February 13, 2009
I got this e-mail from my little sister this morning. Glad I didn't hear the news yesterday!
Hello Family~ just wanted to let you know that I am safe and sound in NYC. After waiting at the airport yesterday through 3 cancelled flights to Buffalo, I decided to come home and try again tomorrow (which is now today). I am so glad I did! In case you have not seen the news, one of the later flights crashed as it neared the buffalo airport and all are dead. I think I have some guardian angels at my side... I am supposedly flying today at 12:39.
Love to you all,
Amy xo
OLE!
February 12, 2009
They have the best view, gratis, aka "free".
Pomp and circumstance before the fight.
We went to a bullfight about 2 weeks ago. All I can say is it's barbaric. I mean really, first they stab the bull BEFORE putting him in the ring. Then they have a bunch of matadors confuse him with nice bright capes and make him run around the ring 'til he's out of breath. After that some guys on horses parade around and they stab him too, or does that come BEFORE the matadors run him - can't remember. But wait, that's not enough... then they have some guy with swords pierce, 2 swords at a time for a total of 4. When ALL that is done then they send out the solo matador to tease the poor bull a bit more before driving a sword through his shoulder blades. I mean really now, that's not even close to a fair fight!
This is the bullfight arena. See that big apartment building in the background...
They have the best view, gratis, aka "free".
Pomp and circumstance before the fight.Oh yeah, more fair play. They have a place to hide... CHICKENS!
Lookin' like a tough guy huh? NOT! Watch the video below. All that hissing from the crowd is not applause it's anger at the matador for being scared. And basically because he stunk and the bull would have had him for dinner had the other matadors not stepped in!
This matador is from Spain and a favorite of the crowd. I will give him credit for putting on a good show and controlling the situation the whole time while maintaining dangerously close proximity to Mr. Angry Bull. And I included this shot because it was one heck of a lucky shot! That's him driving a long sword into the bulls shoulders. Check out the body contortion and his feet completely off the ground!
Lookin' like a tough guy huh? NOT! Watch the video below. All that hissing from the crowd is not applause it's anger at the matador for being scared. And basically because he stunk and the bull would have had him for dinner had the other matadors not stepped in!
Video of shame
Dinner anyone?
This matador is from Spain and a favorite of the crowd. I will give him credit for putting on a good show and controlling the situation the whole time while maintaining dangerously close proximity to Mr. Angry Bull. And I included this shot because it was one heck of a lucky shot! That's him driving a long sword into the bulls shoulders. Check out the body contortion and his feet completely off the ground!GREAT news!
Febuary 10, 2008
I know, I know... I never post anymore. Life is nuts, really. I can't find time to read blogs either! But I have a free few minutes this morning to pass along...
WE GOT APPROVED FOR AN EXTENSION!!!! Yeah, now we will be here for a third year. I know it seems crazy to some, especially with all the bombs, tear gas and general unrest of this country but on the flip side it is BEAUTIFUL! The people are so nice too. And the weather is fabulous! And let's not forget the maid :o) Plus Max is now using sentences in spanish. All he needs is vocabulary because he has the basic structure down. Miss Maggie is working on it. She understands common questions and responds appropriately but most of the time she just repeats what people say to her. Not sure if I mentioned this to ya'll but she has an auditory processing and formulation/word finding disorder. Poor little thing. But if that's the worst of it given the drugs her mom was taking in utero it's really not that bad. We are working on it and heck, if you're gonna have a speech-language disorder I guess it's good you have a mom that's a speech therapist!
Anyway, we've had lot's of problems with our homes in the states from repairs to tenants leaving etc. The process of researching items for the best deals, with still was pretty pricey in one instance, and researching the market because a tenant claimed a $200 reduction in rent was in order given the economy (HA - NOT!) my time has been sucked up. But don't feel too sorry for me, I've also had a lot of "teas". Which believe it or not are fun. Now that I've developed a social group I've been running around alot. I went to a bullfight... post on that forthcoming, and to a factory for a Colombian purse designer where they gave us a 30% discount and tour (very cool). And lastly I stared working. I say that very loosely... I am now seeing kids, as in 2 of them, in the house. I am testing the waters. A fellow SLP is leaving in Sept and she asked me if I wanted to take over. She gets referrals direct from the embassy. The money is great and the kids will be in school all day in August so it's feasible. Also she keeps her caseload to about 10 hours a week with the kids, probably another 2 or so for paperwork. So not too bad. Anyway, I'm testing the waters as I said.
Okay, that was a jumbled post of random information. Perhaps the next will be more cohesive;o)
I know, I know... I never post anymore. Life is nuts, really. I can't find time to read blogs either! But I have a free few minutes this morning to pass along...
WE GOT APPROVED FOR AN EXTENSION!!!! Yeah, now we will be here for a third year. I know it seems crazy to some, especially with all the bombs, tear gas and general unrest of this country but on the flip side it is BEAUTIFUL! The people are so nice too. And the weather is fabulous! And let's not forget the maid :o) Plus Max is now using sentences in spanish. All he needs is vocabulary because he has the basic structure down. Miss Maggie is working on it. She understands common questions and responds appropriately but most of the time she just repeats what people say to her. Not sure if I mentioned this to ya'll but she has an auditory processing and formulation/word finding disorder. Poor little thing. But if that's the worst of it given the drugs her mom was taking in utero it's really not that bad. We are working on it and heck, if you're gonna have a speech-language disorder I guess it's good you have a mom that's a speech therapist!
Anyway, we've had lot's of problems with our homes in the states from repairs to tenants leaving etc. The process of researching items for the best deals, with still was pretty pricey in one instance, and researching the market because a tenant claimed a $200 reduction in rent was in order given the economy (HA - NOT!) my time has been sucked up. But don't feel too sorry for me, I've also had a lot of "teas". Which believe it or not are fun. Now that I've developed a social group I've been running around alot. I went to a bullfight... post on that forthcoming, and to a factory for a Colombian purse designer where they gave us a 30% discount and tour (very cool). And lastly I stared working. I say that very loosely... I am now seeing kids, as in 2 of them, in the house. I am testing the waters. A fellow SLP is leaving in Sept and she asked me if I wanted to take over. She gets referrals direct from the embassy. The money is great and the kids will be in school all day in August so it's feasible. Also she keeps her caseload to about 10 hours a week with the kids, probably another 2 or so for paperwork. So not too bad. Anyway, I'm testing the waters as I said.
Okay, that was a jumbled post of random information. Perhaps the next will be more cohesive;o)
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