First of all, the reason I went apartment hunting for so long yesterday was that I was in a terrible mood. For a few reasons, but mostly it was just one of those days, and I was a bit on the grumpy side. So I left my apartment because I needed to get out and do something, so I drove around for about two hours to find apartments I knew of and others I just ran into. Most of them were sketchy so I just kept driving, but stopped at two not including the ones I fell in love with, and no one was in the leasing office for either of them, so I might go back sometime. At first I couldn't find much more so I gave up and started heading home, then realized I was near the animal shelter...what better way to cure a sour mood than to play with puppies and kitties?! I left the shelter less grumpy, but a little more sad because I want a dog so ridiculously much. I would be able to afford one now...if it never got sick or hurt...but that is inevitable and I can't predict if a dog will be sick even if it appears healthy. So after that I ran into the street that these other apartments are on, by accident, and stopped by to inquire about living there in the fall. I left there in love and excited because I think I have found (temporary) home. I really hope it works out.
Anyway, it was good to get out and drive around the city for a couple hours. It was cloudy and cool all afternoon so I opened my windows a couple inches to let in fresh air. And my car has awesome gas mileage so the gas gauge barely went down.
Now, Costa Rica. This woman came and spoke to our Spanish class a couple weeks ago (she was Spanish and I understood almost everything she said!!) about a program compatible w/ NMSU in which you go and study Spanish for however many weeks you want, whatever part of the year you want. The classes are intensive and small (about 4 or 5 people per class) and you have the option of staying on one of the three campuses or with a host family. It's not particularly expensive (I'm thinking I'd go for three weeks) considering what's included (except not the plane ticket...). Since I want to minor in Spanish, and may not have enough time to do so if I want to graduate May of 2010, this might be a great opportunity. Nothing's for sure yet, just something to think about.
One last thing (man I've been posting long blogs lately). I am reading a book called The Shack, by William P. Young. I'm borrowing it from my mom, who got it as a Christmas gift from my dad's mom. It's a really good book and may change the way you "see" God, and I'm sure some people don't like that, and others do. It's totally not what I expected, the twist in the middle really caught me off guard from the beginning appearance. Anyway, so far it's really making me think. I can't imagine what the end of the book will be like. My mom said it's very interesting and deep, and your thoughts on it really depend on how you look at it. So once I finish the book I'm sure I'll be posting many more thoughts on it. Maybe you should give this book a go?
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