One Week To Go!

Hey guys I leave for Costa Rica in just about a week! I'm so excited for this trip but a little nervous at the same time. I haven't gone shopping yet because it's finals right now in school, so I need to focus on those for now. Once they're done, which is on Tuesday, I'm going to go shopping for my trip! I don't know who my family is yet, but I hope to find out soon before I leave. If not, I'll probably find out when I'm in Miami during my orientation, but I really want to find out before. I'm really going to miss my family and all my friends, but I'm not complaining about anything because this is such an amazing opportunity and I'm so lucky to be able to do this.

I live in Seattle, Washington, and I will be the first person in my family to be going to Costa Rica, so it's pretty exciting. I really wanted to go abroad because it's a once in a lifetime opportunity and I love traveling and I've always wanted to go to Costa Rica. I am also taking AP Spanish IV next year so I want to be solid in that class; hopefully this trip will help me be very prepared for next year! I'm a little bit nervous because my Spanish is not perfect so I'm scared I'm not going to be able to communicate very well. But I know in time, I will gradually get better but it may be tough in the beginning. I'm also nervous about all the bugs...I am not a fan of insects but I guess I'll have to get used to it and overcome that fear because I hear there are tons of bugs in Costa Rica...! :/ I bet I'll have some good bug stories though when I come back.

Over all though, I am more excited than nervous for this trip. It's going to be amazing! I can't wait, I'm counting down the days! I leave in 10 days; so soon! Well I'm going to go study but the next time I write a blog, I'll be in Costa Rica or in Miami, so adios for now!