OK, so I got married on July, 2008. Then I moved to Cambridge, Massachusetts (yes, I worked a lot to be able to write that), just a block away from the Charles River... you know, the big artificial river in Boston. Then I met Jennifer R. (perhaps from her came the idea of writing a blog, she suggested it, but the many adventures here made me decide to start this) and Spouses&Partners@MIT, which been very helpful for me in this journey.
It's been about eight months, now I know people, I can speak English (and understand it!!), I have experienced the "American way", I had Thanksgiving with an American family, I've been to a Town Hall meeting (and actually participated on it)... but now comes a difficult time. I'm staying here for one more year (although I'm going back to Mexico for the Summer), but many people is leaving for good, many friends are going back to their countries, or moving somewhere else in the US. But I guess that's how life's supposed to be: people coming and going out of your life. And what matters is what's left: memories and learning that make you the person you are and will become.
It's been about eight months, now I know people, I can speak English (and understand it!!), I have experienced the "American way", I had Thanksgiving with an American family, I've been to a Town Hall meeting (and actually participated on it)... but now comes a difficult time. I'm staying here for one more year (although I'm going back to Mexico for the Summer), but many people is leaving for good, many friends are going back to their countries, or moving somewhere else in the US. But I guess that's how life's supposed to be: people coming and going out of your life. And what matters is what's left: memories and learning that make you the person you are and will become.
Carla - I'm so excited you've started this blog. It looks great!!!
ReplyDeleteDespite the difficulties of saying goodbye to some of the friends you've made this year, I love how you acknowledge the memories and opportunities to grow that those friendships have given you.
I'm always sad to see people leave, but I love meeting the new spouses who arrive in the fall. Each one brings her unique style and personality to the group and makes each year so very interesting!
Let's see what the Summer brings us for the Fall term!
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