I leave for Costa Rica in less than three weeks now. It appears that this is finally happening! It seemed so far away three months ago when I completely re-arranged my life. As soon as I became accepting my life no longer existing in Philadelphia I have become OK with my life in my hometown, Scranton, PA. I spent the last three and a half years in Philadelphia. It’s where I established my first jobs that were real (including a matching IRA account). I finally got a job I really wanted, was working on my MBA, and had a perfect apartment with a great puppy and good friends to occupy it. As quick as it came it left. With the loss of my job, a best friend and I have decided to drastically change our lives and move to Costa Rica to teach English. So, I moved in March with my new roommates, Mom and Dad, which clearly helps me to save money for my grand adventure. I have been able to spend A LOT of time with my parents who are older and so, this time means much to me. Also, I have re-connected with hometown (lifelong) friends. It's nice to consider that I have been friends with most people from here since I was five. It doesn't take too much time to get used to not having a job. I've been volunteering five times a week at a Bikram-style yoga called "Steamtown Hot Yoga". I couldn't imagine my life here without this yoga. It has helped me "surrender" to my situation when things though bright seemed to be at their worst. It's also very addicting. And I know I will never be perfect and I don't try to be perfect, I just try my best and somehow I always learn something in regard to the mind and body. Besides family and yoga, I've been catching up on some reading, writing, and recently rediscovered artistic efforts. I am grateful for all of the events that have lead up to this point. And I am VERY excited to go to Costa Rica. I'll be dealing with change again, but it's a change I am ecstatic about. Not to say, I do not have any anxiety about going. But, I feel good that I am going with an open mind with little or no expectations. Arriba!
