Stay Calm in the Water

I could've freaked out when I fell out of my kayak into the mangrove waters of Costa Rica twice in the dark, but I chose not to because what good would it do? I had a lifejacket on, I just needed to turn the kayak over again, get back in and keep going. The five of us could've freaked out since we were lost in the mangroves at night, but we didn't. We figured we'd get out eventually once our guide got the appropriate help, and we did. If one person started crying and screaming, that would've possibly affected the rest of us in a much different, negative way, but no one did and our guide thanked us later for staying calm. When there is a possible calamity, when the unexpected is thrown in your way, stay calm, know when to stay still and let the waters run through and know when to move forward out of harm's way. Since coming back from Costa Rica, my body has been doing different things that is not quite normal, but it could be because I'm still coughing, could be jetlag, could be some gastro ailment from the trip, I'm not sure. All I can do is take care of my body, wait for more signs, confirmation, and maybe some words from my doctor on Monday.

In the meantime, Giuliano's sweetness still comes through loud and clear even through email, "my love", even through Spanish that I flip through my Spanish phrasebook and dictionary trying to decipher that I still need translated by friends, they share in the joy of his words short and sweet. He works towards his goals, towards the business he wants to build in Costa Rica and that makes me love him more. He tells me he loves me "te quiero", hopes to see me very soon and sends me kisses, "Ciao bella patatina", bye pretty little potato, hee hee. I reply back in my broken Spanish that I love him too, that I hope his endeavors work out well, that he is in my heart and that I'm always thinking of him, that I miss him and hope to return back to Costa Rica in early July. "Un besos", With Love, Maile, "kiss kiss tu". I believe everything will work out just fine ~ have faith and stay calm in the water.