Time Flies.....

When you're having fun.

Of course it does, except it DOES NOT make the end of school come any sooner.  We have 18 more days of school yet but it feels like tomorrow is that last day..... how disappointing!  

The past month hasn't held much for me.  The end of Alice in Wonderland, some good theater, new people, more sleep, and in general an increased desire to be home for a little while.

Only 29 more days and I will see the US!  I can't wait to see my family and my friends, to sleep in my bed, to eat good mexican food with my mom, to shop at Target......  small things, I know.  

I am excited about my trip to Spain but I wish I had more time to spend at home as well.....

Ok, here are  a few pictures of the past few weeks.

Dominial, Costa Rica

It's the end of another lovely week off...... Vacations make it harder to work, I think.  I only have one more until the end of the year, a long weekend in May.  LUCKILY, my friend Jeremiah is coming to visit.  I was beginning to feel lonely here so I am glad he's visiting.  

As for Costa Rica:  It was an interesting trip for me.  It was the first time I've really traveled by myself, at least for part f it.  I flew to San Jose alone and then took a 4 hour bus ride from San Jose to San Isidro, alone.  And then I took another bus from San Isidro to Dominical for an hour.  It was a long day and I was nervous, but I made it.  So add it to the list of things I have accomplished since I moved here; traveling alone.  

Dominical was a strange little town full of lots of gringos that are "passing through" for a few months at a time..... all surfing and kind of working.  It was a good experience for me to see that although I have a plan for my life and know what I want to happen that not everyone does.  Lots of people drift, change their mind, never make up their mind at all, or just get by...... and that's ok.  My life is not the life for everyone.  I am learning that.  It's good.  

Of course I took some pictures, so enjoy!

A little piece of Heaven....

The island is amazing, still.  There was lots of basking in the sun, swimming in crystal blue waters, riding boats, and eating fantastic food.....

Some days I don't feel like I deserve this life.....  and then I have to go to work and I remember.  :)

The best things in life are random.....

Things are still clicking along here as usual.  Alice in Wonderland is taking up all of my time at school and it is happening very soon.  The students are doing a great job so it should turn out all right in the end.   

I finally made it to the beach last weekend so I am not quite as transparent as I was.  We also went bowling this week.  I never remember until I get there how much I HATE bowling and how bad I am at it (which probably is the reason I hate it.....)  But, as always, my friends were a good time so it made it worth it in the long run.  This weekend Jodie, Maria, and I are headed to the private island again!  I am so excited I can't stand it.  Now, if I can just get through work today.......

Rising Star

The play is done.  It's over.  And my life is back to normal, well, kind of....  I am still busy though I am not sure with what!

The play was a huge success, sold out almost every night, I am proud of how I did, and I came out of it with some great friends!!!!

Here are some pictures of the play and of our St. Patrick's Day celebration:

The Never-Ending Stories of a Gal in Panama

Alright.  I can say it....  I like Panama.  It's taken a while and a lot of effort but I can admit it.  I like living here.  I have found a group of friends that I can see enjoying as much as the ones I miss, I've found an outlet for my creativity, and I am feeling healthier here (knock on wood).  Panama, as I've said, is not a "forever" place for me but I can be happy here for the next year and a half.  It took realizing that my family and my friends were going to love me no matter what to be able to settle in to Panama.  

There are so many things here that I haven't done and I am excited to do them!  I am living so far outside of my comfort zone and growing because of it.  I hiked a Volcano, BY CHOICE.  I am taking a trip this summer where I will have to walk for hours everyday for 15 days, I am performing in a play, and I even went to a movie by myself and enjoyed it.  I am happy with how things are going.....  Now, I am sure there are bad days to come because, let's face it, that's life but knowing that the days can be great will make them a bit easier to handle when they start rolling in.

So here are a few more pictures to share of what I've been doing:

Famous in Panama