"When you sense a faint potentiality for happiness after such dark times you must grab on to the ankles of that happiness and not let go until it drags you face-first out of the dirt- this is not selfishness, but obligation. You were given life; it is your duty (and also your entitlement as a human being) to find something beautiful with in life, no matter how slight."
-Elizabeth Gilbert
"Eat Pray Love"
Sunday, August 2, 2009
Reflection
So it is now over.... my trip, my escape is over. People thought I wouldn't be able to last 4 weeks and guess what.... I DID! I would have stayed longer given the option.
I feel in love with a town, I fell in love with the people I met there. I started my journey to becoming the best person I can be. I have memories that will last me an absolute lifetime.
Oh Laura- if only I had have known on that fateful day when you asked me if I was Courtney and I thought to myself "How the hell does she know my name?". If only I had have known you would become such a prominent person in my adventure. I can't wait to come visit you in North Carolina and meet Komi. You would say that I was your inspiration but you are mine too. You are the most positive person I know and I LOVED being around that. We had so much fun together and I will truly truly miss you.
Thank you for being one of the tres amigas!
ERIN_ You crazy crazy girl you! My partner in crime when I wasn't in bed being an old lady. You are a crazy inspiration. You have two adorable little nuggets and yet you still live your life to the fullest. I aspire to be a lot like you! I had so much fun with you. I can't wait to read your book and now I have an amazing reason to come to Boston. Thank you for just being so much fun! Also for taking care of me when i wasn't feeling so hot- even when it was self induced!
I want to thank everyone.... Tairona- for the best tagliatelle bolonegsa ever! El Sano for knowing my name and playing movies- especially Twilight. Pablo, Guillermo and Gustavo for teaching me to surf. Jeremy and Amanda for teaching me poi. Dagmar and Kristen for opening up a whole new me. Rodger for happy hour. Javiar, Jondi and the rest of the street vendors for my jewelry. Ellie- for my private poi lessons. Chicos for being the only bar in town.
All my new friends- that list is a pretty long one. Just everybody and everything- because my trip was perfect!
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!
<3
I just want to add a Shout out to Chris! I LOVE YOU TOO!!!!!!!
I feel in love with a town, I fell in love with the people I met there. I started my journey to becoming the best person I can be. I have memories that will last me an absolute lifetime.
Oh Laura- if only I had have known on that fateful day when you asked me if I was Courtney and I thought to myself "How the hell does she know my name?". If only I had have known you would become such a prominent person in my adventure. I can't wait to come visit you in North Carolina and meet Komi. You would say that I was your inspiration but you are mine too. You are the most positive person I know and I LOVED being around that. We had so much fun together and I will truly truly miss you.
Thank you for being one of the tres amigas!
ERIN_ You crazy crazy girl you! My partner in crime when I wasn't in bed being an old lady. You are a crazy inspiration. You have two adorable little nuggets and yet you still live your life to the fullest. I aspire to be a lot like you! I had so much fun with you. I can't wait to read your book and now I have an amazing reason to come to Boston. Thank you for just being so much fun! Also for taking care of me when i wasn't feeling so hot- even when it was self induced!
I want to thank everyone.... Tairona- for the best tagliatelle bolonegsa ever! El Sano for knowing my name and playing movies- especially Twilight. Pablo, Guillermo and Gustavo for teaching me to surf. Jeremy and Amanda for teaching me poi. Dagmar and Kristen for opening up a whole new me. Rodger for happy hour. Javiar, Jondi and the rest of the street vendors for my jewelry. Ellie- for my private poi lessons. Chicos for being the only bar in town.
All my new friends- that list is a pretty long one. Just everybody and everything- because my trip was perfect!
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!
<3
I just want to add a Shout out to Chris! I LOVE YOU TOO!!!!!!!
Day 28- Traveling home
SOOO I woke up this morning at 8am. (Well yesterday). I got up and felt like I was about to die. I was so hungover I could barely move. It was totally worth it because it was one of my favorite nights in Costa Rica. My cab wasn't coming until 9:45 so I had time to feel like death. I chugged a gatorade that Laura had so intelligently told me to get. After about 20 minutes of feeling sorry for myself I decided to have a proper good bye, I needed to get going.
