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Hi Friends! 

 Back in high school I took two years of Spanish...  but it has been over a decade since I have used it.  Being in Acapulco this week, I was pleasantly surprised at how much of it came back. 

 Many of the people here, including those who worked at the resort, spoke only a few words of English.  It’s amazing how when you are looking someone in the face and trying to communicate, how many words and phrases just came back to me that I had no idea I even remembered how to say.

 It reminds me of the time that I picked up my flute for the first time in 10 years and instantly started playing complicated songs, even though I had no idea what my fingers were doing.  I wouldn’t have been able to tell you what notes I was playing or even what song it was if I tried. 

 Being in Mexico this week has really made me want to take up learning Spanish again.  Not only is it a fun language to speak, but there are so many countries around the world that speak Spanish that it would be a really helpful thing to know so I can more effectively communicate when traveling.  Not to mention, it fits in with my slogan I have for myself to always be learning and improving. 

 I’ve heard that Rosetta Stone is the best way to learn a new language, but I’m curious if any of you have other recommendations?  I’ll be doing a bit of research on different programs, but I’m excited to get started once I’m home. 

 They say that one of the  most important factors in learning a new language is being able to actually use it and practice it.  Luckily through Steem, I have many Spanish-speaking friends that I’m sure would be willing to practice with me. @anomadsoul and I chat over voice notes on Whatssap all the time for @steemonboarding stuff - so I’m sure I could rope him into practicing with me! 

 I’m excited for this next little adventure, and please do let me know if you have any recommendations on programs or tools I can use to learn. :-) 

<center>XO, Lea</center>

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