"Let me tell you what you're missing...Paradise"

I went to the movie Never Say Never with my younger sisters and their friends today at the mall! Haha, it was corny but cute... I liked it way more than I was expecting to actually. It was in 3-D. School went so well today! My first two classes were the best I've ever had here. First grade is really growing on me... My favorite part is singing the songs....they are consistantly going through my head ah! "It's time to open backpack..and see what we can see...."

Interesting Mixes Here:
ketchup+mayonaise---- they literally put it on EVERYTHING. It's not bad but I like them separate better
carmel popcorn+ salted popcorn at the movie theatre (LOVE- sweet & salty, much lighter than our movie theatre popcorn)

The worst part of my day by far is that I got a stye on my eye. It hurt more than anything I've ever had, and I had to wear my glasses the rest of the day.. (I probably should for like a week but I really don't want to!)

Even though Costa Rica is amazing, I do miss a few things (and obviously people) back home!! My family and friends, you know I love you and miss you...so here's a few THINGS I miss..
1. Reese cups...and just peanut butter in general! I brought my own, but I'm already out
2. Wearing Sandals to school...I know this sounds silly but it is SO hott here- I hate tennis shoes and even my Sperrys are miserable when it's 90 degrees
3. Drinking Milk and Water.......they literally drink Coke and juice for every meal!! On the first day my family thought I was so weird and asked it I only drank water because that's all I asked for. I was trying to not be difficult...hahah but honestly, my 2 year old sister drinks coke even for breakfast
4. CTE....
5. Air conditioning- tonight it is SOO hott and humid

YESTERDAY WAS......
El Dia de Los Deportes and literally all we did was play soccer and hang out. Famous soccer players were also scheduled to come to school. Well, when I was in the office helping out, I thought I saw one because this guy with a jersey walked in. I got really excited and nervous, and later told Tiffany I was thinking about asking to take a picture with him. Well, her and my coordinating teacher got a kick out of that because it turns out he was a Social Studies Teacher who is only part time at the school (I had never seen him)....Teacher Tamara told him and took this picture of us:
　
Such an Emily moment.... turns out the soccer players couldn't come. OH Tico Time! Also, the fact that he is the social studies teacher is even better because we spent the next hour talking with him all about Costa Rica and where we should go for what things. I'm so excited to travel the next few weekends!

I also got a lovely tour of San Jose by car... can't wait to take that on foot!  And ended up going up in the mountains to this AMAZING Rancho...seriously this place was incredible and you could see the whole city up there...probably my favorite place here so far..