I just realized that this is the first time I am not the one leaving. High school - I left for TennesseeCollege - We all leftItaly - I came back to the statesGrad school - we all stayed in driving distanceHendersonville/ Nashville - I left for Uruguay This time I am the one staying. Well, … Continue reading When Others Are Leaving
New Friends
Despedida
When people leave Uruguay you throw them a going away party. It is called a Despedida. Considering that this year we had so many people leaving, it only made sense that we had one big despedida. That being said, the people leaving all had their plates full and no one was taking the initiative. Plus, … Continue reading Despedida
Holding onto the Perfect Days
At the beginning of treatments I had good weeks. Lately it has dwindled down to good days. And even during the good days there are still moments of frustration or annoyance because I can't do something or I don't have the energy or a period of dizziness comes out of nowhere or I am obligated … Continue reading Holding onto the Perfect Days
The Days After Chemo Number Four
This time has been a strange ebb and flow of symptoms and feelings. It could be that my body is trying to release a dead egg at the same time it is being poisoned. Or it could be an after effect from the Neprogen and all of the other antibiotics that were pumped into me … Continue reading The Days After Chemo Number Four
The Hope in Others
I received this article from a fellow cancer fighter and fellow UAS teacher that gave me a lot to think about. Serendipitously, Amy and her husband John (both of whom worked at UAS a few years ago) were visiting for the Thanksgiving holiday at the exact time that I got my official diagnosis. I cannot … Continue reading The Hope in Others
A Year I Will Never Forget – 2018
January: Started off the year with dear new friends watching fireworks explode all around me from a rooftop. Started off the year with four months under my belt living in a brand new country. Finished up a two week intensive Spanish immersion course. Made my way to my dream destination, Rio de Janeiro where I … Continue reading A Year I Will Never Forget – 2018
A Very Special Christmas Eve
Mom and I were invited over to my friends Javi and Carla's house for a friends and family Christmas Eve. Christmas day in Uruguay is not a very big deal. Most of the big presents are given to the children on the three kings day (Jan 6). In addition, the magic of Christmas comes at … Continue reading A Very Special Christmas Eve
The First Cut
As I said before, I noticed my hair falling out this week. The thing about long hair is that it falls out A LOT! I´m talking serious rings of a lion's mane around my desk at school, clumps in my bathroom, strands and strands on my sweaters. I just could not get away from my … Continue reading The First Cut
A Letter to STUCO and Mr. Davidson
Dear STUCO, I want you to know that I am so proud of you all. You have worked tirelessly for the past few months putting together a coffee house to remember. The decorations looked amazing! Unraveling those banners on the wall gave me goosebumps. And I know some of you put in way more hours … Continue reading A Letter to STUCO and Mr. Davidson
A UAS Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. What's not to love - lots of yummy food, family and friends gathered around a table for hours, the celebration of the joys of one's life. Over the years I have encountered Friendsgiving, Thirsty Thanksgiving, Freezing Thanksgiving, Misfits Thanksgiving, Argentina Asian Thanksgiving and Thanksgiving in July. No matter where I … Continue reading A UAS Thanksgiving
Teach Abroad Coyle 