Hola mis amigos :)
This weekend was not anything exciting! I did a lot of homework and essay writing. I did on Saturday get to go out with some friends. We went to watch the MMA fights. We went to a bar and it was such a different bar...I wish I would have brought my camera along with me that night. It was like a house setting...and there was all these different rooms you could sit in...it was so unique and different.
I dont have class today (monday) because of some holiday that happened last tuesday? Don't ask me...I dont understand either.
This week, I have a presentation on Tuesday and thats about it :) woohooo
In case you were wondering, its kinda cold right now in Costa Rica. I am somewhat confused...and good thing I packed ALL summer clothes...I have exactly one hoodie with me here in Costa Rica...fail.
I have 43 days until I home...that is just crazy. This is all I have for now though :)
Have a wonderful week everyone!
Monday, October 18, 2010
Friday, October 15, 2010
51%=fail
this week=wasn't the best.
I had lots of presentations and tests and projects.
Wednesay was my friend's 21st birthday....HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANGELA!! It made me sad not being able to celebrate with her. I did get a chance to call her and wish her a happy birthday though!
My little sister went on her first college visit to my college! That also made me sad, I wish I could have been there!
I got a test back last night...51%. I was very very frustrated. But there is nothing I can do about it soooo yea. oh, and mind you-this test, i was with two other tico's. fail fail fail fail fail. I am so nervous for my grades from these classes. aahhh.
This weekend: I am not doing anything but catching up on sleep and studying/doing homework. I only have about 40 something days left here, I have lots to learn still.
its official, my mom and sister are arriving in Costa Rica November 25th. I CANT WAIIIITTTT. I am working on all the details of what we are doing why they are here for a weeek! :) I cant wait.
another random thing: I woke up one morning, got ready for class, ate breakfast, then walked out the door. Waiting for me outside were 3 cows, just chillin in the streeet. I have never been that close to cows before without a railing or closed gate or something protecting me. I was scared to walk past them, i didnt want them running after me and tackling me. It was so so weird. I asked my mom later why there were cows just wondering around in the street, and she said she didnt know hahaha too funny
I had lots of presentations and tests and projects.
Wednesay was my friend's 21st birthday....HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANGELA!! It made me sad not being able to celebrate with her. I did get a chance to call her and wish her a happy birthday though!
My little sister went on her first college visit to my college! That also made me sad, I wish I could have been there!
I got a test back last night...51%. I was very very frustrated. But there is nothing I can do about it soooo yea. oh, and mind you-this test, i was with two other tico's. fail fail fail fail fail. I am so nervous for my grades from these classes. aahhh.
This weekend: I am not doing anything but catching up on sleep and studying/doing homework. I only have about 40 something days left here, I have lots to learn still.
its official, my mom and sister are arriving in Costa Rica November 25th. I CANT WAIIIITTTT. I am working on all the details of what we are doing why they are here for a weeek! :) I cant wait.
another random thing: I woke up one morning, got ready for class, ate breakfast, then walked out the door. Waiting for me outside were 3 cows, just chillin in the streeet. I have never been that close to cows before without a railing or closed gate or something protecting me. I was scared to walk past them, i didnt want them running after me and tackling me. It was so so weird. I asked my mom later why there were cows just wondering around in the street, and she said she didnt know hahaha too funny
Monday, October 11, 2010
EARTHQUAKE
Friday- I got up early and went to the gym. Then, I met with my "group" to work on our project that is due this wendesday. We had to go to San Jose to the University of Costa Rica to meet with a profesor who was going to help us. We met from 2-7. My brain was about to explode when it became close to 7. I basically sat there and attempted to understand what they were talking about. When it came close to 7, I left and met Kelly and Ashli at the San Pedro Mall. I was starving because i didnt have time to eat lunch before we got on the bus to San Jose. So, I ate dinner at the mall. Then, we went to the Danza theatre in San Jose to watch a dance performance. As we were waiting in line to enter, I called my mom and talked to her for a little bit. I love hearing the excitement in her voice when she realizes its me on the phone :) As we were sitting down in the theatre, waiting for the performance to start, a 5.4 earthquake hit COSTA RICA. OMG, I dont even know how to explain it to you guys. At first, I saw all the seats moving and thought it was a cool "attraction" of the theatre with moving seats. Then, I saw the stage moving and the cieling was shaking and the lights. At this point in time, I saw 2 old ladies get up and start running for outside. It was so funny and such a cool experience to say I have felt an earthquake before.
