Yesterday evening was the birthday of one of my new dear friends. I would have to say it was one of the best nights I've had in Costa Rica. After getting her all dolled up to go out, we went out on her balcony to gaze into the night sky. Last night, there was a full lunar eclipse here. I had an epiphany while standing on that balcony. I'm young, living my dreams, and I watched a lunar eclipse from Costa freakin' Rica. Life is pretty good right now. After the eclipse we went to a nearby bar where we chilled and had some amazing cake, very different here than the States but amazing nonetheless. We spent the night celebrating my friend's golden birthday listening to some great, and not so great, lol, tunes from our past. It was pretty much the best. I have a great life in the states, but Costa Rica is a horse, or latitude, of a different color. My stress levels have definitely dropped. I was discussing with my friend Amanda the other day how everyone down here is not really worried about anything, lol. I've seen very few angry people down here. (You might think differently after being in traffic, though.) The mottos here are, "Tranquilo," and "Pura vida." They definitely live by them.
After a week of school, I'm spending the weekend doing absolutely nothing, lol. The furthest I've planned is maybe going to see a movie tomorrow. Homework is slightly overwhelming, but I think I can handle it. Next weekend appears to be jam packed, so I'm going to need this little break. I think I might go to the Volcano Arenal next Friday, dancing next Saturday night, and then my brother is coming to visit me from the States! I'm excited to show him how my life is here in Costa Rica. So many things to see, so little time...
I'm still missing flavorful food, but I'm learning to adapt. I've been here for almost a month now! That's so hard to believe. My Spanish is slowly but surely improving. I'm taking some one on one tutoring lessons that are really helping me out. I learn something new everyday, and I meet someone new every other day. I can't believe how many great friends I've made already and I still have 4 months left!
Hope all is well for everyone!
Pura vida,
Amelia
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
3 comments:
i was watching the same eclipse!
how cool is that!?
I'm happy to know you're enjoying yourself down there. And I was sneaking glances outside of work as the eclipse rolled into view.
Gorgeous, wasn't it?
yeah for being "new dear friends"
my birthday was pretty much the best day of my life. great success ;)
love you too much for words,
elena
Post a Comment