I GOT INTO THE TAPIF PROGRAM!  I've been selected for Martinique to teach secondary students.  I want to teach high school, but I'll be happy in any respect.  I'm just glad to have something to look forward to.  I wonder if I should buy a flight sooner than later?  I'm always wanting to do things early, but maybe the airline tickets will decrease so that I can buy a cheaper flight.

Well, the countdown is on--I have a bout six months until departure.