I put on clothes and started packing up the rest of my stuff. I took all my left over bug spray and anti bug bite stuff to the counter in the common area. I didn't need it and especially didn't need the extra weight in my bag. I left lotion and shampoo- there was a lot of stuff lol. I had my bag all packed up and went in search of Chris. He is the Personal Trainer from Coburg and also the size of a house so I knew if anyone could lift it he could. He's also the nicest guy ever so I knew he wouldn't mind. He struggled with my bag which made me worry a little bit because of the weight limit for the planes.
I went to breakfast with Laura and Candice. I had no money left over so I chose not to eat. It was probably a good decision because I really didn't need to be getting sick on the plane.
I went upstairs and woke Erin up to say good bye. She was tired and hungover so it was quick. Probably another good thing because I didn't want to get emotional. Actually I think being hungover helped prevent that one too. I took one last look at my room and then I went down stairs and hugged Dona Vicki the owner of the hotel good bye as I gave her my key. She hugged me soo tightly and said something to me in spanish. I'm hoping it was along the lines of PLEASE o PLEASE come back. I went and waited at the taxi for Nicki with Laura and Candice. We were giving them a ride into town since we were headed that way anyway.
Once we got to town, I ducked and hid in the cab as we passed the Happy corner because my hot surfer friends were walking by from last night. I was a little haggard looking because... well we know why.
We got to the ATM and Nicky ran and got money and then I had to say goodbye to Laura. It was quick because we were late and she was also late to meet a lady in town who was going to be custom making her a necklace. (Ironically with the OM yoga symobol on it because she doesn't OM). It was a quick goodbye. It was heart breaking because there were so many things I wanted to tell her, but I was so tired and exhausted that words just escaped me. We said our goodbyes and I made the Chris Heart symbol. We were then gone.
We drove through Montezuma, and then through Cobano, to get to Tambor. I remembered this drive in. It was so beautiful and just paradise and now I was leaving it. I am going to miss the monkeys who throw mangoes at you and the beaches and the beautiful rain forest. It was heart wrenching.
We got to Sansa Airline in Tambor. It was my charter plane. They weighed my bag and of course I was 50 overweight. It was really my last time to be sitting in the blistering humidity and heat. The airport was basically a landing strip with a bench. Our plane arrived and we headed on our way. The flight was sooo easy. No rain and clear skies. I got to see Montezuma from an aerial view which just made it that much harder to leave. I saw the beach where I had learned to surf and the island where I had the best day ever with my new friends. It was really really hard.
We got to San Jose and I got my bags. Nicki and I had to haul our stuff a block over to the international airport. Once there more madness ensued. To leave Costa Rica you have to pay a tax of 26$. So I had to wait in line to do that. Then I had to fill out a pre customs ticket. There was no line for first class- so I just pulled a mom and cut. People were hovering and I was stressed out. Once at the counter of course my bag was 83 pounds. WAY over the limit. I bartered for a while- I guess I forgot I wasn't buying jewelry because he wouldn't budge. So I went to see what I could leave behind. I was sneaky because I took about 5 of my books and put them in my carry on- they're heavier than they look. The last 4 pounds, was a bag of dirty clothes. I put it on the floor in front of me, he took the weight and then I just put it back in. MOM would have been so proud.
So I went through security which was kind of scary because they didn't make me do anything. They let me take liquids and I got to leave my lap top in my bag. I got through which was all I cared about at this point. The terminal was WAY small. So I found a seat on the floor and just waited.
Eventually I got to board and was just so excited to be sitting on the plane. I hadn't eaten at this point and just wanted to sleep. Finally take off.
First class with the seat next to me open- was pretty sweet. I got pillows and wine and tomato juice. It was awesome. We also got salad and smoked grouper fish with shrimp. Bread and pasta. It was pretty sweet. I also got petit fours for desert. YUM.
After I ate- I passed out. It was a 5 hour flight. I slept most of it. That was good because they played the exact same movie on the way home as they did on the way there. It was terrible on the way there so I wasn't too excited. It was Duplicity with Julia Roberts and Clive Owen.