The dance show was AWESOME but a bit graphic. I would classify the dance recital as lyrical but there was some ballet, jazz and hip hop in it as well. It was cool to see a costa rican dance recital. It was fun comparing it to the dance recitals that I used to be in!
Saturday-ISEP had a field trip to Santa Maria de Dita. We visited two coffee plantations. The drive was about two hours. I didn't really enjoy the fieldtrip because I don't like coffee and a majority of the field trip we were tasting different types of coffee drinks. The last coffee plantation we went to, we saw an indigenas "house" and people. I say "house" because it wasnt really a house. It was more like a fort. They cooked with a wood stove. They wore folklore dresses and had little kids. They had to go to a well to get water. It was such an experience and made me feel so thankful for all that I have and the expierences I have had. I am one lucky girl and I feel like I take a lot of things for granted. For example, shoes or being able to "shower". It was so cool. I will post pictures of facebook when I get time and you will see this "house" and thier "stove".
Sunday-I worked on homework all dayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy. My family left for an activity so I was home alone all day. You would think that would mean me getting a lot accomplished..but nope. I watched the last song-I love that movie. It makes me cry everytime! I got to talk to most of my friends on Sunday as well. That always makes me happy!
Today (monday)- I have class till 230, then I plan on going to the gym to relieve some stresss. I have 3 projects, 2 presentations, and a ten page paper all due wednesday and thursday. Help? Why did I sign up for 18 hours in Costa Rica? What was I thinking?
I also got two letters from my Aunt Sarah today. I always love hearing from her. Her handwritting is so dificult to read sometimes! It took me about ten minutes to read one page..hahah. I need to work on reading cursive handwriting obviously!
Overall, it was a great weekend. I hope all of yours' was wonderful too :)
Also, I am starting to get addicted to coffee brits chococlate covered coffee beans. They are AMAZING. I will try to bring back some for everyone to taste...if I dont eat them all before I get back to the USA :)
Love you all! :)
The dance show was AWESOME but a bit graphic. I would classify the dance recital as lyrical but there was some ballet, jazz and hip hop in it as well. It was cool to see a costa rican dance recital. It was fun comparing it to the dance recitals that I used to be in!
Saturday-ISEP had a field trip to Santa Maria de Dita. We visited two coffee plantations. The drive was about two hours. I didn't really enjoy the fieldtrip because I don't like coffee and a majority of the field trip we were tasting different types of coffee drinks. The last coffee plantation we went to, we saw an indigenas "house" and people. I say "house" because it wasnt really a house. It was more like a fort. They cooked with a wood stove. They wore folklore dresses and had little kids. They had to go to a well to get water. It was such an experience and made me feel so thankful for all that I have and the expierences I have had. I am one lucky girl and I feel like I take a lot of things for granted. For example, shoes or being able to "shower". It was so cool. I will post pictures of facebook when I get time and you will see this "house" and thier "stove".
Sunday-I worked on homework all dayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy. My family left for an activity so I was home alone all day. You would think that would mean me getting a lot accomplished..but nope. I watched the last song-I love that movie. It makes me cry everytime! I got to talk to most of my friends on Sunday as well. That always makes me happy!
Today (monday)- I have class till 230, then I plan on going to the gym to relieve some stresss. I have 3 projects, 2 presentations, and a ten page paper all due wednesday and thursday. Help? Why did I sign up for 18 hours in Costa Rica? What was I thinking?
I also got two letters from my Aunt Sarah today. I always love hearing from her. Her handwritting is so dificult to read sometimes! It took me about ten minutes to read one page..hahah. I need to work on reading cursive handwriting obviously!
