2009

December was so full of fun events and changes, despite school getting out Nov 29 I didn't have a chance to bring the blog up to date! We celebrated Thanksgiving at least 3 times, with feasts fit for royalty and plenty of pumpkin and cranberry dishes, no problem at all finding tricky ingredients for those who know where to look! We also partied with co-workers, and I with my school colleagues received a GIGANTIC caneston full of yummy treats, including wine and champagne to ring out '08 in style. I took on the role of Director of Marketing and Programs at the Instituto Exclusivo as of December 1, so had to say good-bye to several students. But so far it has been an exciting challenge, and despite the pressure of finding more online Spanish students outside of Bolivia, I'm feeling great about it.

We found our first fake Christmas tree and decorated it, then spent the day (and night before) with extended family. Several special cousins were in town by New Year's, which ensured 2009 is off to a fantastic start. We again danced til dawn, this time in even more fun company, eating nearly hourly all the traditional favorites from 12 grapes to morning api and pastries. We got on the jet plane at sunrise the 2nd and have been living it up Stateside as well...bodes well for a fun year!