So this is a website that gives a good overview of Medellin, Colombia, where I'll be moving in a few weeks. Makes me excited...
http://www.medellin-travel-guide.com/index.html
And this is the website of the school where I'll be teaching...
http://www.thecolumbusschool.com/default.asp
If you're curious, check it out!
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Thunder
A big old storm is rolling into KC right now! There is nothing like a summer storm. Just got off the phone with an OLD friend. This lovely gal I have known since before I can remember. While were far apart, and soon to be even farther, it's good to hear and see that we can still have a great convo and catch up on life changes! I'm super proud of her and everything she's doing :) Med school, Africa, long distance relationships....all things to be admired. Speaking of OLD friends, props to P and her band for a killer show here in KC. She is also another one of my old school pals doing fantastic things. I'm proud to wear her band's t.
Just got back from a trip to South Dakota. My uncle has a cabin on the Missouri River. For those in KC, it's not like it is down here. Up there it is clean, clear, and natural...full of wildlife and vigor. It's the best place I know for some secluded sunbathing and good times with family. It was great to see all the relations. Cousins, great aunts, uncles, and everything in between. The kids are no longer kids and it's fun to sit and chat with lovely young men and women that i am proud to be related to!
Saw my great-aunts, Erma and Ardell. Everytime I see them i realize how amazing they are. Strong, poised, honest, full of faith and wisdom, funny, and kind. I feel honored to be a part of their family. They truly are matriarchs in the best way. They sent me off with well wishes for my new adventure in Colombia and offered up many prayers for my safety and happiness. I'm not a religious person, but knowing that these ladies are sending out prayers for me gives me SO MUCH comfort! I'll be excited to see them in a few years and show them what their prayers have done for me.
So, now I'm back in KC. Finally got my contract for the school and some much needed paperwork, so will be making my appointment for a trip to Chicago. I have to apply for my Colombian Visa in person and the closest consulate is there. I'm a little nervous cause everytime I call up to double check that I have all the needed paperwork, it changes...not to mention the levels of English at the consulate are varying and my Spanish sucks! I guess I should get to used to the frustration of struggling with a language barrier. Hopefully by this time next year I'll be on my way to fluency! Going in to finish up my shots...got through the yellow fever and MMR one just fine, but still have another round of bombardments. Also heard that the 3rd leading cause of death in the US are doctors. Doesn't give me a lot of confindence in the medical world...ah well, gotta get them anyway!
Dad and step-mom got me a new laptop for my trip, so will hopefully be entering in these posts more often cause now I've got internet at the apartment. :)
Overall, things are good. I have a little under a month before the move, so will be busy busy busy...
Adios!
Just got back from a trip to South Dakota. My uncle has a cabin on the Missouri River. For those in KC, it's not like it is down here. Up there it is clean, clear, and natural...full of wildlife and vigor. It's the best place I know for some secluded sunbathing and good times with family. It was great to see all the relations. Cousins, great aunts, uncles, and everything in between. The kids are no longer kids and it's fun to sit and chat with lovely young men and women that i am proud to be related to!
Saw my great-aunts, Erma and Ardell. Everytime I see them i realize how amazing they are. Strong, poised, honest, full of faith and wisdom, funny, and kind. I feel honored to be a part of their family. They truly are matriarchs in the best way. They sent me off with well wishes for my new adventure in Colombia and offered up many prayers for my safety and happiness. I'm not a religious person, but knowing that these ladies are sending out prayers for me gives me SO MUCH comfort! I'll be excited to see them in a few years and show them what their prayers have done for me.
So, now I'm back in KC. Finally got my contract for the school and some much needed paperwork, so will be making my appointment for a trip to Chicago. I have to apply for my Colombian Visa in person and the closest consulate is there. I'm a little nervous cause everytime I call up to double check that I have all the needed paperwork, it changes...not to mention the levels of English at the consulate are varying and my Spanish sucks! I guess I should get to used to the frustration of struggling with a language barrier. Hopefully by this time next year I'll be on my way to fluency! Going in to finish up my shots...got through the yellow fever and MMR one just fine, but still have another round of bombardments. Also heard that the 3rd leading cause of death in the US are doctors. Doesn't give me a lot of confindence in the medical world...ah well, gotta get them anyway!
Dad and step-mom got me a new laptop for my trip, so will hopefully be entering in these posts more often cause now I've got internet at the apartment. :)
Overall, things are good. I have a little under a month before the move, so will be busy busy busy...
Adios!
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