To a Close

Well I am done...

It is hard to believe that after planning for a few months, then traveling for four months, I am done. And what a trip! Peru was mystical, Costa Rica had the most beautiful and friendly people I will ever meet, and the whole experience taught me so much. Now I know what the United States looks like from other countries' perspectives. Now I can speak Spanish pretty well! Now I have no fear of just jumping on a bus even though I am not 100% sure where it is going to go. Now I have no problem talking to someone I have never met, and in a different language. Now I know that God is present in everything, way more than I ever thought before.

Before I left Costa Rica we had a little birthday perty for my host sister Lisbeth. She was turning 14, and wow was she excited. Only because next year she would be 15, Quincenera! We had Chicharrones de Chancho and salad and fruits. It was delicous. We also played some games and sang Feliz Cumpleanos. It was really a great time. A great way for me to finish up my time in San Juaquin Costa Rica.

Also before I left one of the mechanics in the town, Mario, had just finished putting together his Mack truck after painting it. I actually helped in paint a little bit, the fender that I am standing by. So now I can say I am an international mechanic!

Here is a picture of one of my favorite classes. Noveno, my ninth grade class. They we really smart and had some of the funniest and most respectful kids. Fabian was always talking to me about girls and stuff, and Freser was always talking to me about working on his motorcycle and his Dad's truck. You see, his dad is Mario the one in the picture above.

Well now I am back in the United States listening to my country music and working in my garage. Already I found myself a project to fix up an antique fan. Feels good to be back in a garage. As far as what I have next, I need to find myself a house or an apartment in Broken Arrow so that I can start my job soon. I am still kind of unwinding right now, but pretty soon I will be busy busy working and moving. Lets see whats in store!

DKW