The Engines are Humming!!

The past month has been quite exciting for me. I have been traveling for the past two weeks, and it has been very refreshing. It has allowed me to get quiet enough to get to know myself and just exactly what the next best step would be for my life.

I just returned from Costa Rica Monday where I spent 7 days in one of the most beautiful places on Earth. The jungles, beaches, cities, wildlife, people, food, music, dancing, etc is simply enchanting. It is different yet predictable. I was definitely in my element there, and I lit up like a light bulb, especially when we were working with a church in the "barrio". Helping these people, playing soccer with the children, bringing toys to the poor families, and being a part of their life opened my eyes to so much. There isn't a concept I hadn't already processed prior to seeing this life, but it made it more real to me.

Ultimately I created lasting relationships with a group in San Jose, and many offered me housing and anything else I may need, and it got my wheels turning. Why would I start in Mexico for my first journey into the world where I don't really know anyone personally? In Costa Rica I have a family, a security, a circle of friends, and plenty of opportunity.

Within the past week I have had so many doors open that I don't know what to do with them all, and it seems that I just need to sort through them and see what fits best for my life. However, it looks like in June that I will be setting out to San Jose, Costa Rica to teach English for a month in a summer program at the Central International School http://cis.ed.cr/ in the Santa Ana region. If I like it I will stay to teach for the school year. Otherwise, while I am there this summer I will be searching and interviewing for a temporary/part time TESL (Teaching English as a Second Language) position, most likely in the universities.

My engines are humming and this is all becoming so real. I am more than excited to jump on the jet plane outta here!!!