Monday, January 1, 2007

Happy New Years!


Hello and Happy New Years! Countdown to Ecuador (The photo's of Quito!) is at about 5 days and I feel it still hasn't hit me yet I'm leaving... Rang in 2007 with some great friends and good times in Madison, though it was kind of a bummer knowing I wouldn't be back there or see any of them for almost 6 months. Haven't quite come up with a new year's resolution yet so I'd welcome any recommendations, but I think I want to try to be a little more outgoing in a new country where it may be more difficult to meet and make new friends, but I don't know if that can really count as a resolution. Regardless, I hope everyone has a very happy and healthy 2007, but don't have too much fun without me!

So, I found out about my living situation in Quito, and I'm really pretty excited about it. I'm living with a divorced mother and her 18-yr old son - so I feel I'll be able to reap the benefits of living with a family but won't bear to many responsibilities as may come with a larger group, if that makes any sense... My new last name will be Naranja (orange in English) and I'm thinking about adopting a new Spanish name for time down there (some Spanish accents struggle with pronouncing Brett) and I kinda like the sound of Beto, we'll see.

Looking forward to making the most of last few days here at home, hope to see or talk to as many friends and family before I leave so don't hesitate to contact me! Take care and Happy New Years!

Much love,
Brett

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Dear Brett,
It was a happy start to the new year because I was able to spend quality time with you.
I was so happy to hear your time in Miami went ok...how cool that you met someone in your program.Is he going to the same university?

I look forward to your next blog entry!!!
Love you tons..be safe
Mom

Anonymous said...

brett ley me know if these comments are making there way to you
mom