Dear Hodgkin's Lymphoma patients, Do yourself a huge favor...GET A PORT FROM THE BEGINNING. I know surgeries are scary, and if you are like me, going under is worse than the thought of being stuck with a needle over and over again. DO NOT BE STUPID. Get the freaking port! It will save you months … Continue reading Chemotherapy Treatment Number Seven
Angels in my life
Feliz Cumple, Nicolás
Nicolas, Hoy es tu cumple! Tenés treinta años! Dios mio, sos un viejo jajaja. No sé cuánto de esto será corecto, pero lo intentaré. Estoy muy alegra de que nos conosimos. Me hacés reir, pensar, y apreciar. Me enamoro de Uruguay a través de tus bonitos ojos. Vos me enseñaste español, como manejar correctamente, y me … Continue reading Feliz Cumple, Nicolás
Happy Birthday to My Best Friend
My Dearest Robert, How fucking classy was that opening? It was like something out of a Jane Austen novel. But that's what we do...we keep it classy. Today is your 32nd birthday. I got to talk to you for a little while, me looking out at beautiful water on an 85 degree day and you … Continue reading Happy Birthday to My Best Friend
The Greatest Gift I Could Possibly Get
In my Spanish learning journey, I have discovered the unique and cheeky world of Sapo Ruperto. He is a toad who lives in el arroyo Solís Chico in Uruguay and he has adventures. Sometimes he helps to rescue whales, sometimes he becomes a superhero, sometimes he becomes a detective, and once he got married. These … Continue reading The Greatest Gift I Could Possibly Get
Carmen and Karen Send a Package
I received the sweetest package from my old teaching buddies. Karen was my mentor teacher when I was a student teacher. We then taught next to each other for six years. And Carmen was my school person. We got each other through our first years together. We laughed together, went to NCTE together, cried together, … Continue reading Carmen and Karen Send a Package
Mom Donates Blood
In Uruguay, whenever a person has a surgery, it is expected that blood donations are contributed in your name. Basically, the system is that you have family and friends donate blood to replenish the bank if there is a possibility you will use blood. It is a great way to keep the system free and … Continue reading Mom Donates Blood
Robert’s Package Arrives!
When your best friend spends $69 to send you a package and it takes over a month to reach you, you make sure to let him know that you got it and love it! And then you guilt him into sending himself the next time. Thanks, Love! You brightened my day as always. Now, get … Continue reading Robert’s Package Arrives!
Piriapolis with my People
When you have a day of feeling well and a friend asks you and your mom to go on a road trip for the day, you say HELL YES! Piriapolis is a beach town snuggled along the Rio de la Plata. Montevideo people especially love to go there because it is close and doesn't have … Continue reading Piriapolis with my People
This is why I do this
After writing my self-pitying albeit honest and necessary post about my low Monday, I received a message from my friend Katie's Mom. She is an avid follower of my blog along with numerous other friends and family who faithfully read or comment or send me a virtual high five. I have always written more for … Continue reading This is why I do this
Chemotherapy Treatment Number Five
On to the third round. Remember, there are six rounds total and two sessions per round. Yesterday was a left-handed day. Therefore, I was already preparing myself for some arm discomfort. My doctor added an anti-allergen before the final chemo drug so that it would minimize my chances of getting another reaction. My bag was … Continue reading Chemotherapy Treatment Number Five
Teach Abroad Coyle-Gamero 