Well, it had to happen sometime in my life I suppose. By God's grace I made it through college without an F, but I am pretty sure I made up for it today. I took a three hour grammar test that was hideous! I did my best, but realized how much I still have to work on Spanish. Will I never get this language?! Everyone came out of the test completely exhausted (which made me feel better - misery loves company, yeah?)
The upside to this is that it doesn't matter what I get on the test, I am still leaving Costa Rica and going to Bolivia (after a much needed time with all of you!) So, I can flunk this test without any fear of punishment!! The goal is to get a 70% at least (as well as score an advanced low in the oral exam tomorrow) in order to graduate with a diploma from ILE. At this point, I am happy just to get a certificate - which is what happens to everyone else who leaves before the year is over.
So, I have had an incredibly long day & I am looking forward to another long one tomorrow. After that I should be able to breathe a little. One of my friends looked at me today and said "You've already left haven't you?" And I realized she was right. Aside from my friendships here, I have mentally disengaged from most things. Too bad I still have another week to live here. Pray I keep my wits about me for the ECO (oral interview) tomorrow at 12:30 CR time. But, even if the worst happens and I can't even remember present indicative conjugations - God is still God, and I am still going to Bolivia!
On the positive side - one of our classmates who was VERY ill, seems to be on the mend from her latest bout of pneumonia - she has lung disease and severe asthma and gets sick often. But this last time was the worst I have seen. We are so thankful that God is giving Kathy strength to keep going. And I think she is starting to realize that people here really do care about her.
Well, TTFN - I will try to write more later about my ECO and also the canopy tour I am going on this weekend! VERY excited about Saturday!
Love you,
Em
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