Mindo, and everything that's changed my life since

For my father, who wanted me to write more...and obviously forgot which child he was asking.

Seeing is believing.

Ok, I know we usually like to save the best for last.

But this time, I'm just going to come right out and hit ya with it: that photo is me.

WITH EL PRESIDENTE DE LA REPUBLICA, Rafael Correa.

From left to right, that is: Brianna, travel and TESOL buddy, Señor Correa, president of Ecuador, and me, Nikki, perhaps the most blessed woman alive.