by Rick *Don Rico* J.
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June 19, 2007

Changes In Latitude, Changes In Attitude...

January 23, 2008 12:01 AM EST (Updated: January 23, 2008 12:02 AM EST)
views: 62 | rating: 10/10 (16 votes) | comments: 20

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I took this picture on a sunny beach in Mexico in mid-December. It was 85 degrees. I was in the middle of a month without wearing shoes. I took a siesta every afternoon. I had an ice cold beer with my lunch every day.

Then, I returned to the flood-ravaged Pacific Northwest.

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I took this photo on a frozen mountaintop in Oregon this morning. The temperature was in the teens. I was in the middle of a month without a day off. I worked 12-17 hours a day. There was no time for lunch.

Can you guess which I prefer?

Hint: I'm returning to Mexico on February 26th!
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Comments: 20

Wilma M. Jan 23, 2008, 12:21am EST
You're going back already???? I'm so jealous. I cannot see WHY you would want to go back there!!! LOL
Deborah D. Jan 23, 2008, 12:27am EST
LOL! Yeah, well that is why I live in California! It IS cold here right now- TO ME- LOL! Been in the mid 60's.
arun tp Jan 23, 2008, 2:57am EST
great, dont become workaholic
elizabeth e. Jan 23, 2008, 5:39am EST
Sounds like good living to me...Mexico that is!
Chris E. Jan 23, 2008, 9:06am EST
I know how you feel I use to live in Hawaii. I miss it so much!!!!!!!!!!!
Marianne R. Jan 23, 2008, 9:32am EST
Cute photo comparison. I'd opt for the warmer weather too!
Lucky Stars Jan 23, 2008, 12:24pm EST
I know which I would prefer!! Even though I'm all Northen European descent, I swear I'm a blonde Latina. I looooooove the heat, the music, the palms in the breeze, the food........ everything about places south of the border.
Nancy S. Jan 23, 2008, 2:46pm EST
I hope the end of Feb. comes fast for you. You're going to need it after your work schedule.
Nana to Seven Cutiepies Jan 23, 2008, 4:59pm EST
I'd never want to come back to the freezing cold. Give me sun and warmth!
Lydia (part of the solution) Shelley Jan 24, 2008, 6:22am EST
Congratulations! This photo essay is now the featured article at Barefooters!

A month with no shoes. Bliss!
Jennifer J. Jan 24, 2008, 12:17pm EST
I want to go to Mexico!!!
Ann Weaver Hart Jan 24, 2008, 11:40pm EST
Have a great time and don't forget to fill us in on what happens between the beer and the siesta.
Mariana T. Jan 25, 2008, 11:04pm EST
I love the heat and don't blame you for returning to Mexico - at least, you know what it's like on the other side of the fence - brrrrr. Have fun and thanks for sharing the great pictures! Salud.
Pat S. Jan 26, 2008, 12:49am EST
HAHAHA.... Thx for sharing :o)
Kathy D. Jan 27, 2008, 1:41pm EST
Great shots! I like how you're in the same position in both photos
Kathy D. Jan 27, 2008, 1:42pm EST
I'm getting a bit tired of the cold myself.
Kathy D. Jan 27, 2008, 1:42pm EST
By the way, now that Jimmy Buffett song is in my head!
Susan Sparkman Feb 11, 2008, 6:39am EST
What a great contrast...I guess lots of hot coffee replaced the ice cold beer...bummer!
R B Nov 29, 2008, 10:20pm EST
The warm picture looks much better.

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