As soon as I posted about my hospital stay on Sunday, I received numerous comments about how everyone was sorry that my weekend was so rough. Although Sunday was a good kick in the pants, the weekend was actually one of my favorites so far in Uruguay. From Thursday to Saturday, I had nothing but … Continue reading The Good Weekend Before
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Fireworks, Friends, and Food – Welcome 2019
What can be better than bringing in the new year with favorite friends, good food, and fireworks. As is becoming my tradition, we went over to Tavis' and Diego's house for New Year's Eve. Not only do they have the best roof for viewing the fireworks, but their house always feels like a great big … Continue reading Fireworks, Friends, and Food – Welcome 2019
Chemotherapy Treatment Number Three
I woke up feeling a bit yucky. I don't really know why. My stomach was a little out of sorts and I just didn't feel that surge of energy, that "let's kick this thing" attitude that I felt for the previous two treatments. It could be that I am already getting sick of this mess. … Continue reading Chemotherapy Treatment Number Three
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
To My HHS Family
I received the sweetest video from my HHS family. I love you all so much. You have no idea how much this made my day! I miss you all like crazy and want you to know that ya done made me cry and laugh and feel very very very loved. To Carmen: You look amazing, … Continue reading To My HHS Family
It’s Official: I Work with the Best People in the World
On my desk on Wednesday, directly after third period sat a box. The top was covered in orange construction paper and colored pocka-dotted bulletin board borders. This box could only be from one group of people...teachers. When I opened it, hand-cut construction hearts surrounded goodies to take with me to chemo. My beautiful colleagues and … Continue reading It’s Official: I Work with the Best People in the World
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
Day 7 – Cartagena and the Rosario Islands
Rosario Islands So remember that 3am stumbling home to bed part? Probably not the best idea. I had a 5:30am wake-up call at the hostel because I had signed up to tour the Rosario Islands. I got my tired and still slightly drunk ass out of bed, put on my swimsuit and grabbed the sack … Continue reading Day 7 – Cartagena and the Rosario Islands
US Soil Again
Let’s backtrack a bit. I stepped back onto US soil on June 26th. After 14 hours in the air and 5.5 hours in airports, I made it to JFK airport at 11:53pm. I was tired, smelly and sore which equates to grumpy gills. Not even going to lie, one of the greatest pleasures is stepping … Continue reading US Soil Again
Teach Abroad Coyle-Gamero 