We finally got in and I was so ready to get off the plane. As soon as the flashing seatbelt signal was turned off- I jumped up and grabbed my yoga mat. A handful of girls ran ahead of me because they were late for their connection. I booted it after them. I went to customs and it was pretty easy. I then went to baggage claim. The number one reason to fly first class is to have your bag be priority. It was number 3 off the belt. I then walked over to the place where you have to give your customs approval to the guy-(If You're not approved then they search you). I was waiting in line and the people in front of me (It was an older man, his wife and I'm assuming his mother). They were searching for their ticket and I had mine out and ready to go. SO I went to wheel around him and the ASSHOLE cut me off so I couldn't get through and continued searching for his ticket. He was SO rude. So I made a point to loudly announce, "Oh yeah- I'm definitely back in New Jersey"! I was SOO FUMING mad. I was hungover, tired and just not in the mood. The customs guy asked me if their was a problem and I was just like nope. So I passed him on my way out with a glaring look.
My mother was waiting there in a red dress. Even with out the red dress I would have seen her right away because she was the one jumping up and down with her arms flailing in the air and a huge smile on her face. It was cute.
So we headed up to the car and headed home.
We stopped on the way home at the grocery store and it was SO cold. I was freezing. I guess I'm not used to air conditioning. I had it in my room, but it was nothing compared to the grocery store. We got some fruit and hummus and headed back to the house.
Once home, I got to see a little fuzzball. I was introduced to the new puppy Tux. He is SOO cute. Infact he's cuddling with me now as I write this. He's kinda my new buddy. Well he's actually just filling a void until I get home to my baby. I unpacked my poi to show my mom and Natalie. They were impressed. Poi is always really fun when you show someone and then you try and have them do it because then they appreciate how hard it actually is.
We chatted for a couple hours and then I headed to bed. It's nice to be home, but I miss Montezuma. I can't believe I was there for a month. It's over. I mean I remember when my facebook status said t-108 days.
It was something I absolutely needed. Every second of it.
I put on clothes and started packing up the rest of my stuff. I took all my left over bug spray and anti bug bite stuff to the counter in the common area. I didn't need it and especially didn't need the extra weight in my bag. I left lotion and shampoo- there was a lot of stuff lol. I had my bag all packed up and went in search of Chris. He is the Personal Trainer from Coburg and also the size of a house so I knew if anyone could lift it he could. He's also the nicest guy ever so I knew he wouldn't mind. He struggled with my bag which made me worry a little bit because of the weight limit for the planes.
I went to breakfast with Laura and Candice. I had no money left over so I chose not to eat. It was probably a good decision because I really didn't need to be getting sick on the plane.
I went upstairs and woke Erin up to say good bye. She was tired and hungover so it was quick. Probably another good thing because I didn't want to get emotional. Actually I think being hungover helped prevent that one too. I took one last look at my room and then I went down stairs and hugged Dona Vicki the owner of the hotel good bye as I gave her my key. She hugged me soo tightly and said something to me in spanish. I'm hoping it was along the lines of PLEASE o PLEASE come back. I went and waited at the taxi for Nicki with Laura and Candice. We were giving them a ride into town since we were headed that way anyway.
Once we got to town, I ducked and hid in the cab as we passed the Happy corner because my hot surfer friends were walking by from last night. I was a little haggard looking because... well we know why.
We got to the ATM and Nicky ran and got money and then I had to say goodbye to Laura. It was quick because we were late and she was also late to meet a lady in town who was going to be custom making her a necklace. (Ironically with the OM yoga symobol on it because she doesn't OM). It was a quick goodbye. It was heart breaking because there were so many things I wanted to tell her, but I was so tired and exhausted that words just escaped me. We said our goodbyes and I made the Chris Heart symbol. We were then gone.
We drove through Montezuma, and then through Cobano, to get to Tambor. I remembered this drive in. It was so beautiful and just paradise and now I was leaving it. I am going to miss the monkeys who throw mangoes at you and the beaches and the beautiful rain forest. It was heart wrenching.
We got to Sansa Airline in Tambor. It was my charter plane. They weighed my bag and of course I was 50 overweight. It was really my last time to be sitting in the blistering humidity and heat. The airport was basically a landing strip with a bench. Our plane arrived and we headed on our way. The flight was sooo easy. No rain and clear skies. I got to see Montezuma from an aerial view which just made it that much harder to leave. I saw the beach where I had learned to surf and the island where I had the best day ever with my new friends. It was really really hard.
