being.....back

I can't say that stepping onto American soil was the best thing I've done this year, but rather enjoyed stepping OFF American soil much more.

I was greeted by twangy Houston-ites at the airport July 23.

I MISS speaking Spanish to get what I need and go where I need to go.

I think about the amazing stories, adventures, milestones, people, food and lifestyle I lived and grew while I was there and I am teary to think it could be another year or more before I get to return.

Teaching is much much easier your second year. I would hear this mantra repeated by many veteran teachers over the previous year, but all I could think was: "please, shut up." Turns out they were right....oops.

I feel caught "in between" my life stages. I'm surrounded by many who are ready to marry and even planning to do so...but I cannot seem to find a person to sit and have dinner with for 2 hours. What's up with that!?

I have kept up my vegetarian diet and love it. I eat beans and rice 6 days a week and would be glad to share the recipe.

I'm glad to be home with my family.

I'm ready for the next stage of life...to begin it, to embrace it and to figure it out...or just to survive it.


Dear Corinne,
If you still read this...you'll never truly know how much you affected my life in guatemala. Thank you for your honesty, your amazing-ness and your ability to change the world...starting with me. I miss you and wish you peace and good health in Guatemala. Take care of yourself and send my love to Santos and Lydia.
K