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I haven't gotten on to LJ in what seems like forever. I feel really out of touch. Hmm.
Anyway, here's the general update:
Work is... work. I know it's not the most difficult job ever- in fact, it's pretty good when you compare it to most others- but it's just not for me. I have, however, learned a lot about liquor. Also, how much it sucks to always be around people that are drinking it. I do get a chance to meet a lot of cool, interesting people, but they're all tourists and only stay for a week or two before they're gone.
The homesickness has ebbed a bit, which is a good thing. This is mostly because I've set a departure date, and I got the chance to see my mom again. I won't be stopping in Mexico as I originally planned, but it looks like I will get to go to Ohio for a few days of media gorging with specialj67, which is very exciting. My boss already knows all of this too, so I have a last day of work all set as well- Sunday March 11. That gives me three full days of nothing before flying out on Thursday morning. Very exciting.
I went to Panama. I had a really great time with Tania, but a not-so-great time with the airport pick-up. It's definitely a... story, but I'd rather not think about that right now. The rest of the time I basically did nothing but sleep, watch television (while enjoying the A/C), and go for a midnight swim. It just sucks that the first day ruined most of it.
For the last week (Monday to Sunday night) my mom, aunt and uncle were here visiting. It was nice, but strange because it was the first time since being here that I actually felt like a tourist. We did all sorts of stuff- canopy tour, Manuel Antonio, Arenal volcano- and my aunt and uncle even did kayaking and the zip line. It all went unbelievably well. Good food, good tours, nothing was lost or broken.
My dad is flying into San Jose tonight, and after spending the night there he's coming to the city. I guess. I'm a bit mad at him, because he didn't plan very well, and because he didn't give me any information about flights until I called him last night and left a message telling him to get his act together. Even then I only got an email saying that he'll probably just meet me at the bar tomorrow night. Yeah. I'm glad you're so anxious to see me, dad.
Other than that, I've just been on the computer this afternoon trying to search for information about the La fea mas bella finale (and there's nothing there). I don't want to have to wait a month to find out what happens.
Blah. I miss having constant internet access. I miss being in the know, and being able to spell in English. But this is a good experience, right? Oh well. One month more. I can make it.
Anyway, here's the general update:
Work is... work. I know it's not the most difficult job ever- in fact, it's pretty good when you compare it to most others- but it's just not for me. I have, however, learned a lot about liquor. Also, how much it sucks to always be around people that are drinking it. I do get a chance to meet a lot of cool, interesting people, but they're all tourists and only stay for a week or two before they're gone.
The homesickness has ebbed a bit, which is a good thing. This is mostly because I've set a departure date, and I got the chance to see my mom again. I won't be stopping in Mexico as I originally planned, but it looks like I will get to go to Ohio for a few days of media gorging with specialj67, which is very exciting. My boss already knows all of this too, so I have a last day of work all set as well- Sunday March 11. That gives me three full days of nothing before flying out on Thursday morning. Very exciting.
I went to Panama. I had a really great time with Tania, but a not-so-great time with the airport pick-up. It's definitely a... story, but I'd rather not think about that right now. The rest of the time I basically did nothing but sleep, watch television (while enjoying the A/C), and go for a midnight swim. It just sucks that the first day ruined most of it.
For the last week (Monday to Sunday night) my mom, aunt and uncle were here visiting. It was nice, but strange because it was the first time since being here that I actually felt like a tourist. We did all sorts of stuff- canopy tour, Manuel Antonio, Arenal volcano- and my aunt and uncle even did kayaking and the zip line. It all went unbelievably well. Good food, good tours, nothing was lost or broken.
My dad is flying into San Jose tonight, and after spending the night there he's coming to the city. I guess. I'm a bit mad at him, because he didn't plan very well, and because he didn't give me any information about flights until I called him last night and left a message telling him to get his act together. Even then I only got an email saying that he'll probably just meet me at the bar tomorrow night. Yeah. I'm glad you're so anxious to see me, dad.
Other than that, I've just been on the computer this afternoon trying to search for information about the La fea mas bella finale (and there's nothing there). I don't want to have to wait a month to find out what happens.
Blah. I miss having constant internet access. I miss being in the know, and being able to spell in English. But this is a good experience, right? Oh well. One month more. I can make it.