We got to San Jose and I got my bags. Nicki and I had to haul our stuff a block over to the international airport. Once there more madness ensued. To leave Costa Rica you have to pay a tax of 26$. So I had to wait in line to do that. Then I had to fill out a pre customs ticket. There was no line for first class- so I just pulled a mom and cut. People were hovering and I was stressed out. Once at the counter of course my bag was 83 pounds. WAY over the limit. I bartered for a while- I guess I forgot I wasn't buying jewelry because he wouldn't budge. So I went to see what I could leave behind. I was sneaky because I took about 5 of my books and put them in my carry on- they're heavier than they look. The last 4 pounds, was a bag of dirty clothes. I put it on the floor in front of me, he took the weight and then I just put it back in. MOM would have been so proud.
So I went through security which was kind of scary because they didn't make me do anything. They let me take liquids and I got to leave my lap top in my bag. I got through which was all I cared about at this point. The terminal was WAY small. So I found a seat on the floor and just waited.
Eventually I got to board and was just so excited to be sitting on the plane. I hadn't eaten at this point and just wanted to sleep. Finally take off.
First class with the seat next to me open- was pretty sweet. I got pillows and wine and tomato juice. It was awesome. We also got salad and smoked grouper fish with shrimp. Bread and pasta. It was pretty sweet. I also got petit fours for desert. YUM.
After I ate- I passed out. It was a 5 hour flight. I slept most of it. That was good because they played the exact same movie on the way home as they did on the way there. It was terrible on the way there so I wasn't too excited. It was Duplicity with Julia Roberts and Clive Owen.
We finally got in and I was so ready to get off the plane. As soon as the flashing seatbelt signal was turned off- I jumped up and grabbed my yoga mat. A handful of girls ran ahead of me because they were late for their connection. I booted it after them. I went to customs and it was pretty easy. I then went to baggage claim. The number one reason to fly first class is to have your bag be priority. It was number 3 off the belt. I then walked over to the place where you have to give your customs approval to the guy-(If You're not approved then they search you). I was waiting in line and the people in front of me (It was an older man, his wife and I'm assuming his mother). They were searching for their ticket and I had mine out and ready to go. SO I went to wheel around him and the ASSHOLE cut me off so I couldn't get through and continued searching for his ticket. He was SO rude. So I made a point to loudly announce, "Oh yeah- I'm definitely back in New Jersey"! I was SOO FUMING mad. I was hungover, tired and just not in the mood. The customs guy asked me if their was a problem and I was just like nope. So I passed him on my way out with a glaring look.
My mother was waiting there in a red dress. Even with out the red dress I would have seen her right away because she was the one jumping up and down with her arms flailing in the air and a huge smile on her face. It was cute.
So we headed up to the car and headed home.
We stopped on the way home at the grocery store and it was SO cold. I was freezing. I guess I'm not used to air conditioning. I had it in my room, but it was nothing compared to the grocery store. We got some fruit and hummus and headed back to the house.
Once home, I got to see a little fuzzball. I was introduced to the new puppy Tux. He is SOO cute. Infact he's cuddling with me now as I write this. He's kinda my new buddy. Well he's actually just filling a void until I get home to my baby. I unpacked my poi to show my mom and Natalie. They were impressed. Poi is always really fun when you show someone and then you try and have them do it because then they appreciate how hard it actually is.
We chatted for a couple hours and then I headed to bed. It's nice to be home, but I miss Montezuma. I can't believe I was there for a month. It's over. I mean I remember when my facebook status said t-108 days.
It was something I absolutely needed. Every second of it.
Saturday, August 1, 2009
I'm Leaving
I'm leaving.... On a jet plane.....
ok terrible. I'm too hungover for a decent blog right now.
I still have to finish yesterdays......
The trip concludes... however yesterday was AMAZING! So come back for that blog, and the big finale!
WIsh me a safe flight!
xoxo
C
ok terrible. I'm too hungover for a decent blog right now.
I still have to finish yesterdays......
The trip concludes... however yesterday was AMAZING! So come back for that blog, and the big finale!
WIsh me a safe flight!
xoxo
C
Friday, July 31, 2009
Day 27- Last day
SOooo... TOday is my last day. I've already cried. Raquelle left with out saying good bye. Not ok.
I woke up this morning and had to get out of my room. It was just to sad to be in it. My wooden brown walls that resemble a sauna and my little A.C. that just rumbles away. I just couldn't do it.
