Paris!!!

Today Eduardo and I are going to Paris for the weekend....My Birthday weekend. This trip actually wasn't supposed to be for my birthday weekend. It was originally planned for May. However, the stupid volcano reeked havoc all across Europe during that time and our flights were cancelled. So we re-booked everything for this weekend. When our flights were cancelled in May, we had the option of getting a refund or moving our dates. Before we moved our dates, we checked the prices for the dates we wanted and they were cheaper than the ones we had originally bought. So we chose to get a refund and then re-booked the flights. The hotel was more than accommodating and just moved the dates without any fuss or fees.

I have been to Paris multiple times but this is Eduardo's first time there. It will be really fun to see his expressions when he sees all the sights for the first time. Plus, I have never been to Paris with someone who I am in love with ;)

I am excited about strolling the streets, seeing the sights, drinking coffee, drinking wine, eating the pastries, smelling the wonderful fresh bread that seems to engulf the streets of Paris every morning, shopping, eating creme brulee, meeting up with our friend Colleen and her new husband Robert, being on vacation, not worrying about anything. We are going to have so much fun!!!! AHHH!

Back to school

Next Thursday is the first day of school. I am headed back after a 2.5 year hiatus. I am excited, nervous and I would say the most motivated I have ever been about doing well at school in my life. I only have 2-3 semesters left, and am looking forward to the upcoming challenges.

My latest hiatus from school was the best sacrifice I have made in my life, in fact I don't consider it a sacrifice.

I stopped going to school after the spring 2007 semester to move to Mexico. I had met Eduardo and his work visa was going to expire. He had told me about his looming departure and asked if I wanted to continue the relationship. I was having fun and am a firm believer in not to stop good things. So we continued dating, about a 6 weeks before he was scheduled to leave, we were having dinner at 'Cantina Laredo' in North Scottsdale and it hit me. I was not going to risk loosing this great relationship because of distance. So I told Eduardo then and there that I wanted to move with him to Mexico City. 6 weeks later we packed up my car and drove all the way to Mexico City. It has been the best decisions I have ever made! I Love you Eduardo!

Here are a couple photos from the road trip.