I was very blessed to be able to go home for Christmas—something that would not have been possible without many of you. So, thank you! It was wonderful to be able to go home and spend the Holidays with my family and friends—to indulge in the comforts of home a little bit, like consistent hot showers, dryers that dry your clothes with heat, not by spinning them in a giant salad-spinner, and mom’s home cooking. It was also a much needed escape and time to relax after a crazy, busy first semester.
I left for the states only three days before Christmas, so I was also fortunate to be able to experience a glimpse of what Christmas is like in the DR. The last few weeks before break were full of Christmas parties, banquets, and programs—not to mention, final exams and grading. All the festivities were exciting, yet exhausting. At the JCS Christmas program, I was able to perform two songs, “Away in the Manger” and “Silent Night,” with the after-school music class I had co-taught that semester. I was also able to perform a duet to “Winter Wonderland” (one of my holiday favorites) with another JCS teacher and a Dominican friend of mine, who accompanied us on guitar. I have always loved music and singing. Even though I would not consider myself exceptionally gifted or anything, it was nice to be able to do something I enjoy and to use the musical experience I have gained over the years.
All in all, it was definitely a very Merry Christmas!
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