January 20th marked my first two months of living in Nosara. For those of you who know me well, this is the most adventurous and spontaneous move I have made thus far. This is the first time I have really left Telluride, my family and my closest friends - that is excluding the dangerous trek I made in 2010 to the desert of Amarillo...talk about a culture shock.
In the last week, I have been dreaming about Telluride on almost a nightly basis, and it makes me sad. I never realized how blessed we are to have lived and grown up in such a magical place. The friends I have grown up with, the experiences I have had and the memories I've made in that tiny box canyon are eternal. All that said... I would never change the decision we made to move here.
In the past two months I have learned a lot and experienced many new things. I have learned that there is more to life than an Oak cheeseburger and a Schlitz (although I could really use those right now)! I have learned that the beef down here just does not taste the same and that no matter how many burgers I order, I will not be satisfied. I have learned how to drive like I live in New York City just without the paved roads and the bad attitude. I have experienced helping baby monkeys and squirrels who can't help themselves. I have learned that the bats that I have to duck and dodge on a nightly basis are actually more efficient than bug spray. I have learned to check my clothes, towels and shoes that are left on the ground to make sure that there aren't any coiled up snakes or scorpions trying to hide (yes, this really happens). I have seen crickets the size of my face and learned that they can kill your dog (I told you Larry)! I have learned to go to the grocery store when it is still bright outside because the lights don't typically work. I have learned that one glass of fresh pipa water (coconut water) can turn your day around! I have learned that when millions of army ants decide to move-in and clear out your house that you have to just leave and let them work...they'll be gone in an hour. I have learned that you can in fact put a Matty and a Katie and two weeks worth of groceries on a 125cc motorcycle. I have also learned that you should shower at work instead of before - there is NO chance you're staying clean on a moto. I have learned that, while it may look fun, running with the bulls is not a good idea... but, watching people get trampled is from the sideline. I haven't learned whats in the corn dogs at the rodeo...but I don't think I want to. I have learned that I DO NOT need to have all the puppies in the world - Reagan is more than enough. I have learned that there is always room in your heart for more friends, and that people from New Jersey really aren't that bad ;) Lastly, I've learned that you can enjoy almost any new experience if you're doing it with someone you truly love (*cough*Matty*cough*).
This weekend Matty and I are flying to Panama for a few days and then driving back through Costa Rica. We are so excited to see not only another country, but see the rest of Costa Rica! When we get back, we are moving into our new house :) It's a two-bedroom with plenty of space so...start bookin' those flights down here!
Until next time...
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