I hear that South America is coming into style - Elvis Costello

Well, the last few classes have happened without me getting an invite.  October class invites went out too.  The next class is scheduled for January, but at this point, I'm shooting for February.

My 5.3 has been on the cusp of getting a call for several classes, but I don't think it is going to be enough.  So, I'm off to study some Spanish to raise my score.  I can get a .17 bonus if I can show them that I've got the required level of ability.  A 5.47 would put me in the mid-20's in rank, instead of the mid-40's.  Invites usually make it into the 30's.

I'm hoping to test in early December to get the points, and have the 5.47 in place before the calls for the February class go out.

Guatemala is calling, partially because I'm cheap, and partially because it is known for having good language schools.  I fly out tomorrow.  

I'm going to start at La Democracia .  Depending on how it goes, I'll either stay there, or move to one of the many other options down there.

Good news on the housing front.  Both condos have closed.  Second one closed yesterday.  Nice to have that done.  With all the negative news about home sales, I thought it was going to be a terrible process, but I lived close to Harvard Sq, and I think I priced them realistically, so they went quickly.  Phew.  Deep breath.

Ok.  Time to sign off and put my computer in storage.