Todo se transforma

Well, the past few weeks have been unusual.  On March 17th, I took a trip to Costa Rica for a week. I stayed at Roda's house, and hung out with Roda, her two daughters Navila and Mili, Abuelito (who is still medio loco), Felicia and Katy (two ISA students staying with Roda), and some of my Tico friends.  It was a really good time.  I got to see everyone, got to spend some time outside, felt the sun actually warm my skin, laughed a lot, talked a lot, thought a lot.  That week of relaxation and fun prepared me for the weeks to come.  Two days after I came home, Cliff and I talked about the status of our relationship and decided mutually that it was time to go separate ways.  It's really very simple: we want different things.  But it feels really complicated, and its logistically involved. 

So, it's April, the last month of classes.  I'm doing final projects for all of my classes.  I had two rough drafts and a journal article due on three consecutive days this week.  I have two large assignments for next week and two for the following week and two more after that.  All the while, I'm living back with my parents until Cliff can move out of the apartment.  We gave our thirty days to the complex last week.  It's all extremely sad.  The truth is we still love each other very much, but we just can't sacrifice the things we want most in life for each other.  On the one hand, school is a good distraction.  But the break-up is distracting me, too.  I'm sure it's pretty plain how stressful this month is.  But there is a lot to look forward to: a job in Costa Rica for the entire summer, for example.  I'm pretty sure I've nailed one down in a law office.  Not sure what I'm doing, or where I'm living, but those are just details.  The big picture:  I'll be in CR again, and that makes me happy.  Anyway, if you think of me this month, please send positive vibes my way or give me a call.  I could use the support.