Change

Hey everyone! Just a quick update...I'm all better! After some expensive but very strong antibiotics, the throat infection is officially gone!! YAY!! I also spent a fantastic weekend in Lago Atitlan, and it was a refreshing time of discovering the beautiful volcano-ringed lake and the fauna and flora of a breathtaking spot in the South-West of Guatemala. The birdcalls alone were enough to make me realize how exotic a place this country is! This past week has been really good. I've been off all week, because it is spring break at the school where I teach, and it was sorely needed. I got to move ahead on my final report and also just enjoy breakfast with the family (usually I'm up too early to enjoy that) and get in some Eurocup watching (my Germany jersey will be well-worn by the time finals roll around on Sunday).
The only thing that is less fun is the goodbyes. This week I will be saying goodbye to some friends that I have made and come to love and while that means changing my group of friends somewhat, there is a positive side to change: I've gained a new roommate, Rebecca, who is awesome! And I am meeting some new people from all over the world that I sense will bring a lot to my short stint here in Guatemala.
As a wise friend one loved to say: Change is good!! Amen.
Have a great week everyone! More to come...