Headed out

     Once again I find myself about to board a plane to Guatemala. I never thought I would be so lucky as to return within 6 months of my last trip. Luckily I was able to get my passport brought to me last night aft leaving it in Athens (Thanks MF!) . The thought of my passport didn't cross my mind until 6:30 pm last night when my mom asked me if I had it. I guess I had a lot of stuff going on the past week with school but it still amazes me how I did not even put it on my long checklist of things to do/pack before in left. In my defense, it is only the third time I've left the country. I'm leaving that mishap behind me, however, and getting my mind in the right spot to truly embrace Guatemala. It feels great to be returning with the purpose of both language and medicine. I'm excited to be living with a local family having to speak Spanish on a daily basis whether I want to or not, and also working in a clinic that will give me the confidence I need with interviewing and examining patients in their chosen language. On a side note, I bought medical travel insurance this morning, which makes me feel a little safer when considering some of the cars/trucks/vans/buses/donkeys that I'll most likely be traveling on.