you & i have a better time than most can dream

One step closer to becoming a Master of the Universe…

It was a long a difficult week but Karli finished yet another Masters class. Oliver and i got to spend a lot of time together solo which is always great; he is still hilarious walking (with very little assistance) and talking (in his own tongue) non-stop. He certainly keeps you moving but there is really nothing i would rather be doing.

We got back into routine well and i am constantly thankful for the lives that we are leading.

Friday was a great dinner hosted by incredible friends giving us time to catch up as to the highlights of an active festive season. Saturday was busy running errands watching a little bit of football – just having some guy time, before heading out for a hilarious birthday party. i realized while at the birthday party that once again i am surrounded by incredible people. Really positive and all hilarious, i don’t know how i have gotten so lucky in my life but with this new crew of teachers it seems the good times will keep on for awhile.
I coerced a couple of friends to watch Oliver for the afternoon Sunday so i could squeak out and get a little kiting session in. The wind was blowing harder then i have ever seen it (gusting up to thirty-five miles per hour) but the vast majority of the day was very sailable and it felt great to be back on the water. We are developing into a little crew out at Salinas, at first it was just us teachers (two) but now we can have six or eight easily. As far as flat water sailing goes there isn’t a better spot on the island and it is the only real option as a day trip from Santo Domingo. It was my first day on my new sail and she performed wonderfully, i would have liked something smaller but was amazed at the de-power. Most importantly Ollie was his happy and charming self for the sitters, leaving them as an option for future windy Sundays.

The month long health kick/detox is in full form and has been successful so far; in fact it has me re-impassioned with cooking and i have been inventing lots of new gems – which i am anxious to share. Come for a visit.