hola!

I contemplated (briefly) writing this blog in Spanish, but the greeting just about exceeds my knowledge of the language. E and I are going to look into language classes so that we have a bit more freedom when travelling. Speaking of E, he's finally home after spending two weeks in Haiti, I am thoroughly relieved. Everyone is ok and the entire neighbourhood is living on the street with makeshift tents made of sheets and anything available, which is sad because it is now rainy season. no good. E had to spend a few days in the Dominican and not surprisingly came home with stories of new friends that he made along the way, he called one day while there so excited because he found out how cheap it is to live there. I responded with ok let's learn spanish, might make living there a wee bit easier. :) not that it would be anytime soon, we just like to dream. To which he gloated in saying that he already knew more than I did. My three years in high school apparently don't count for much. Ah well, I am just happy he is home safe and not traumatized by seeing loved ones living as they are and us just as limited to help. It has lit something of a blaze under his arse though as he is now at our local Parliament Members office inquiring about any education opportunities we may be able to open up for his niece and younger brother.
As for me, I am sick, again. It's probably something I caught from my mama, who has an ear infection and flu-like symptoms. She has been generous enough to share the congestion and plugged ear with me, so far I don't think there's any infection in my ear. which is good, its bad enough to try and swallow with a throat made of concrete and plugged nose giving me limited oxygen. I'll survive, I just hope E doesn't get it. That would be bad news, although he did just receive his BC Medical card in the mail, wehoo!! Now we have to apply for MSP coverage or whatever its called. I also just got the paperwork for extended benefits though work (go Timmy's!) so that will be a relief to be able to get more of what we need. Speaking of work I need to go and make my lunch and get ready before E gets home with the car.
love to you all.
jc