Alright everyone, sorry for not having post sooner. I have a bad tendency of disappearing. I miss everyone so much.

I came back and met some cool people on the second flight. One lady that had a PhD in English and taught as a college professor for a number of years. She eventually quit that to work in real estate because she enjoyed that much more. I remember seeing her face around town but, it was really fun getting to know her. I love traveling and meeting single serving friends. She and I have been emailing back and forth keeping the conversation going. Mostly politics and such. She has a different point of view being from France but she and I maintain similar viewpoints. At any rate, she's very nice.

The last time I saw my dad's mom was in October of 2004 when I last stayed in Ecuador. She's spent the last month or so here and it was good getting to spend time with her. I find it funny that she drives my dad so completely insane. I kept telling him, "She reminds me of someone...just can't put my finger on it.... oh wait, YOU!!!" (Meaning my dad.) We just sent her back to Ecuador so she can be back home and with her other son. My dad wants to bring her up here again around November but, I won't be here so I think that this was the last time I'll see her in this life. Insha'allah my friends.

While I was gone a girl moved in with my family. Her name is Liberty and she is about 19 I think. Her family situation is less than desirable and with family being good she began spending time here. However, my family is very unified in certain things. I swear we are like the mafia. My dad and his buddies. We are la cosa nostra. This girl has basically become part of the family. Thats good though. She needs a good evironment.

I've been trying hard to find a job but, at this point I think its no longer worth it. I'll just have to wait till I get back to Idaho. In the meantime, I'm here enjoying the weather. Its storming right now with heavy rain, thunder, and bright lightning. I love this area. Birds, alligators, panthers, squirrels, parrots, etc. Have I mentioned how much I love animals. They make more sense to me than people. Pure. I probably sound nuts right now.

Whatever the case, I miss everyone there in Idaho but, I'm used to change. Time marches on and all we can do is make the best of the moment.

"We both know what memories can bring
They bring diamonds and rust"

Adieu,
Carlo