So as many of you know, last summer I claimed I would not date anyone before I left for Costa Rica. I figured it would be unwise and I wouldn't be able to have as much fun while being in another country. However, I never considered how much of a gift it would be to be dating someone either. Many of my friends were surprised when my boyfriend Michael and I started dating back in November. I at first told him that we could start dating after I got back from Costa Rica but after many little comments, long night walks, and romantic dates, I felt like I could not live without Michael by my side. This may be a rather forward blog, but with feelings like these, you just want to tell the whole world! As far as our relationship being a gift while studying abroad... I can't believe it is something I thought would be better to live without.
Can you imagine the smile on my face when I go to my school mailbox to find an envelope full of letters with beautiful cursive writing filling the page and hand drawn pictures on the back? Michael is simply amazing... he pays google voice so that when I don't have my computer he can call my Costa Rican cell phone and still talk to me at night. He makes time to skype me. He makes me feel like miles don't matter when a relationship is strong enough. He bought me going away gifts leading up to my departure. He has already planned a surprise for me on Valentines Day. He is an encourager when i'm feeling sick from food or the water here. He keeps my spirits lifted as I am training for a half marathon all the way in another country.
I feel so special to have him in my life and never could have imagined there was a man out there who was so wonderful. I miss him.
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