I didn't do anything on Thanksgiving, except bake cakes. haha I baked chocolate-vanilla swirl cake and attempted caramel frosting (although I think the different sugar consistency messed with the ability to use it properly). It still tasted delicious. Friday, Nov. 29, J said teachers didn't have to go into work (found out later he just didn't want to go in but classes aren't in session anyway and he's just been painting the classrooms so I guess it's okay...). Instead, he
Saturday we spent the day with his family, had the "Thanksgiving" lasagna for lunch and then attempted to go to a festival but the car broke down so we ended up back at the house and finished the day celebrating a brother's birthday with one of the cakes. Everyday on this trip was wonderfully fun just to be able to spend it with him and his family, laughing and having a good time. My favorite dates with J are the ones when we just walk around town and spontaneously buy a cotton candy or do something fun that doesn't cost much to anything. I love being goofy with him and just holding him close; even listening to him snore again is a comfort.
Sunday morning was just last minute cleaning of the apartment before heading to the airport. I broke down a few times but I've convinced myself and told him several times that I plan to visit for a week in January when he is off from both work and school. I don't know if realistically it can happen because I really don't have the funds but if I can somehow scrounge them together, It would be so nice and April won't be as far anymore if it's only a 3 month wait. Whatever comes of it comes, we both are prepared to have to wait until April although my heart already hurts because he expressed how sad he was of being "solito" now without me there. All we can tell each other is "soon".
At the park playing soccer:
Evening community match:
Cathedral in Antigua:
At the airport:
I hope you'll be able to go in January. If not, April really is just around the corner!
Whenever you're able, I definitely recommend a trip to Guatemala! The country is beautiful and the shucos are yummy. Never thought I'd eat a hot dog again, let alone with cabbage, avocado, ketchup, and mayo on it! haha