Overall, it was a great weekend. I hope all of yours' was wonderful too :)
Also, I am starting to get addicted to coffee brits chococlate covered coffee beans. They are AMAZING. I will try to bring back some for everyone to taste...if I dont eat them all before I get back to the USA :)
Love you all! :)
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Jealousy
So, the past few days have been hectic. I have spent the past two days at school for 12 hours each day. Thinking for that long in Spanish literally hurts my brain. I have so many group projects, I cant keep them straight or begin to understand how to do them fully.
One thing that has been on mind recently is how big of a problem jealousy is with "tico's". I don't understand how one can get so jealous. You are not my boyfriend nor ever will be, so what gives you the right to go through my phone and read all of my text messages and get angry at me for who I talk to? Really? and no, I don't want to spend my entire time here in Costa Rica only hanging out with or only talking with you. Yes, I do have other friends than just you. If I ignore your call more than 7 times a night, please get the hint that I don't want to talk to you or if I dont answer after 5 times I am busy doing something. Get.over.yourself.
Okay, that is me venting :)
Other than the whole jealousy factor, life is wonderful. I have so much homework to do and papers to write and projects to wor onk, so off to work on those I go. I hope everyone has a wonderful weeeekend!
One thing that has been on mind recently is how big of a problem jealousy is with "tico's". I don't understand how one can get so jealous. You are not my boyfriend nor ever will be, so what gives you the right to go through my phone and read all of my text messages and get angry at me for who I talk to? Really? and no, I don't want to spend my entire time here in Costa Rica only hanging out with or only talking with you. Yes, I do have other friends than just you. If I ignore your call more than 7 times a night, please get the hint that I don't want to talk to you or if I dont answer after 5 times I am busy doing something. Get.over.yourself.
Okay, that is me venting :)
Other than the whole jealousy factor, life is wonderful. I have so much homework to do and papers to write and projects to wor onk, so off to work on those I go. I hope everyone has a wonderful weeeekend!
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
papas/chips....same thing.
I woke up around 7 to read for my ten page paper that I have to write for Thursday. I went to class from 10-12. In my RH 2 class today, we had a presentation over working in a team and leadership. We were split into two groups and did two different activities. It was a fun day! After class ended, I went to lunch with my friend Kelly. After lunch, we had to go to the bank and deposit another $80 for our VISA's. I only have two months left, I am starting to think this VISA stuff is worthless! After, I went home and took a hour nap then went to the gym. Kelly and I did our first class at the gym today. It was all about your abdominals. HOLY COW do my abs hurt :) watch out everyone..i. may just come back with a six pack. but lets be honest, nooot happening because when I got home from the gym, I hate a whole bag of chips....faiiiiiil. I eat so much here in Costa Rica. Who knows why?
Now, I am working on homework and then off to bed Danielle goes :)
oh, and last night I talked to my older sister for the first time in a LONG time. It was so good to hear her voice and talk to her about things. i love my family. I can't imagine my life without all of my 7 sibilings. I honestly can't wait to grow up and have lots of kids. There is never a dull moment when we are together and I wouldn't want to have it any other way.
Buenas noches! :)
Now, I am working on homework and then off to bed Danielle goes :)
oh, and last night I talked to my older sister for the first time in a LONG time. It was so good to hear her voice and talk to her about things. i love my family. I can't imagine my life without all of my 7 sibilings. I honestly can't wait to grow up and have lots of kids. There is never a dull moment when we are together and I wouldn't want to have it any other way.
Buenas noches! :)
Monday, October 4, 2010
I wanna set the world on fire
This weekend-nothing too exciting. Friday night we went to the bar near our university. Saturday night, I went to Escazu with Kelly to see a movie. We saw "amor a distancia". In english, going the distance. It was such a cute movie. I want to see it again! Sunday, I worked on homework all day and talked to my friends and family on facebook/skype.
I feel so repetitive with this blog. I kind of do the same thing every weekend if I dont travel anywhere cool.
Things I want to do before I leave Costa Rica. The list is still in working progress
*buy pink skinny jeans
*go white water river rafting
*go to guanacaste
Tonight, I haven't done much at all besides worry about my future. I dont know what I want to do after Costa Rica. I am currently looking for an internship in Spain for the next summer, but not finding any luck. Thats one thing I know for sure that I want to do.
