wise words

yesterday was one of those days where i was thinking about things all day long----am i really here? why is the time flying by so quickly? am i really making a difference? am i helping these kids? will they even remember me or what i teach them? it's this constant stream of thoughts running through my mind, making my head spin and making me feel slightly uneasy about life down here but i tried to put it all in the back of my mind, not worry, and just sleep on it...then i signed into my email this morning to find an email from one of my best friends with the most fitting message:

its so cliche but time seems to be going by faster as we get older..some advice I'd give you for the remainder of your time in Costa Rica..slow down and take it all in..any way you can. go for a walk somewhere youve never been..it is so wonderful that you have taken this opportunity to go somewhere youve never been and are meeting people you never would have otherwise..I truly believe that we only get out of life what we put into it. the fact that you have removed yourself from your comfort zone and are creating your own memories is such an awesome feeling. If you ever get lonely or homesick please remember how momentous this experience is, the things you have seen and the connections you will make to Costa Rica is something you will carry with you for the rest of your life!

reading this made me feel better and made me realize how lucky i am to have such wonderful friends, even if they are thousands of miles away from me right now <3