See you again, sweet angel

Maddie running away didn't end as I had hoped. I kept praying that she was just going out for an adventure and coming down to Argentina because she missed me. Unfortunately, she was found on Friday and the story ends there. I say unfortunately, but then again I am thankful she was found. It makes me feel a lot better knowing that she is at peace. I don't have to constantly think about if she's out there wandering somewhere confused. I never thought that March 2, 2012 would be the last day that I ever saw her. And honestly, had I known.. I never would have left. She's been my sidekick for the past 13 years. I don't know what it's like to be at home without her. I don't know what it will be like when I go home for the first time and she's not there. That's when it will really hit me. She's been my napping buddy, personal heater, and all around happiness the past 13 years of my life. She was right there by my side when I broke my arm, had my wisdom teeth out, had wrist surgery, had a muscle biopsy, and then the 2 awful fasciectomies. No matter what, she was always putting a smile on my face. But, I know it was her time and she is no longer suffering. But, it sucks... it really does. It was selfish of me to want to keep her around as long as possible, but I never wanted to let go. She truly is man's best friend and I will never forget her.

RIP Sweet Angel, we love you and miss you.

Maddie Watkins 4/25/99-6/15/12

On a happier note, mom and dad will be here in 12 days!!!!! I'm getting so excited! Who ever thought it was a good idea to go 4 months without seeing them was #wrong! It will be a nice break from a world full of crazies. Well I guess they aren't completely normal, but as close as it gets!! And way more sane than most of the people here :) There's not much going on down here. It's still pretty chilly. Good news is that in August it will slowly start warming up! I'm excited for that... I need some warm weather in my life! One of my students  got fired last week and now the other 2 want to try and change the classes. At this point in time, I really don't care. As much dumb stuff that has happened since the time I started teaching, I really could careless. There is no organization to this culture and no respect for other's time. Which is fine, I've learned patience since I've been here. I've also learned patience with the fact that people call me Anne. I hate it and I want to punch the people who do it. My name is Annelise. If I wanted you to call me Anne, I would have introduced myself as Anne. I don't care if you can't pronounce it, at least try. It drives me absolutely crazy. Don't call me Anne and then get mad because I don't respond. It's not me being rude, but I don't know any Anne's. My name is Annelise and forever will be. Not that difficult. 

Ok, I'm done ranting. This might be my last post for a while. I've gotta start getting things ready for mom and dad to get here. They come for 10 days then 2 days after they leave Emily gets here! So I've got a pretty busy July and I couldn't be happier to see the people I love most!

love -A

Happy Father's Day, Daddy! I love you. Thank you for everything!