June 11, 2011

I just received word that upon my return to Indianapolis, I will have access to cable tv in my apartment. Doesn't sound like much, but I haven't had cable in 6 years, and no tv for the past 2 months. There is no tv here, which is certainly not a bad thing. Apparently there was an earthquake here just before I arrived and Oky found her television laying face down in the floor after wards. I can't believe this casa. It reminds me of an old Italian house, with marble, art and tons of rooms. Soon, I will photograph it for all of you to see. INCREDIBLE. She also told Demian that she does not allow ANYONE to cook in her kitchen, Demian told me I would just have to pick up fast food, but Oky told me last night that I was allowed to cook, as I am here in Costa Rica to cook. Tonight Chip (another student staying here) and I went to the grocery store and picked up a few things to make.

Monday, Demian is taking me to the San Jose University for a cooking competition. He is a judge, but he is taking me to watch/learn/ask questions. Typically, Sunday's and Monday's are my day off, but I am really excited to see this competition.

I sure miss everyone, but I am having a ball. This morning I woke with the sun, had toast and coffee for breakfast and then layed out in the sun from 9:30-10:30. Just enough sun, but not enough to burn. Showered, read my book and napped until it was time to go eat. Oky had called a taxi for me, after I had asked her where I could eat a traditional Costa Rican meal. Chip came in while we were talking and I invited him to come along. He is such an answer to prayer! He is a student here from Jamaica on an internship, he is working at a Bank. We are going to hang out and go explore together. He knows more spanish than I do (he has been here one week longer than I) and he likes the idea of going places with someone else. He has offered to let me use his Rosetta Stone to learn spanish.

There is an english speaking church within walking distance from here, but another girl staying here, Anna Patricia, who told me about the church, left today before I could ask her for directions. I am leaving a note on her door tonight asking for them.

I had to purchase an alarm clock today at the store. I thought I could use my phone as my alarm, but since it does not work internationally, it doesn't keep time. Oh well.