| Hi! It's me. Well, the date is March of 2003 and I was reading over some of my old journal entries. I have been getting really nostalgic about Mexico lately, and reading my journal just really did me in. I am seriously wanting to go to Mexico, now. I am getting ready to graduate in May and can't wait. I am so tired and worn-out that I just want to get out of here. Through all that I have done, I've managed to earn a high enough GPA that I will graduate Cum Laude at the least, so I'm really proud of that. I am currently student teaching at a Middle School. It's interesting to say the least. I am liking it more everyday, though, so I guess I'm doing what I'm supposed to do. Like I was saying, I really find myself missing Mexico a lot. I am planning on going back this summer. A part of me feels like I may be disappointed when I return, because the context of my being there will be different- I'll be there alone, with no Becky, Delphine, Kahuna, and not living on Tzararacua Street with all my neighbors and little children. My biggest fear is that I'll return and Gustavo, Julisa, and Pepe and their family will be gone. I asked their mother when I left if they ever planned on moving and she said "No," but you never know. I hate to say it, but she's not exactly in charge of the relationship, or anything else for that matter. So, when I do go back, I guess I will spend a few days in Cuernavaca and just use the rest of my time to explore other places and make new experiences. I have thought about taking my little brother with me- I think that would be a wonderful expereince for him, but interestingly, it scares me- the thought of being responsible for him in a foreign country. I mean, he doesn't even Speak spanish- what if he got lost? As far as my Spanish skills, I have continued to take advanced Spanish courses ever since I came back. My Spanish is better than ever; even better than in Mexico. I have little difficulties speaking it now, and continue to learn each day. I have also made a load of Mexican friends here, mainly from my waitressing job. They help me and I seriously help them a lot. I have been doing all kinds of translating, from helping buy a car to going to the doctor with a pregnant lady, to claiming insurance to calling in repairs- you name it! I am supposed to be moving to Wilmington in two months and look forward to it. I am enjoying life right now and just like the idea of relaxing. Sometimes, though, I wish that I could just go off and live in Mexico for a while. Then, the reality hits me that for the most part, my life is here and there are people here who care about me and wouldn't want to see me go. I am still working out (mentally) how I could maybe spend at least two months a year in Mexico. We'll see. I have also been contemplating a reunion with me Delphine, Kahuna, and Becky in Cuernavaca. It would be cheap and fun. Maybe I will contact Delphine. She still wants me to visit her in Martinique and if I had more money, I would. I have spoken to Kahuna various times through email and called him once and left a message but never heard back. I am so nostalgic right now that I think I may call him tonight! Becky and I had one long conversation on the phone and did a lot of catching up. Well, I had better head out. I just wanted to drop in and say hello and express my feelings of missing Mexico with someone. I have so many beautiful memories from that place. I wish I could print out a copy of the pictures and feelings from within my head so that other people could see and live them. I apologize for not having ever put up those extra pictures. Honestly, I never had time and definitely don't now. No promises. I will try to do it one day, though. Bye bye for now! Delly |
| Update!!!! |
| March 13, 2003 |