What Next

The Ambassador is leaving. Makes me sad. I really enjoyed workin with him. I started networking. I will meet with him, and maybe Mike and David for security positions. I'm not in a hurry, especially now that I'm safe, but I could use some job security. Maybe DC, find a man, buy a house. Or stay here for 3 years, and find another overseas position. I could do that easily. Maybe now I just need to enjoy Ecuador. Not think ahead so much. I have some plans. Events. I can visit Volunteers in Oriente and Galapagos. It will be great. I need a what next. Something. Another degree. A house. A side business. A dog. Something. Please come to me. Bring me an idea. I have been here before, in Panama. I needed a What Next. And it was Ecuador. I want a life when I'm older when I don't need a what next, but I also want to use these 2-3 years to build towards something. To build towards that what next. A home. I need a home I can rent for now. 

I'm grateful for..

- Justin still being in my life

- Family

- My health 

- My job

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