Well, it's kind of funny rvgringo, but that is kind of the way i am living now, and
i don't really have many complaints.
The problem is, i really don't like where i live here, and fell out of love with canada
many years ago and unfortunately, it's becoming worse as i get older.

I guess i am really going to have to experience mexico to really know what
i am going to like.
I was hoping to cut my expenses in half and still live the way i do, shop cheaply
at local markets, learn spanish, and integrate right in.

Will it be a culture shock? Yes, i have no doubt that it will. I have moved over
several provinces in canada for work, and easily adapted anywhere i was.
But, i do understand that this will be quite different.

I figure my main expenses will be rent and food of course, but when i actually
decide where i want to live, i will be able to lower my expenses considerably
as i adapt to where i am.

I won't miss my family/friends as much as you may think though, not because i don't
love them, but because i am just used to living far away from them.

And yes, i will take bajagringo's comments into consideration, and i think
i can do it without missing a whole lot.

But yes, one of my main concerns right now for my initial trip will
be the cost, which i assume will be higher since it will be my first time there.

Dang, im a blowhard sometimes. lol