Off the face of the earth?

What have you been doing, my friend Johanna asked today. Let people know you're alive. A very polite way of chiding me for not blogging!
I am sitting here smiling because my costume for Carnaval is finally complete. I'll be ready to join festivities tomorrow. Right now, a float just went by the house with fake palm trees all lit up and young people dressed in vibrant Caribbean colors. So, I will be vibrant tomorrow, with the help of my friend Anastasia, who made my Valentine's Day mask for the Masquerade at La Luna.
So you won't be seeing a red mask for Carnaval. No, it's a totally different look! I am well and alive, really I am!