Time flies. In less than three weeks, I'll be in Argentina. For those of you out of the loop, I've been accepted to a MA program offered by Georgetown University at la Universidad Nacional de San Martín in Buenos Aires. Short of a possible Christmas vacation, I'll be in South America for the next two and a half years. Holy crap.
When I studied in Barcelona, I sent bloated emails chronicling my experience to my loved ones, dubbed "Missives from Spain." Out of a desire to save their inboxes from the groaning weight, "Con Cariño" is born. This experience will likely be the biggest adventure of my life, and I want to invite you all to participate.
"Con cariño" is an apt description of what I will post here - love letters to and from Argentina. The title is also an intention I've set for my time in Argentina, and for my life.
Whatever life brings, and whatever I am called to do, let it begin and end... with love.
Hi Melanie -- this is Mark Maurice's wife -- signed up to follow what you are up to. Cannot believe you are in grad school (met you in London when our son was 4 -- he is now 19). Have fun and enjoy Buenps Aires -- it is one of my fave cities
ReplyDeleteWell folks she made it! The trip was long and adventurous, but aren't all wonderful beginnings that way? We've talked to her a couple of times on Skype (boy technology is amazing!!) and she is handling the change with remarkable poise.
ReplyDeleteHer mentor/housemate/landlady Maria is kind and helpful, as we were hoping. Maria took her out yesterday and helped her establish her bearings. I know M will post as soon as she can, but I just wanted to put up a quick note to let everyone know that she's arrived safely, and is adjusting very well.
.....the happy mama