Today was a lot like yesterday only with new topics and discussions. This morning at LASP, Javier (one of our professors) presented a brief summary of Costa Rican history. He talked about social programs that have been successful and those that have caused destruction in the country, and afterward we had a great group discussion about the sustainability of government programs such as public healthcare and electricity. There were parts when I was keenly aware that I was not at conservative little NWC anymore, but the diversity of opinions kept the discussion very provocative.
Our lecture ended early, so we had plenty of time to leisurely eat lunch and make our way to ICADS. My allergies have really been bothering me, so it was a bit difficult to concentrate during Spanish class, but for the most part it went really well. We played a game to practice conjugating verbs in various tenses and read a cute story. Another guy from LASP joined our class, giving us 4 students, and we had some good group discussion. I felt bad that I wasn't concentrating as much as I would have liked to, but I just really wasn't feeling well.
When I got home from class, no one else was at home, so I took a quick shower (I was roasting from the hour long stroll in the 80 degree weather), and then I called Emily. It was so great to talk to her and to have support from someone who has already gone through this experience. What a blessing a great friend can be! I felt much better after talking to her, and when Monica and Mamรก got home we ate some delicious chicken soup. After dinner Monica and I went to the pharmacy to pick up some allergy medicine, and I'm relieved to have something to help me get over this...I can't wait to be at my best again!
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