I grabbed Laura and Erin and we went to Los Artistas. We sat at our comphy table overlooking the ocean on our cushioned seats. I had the lentil soup. Fabulous as usual. We chatted and it was the last time the three of us would be together. At least in Montezuma because I'm truly hoping its not the last time.
We walked back to the hotel where I began packing. The worst thing ever. It was terrible. My little sauna is now empty except for the hideous floral suitcase that I love purposely because it's hideous, on my bed.
I had to track down a few of my things but it all came together.
After a little while, Laura and I decided to go into town. My last walk into Montezuma during the day light (for a while). We went to Organico where I got the most amazing espresso milkshake ever. It was one of those things that made me really sad because I had only discovered it on the last day. We also went to the Bakery Cafe where we just chatted. After that we went shopping, I finally bought my salad bowl. I had originally planned on buying two smaller ones, but one of the smaller ones was gone so I instead bought one large one. It's really pretty. I can't wait to have little dinner parties and now I have a salad bowl, or a chip bowl. OOH a popcorn bowl. hahah I'm excited about my bowl.
We eventually made our way back where I got ready for yoga. My very last yoga class with Dagmar (for a while). Laura and I ran over and it was the BEST class yet. There were only a few of us (I think 10) so we practiced in a circle. It was just so nice to share that karmic connection with the other people in the class. I almost have my side crow which is my new goal. We said our goodbyes and I actually teared up hugging Dagmar goodbye. She has inspired me in so many ways and she doesn't even know it. She has been such a positive prominent force in my life this past month and I am just so grateful for everything she has taught me.
*SIDE NOTE*- Nicki was late for class and later when I asked her about it- SHe had seen a HUGE snake walking to class right in the middle of the road. I'm hoping I can find that pic.
After yoga it was time to go get beautiful. I took my last cold shower, and used my La Cascada towels for the last time. I wore my white billabong bikini and my new brown sundress. It was the last night so I had to step it up. I even wore make-up. Erin had brought some so I stole it. Laura and Candice had left to go get our table so Nicki and Erin and I walked over. We went to Cocolores. I was so sad about leaving and so nervous about my first real go at fire poi that I indulged in a couple of mojitos. I've never had one before, but I will definitely have them again.
Dinner was me, Erin, Laura, Candice, Amanda, Anne, Kylie and Nicki. It was so much fun. We ate we drank and just had such a solid last night. It was just so hard.
So after pics we headed to the bonfire (well- we went to the grocery first to get some booze. One six pack of smirnoff ice later). At the bonfire I walked right up to Jeremy and said "ok I'm ready- lets do this. I need to go first or I won't do it." So off we went. He went over fire safety and taught me how to properly light up. I was so nervous- I was like "Hey Jeremy, can I do this with my ipod on?" We had bongos and stuff but I needed Britney. So he said sure and I was off.
I lit my poi up over the bonfire and was ready to go. I was really nervous so I was really basic. By the time I finally got the hang of things- It was pretty much over. Kevin killed it. I was so proud, but also really jealous. Practice makes perfect so I'm just going to have to practice a little more. The good news Is I didn't light myself on fire!
After the bonfire we went to Chicos. It was a different atmosphere because we hung out behind the bar on the beach. Thats where I met Australian surfer Hugh and Californian Surfer Andy. They had sailed to Montezuma with some dude they met down south. Andy was 30 and Hugh was 25. Hugh kept saying things like "it was HEEPS of fun". HEEPS- how amazing is that word. We drank with them for a bit. It was them two, me, Laura, Nicki and Olli, and Erin and Mauricio. We decided it was late night swim time.
So we all snuck over to Los Mangos. I think because there were so many of us that Carlos didn't even bother trying to kick us out. We had so much fun in the pool. The asteas were out in full force. I saw a ton of shooting stars too! Everyone eventually went to bed and Andy and I stayed and just hung out. He was a crazy surfer who was just having a blast. He was really cool. Carlos came and kicked us out around 4 and so Andy walked me home. No goodnight kiss in case you're wondering but there was a hug! lol I went upstairs and realized I was a little drunker than I thought when I hung up my bikini and clothes on the clothes line. It shouldn't have been as difficult as it was. I crawled into bed and passed out. My last sleep in La Cascada.
I woke up the next morning at 8 am.... Next blog post commence
I woke up this morning and had to get out of my room. It was just to sad to be in it. My wooden brown walls that resemble a sauna and my little A.C. that just rumbles away. I just couldn't do it.