Another thing I have been thinking about: I know I am going to be bored out of my mind with my international business/spanish major sitting behind a cubicle all day. So, I have been thinking about what I want to do instead or after I get my bachelors degree. I have thought about grad school at AU in Washington DC. buuut, do I really want to sit behind a desk all day? Yes, I am sure there are positions available without having to sit behind a desk all day, but its a risk I will have to take. Don't laugh when I say this, but I am currently looking into law school. I want to be a bilingual lawyer! I finally can say thats what I really want to do when I grow up. But to actually make the decision final and apply for law school and take the LSAT and make it come true, is a huge decision that I am not ready to fully commit to yet. So, that being said, what does that mean? 1. I am either not 100% positive that I want to do that for the rest of my life 2. Its a huge commitment that I am not ready to make 3. I have doubts that I can't do it.
decisions decisions decisions. I wish I wasn't so worried about the future and what I want to do when I grow up. I feel like I am growing up too fast and I am not ready to make this life long changing decision...ahhhhh.
Any suggestions would be wonderful :)
and not to mention, once I make this decision. WHERE DO I GO FOR LAW SCHOOL? ahh. too much pressure!
but as for now, I am going to work on mastering the Spanish language while I have 8 more weeks in Costa Rica. I have a 10 page paper to write by thursday.
Buenas noches.
I feel so repetitive with this blog. I kind of do the same thing every weekend if I dont travel anywhere cool.
Things I want to do before I leave Costa Rica. The list is still in working progress
*buy pink skinny jeans
*go white water river rafting
*go to guanacaste
Tonight, I haven't done much at all besides worry about my future. I dont know what I want to do after Costa Rica. I am currently looking for an internship in Spain for the next summer, but not finding any luck. Thats one thing I know for sure that I want to do.
Another thing I have been thinking about: I know I am going to be bored out of my mind with my international business/spanish major sitting behind a cubicle all day. So, I have been thinking about what I want to do instead or after I get my bachelors degree. I have thought about grad school at AU in Washington DC. buuut, do I really want to sit behind a desk all day? Yes, I am sure there are positions available without having to sit behind a desk all day, but its a risk I will have to take. Don't laugh when I say this, but I am currently looking into law school. I want to be a bilingual lawyer! I finally can say thats what I really want to do when I grow up. But to actually make the decision final and apply for law school and take the LSAT and make it come true, is a huge decision that I am not ready to fully commit to yet. So, that being said, what does that mean? 1. I am either not 100% positive that I want to do that for the rest of my life 2. Its a huge commitment that I am not ready to make 3. I have doubts that I can't do it.
decisions decisions decisions. I wish I wasn't so worried about the future and what I want to do when I grow up. I feel like I am growing up too fast and I am not ready to make this life long changing decision...ahhhhh.
Any suggestions would be wonderful :)
and not to mention, once I make this decision. WHERE DO I GO FOR LAW SCHOOL? ahh. too much pressure!
but as for now, I am going to work on mastering the Spanish language while I have 8 more weeks in Costa Rica. I have a 10 page paper to write by thursday.
Buenas noches.
Thursday, September 30, 2010
tengo muchisimo sueno...
The past week and a half...
where do i begin? This week has been hectic. Today, I had to give my first presentation in a "tico" class. I would say it went...good. The teacher came up to me after and told me good job, so that made me feel somewhat better. For some reason, its really difficult for me to pronounce certain words...i blame it on studying french for 4 years...
This past weekend...I didn't do much. Friday, there was a group of us gringo's who went to san jose to see the university of Costa Rica. It was like any other campus in the USA...it reminded me of NWMSU and how I wish I could have studied in San Jose rather than Heredia because of the campus. It was so much open, prettier, and bigger. On Saturday night, a few gringo's and I went to a bar near our unviversity.
