Medellín... You Have My Heart
Peñol-Guatapé Reservoir, Antioquia In true fashion, I did minimal planning for the February break. Not because it is the February break but because it’s how I roll when it comes to traveling. This was a unique situation though because I feel inundated with work more than ever. Right now, I am two classes away from getting my “Master’s” degree. Combined with this school year’s calendar, it has been challenging to keep my head on straight; I almost mean that quite literally. Because I am somewhat of a perfectionist, I struggle to do anything less than my best. What this has meant, in general, is sacrifice. Sacrificing vacations for lesson planning and grading, writing papers for my classes, and doing on-going research. Sure, it has made me a better teacher. A MUCH better teacher, but at some point I lost the part of my identity that goes on adventures and takes risks and is happy. Enter February. Actually, late December. In the end of December, for both Christmas and New Years,...