I grabbed Laura and Erin and we went to Los Artistas. We sat at our comphy table overlooking the ocean on our cushioned seats. I had the lentil soup. Fabulous as usual. We chatted and it was the last time the three of us would be together. At least in Montezuma because I'm truly hoping its not the last time.
We walked back to the hotel where I began packing. The worst thing ever. It was terrible. My little sauna is now empty except for the hideous floral suitcase that I love purposely because it's hideous, on my bed.
I had to track down a few of my things but it all came together.
After a little while, Laura and I decided to go into town. My last walk into Montezuma during the day light (for a while). We went to Organico where I got the most amazing espresso milkshake ever. It was one of those things that made me really sad because I had only discovered it on the last day. We also went to the Bakery Cafe where we just chatted. After that we went shopping, I finally bought my salad bowl. I had originally planned on buying two smaller ones, but one of the smaller ones was gone so I instead bought one large one. It's really pretty. I can't wait to have little dinner parties and now I have a salad bowl, or a chip bowl. OOH a popcorn bowl. hahah I'm excited about my bowl.
We eventually made our way back where I got ready for yoga. My very last yoga class with Dagmar (for a while). Laura and I ran over and it was the BEST class yet. There were only a few of us (I think 10) so we practiced in a circle. It was just so nice to share that karmic connection with the other people in the class. I almost have my side crow which is my new goal. We said our goodbyes and I actually teared up hugging Dagmar goodbye. She has inspired me in so many ways and she doesn't even know it. She has been such a positive prominent force in my life this past month and I am just so grateful for everything she has taught me.
*SIDE NOTE*- Nicki was late for class and later when I asked her about it- SHe had seen a HUGE snake walking to class right in the middle of the road. I'm hoping I can find that pic.
After yoga it was time to go get beautiful. I took my last cold shower, and used my La Cascada towels for the last time. I wore my white billabong bikini and my new brown sundress. It was the last night so I had to step it up. I even wore make-up. Erin had brought some so I stole it. Laura and Candice had left to go get our table so Nicki and Erin and I walked over. We went to Cocolores. I was so sad about leaving and so nervous about my first real go at fire poi that I indulged in a couple of mojitos. I've never had one before, but I will definitely have them again.
Dinner was me, Erin, Laura, Candice, Amanda, Anne, Kylie and Nicki. It was so much fun. We ate we drank and just had such a solid last night. It was just so hard.
So after pics we headed to the bonfire (well- we went to the grocery first to get some booze. One six pack of smirnoff ice later). At the bonfire I walked right up to Jeremy and said "ok I'm ready- lets do this. I need to go first or I won't do it." So off we went. He went over fire safety and taught me how to properly light up. I was so nervous- I was like "Hey Jeremy, can I do this with my ipod on?" We had bongos and stuff but I needed Britney. So he said sure and I was off.
I lit my poi up over the bonfire and was ready to go. I was really nervous so I was really basic. By the time I finally got the hang of things- It was pretty much over. Kevin killed it. I was so proud, but also really jealous. Practice makes perfect so I'm just going to have to practice a little more. The good news Is I didn't light myself on fire!
After the bonfire we went to Chicos. It was a different atmosphere because we hung out behind the bar on the beach. Thats where I met Australian surfer Hugh and Californian Surfer Andy. They had sailed to Montezuma with some dude they met down south. Andy was 30 and Hugh was 25. Hugh kept saying things like "it was HEEPS of fun". HEEPS- how amazing is that word. We drank with them for a bit. It was them two, me, Laura, Nicki and Olli, and Erin and Mauricio. We decided it was late night swim time.
So we all snuck over to Los Mangos. I think because there were so many of us that Carlos didn't even bother trying to kick us out. We had so much fun in the pool. The asteas were out in full force. I saw a ton of shooting stars too! Everyone eventually went to bed and Andy and I stayed and just hung out. He was a crazy surfer who was just having a blast. He was really cool. Carlos came and kicked us out around 4 and so Andy walked me home. No goodnight kiss in case you're wondering but there was a hug! lol I went upstairs and realized I was a little drunker than I thought when I hung up my bikini and clothes on the clothes line. It shouldn't have been as difficult as it was. I crawled into bed and passed out. My last sleep in La Cascada.
