and here we are....

the night before i depart. i am exhausted.

i was up and in middlebury by 8:30 am this morning to help teach a zumba class, as they are preparing to kick off their zumba classes there. the girls will do a great job. it will take a little bit to get their choreography to the point that it is easy enough to cue and do, but the ladies there are going to be a great support. they are all ready to booty shake and have the zumba girls lead the way! best of luck to you both! you rock!

cleaned my house, did every article of laundry, including sheets, and finished packing....i always act like i can't find shampoo and body wash in the d.r....once i'm there, i actually prefer purchasing my things there, but i will come prepared.

have said good bye to my kid and my dog....teary farewells. i know i will speak and e.mail with my daughter practically daily, and that i will see her in a little over 2 weeks, but i couldn't help think..."whose stupid idea was this for me to go away without her?" and our poochie...aye, aye, aye...it breaks my heart...but she is in doggie heaven, staying with her friends... her human friends too!

but that's all the practical stuff....what will this bring me? will i be more fluent in spanish? will i love dancing in the capital? will i meet interesting, creative and bright people? will i get lost? will i be able to immerse myself into the land? will i be ready to come home or will i want to stay there?

i guess i can only say..."stay tuned...same bat channel, same bat time...for the latest in the life of me"

un beso grande!

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