Writer's Block

Last night at the Cine viewing "Mas Extrano que la Ficcion", "Stranger than Fiction", I am watching Emma Thompson thinking, that's my problem...I have writer's block. I have resisted writing because the creative juices are blocked and the words are burried. But I am not struggling with how to kill Harrold Crick. I am struggling with how to put words to my good-byes. And I am thinking I will NOT say good-bye to this cinema just yet. I have time. I can squeeze in one or two more films for sure.

At Fundacion Leer on Wednesday I announce when I arrive that it would be my last day of volunteer work in Buenos Aires for now. I say in Buenos Aires because I have already committed to do translation work over the internet while in the States. And I say for now because I know I will return. After my three hours of work Vicki hands me a large envelope "Para Maureen De Fundacion Leer" with a smiley face. Inside are many hand written messages..."Fue un Placer tenerte aca, espero verte pronto de vuelta. Gracias". "Muchas gracias por haber compartado tu estadia en Buenos Aires con Fundacion. Muchas Gracias y Suerte." "Muchisimas gracias por colobrar con nosotros! Y mucha suerte en su regreso. Esperamos una nueva visita! Carinos." "Besos"... And there are many more. Must I truly leave this office that for just a few hours of my time in Buenos Aires has been a place for me to give back to a country that has given me so much. I should be writing them the thank you!

I felt the same as I left the Academia Buenos Aires this week. This institute has been one of my sources of learning this trip. Remember the beautiful building with Francisco, the man who appreciated my accent? I said another good-bye, again for now...Hasta luego...until later. One of my instuctors requested that I consider seeing her as a client/patient when I return. I have always considered my business to be regional and at times people would laugh at me when I called my business Healthcare Consultants International. But I have seen myself as a world citizen for a long time, so why not!

If I continue with the stories of my good-byes I will be weepy. So for now I say good-bye to you with the same promise... Hasta luego. Besos.....