Cambias

Tomorrow I will finish my second block of Spanish class. I am almost halfway done. Although I cannot believe it, I think that it is fitting to take a look at how I've changed.

1. I only eat 2 meals a day. I'm usually stuffed from breakfast and only starting to even think about food a couple of hours before dinner. The most I eat for lunch is guacamole or a tomato.

2. I wake up at 6 almost everyday.Yes, the girl that doesn't function before 9 is now up and showered by 7 am.

3. I can live out of a pocket for a day and night, a backpack for a weekend, a duffel bag for a week, and one suitcase for 2 months. I'm getting really good at only having what I need.

4. I can think, dream, function, and even joke in Spanish.

5. I have become extremely flexible. I run on "Tico Time", or the idea that everything will eventually happen so why worry or stress or try and get it done right at this moment. I've stopped worrying about always being on time, which is huge for me.

6. I have become completely spoiled. I have a huge bed here, a TV in my room, dogs that are allowed to be in my room, laundry washed and my room cleaned every week,  food prepared in the mornings and at night, and basically no stress whatsoever. This is the life.

These are all some rather important changes for me. While I'm not quite sure if all of my changes have been for the best, especially becoming more spoiled, I do know that the majority of them are. I just hope that the ones that are good become habits, or should I say, espero que las cambias sean permanentes.