no stop signs.
some of my friends have dirt floors in their houses, thatched roofs and outdoor kitchens.
people smile often.
people laugh before any other reaction.
pitbulls are kind.
some poodles are really mean.
i don't always pick up my dog's poop. and it's ok.
loud music is best shared with your neighbors.
roosters do not have an internal clock.
it is fun to sit on a street corner for no reason.
relaxing is encouraged.
when people work. they work very hard.
touching people is a given.
saying hello to everyone you see is normal.
walking seems to be the most effecient mode of transportation.
i shop everyday at a corner store for my meal(s).
street food has not made me sick. ceasar salad at a restaurant has.
news is sometimes broadcast from a stereo attached to the top of a car.
yoga taught in spanish is a lot like yoga taught in english.
there are lots of critters.