Today is a big yay day.

Today is my birthday. (Yay!)

Today marks my 200th journal entry. (Yay!)

Today there will be a partial eclipse of the sun. (Yay!)

Today I'll be heading to Monterrico, a black sand beach on the Pacific, with a friend. (Yay!)

And then: I'll be traveling to El Salvador for three days of visa --and hopefully personal-- renewal! (Yay!)

I thank of all you who have already sent Birthday wishes, and all of you who will send them! I'll be back in touch, and back online, this Wednesday.

[You all have my permission not to visit for the website for the next five days.]