Well, it's official, one week from today I will be on a plane, about to land in San Jose. It seems absolutely crazy to think about, but luckily I have been more than distracted with prep work and last minute shopping. After visiting the bank, I was able to exchange some money and now have in my possession some Costa Rican colones. For those of you who are curious, the exchange rate is about 500 to 1, so while it may look like I am suddenly rich, I can assure you it doesn’t work that way. I was also able to contact my host family earlier this week and am now even more excited to meet them! The only thing standing in my way right now it seems is packing. And currently my room is covered with everything I could ever possibly want to bring. From clothes to shoes to bathroom products, it’s hard to tell what color my carpet is anymore. The challenge? Fitting it all into a single suitcase. Thank god for creative folding. I’ll spare you the before pics, but I’ll proudly display the finished product if it works out. Wish me luck! Sunday, August 24, 2014
Let the Countdown Begin
Well, it's official, one week from today I will be on a plane, about to land in San Jose. It seems absolutely crazy to think about, but luckily I have been more than distracted with prep work and last minute shopping. After visiting the bank, I was able to exchange some money and now have in my possession some Costa Rican colones. For those of you who are curious, the exchange rate is about 500 to 1, so while it may look like I am suddenly rich, I can assure you it doesn’t work that way. I was also able to contact my host family earlier this week and am now even more excited to meet them! The only thing standing in my way right now it seems is packing. And currently my room is covered with everything I could ever possibly want to bring. From clothes to shoes to bathroom products, it’s hard to tell what color my carpet is anymore. The challenge? Fitting it all into a single suitcase. Thank god for creative folding. I’ll spare you the before pics, but I’ll proudly display the finished product if it works out. Wish me luck! 