Que Vayas Bien...

Bye PUCMM! The Library, where I spent most of Wednesday morning

About 7 pages of essay writing to go and I'm finished with class in the DR! The time flew, my goodness. Last night we had our ISA goodbye dinner. My parents got in Thursday night and seem to be a big hit. I wouldn't say they're readily adopting the culture but my friends and family here have definitely been super warm and welcoming. Fifi made a giant Sancocho soup for them the night they got in, and neighbors and family were here to welcome them to Santiago. I have two days left with my American friends and I just really can't believe it. Something kinda similar to the feeling I had before leaving the US is quickly coming back to me. There is so much to think about; I feel like I don't even have time to sleep because I'm anxious about a million different things!
Definitely looking forward the beach with my family; Lina and Freddy are actually coming with (aka taking us there) tomorrow and staying till Monday too. We're probably going to a Fort where Columbus sailed (or something) in Puerto Plata on Monday. What else what else? NOT looking forward to saying goodbye to my friends and host family here. I've really grown close to them and I know I'll always have a home here. And the people of Santiago definitely have a place in my heart as well. On a more positive note, I'M PUMPED to come home and see all of you! Just thinking about the look on Jose/Timaree/my roomies/ the boys/kimcandaceclare's faces makes me feel like I'm gonna explode with joy.
What's left on my list? Learn to say "See you soon" in creole. Finish papers. Stock up on coffee and suckers to bring home. Take advantage of speaking tons of Spanish while I still can! Volunteer in Monte Cristi in two weeks.
I may update a time or two before I come home, but who really knows! Thanks for reading, I hope you've learned something and enjoyed following my adventures! See you all in three weeks :)

last day of class with haitian friends

hanging out at the ISA office