Somewhere...

Hi Guys! Wanna go on an adventure with me? Life is short; we only live once, right? Come on, it'll be fun!!!I think it's time for a second one. The first was when I was 18; that's 18 years ago...hmmmm I'm sensing a pattern..
Where are we? Do I look happy or nervous?? Good question. So glad I have friends with connections...The stencil looks good, but that will wash right off. We don't want that.
We definitely want the REAL thing!!! Something that will be with me forever... and ever...
And it looks soooo good! I wonder what I'll add in 18 years.

The annual "work Christmas party" was held last night at our headmaster's home. Complete with cocktails, food, and live music; the night was one to remember! Here are a few shots of me and some of my friends.

Diane, Suzanne, Brad, and me

Diane, Suzanne, Brad, Meghan and me

Diane, Suzanne, Brad, me and Diane

And this is what happens after too many (drinks) pictures....

Happy Holidays! Feliz Natal! Bom Ano Novo! Happy New Year!

I get to work here...

This is the view from the top of our highest block at EARJ. You can see my apartment on the right side, this side of the water, and behind the tallest buildings (brown and cream) in the foreground of the photo. And I'm here for another year...at least.

Excuse now, I must go sit next to the pool for some color before my party this evening.

I haven't done one of these in awhile. So here goes:
I am: an educator
I know: I am lucky to have so many great people in my life
I want: the insurance to reimburse me for my surgery
I have: my health
I miss: my sister
I feel: blessed
I hear: traffic on Lagoa/Barra
I smell: nail polish
I crave: picanha
I cry: when I am really angry
I search: for more hours in the day
I wonder: what 2009 will have in store for me
I regret: not grading student work during my medical leave
I love: my life
I worry: about my family's health
I remember: too much
I dance: every day
I don't: eat cooked vegetables
I argue: for fun sometimes
I write: my blog, on facebook, on student papers, emails, notes--my life's story
I win: happiness
I lose: pens
I wish: I could guarantee a peaceful life for the people I love
I listen: with my heart
I can usually be found: on the beach or next to the pool
I am scared: of people without a conscience
I need: to remain positive
I forget: secrets people tell me