Letter 2
Carmen Ortega to Elías Ruiz
12th August 2002 (from Pueblo)
Dearest Elías,
Getting back to work on a farm after two weeks doing nothing is hard. Pueblo wasn't exactly relaxed before I left two weeks ago but it seems worse now. People are stressed because there's no work. Ana and me are lucky to have our jobs on Don Esteban's farm. He's a grumpy cabrón but he pays quite well and really I'm grateful for the work. Like I was telling you before there's really no industry here and labour's hard to come by. You don't like your apartment, but at least you don't have to share. Ana's a good girl but living with anyone but a husband gets to you after a while.
Anyway I'm sorry to rant like this but actually I already feel a bit better. I've heard keeping a diary is similar, but I'd be way too scared someone would find it if I wrote one.
I have a day off Thursday, and I'm spending the whole day at the lake. You should get to the beach or you'll turn into a hermit.
With all my affection,
Carmen.