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Learning to ride a motorcycle
Just learned the basics in how to ride a motorcycle. The street I live on is very quiet and has very little traffic so it is a perfect street. I was initially terrified and was hesitant to try but peer pressure made me overcome any… Read More »Learning to ride a motorcycle
La Fortuna, Arenal Volcano
This past weekend I visited la Fortuna, a town at the base of Arenal volcano. Arenal volcano is Costa Ricas most famous volcano and has made an appearance in movies After Earth. The town received it’s name after the 1968 eruption of the volcano. The… Read More »La Fortuna, Arenal Volcano
My Schedule
I have been teaching for almost two months now and everything is going well. I am teaching with two different companies: the first one is Intercultura a language institute in Heredia(the city I live in and about a 20 min walk from my house), the… Read More »My Schedule
Life In Color
This past weekend, on Saturday I went to a concert called Life in Color and it was phenomenal. Side note: In the states it use to be called Dayglow but changed its name in 2012 to appeal to a global market. Life in Color features… Read More »Life In Color
An Unexpected Difficulty
The Computer Keyboard The computer keyboards here are not the same as they are in the US, making them quite difficult and annoying to use. Why do I use them then…? Good question. It is because I have to. In order to successfully lesson plan… Read More »An Unexpected Difficulty
My past few weeks in Costa Rica
My past few weeks have been pretty interesting and filled with a lot of job searching and apartment searching. Here’s what’s been happening: Part-time: I got the part time job at Intercultura: I am working on Saturdays from 9:00-12:00 and on Monday and Wednesdays 6:00pm-7:30… Read More »My past few weeks in Costa Rica
Back in Costa Rica
I’m back in Costa Rica but this time I’m staying in Heredia aka la Ciudad de Los Flores. Although so far, I haven’t seen much flowers. Heredia is located in the Central Valley of Costa Rica, a couple of miles north of San Jose. It… Read More »Back in Costa Rica
Home for the Holidays
I am home for the holidays!!! and I couldn’t be happier. Christmas is my favorite holiday and to me, it didn’t feel like the Christmas in Costa Rica; no Christmas lights, no Christmas music and no Christmas cheer. It’s great to be able to spend… Read More »Home for the Holidays
Last night in Montezuma
The time is finally here for me to leave Montezuma and return home for Christmas. It’s bittersweet. I’m happy to be coming home to friends and family, but I will also miss the new friends I have made and the place that has been my… Read More »Last night in Montezuma