Hola..

just a quick update, nothing incredible or extraordinary happening here!! Yesterday had an amazing morning at the beach, the water was gorgeous, and the walk back is so tranquil with the warm water splashing up on my feet.. I absolutely loved it! But then I wasn't feeling too great, so I skipped out of spanish school and took some time to rest and hydrate myself. Then did some shopping around the stores to pick up some post cards. I had a chance to talk to the owner of my house, José. I helped do yard work, raking around the front and back yards. It was cool to get to chat to him, and learn about his family. This little girl who keeps coming by apparently is his cousin's daughter. His cousin's away at jail, and the mother apparently is never around, so the little girl just hangs out between José's house and Aloisa's house. She's absolutely adorable, I'm going to try and upload some more photos soon, but it's ridiculously slow. Anyway, raining lots this morning so not at the beach, just hanging out and checking some emails, etc. Will update soon!

Love Love Natalie xoxox

p.s- I've already slept in Costa Rica for 5 nights, not bad eh? I think it's going by fast which is a great sign. Each day is increasingly better, I didn't cry at all once yesterday which is awesome. Still homesick, but getting more used to the idea of being here. And I got news of my big house change coming up Sunday, which is incredibly comforting!