So today we had our first class. It was about the natural history of Costa Rica, and we learned all about how Costa Rica was formed by plate tectonics millions of years ago and why they have so much biodiversity compared to the small size of their country. Tonight we have 28 pages to read for tomorrows four lectures about the consequences the economic, and political systems had on Costa Rica's environment. I have found the readings to be very difficult, and I find myself having to read the same sentance over a few times to understand what they are trying to say. It took me about an hour and a half to read 8 pages! Most of the people here are environmental studies majors, and I think becasue I am a biology major, it makes it a little harder for me to understand these types of things. And melissa don't stress out about this..ill be fine.
Thank you for all of your comments, they make things seem a lot closer to home than they really are! Love you and Miss you...Alyson
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
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Good Morning Dear Niece,
ReplyDeleteOnce again I will reitterate how very proud of you I am that you ventured outside of your comfort zone and are experiencing something different than "normal". You will have a lifetime of experiences during your short visit there. Enjoy!!
DWANN! I will have you know i just had to re-file by myself :( it was terrible without you helping me! Dont stress about the school part - how many times will you be able to go to costa rica in your life? ENJOY IT while you are there and make the most of it..after all, you only have 4 Sundays there :) love you forever.
ReplyDeleteLove yew Dwanny :)
posted a posting on the wrong date! I'm counting down those 4 sundays!!!!! i so wish i could have been able to get ahold of a global phone for you, honey....hope the calling cards are working out. thinking of you
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Lost my original posting, so will try again. Cant seem to hold back my tears as i'm catching up on your blog...You truely have your uncle mike's and your sister, jessica's (though i'm gonna have to throw TJ in there now)gift of expressing yourself and putting it down in the words you write. I am so proud of you, honey. So many life experience's my career could have given me, that i never took advantage of...not sure i would have been able to handle it as well as you are, though i know you must have your moments. you are in my every thought and prayer. Stay safe and stay strong. Dont talk to strangers.. If your communication with home gets to be too difficult, you just let me know. I'll have that global phone sent to you ASAP!!!
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Alyson! You know me oh so well...I was getting a little stressed about your class, and then I read the sentence where you told me not to be!
ReplyDeleteMike has to get his tonsils out :( We just need to schedule a date for him to get it done...we are thinking mid Aug sometime...the ENT doctor said it is the most painful surgery he does for adults. great.
Well both girls are sleeping They slept good last night. Isabel gave Gabrielle her first bottle today! It was so cute.
Enjoy the day!
-mel
Hi Honey! Sure is dreary here today...rain, rain, rain. In fact I thought of you right away and the ten day forcast I saw for Costa Rica. Sure hope that is not true...like when we were in Kiawah and everyone at home thought it was yucky but in reality it was beautiful.
ReplyDeleteAnyway, on a short break trying to get clothes rotated in the wash and thinking of what to have for dinner. I saw Fr. Helman yesterday and today...he is truly a brave man and is holding his own. Pleasse keep him in your prayers. LOVE YOU!!
Mom! you need to update your profile pic!
ReplyDeleteThe classes sure don't sound like my cup of tea! You being a Biology major makes it harder I'm sure, but more rewarding probably too! Have fun! We miss you a lot! Hope the weather is nicer there! Bring home the nice weather! See ya in 4 Sundays!
ReplyDeletegood point jenna, getting through these classes will make it a lot more rewarding just bc im not used to the information..thanks!
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