Setting aside money for emergencies/illness should not be a problem.

Yes, i am willing to buy all my food like the locals do, and live like them in order
to live cheaper. I doubt i will miss mcdonalds as i don't really eat at places
like that anyways.

I think the only thing that i would bring would be a laptop, so yes i guess
i would require internet.
I haven't decided yet on if i need a phone, but i know for sure i will not
be wanting tv/satellite/cable as i have been living without that for
several years now, and have not missed it.

I also think i will be able to live without a car just fine.
I might buy myself a scooter though. Are they expensive to maintain in mexico?
If so, i am willing to rely on public transportation, as i may like exploring, but
generally want to stay away from the big cities like mexico city.

Also, i don't need a night life, as i rarely do that sort of thing in canada anyways.
That is for the 18-25 year olds here and i am in my mid 30's.

My first trip will most likely be to find my bearings, to look for a place that
suits me before i decide to live there every year for at least 6 months.

So, my first trip in nov would be about 3-5 months.
If i like it, and find a place i know i will come back to, i plan on staying there
at least 6 months out of the year, then coming back to canada to do contract
work for at least 3 months out of the year.

I hope that explains things a little better about what my needs would be.
As i said earlier, i am not really that materialistic and can live without
most things and not miss them.