I was annoyed all day today because things are really starting to make me mad! Like, for example, how it has rained here for 7 days in a row now...nonstop. AND the fact that I have to carry everything I need with me for the whole day to school for 13 hours. 13 hours is too long to be at school, constantly thinking. I am tired of my clothes/hair/shoes/backpack/school materials/money/face being wet from the rain. Its getting super annoying. Rain, please stop. As some of you may know, I am pretty sure a lot of the rain is coming from hurricane Mathew...I can't wait for it to leave central america...
but on the other hand...I hate to sit here and complain. Because I am going to look back on these past 6 months and think, "those were the best 6 months of my life." I am trying to take advantage of everything while I can and not be such a debby downer....cause I know as soon as I get back to the USA, I am going to wish I was back in Costa Rica. Only because everyday I learn so much spanish and I know in the USA, I won't be able to. BUT....cheers to the next two months and being positive :)
Also, I got back a paper from one of my classes, 100%. I never thought I would see that day...
what else is new? oh, this week, I got TWO packages from two of my best friends.
Krista sent me a package with a magazine(in english!), a letter, pictures, candy, and halloween oreos. Amy sent me a tshirt from her soccer team, a rubber ducky, and a necklace. Little things like this make my days so much better. I know I say this all the time, but I am so lucky to have the friends that I do. I am one lucky girl :) but thank you both for my packages! :) It makes me not miss home so much!
I am not really sure what else to say right now. Hopefully I will get better at updating this. Only two more months to go...crazy. these 6 months are flying by!
Some things I am going to do the first weekend I get back to the USA:
*eat jimmy johns/hectors/dairy queen/homecooked meal/tacobell nachos
*take a shower without shoes :)
*re-learn how to drive a car
*visit my nephews/niece, and sorority sisters
okay, buenas noches y dulces suenos! :)
where do i begin? This week has been hectic. Today, I had to give my first presentation in a "tico" class. I would say it went...good. The teacher came up to me after and told me good job, so that made me feel somewhat better. For some reason, its really difficult for me to pronounce certain words...i blame it on studying french for 4 years...
This past weekend...I didn't do much. Friday, there was a group of us gringo's who went to san jose to see the university of Costa Rica. It was like any other campus in the USA...it reminded me of NWMSU and how I wish I could have studied in San Jose rather than Heredia because of the campus. It was so much open, prettier, and bigger. On Saturday night, a few gringo's and I went to a bar near our unviversity.
I was annoyed all day today because things are really starting to make me mad! Like, for example, how it has rained here for 7 days in a row now...nonstop. AND the fact that I have to carry everything I need with me for the whole day to school for 13 hours. 13 hours is too long to be at school, constantly thinking. I am tired of my clothes/hair/shoes/backpack/school materials/money/face being wet from the rain. Its getting super annoying. Rain, please stop. As some of you may know, I am pretty sure a lot of the rain is coming from hurricane Mathew...I can't wait for it to leave central america...
but on the other hand...I hate to sit here and complain. Because I am going to look back on these past 6 months and think, "those were the best 6 months of my life." I am trying to take advantage of everything while I can and not be such a debby downer....cause I know as soon as I get back to the USA, I am going to wish I was back in Costa Rica. Only because everyday I learn so much spanish and I know in the USA, I won't be able to. BUT....cheers to the next two months and being positive :)
Also, I got back a paper from one of my classes, 100%. I never thought I would see that day...
what else is new? oh, this week, I got TWO packages from two of my best friends.
Krista sent me a package with a magazine(in english!), a letter, pictures, candy, and halloween oreos. Amy sent me a tshirt from her soccer team, a rubber ducky, and a necklace. Little things like this make my days so much better. I know I say this all the time, but I am so lucky to have the friends that I do. I am one lucky girl :) but thank you both for my packages! :) It makes me not miss home so much!
I am not really sure what else to say right now. Hopefully I will get better at updating this. Only two more months to go...crazy. these 6 months are flying by!
Some things I am going to do the first weekend I get back to the USA:
*eat jimmy johns/hectors/dairy queen/homecooked meal/tacobell nachos
*take a shower without shoes :)
*re-learn how to drive a car
*visit my nephews/niece, and sorority sisters
okay, buenas noches y dulces suenos! :)
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