Hello to all! It has now been 3 weeks since my return from Costa Rica. Adjusting has been a little difficult, but I think I'm finally getting back into the swing of things. I found a new apartment and a new job, so things are looking up! I've just kind of been chilling with friends, relaxing, and starting a new diet. I've set a goal for myself to loose 20 pounds by October 31st. I think I can do it. I've just been trying to eat right and exercise! We'll see how things work out...
My next adventure around the world is going to be taking place this next weekend. I'm headed to Hong Kong with my family! This will be the first time I've been on a plane that my dad is actually flying, so I'm really excited! I think 14 hours in a plane is going to be a little difficult, but it'll be worth it once I get there. I'll try to take lots of pictures and post a few on here! I hope all is well with everyone. Sorry it's been a while since I've posted, not a whole lot has been going on. I'm sure things will start picking up quite a bit once school starts...stay tuned for more! :-)
Pura vida,
Amelia
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Monday, June 30, 2008
Transition.
I've become a little bit more accustomed to life in the U.S. over the past week or so, but some things continue to be a little difficult for me. I feel extremely bored everyday. I went from the hustle and bustle of city life to the quiet, peaceful life of rural Tennessee, and I think that's been the hardest on me. Hopefully that will change soon, though. I'm in the process of apartment and job hunting with some good looking prospects in both. I think if I can keep myself busy I won't think about how quiet everything is here...
In other news, I've put some music to some lyrics I wrote in Costa Rica, and created my first post-Costa Rica song. I really like it. It's a little different than what I usually like, but it's upbeat and snappy, so we'll see how it continues to develop. Hopefully I'll be doing some jamming with some people this week and start forming a band. Gigs would be awesome!! :-)
Other than that, not a whole lot is going on at the moment. My friend Elena that I met in Costa Rica is coming to visit in about 3 weeks, so I'm really excited about that! Also, my best buddy Ellen is coming in for July 4th weekend, so I'm pumped to see her, too!
Hope all is well with everyone! Thanks for reading!
Pura vida,
Amelia
In other news, I've put some music to some lyrics I wrote in Costa Rica, and created my first post-Costa Rica song. I really like it. It's a little different than what I usually like, but it's upbeat and snappy, so we'll see how it continues to develop. Hopefully I'll be doing some jamming with some people this week and start forming a band. Gigs would be awesome!! :-)
Other than that, not a whole lot is going on at the moment. My friend Elena that I met in Costa Rica is coming to visit in about 3 weeks, so I'm really excited about that! Also, my best buddy Ellen is coming in for July 4th weekend, so I'm pumped to see her, too!
Hope all is well with everyone! Thanks for reading!
Pura vida,
Amelia
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Adjustment.
So, I've decided to continue blogging. I'm keeping this blogsite, though, because I feel like it signifies the start of something in my life. I started this to jot down thoughts and keep people updated while I was living in another country, but living in another country changed my life. Therefore, I'm going to keep my address as ameliaincostarica...a part of me will always be there...
Things have been slightly odd since I returned. Sometimes I find it hard to believe that I'm actually back in the United States. I'm somewhat indifferent to missing Costa Rica immensely and not wanting to be in the U.S., but nevertheless, it's very strange to return home. I feel like life should have stopped here while I was gone, but it didn't of course. I don't feel like I fit in completely. Hopefully these feelings will change soon. I am enjoying being able to drive myself around and my parents' good cooking, so at least those things are going well, lol. I just feel really overwhelmed at times, and need to take frequent breaks to just chill by myself. I'm sure I'll be fine in a couple of weeks, though.
In an attempt to keep myself busy and my mind off of leaving Costa Rica, I'm putting applications to find a job. I'm also going to be playing a few songs at a restaurant/bar in Cookeville called Vinnie T's. I'm really excited! I wrote about 6 or 7 songs while in Costa Rica, and I'm excited to play them in public. I'm ready to get on the ball about this booking gigs stuff, and I can't wait to see what the future holds. I feel like it's going to be a great rest of 2008 and next year as well. I currently have about 3 semesters left before I graduate, and then I'm off to the big, bad world! I'm not exactly looking forward to that, but life moves forward and so must I.
I hope all of you who read this continue to read this and leave me feedback. I'll try to keep it regularly updated with the random adventures in my life! My next traveling trip could possible be to Hong Kong in the next couple of weeks or so, and my buddy Elena that I met in Costa Rica is coming to visit in the middle of July! July is going to be a good month! :-)
Hope all is well with everyone!
Pura vida,
Amelia
Things have been slightly odd since I returned. Sometimes I find it hard to believe that I'm actually back in the United States. I'm somewhat indifferent to missing Costa Rica immensely and not wanting to be in the U.S., but nevertheless, it's very strange to return home. I feel like life should have stopped here while I was gone, but it didn't of course. I don't feel like I fit in completely. Hopefully these feelings will change soon. I am enjoying being able to drive myself around and my parents' good cooking, so at least those things are going well, lol. I just feel really overwhelmed at times, and need to take frequent breaks to just chill by myself. I'm sure I'll be fine in a couple of weeks, though.
In an attempt to keep myself busy and my mind off of leaving Costa Rica, I'm putting applications to find a job. I'm also going to be playing a few songs at a restaurant/bar in Cookeville called Vinnie T's. I'm really excited! I wrote about 6 or 7 songs while in Costa Rica, and I'm excited to play them in public. I'm ready to get on the ball about this booking gigs stuff, and I can't wait to see what the future holds. I feel like it's going to be a great rest of 2008 and next year as well. I currently have about 3 semesters left before I graduate, and then I'm off to the big, bad world! I'm not exactly looking forward to that, but life moves forward and so must I.
I hope all of you who read this continue to read this and leave me feedback. I'll try to keep it regularly updated with the random adventures in my life! My next traveling trip could possible be to Hong Kong in the next couple of weeks or so, and my buddy Elena that I met in Costa Rica is coming to visit in the middle of July! July is going to be a good month! :-)
Hope all is well with everyone!
Pura vida,
Amelia
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