Oaxaca Here We Come!

I want to take this opportunity to thank those who are making this service-learning experience possible. I am blessed with loving and caring friends, family and even co-workers. These people have been very supportive (even financially): Sister, her husband, her in-laws, my grandpa, aunt, (former) teachers, friends, cousin Adriana, my managers at my new location (for working around my hectic schedule) and my mentors from HEB, Suzanne, Jaren, Catherine and Yvonne. MUCHAS GRACIAS!!! Ok, ya basta with the award acceptance speech.

Today was the official first day of taking care of business before we depart good old San Antonio. After paying for our international student identification card at the University of Incarnate Word's International Center we headed to Palo Alto College on the south side of town in our white 11-passenger ACCD van (which gave us access to close parking, a plus on a warm day). Once at PAC we took care of more business such as picking up our scholarship check, purchasing the required text books, getting student I.D. cards and typing/printing (at NO COST!!!) our "Lead Exercise" assignment. I really enjoyed this day particularly because I was able to bond with my soon to be roommates, Melissa and Mel. We looked over and discussed the detailed "check list" Karen handed out to us. We have already started planning on sharing some things so that we don't have a lot of one thing in the room (which means more room for souvenirs). I am really looking forward to spending time with them outside of the "classroom" setting and getting to know them better. Mel mentioned that with each of our unique qualities, we would make a great team. I couldn't agree more Mel!

I'm excited that Tuesday morning (06/06/06) I will be able to enjoy the comfort of my memory foam pillow (which I will miss for 2 weeks) for an extra hour since we do not have to meet for class until the late afternoon at a local museum. It shall be another field trip and another day to interact with my fellow classmates and professors.

Hasta mañana mi gente!