I woke up the next morning at 8 am.... Next blog post commence
Day 26 Part Two
SOoOoOoOo
Just as usual the night went- not as planned. Not even close actually. I skipped yoga and went to see Twilight (of course) with Laura at El Sano Banano and she LOVED it! I love that she loved it- that makes my life! Before El Sano we went shopping. It was SO fun. We bartered and I used my trusty mag light. Javier hooked me up with a string for my pendant. Jondi, hooked me up with an anklet. I also got a really cute pearl ring. I had been looking for a long time for a ring for my left hand, just to replace one that I used to wear. I had found a beautiful pink stone in the jewelry store a couple of weeks ago but it was gone. So I got this pearl one and really really like it. It was a lot of fun with Laura.
We then went back to our trusty reserved table at El Sano..Twilight. Enough said!
So after El Sano- we went to go meet up with Amanda for fire poi. She didn't show. We waited and waited and waited. Pablo was there chatting with us. He was telling us how he and Stephanie broke up. He was wearing the shirt Chris left him (so cute!). I felt bad for him.
Eventually Amanda showed up after everyone left. I had waited so long that I wasn't excited anymore. I was tired and had gotten nervous. I needed to just do it and that opportunity had long gone. Amanda lit up and then Alicia. Amanda handed me her poi and I took over. I sucked. I was just not feeling it. I got really nervous and froze. I need a set routine because you forget things you want to try. She had a different type of poi then mine so I'm telling myself it was the poi and not the fact that they were on fire that Is stunk. Tomorrow night is the bonfire so I'm hoping it will be better!
After hanging around for a bit, Lorien Anne and I walked home. I was exhausted. I have to pack tomorrow. That breaks my heart. I'm just not ready. Not even close!
Just as usual the night went- not as planned. Not even close actually. I skipped yoga and went to see Twilight (of course) with Laura at El Sano Banano and she LOVED it! I love that she loved it- that makes my life! Before El Sano we went shopping. It was SO fun. We bartered and I used my trusty mag light. Javier hooked me up with a string for my pendant. Jondi, hooked me up with an anklet. I also got a really cute pearl ring. I had been looking for a long time for a ring for my left hand, just to replace one that I used to wear. I had found a beautiful pink stone in the jewelry store a couple of weeks ago but it was gone. So I got this pearl one and really really like it. It was a lot of fun with Laura.
We then went back to our trusty reserved table at El Sano..Twilight. Enough said!
So after El Sano- we went to go meet up with Amanda for fire poi. She didn't show. We waited and waited and waited. Pablo was there chatting with us. He was telling us how he and Stephanie broke up. He was wearing the shirt Chris left him (so cute!). I felt bad for him.
Eventually Amanda showed up after everyone left. I had waited so long that I wasn't excited anymore. I was tired and had gotten nervous. I needed to just do it and that opportunity had long gone. Amanda lit up and then Alicia. Amanda handed me her poi and I took over. I sucked. I was just not feeling it. I got really nervous and froze. I need a set routine because you forget things you want to try. She had a different type of poi then mine so I'm telling myself it was the poi and not the fact that they were on fire that Is stunk. Tomorrow night is the bonfire so I'm hoping it will be better!
After hanging around for a bit, Lorien Anne and I walked home. I was exhausted. I have to pack tomorrow. That breaks my heart. I'm just not ready. Not even close!
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Day 26
AHHHHHh two more sleeps. That's it. That to me is like the saddest thing ever. Seriously. A couple of hours ago I was thinking- you know what, I am ready to go home. It was more of accepting a fact than actually wanting it to happen. But then, I go into town and run into all the locals whom I know and chat. The little lady from Tairona making sure I was feeling better, the dread lock guy making me another anklet, Julio- playing Twilight specifically for me at El Sano. It's heart breaking. I love it here.
SO the breakdown, I woke up and didn't go to poi this morning. I wasn't feeling well still. SO I slept. I then did the unthinkable- I heated and ate my left overs from Tairona last night. So good. I went down to the restaurant and asked for a plate and a fork because the stuff in the kitchen up here is nasty. I took it back down when I was done. I chatted with Candace while I ate and we decided we need to set up a euchre tourney. I miss it so much.
