Panama: here we come!!!
It`s August. It`s August and today is our last day in Costa Rica. First thing tomorrow morning (we`re waking up at 4am), we are heading to Panama City, Panama! We are taking a 9 hour bus ride from San Jose to David, Panama, and we`ll be staying overnight there, then taking another 5-6 hour bus ride from David to Panama City. We never went to Nicaragua, as my previous blog mentions. Later, that very same day I wrote my last entry, events occured that changed our minds and we decided to go to Santa Barbara, in Heredia, outside of San Jose, instead. We have been in Santa Barbara since then, staying at Richard`s apartment. I can`t speak for how Katie`s time here has been (although I do have an idea of how it has been for her), but I can speak for myself and the last week and a half has been some of the best days of my life. We`ve had movie marathons, epic breakfasts and dinners, intense work outs at the gym, adventures including taking six buses in one day to the international mall here, Jenga games, hot water, dancing, motorcycle rides, seeing Richard`s soccer game, and TONS of laughter. We`ve also been able to relax, chill, and take it easy as well. Basically, we`ve had it all since we`ve been here. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time in Santa Barbara, staying with Richard. My life changed the day we met and there`s no going back if I tried (and I don`t want to). I am beyond thankful for Richard`s hospitality and never-ending patience with the both of us since we`ve invaded his space (although, he wouldn`t call it that). I am thankful for his companionship and company and I can not wait to discover when and where our next adventure will take us.
I have fallen in love with Costa Rica…and we`re leaving tomorrow. I am insanely excited to go to Panama and have our first border crossing. I absolutely can not wait to see the Panama Canal. We don`know yet how long we`ll be staying there, as long or short as it feels right for the both of us. The last time I was this excited and sad to travel at the same time was leaving Sarasota. Wherever I go, Costa Rica will be with me, in my heart, along the whole journey. And wherever I have gone since I left two months ago and where I go for the next two months, I have taken and will take those I love with me every step of the way, too. I always will.
When I look at my life, who I am, who I`ve become, who I`m turning into, where I`m going, I can not feel more overjoyed and complete as I do. I have the whole world ahead of me, behind me, around me, above me, below me. Time and place has no boundary…Where I felt insecure before, I feel stable and sure. When I used to tell myself, “You can do anything you want to do, be anyone you want to be, go anywhere you want to go,” doubt whispered in response. Well, that doubt has no place in my heart or mind anymore; it`s been long gone. When I tell myself the same things now, I know it is true because I`m doing it now and I always have been before, I just didn`t know it. I am not sure I can truly explain how it feels to be free, truly free, to have the whole world at my finger tips and realize I have it all, everything and anything anyone could want. I used to ask myself in disbelief, “Is it possible to be and feel this happy?” and the answer is YES! ABSOLUTELY, YES! And, it`s not just because of me, because of myself, it`s also because of all of the people and places that make up and fill the rest of my heart. I am eternally grateful for all of them (for all of you!!!!). When I left Sarasota, I was searching for something (after all, we`re all just searching for something). I wanted to be strong, strong in myself, someone I could be proud of, have goals, be secure in myself and believe in myself, discover I am capable and to find stability. I woke up and realized I found that. I have found everything I set out to find. I am not as naive to think the search is over already; the search for self-discovery, growth and improvement is a life-long thing, a journey I am greatly looking forward to. But, I am at peace and happy and I don`t want anyone worrying about me. No matter what happens, I know I`ll be okay. I will be.
So, tomorrow is a new day, a travel day! I lovvvvvvve travel days! I will update everyone as soon as I can and will update everyone as often as I can. DON`T WORRY ABOUT ME! I love you all and will get in touch soon! Peace, love & happiness, Ang
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Glad you are moving onward and upward.
PS. Did you get my email about your info for Achieva? I am still getting those things in the mail about fees for transfers.
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My Sweet Angel Girl…
So very happy for you and the new self discoveries you have awakened to! Miss you tons! FREEDOM is the greatest feeling a human being can experience, it is our birthright to be FREE. In America, our liberites have become so mirred in “rules and regulations”, immorality and greed, disception and misconception, that I rarely go anywhere. The FREEDOM that I feel and hang onto appears “old fashioned” to the main stream American, the Liberal Progressive, the Communist/Marxist attitudes of our Administration seem to be taking a foot hold and I spend a lot of time being a Coach to Americans to stand up and restore this Nation back to it’s Founding Fathers intent and to be FREE. Never thought there would come a time that I would be jounaling about the right to be free, to stand up for Freedom, Faith, Hope, Charity, Love, Grace, Intregrity, Truth, etc. But I have started a journal for this cause and I will print this post you have just made and put it in with my words on the subject of FREEDOM. You express it so very well! I am so proud of you! Have the most fun you can in Panama, as always be aware and safe. I pray for your safety in all your journey’s. Felix says “Hi Mom, I miss you, but don’t worry I am being spoiled rotton, I get brushed every day, Party Mix treats everyday, a warm inviting body to snuggle up with at night, but don’t let all that fool ya, it can never take the place of YOU! I love you Momma!” Angela, I am relying on you to keep an eye out for a possible alternative to living in the United States, for if this Nation goes under, I will be leaving. I will not be a surf to the government, nor will my family be. We are at a cross-roads here and there will be a revolution or some huge breakthrough, the people of Ameica are now speaking of impeachment of the President and taking the steps to move this process to fruition. I don’t say this to frighten you, I say this to educate you to the reality of what is occurring here. We The People are on a mission to restore this Country and you know that I am standing with them. To that I am attending the Restoring Honor Rally in D.C. on August 28, in front of the Lincoln Memorial. I will be taking pictures and this will be on the news, nationally and internationally. August 28th is the anniversary of Martin Luther King’s “Dream” speech and the “NEW” Black Panthers say they will be there. We The People are not afraid of them, and this will be a peacful assembly, but it will be a life changing event for all who attend. Right now, seems as if most Americans have committed to attend. This is HUGE…and I will keep you posted as it unfolds. OK, back to my day and just know that I love you very much, miss you tons and can’t wait to hold you in my arms again! God Bless You and Keep You Whole, Healthy and Complete-Momma
Hey Ang, I’m glad to hear things are going well for you and Katie. Panama should be awsome! I’ve know quite a few people that have gone ther for vaca. and have loved it!. Anyways, I’ve gotten your messages that you’ve left on my phone and as luck would have it both times that you called I was in the middle of doing something. My phone did not register the number that you were calling from, so I couldn’t call you back. I’m soooo glad that you called, I’ve thought about you often and wondered how you are. I’m glad to read that things are going as you planned. TO BLOOD!!!!! lol. Take care my friend and be safe…