today is NOT mexican independence day, but go ahead and drink anyway

Today, Mexicans (well just the ones in Puebla) commemorate the Mexican army's unlikely defeat of French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862.  People outside of Puebla will be using this 'holiday' as a reason to drink tequila and coronas (personally, I don't need a reason as these are my liquid vices of choice).  

I will be celebrating Cinco de Mayo by going to see my shrink, which is definitely needed after...well, you know.  

Two weeks ago, when we confirmed this visit, Dr. D asked me if May 5th would be a good day to meet.  

Me: Sure.  At least I won't forget the appointment.  It's Cinco de Mayo.

Dr. D: Oh yeah.  Do you want to schedule the appointment for a different day?

Me:  Um.  No.  Why do you ask?

Dr. D: Don't you want to celebrate Cinco de Mayo?

Me: No, I don't really celebrate it.  

Dr D: Really?  But it's Mexican Independence Day!

Me: Actually, it's not.  September 16th is Mexican Independence Day. 

So eat (nachos), drink (margaritas) and be merry (by dancing to mariachi music), peeps.  I like to think of today as the one day when my culture is universally appreciated and celebrated.  

Even if it's under the guise of a Mexican holiday.  

happy mexican independence day

Ok, ok...so I'm a day early. But since no one reads my blog on the weekends, I wanted to express the sentiment before ya'll leave me!

And I know some of you are thinking, it's cinco de mayo already? But no, peeps. Mexico celebrates Independence Day on September 16th, the day Father Miguel Hidalgo declared the end of Spanish rule (back in 1810...the actual independence didn't happen until the same day 15 years later). I've been trying to teach my friends about the difference between cinco de mayo and diesiceis de septiembre for years. Don't be surprised if you see a post about this May 5th and September 16th of next year.

So how is this Mexican celebrating? Well, I could always try to make it out to some random Mexican "Cantina" but instead I will honor the day by downing Coronas at Baileys while watching the USC game. I know, I know. I should be celebrating the day with my compadres. But I can't let my Trojans down.

Have a good weekend, peeps. Don't OD on the margaritas!

Oh and...Fight on, Trojans!