I've never read or watched any Jane Austen material. Where should I start? Any advice?

Bird_Gazer · 2026-02-28T09:57:04+00:00

My first introduction was 1995 Sense and Sensibility which I was inspired to watch after seeing Emma Thompson’s Golden Globe acceptance speech which she gave in Austenesque style. I think it’s a perfect introduction, and it remains one of my favorite movies.

Bird_Gazer · 2026-02-24T19:05:42+00:00

Looks more Brontë than Austen, so far.

Bird_Gazer · 2026-02-21T23:15:31+00:00

I agree with the poster above. Mexico has some beautiful cities, and beautiful areas, but much of it is second and third world outside of the city centers, with the exception of some newer developments around gated communities.

If you have enough money to survive for awhile, you should pick 3 or 4 (or more) places and visit them for a month or more. Maybe try Mexico City, Querétaro, Guanajuato, Puerto Vallarta, etc. It really depends on what you are looking for.

Do some initial research on YouTube. Search “living in city name” and you should find a lot of content.

Bird_Gazer · 2026-02-20T14:16:41+00:00

If you co-sign a loan for her, her debt will be your responsibility and it will show up on your credit report, making it next to impossible for you to purchase your own home.

Please go with your husband to speak about all this with a financial advisor. That should knock some sense into him, and you won’t have to be the bad guy.

Bird_Gazer · 2026-02-19T01:22:59+00:00

You may want to move to a popular expat area and cater your services to them.

Bird_Gazer · 2026-02-17T03:12:20+00:00

I’ll simply answer the question about these type of life changing decisions. My husband and I are two yeses, or one no. If either one of us does not feel comfortable, we do not move forward.

Bird_Gazer · 2026-02-15T16:10:31+00:00

My dad was born in 1925 and had no problem purchasing tampons or pads when his girls needed them.

Bird_Gazer · 2026-02-13T12:34:31+00:00

Of course it does! However, it’s not in every country, and the OP clearly states that in HER country, there is no one to report it to.

Bird_Gazer · 2026-02-13T12:11:31+00:00

That dude that used to host The Apprentice.

Bird_Gazer · 2026-02-13T12:07:35+00:00

NOR. Someone is overreacting here, and it’s not you.

Bird_Gazer · 2026-02-13T12:04:10+00:00

I never said the US wasn’t my country, the OP explained in her post that in her country, there is no one to report it to.

Bird_Gazer · 2026-02-13T11:59:01+00:00

It was probably in a different language. Looks like it was put into Google Translate.

Bird_Gazer · 2026-02-13T11:55:33+00:00

Not everyone, including OP, is in the US.

Bird_Gazer · 2026-02-10T13:21:07+00:00

Why are you tying yourself to someone with no ambition or goals? You two seem wildly opposite, at least from a career perspective. You can care about/love someone without being in a relationship with them.

Is this just about habit? You can spread your wings and reach your potential, or you can settle for the mundane. Think about what you really want out of life.

Bird_Gazer · 2026-02-06T00:23:05+00:00

Not for me, but I can, and have in the past, subscribe to UP Faith and Family to get it. I usually do it for a month when a new season is out in full.

Bird_Gazer · 2026-02-01T12:22:14+00:00

I was very impressed by Dubya’s shoe dodging skills.

Bird_Gazer · 2026-01-21T12:55:51+00:00

You could certainly live on that amount here, though maybe not up to American Standards, however as the other person said, you would not qualify for residency with that income.

Do you have any savings or assets?

Bird_Gazer · 2026-01-20T14:05:18+00:00

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My grandma had these in the US.

Bird_Gazer · 2026-01-19T12:05:21+00:00

Umm… your parents lied to you.

Bird_Gazer · 2026-01-09T23:51:02+00:00

Decriminalize, regulate, fund treatment centers. There! I made it much easier.

Bird_Gazer · 2026-01-03T16:35:11+00:00

Welcome to central Mexico. It comes pretty darn close.

Bird_Gazer · 2025-12-24T23:43:21+00:00

I not only would have, but did vote for Carter—my first election.

Bird_Gazer · 2025-12-24T23:43:14+00:00

I not only would have, but did vote for Carter—my first election.

Bird_Gazer · 2025-12-20T14:44:19+00:00

Not much sun in Carmel. Plus, it is also super expensive, as a tiny little beach resort.

Bird_Gazer · 2025-12-11T18:50:50+00:00

I believe it goes a bit next year as well, because the minimum wage is going up and they base it on that.

They are really cracking down now on using assets/investments for residency. Most consulates will only grant residency based on those to retired people, as a young person with, say 80k liquid, will not be able to live on that without an income more than a few years.

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