What the heck?? Where did summer go? I can't believe I am leaving in one week for Costa Rica.
I just spent the weekend with my boyfriend and his awesome family up in Oxnard and when my mom picked me up at the train station she asked me how I was feeling about Costa Rica. I told her that my emotions are like a roller coaster. For a few days I am super excited. I get excited for the new experiences I am going to have. I can't wait to become fluent. It's going to be so amazing to live in another country. But that is then followed by days of being nervous and scared. I started thinking of all the things I was going to miss while I was gone. My family of course. My only brother will be turning 16. My step-mom will be celebrating an exciting birthday. My boyfriend and I will be dating for a year in October and I'll miss that. I won't be able to be at school with my friends competing in Nationball or hear Dr. Barry Corey speak at the first chapel of the year.
Despite all those things, I was reminded of all the new possibilities and experiences I will be having in Costa Rica. I'll be eating new food, making new friends, zip-lining through the jungle, and trying to surf (hey, it could happen). I have to learn to lean on the Lord in this journey. I know it isn't always going to be easy. I had to say goodbye to Nick tonight and it was one of the hardest things ever.
I ask that you would pray for me as I embark on this adventure. Pray that I would stay strong emotionally and spiritually. Also pray that I would not procrastinate and get everything done that I need to in one week!!
