Here I am on my way to Nicaragua. I'm sitting in the airport and didn't find myself inconvenience in any way more than the last time I flew nearly a year ago. In fact, it was all really quick. I guess that happens when you arrive at 5am. Less people are crazy enough to fly that early in the morning.
I'm flying out of Reagan National Airport. I have never been to this airport before. I've always flown through or to Dulles. This airport feels much smaller. I kind of like that.
I've had a lot on my mind lately, what with studying Spanish and trying to get ready to leave for Mexico. Sometimes I think I must have been crazy to want this life. Moving is stressful under any circumstances, even more so when you're moving to a different country. And as much as I love my cat, he adds an extra level of stress. Every country has their own animal import regulations. Luckily, Mexico isn't too difficult. The only thing I'm finding difficult is that the health certificate needs to be issued within 5 days of entering. Since I'm driving to Juarez, that could be a little tight. I received a recommendation to have the health certificate issued in Juarez, but that means I have to worry about finding a vet in El Paso and in DC for his shots rather than one to do both.
But despite everything I need to get done, I'm right on track to do so. I just have to hope that the nerves that haven't failed me yet will get me through the next couple months with my trip to Nicaragua, Spanish test, moving, and beginning a new job.
As for the Spanish test, I keep hearing all these tips on how to pass. The most consistent counsel that I'm getting is that you need to stay calm. When you get nervous, the grammar starts to break down. Luckily for me, I generally take tests very well. But this test makes me more nervous than nearly any test I've taken before. But here I have hope. I was much more nervous for the oral exam, and I passed that! Although I felt nervous right up until I was there, then my natural disposition to not worry about things that I can't change, took over. Once the exam starts, there is nothing more I can do to prepare, so why worry? Already I feel my nerves calming a little. Right now I'm on track with my Spanish training. Yo puedo hablar español. Ya aprendí el subjuntivo, y me falta 6 semanas para el examen. Tengo mucho tiempo para estudiar y mejorarse.
So, I think I just need to put it out of my mind. And instead turn to thinking about getting around Managua by myself . . . No one could ever say that this job isn't an adventure!
P.S. I haven't left the U.S. and I'm already tired of being stared at!
I'm flying out of Reagan National Airport. I have never been to this airport before. I've always flown through or to Dulles. This airport feels much smaller. I kind of like that.
I've had a lot on my mind lately, what with studying Spanish and trying to get ready to leave for Mexico. Sometimes I think I must have been crazy to want this life. Moving is stressful under any circumstances, even more so when you're moving to a different country. And as much as I love my cat, he adds an extra level of stress. Every country has their own animal import regulations. Luckily, Mexico isn't too difficult. The only thing I'm finding difficult is that the health certificate needs to be issued within 5 days of entering. Since I'm driving to Juarez, that could be a little tight. I received a recommendation to have the health certificate issued in Juarez, but that means I have to worry about finding a vet in El Paso and in DC for his shots rather than one to do both.
But despite everything I need to get done, I'm right on track to do so. I just have to hope that the nerves that haven't failed me yet will get me through the next couple months with my trip to Nicaragua, Spanish test, moving, and beginning a new job.
As for the Spanish test, I keep hearing all these tips on how to pass. The most consistent counsel that I'm getting is that you need to stay calm. When you get nervous, the grammar starts to break down. Luckily for me, I generally take tests very well. But this test makes me more nervous than nearly any test I've taken before. But here I have hope. I was much more nervous for the oral exam, and I passed that! Although I felt nervous right up until I was there, then my natural disposition to not worry about things that I can't change, took over. Once the exam starts, there is nothing more I can do to prepare, so why worry? Already I feel my nerves calming a little. Right now I'm on track with my Spanish training. Yo puedo hablar español. Ya aprendí el subjuntivo, y me falta 6 semanas para el examen. Tengo mucho tiempo para estudiar y mejorarse.
So, I think I just need to put it out of my mind. And instead turn to thinking about getting around Managua by myself . . . No one could ever say that this job isn't an adventure!
P.S. I haven't left the U.S. and I'm already tired of being stared at!
1 comment:
ok, ok... i"ll stop staring, ha ha!!
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