I'm here and I'm still alive for all of those who are wondering! So, I guess I'll start from the beginning. On Sunday I got off the plane to a whole new world...and a whole new language! The airport was packed when I arrived. Apparently a famous Costa Rican woman boxer had arrived at the same time as me. She had just won the title for Costa Rica and there were a lot of people at the airport awaiting her arrival. While nervously waiting for my chauffeur to find me and trying to find him, I was befriended by several different Costa Rican muchachos trying to help me find my way - offering their cell phones, cabs, etc. Although I think they were just trying to be nice, I was quite flustered because my mom was very specific about my talking to strangers! By the time my driver (who is also the Director of trips for Universidad Veritas) found me, I was hot, sweaty, slightly terrified, and so thankful to see him! When he began speaking in Spanish I realized just how limited my knowledge of the language was - only increasing my nervousness. However, as soon as we began driving "I Can Only Imagine' began playing on the radio. As we drove past huge mountains and into the crowded city of San Jose, the music was, for some reason, very soothing. This place, which I could only have imagined in the past, is now very real and very beautiful in its own way! God has blessed me in amazing ways!

Although I was hoping to participate in different volunteer programs throughout my travels, this part of the trip has not materialized as I would have hoped. However, I believe that this is where God has called me to be right here and right now. I am hoping to truly create an impact in the places where I am going and with the people I meet. With equal magnitude, I know that my life and mindset will be impacted through my experiences here.
I think that this is long enough for my first entry, so I will leave you on that note.

con amor,
Senorita money ;)