Costa Rica, part 2

So I'm writing this blog really fast before my Spanish class begins. It is turning out to be much harder for me to stay in touch than I ever expected, simply because I'm soooo busy. I'm working in an EBAIS here, which is kind of like a free clinic, and I'm taking spanish classes and attending lectures in the evening. I'm getting use to doing things like taking the bus and going into strange people's houses to educate them on health and I'm learning to find my way around the city.
Last weekend the program shipped us all off to the beach, which was both amazing and kind of messed up. My friends and I almost got robbed and managed to poison ourselves with DEET bug repellent. Other than that though, we had a great time. We are going to a cloud forest this weekend, which I'm hoping will be really relaxing since we have been going like crazy this past week. We have been constantly busy.
I had to be sent to see a counselor a couple days ago since I am kind of having a hard time, but I've realized that if I just set small goals for myself and take things slowly, things are much easier.
The stuff I'm learning is really interesting, but I do think I'm experiencing a bit of culture shock. I am definitely homesick, as much as I keep thinking to myself "I totally love this country."
Exciting news though. At the beach, I saw a shit ton of monkeys. They came down out of the trees and hung out right next to my head!! I have some pictures that I'll post whenever I get the chance.
Gotta Go now. Peace.