I learned two things from my vacation last week. First, my coworkers at MMC told me how much they missed my work keeping our offices running smoothly. I felt much appreciated when I arrived yesterday to the warm welcome. It’s nice to be missed!

I just returned from a week in my hometown of Santiago in the Dominican Republic. The second thing I learned is how much the second capitol of the DR has changed. It had been three years since my last visit and the city is growing in a gorgeous way. There are beautiful tall buildings, new restaurants and shops. I had forgotten how wonderful it is to enjoy the views of the city and the mountains from my home on the hillside above Santiago. I am glad that I had the chance to visit with old friends and go out every night.

It was nice to be missed here at the office during my vacation and it was great to remember what I love about Santiago.