After my brunch, I walked into town with Anne. She looked so pretty- she had on like this powder blue dress. She took pics along the walk and it kind of made me miss my camera. As we walked by El Sano, I chatted with Julio for a bit. (I've decided he is my Costa Rican crush- he's so cute). I invited him to the bonfire. That can either be a plus or a minus. A plus because I might look SUPER cool doing poi or a negative because I could possibly light myself on fire. Something just tells me that, well that wouldn't be the most attractive thing in the world. lol
So after El Sano, I walked with Anne too Organico. We parted ways and then I went to the post office. CLOSED of course. SO I did what any other normal girl does to kill time- I went shopping. I thought a new outfit for tonight was absolutely necessary. I bought a new anklet for when the one I have now dies. Dreadlock guy gave me a wicked deal. Then I went to a store and was going to buy my bowls but just couldn't do it. I really like them. They are beautiful mango wood and I don't have a nice salad bowl. They are also 45 dollars. I just don't know. I got the cutest dress. It's brown with a brown pattern. I just love it. There were two other one's I wanted but I'm trying to be frugal.
On the way out of the dress store I bought the most beautiful pendant. I used my bargaining powers and talked him down. I still need a chain- but I'm sure there are harder things to come by.
I went to the grocery store and got some pineapple and gatorade. I ran into the little lady from Tairona. I just LOVE her. She is the cutest. She makes me really miss my grandma. She speaks no english but rubbed my belly and asked if I was feeling better. I said "Si bueno", I also tried to thank her for the meal last night because it was SOOO good and I'm sorry I couldn't stay for desert, but I don't know how much she got out of it.
I then walked home. It was starting to rain which makes me want to cry. If the bonfire is cancelled I will cry. Karmic energy is totally telling me that it will absolutely be fine!
Going to practice poi for a bit, chill out for a bit and then Yoga and go... Depending on how the night goes- I don't think I'll finish this one until tomorrow.
It should be a good night, full of secret swimming, fire, and maybe a little crush.... so we'll see!
Pura Vida
SO the breakdown, I woke up and didn't go to poi this morning. I wasn't feeling well still. SO I slept. I then did the unthinkable- I heated and ate my left overs from Tairona last night. So good. I went down to the restaurant and asked for a plate and a fork because the stuff in the kitchen up here is nasty. I took it back down when I was done. I chatted with Candace while I ate and we decided we need to set up a euchre tourney. I miss it so much.
After my brunch, I walked into town with Anne. She looked so pretty- she had on like this powder blue dress. She took pics along the walk and it kind of made me miss my camera. As we walked by El Sano, I chatted with Julio for a bit. (I've decided he is my Costa Rican crush- he's so cute). I invited him to the bonfire. That can either be a plus or a minus. A plus because I might look SUPER cool doing poi or a negative because I could possibly light myself on fire. Something just tells me that, well that wouldn't be the most attractive thing in the world. lol
So after El Sano, I walked with Anne too Organico. We parted ways and then I went to the post office. CLOSED of course. SO I did what any other normal girl does to kill time- I went shopping. I thought a new outfit for tonight was absolutely necessary. I bought a new anklet for when the one I have now dies. Dreadlock guy gave me a wicked deal. Then I went to a store and was going to buy my bowls but just couldn't do it. I really like them. They are beautiful mango wood and I don't have a nice salad bowl. They are also 45 dollars. I just don't know. I got the cutest dress. It's brown with a brown pattern. I just love it. There were two other one's I wanted but I'm trying to be frugal.
On the way out of the dress store I bought the most beautiful pendant. I used my bargaining powers and talked him down. I still need a chain- but I'm sure there are harder things to come by.
I went to the grocery store and got some pineapple and gatorade. I ran into the little lady from Tairona. I just LOVE her. She is the cutest. She makes me really miss my grandma. She speaks no english but rubbed my belly and asked if I was feeling better. I said "Si bueno", I also tried to thank her for the meal last night because it was SOOO good and I'm sorry I couldn't stay for desert, but I don't know how much she got out of it.
I then walked home. It was starting to rain which makes me want to cry. If the bonfire is cancelled I will cry. Karmic energy is totally telling me that it will absolutely be fine!
Going to practice poi for a bit, chill out for a bit and then Yoga and go... Depending on how the night goes- I don't think I'll finish this one until tomorrow.
It should be a good night, full of secret swimming, fire, and maybe a little crush.... so we'll see!
Pura Vida
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