Today is the celebration of the miraculous victory of Mexican forces against the French (not Spanish!) infantry at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. I celebrated by making island-style fish tacos with ono (a type of mackerel; means "tasty" or "delicious" in Hawaiian) for the whole household, thus tying in Hawaiian cuisine with an observation of the Mexican holiday. Despite the fact that none of us is remotely Mexican (well, unless you count me and Cuz's smidgeons of Native American blood...which I do like to count). I'm sure this means we are misappropriating numerous cultures, and duly apologize to anyone offended. But I'm still going to finish my margarita.
Also, I had a job interview today - my first real interview in the month or so I've been job-hunting here - and it went really well. We talked for a full 45 minutes, longer than any interview I ever had in Portland. I'd say it's 50/50. I'll know by Friday.
We go to Hana tomorrow for a few nights. I'm excited. We'll be working, but there will be relaxation time, too, and I know from my brief taste before that Hana is the most enchanting place on Maui. Probably one of the most sensuously enchanting places in the world.
Aloha y feliz Cinco de Mayo
glam aka tony
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