VeeInspired

Today began with a stomach ache. My stomach was so upset that I was even contemplating not going to school today. Of course, that wasn’t an option, ha! So, I went to school and began to feel better as the day went on. My roommate Sam suggested that we make a book of things that we have survived so far while here in CR. It’s only been a week, but yet, we’ve already experienced so much. Yesterday we visited the National Theater in San Jose, which was very beautiful. Today we went to the mall and saw The Avengers! Aaaand it was only $4 for a 3D movie! Something I could definitely get used to here in CR. All in all, the day ended with a bang. On the road to recovery in CR… 

Today was not such a great day in the land of “Pura Vida”. Today was the first day of school at the University of Costa Rica. I had an open mind going in to today’s experience, but it was soon quickly closed off after an early morning incident on the bus ride to school. My roommate was convinced that the stop that we normally get off at for school was not the right stop, so after I got on off the bus, she told me to come back on and lo and behold, the bus driver wanted to me to pay again! I of course, was not able to communicate to him that I had paid already. But in any case, it was an embarrassing/annoying experience for me. From that point on I was irritated for most of the day. Along with that feeling of incapability in and outside of the classroom, needless to say I was done. I was done with everything and everyone. Many feelings of homesickness and a longing for home came rushing over me. I wanted nothing more than to be with the people whom I can rely and fall back on as close family and friends. However, after a much needed nap, I felt much better. My roommate apologized for the incident that had happened earlier and we were actually able to laugh about it. I do sometimes get annoyed with living around unfamiliar people who don’t really understand me and who I am as a person, but having my roommate around today was definitely helpful for me. 

Today, I was able to reflect on those people in my life who I miss so dearly and concluded that without a doubt, I personally know and can call some of the best people on this Earth, my friends and my family. Without them, I truly don’t know where I’d be or who I’d be. I’m so thankful for their presence in my life and for accepting me for me while also allowing me to mold into a better human being. 

So, from today, I’ve learned that every experience is a teacher and from every teacher you learn a lesson(s). 

Word of the day: Triumph

I’ve decided that I’m going to try to blog some of my experiences here in Costa Rica on this here website, lol. So here is blog post #1!

I arrived in Costa Rica on Thursday, May 24th. As I got off the plane in Costa Rica, many emotions swelled inside of me. I was nervous, anxious, tired and excited all in one. When I got to my host family’s house, however, I knew that this experience would be great. My host mom, who my roommate and I have dubbed “Mama Swag”, because of her ‘chiva’ (cool) personality met me at the door and welcomed me with open arms…literally. From then, its been a  great experience so far. Yesterday I had some feelings of homesickness, but they were quickly washed away and replaced with laughs and tears of joy when I started talking to my host family. 

Today, we went to Volcano Poas & La Paz Waterfalls. The beauty was breathtaking to say the least. As I was standing there, looking out onto the volcanoes and the waterfalls, I couldn’t help but take a second to appreciate life, appreciate everything that God has blessed me with, and just reflect on how fortunate I was to have this experience. (Pictures to come later). 

Of course life here is an adjustment, with the bus systems, pluming, food (which is really good and not that different), time difference, among other things, but I have been and plan to continue to take each day at a time. 

Words of the day: “captivity”