That trip was, hands down, the best part of my job yet. We went on both sides of the border – meeting with people, law offices, border patrol, a special agent with the drug enforcement administration, immigrants, farm workers, and just eating a LOT of amazing food. (I totally got another one of these. Okay, two.) I gained three pounds due to pumpkin empanadas, but was able to run FOUR MILES for the first time in a few years.
I never took a Spanish class, but learned quite a bit from hanging out with several adorable children. Including a 9-year-old who proposed to me. :)
Her mom told me I could be her adoptive mother. And then I found a BB (from a BB gun – what an awkward word) in her mouth, so I gave her back.
Seven days in the desert makes me appreciate our green grass, trees, flowers, and RAIN! (I could never be a border patrol agent, but of course I’ll be cheesy and pose on their boat.)
And, now, on to the next adventure! I have an interview this afternoon, half a day of work tomorrow, and then going to Myrtle Beach for a week. (I’m bringing my Mac with me so I can do (design) work.) I might just forget how to go back to a cubicle. :)
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