Life in Costa Rica

I grew up in Costa Rica. This is what life in Costa Rica is like.

I get asked what it was like to grow up in Costa Rica and immediately I can feel the sway of my hips to the beat of old school Carlos Vives. This musician is of course not from Costa Rica, but I want to illustrate the influence that the southern hemisphere (and the northern too) have on our small country. A country so small yet so powerful in terms of its sustainability goals and the international draw it has. 

I will caveat this entry by saying that I haven’t lived in Costa Rica since 2008 so this piece is more about my experience growing up there and the feelings it brings up, which are specially reignited around this time of year. Growing up in Costa Rica, I can think of one-too-many afternoons where I spent it trying to get green mangoes off my friend’s neighbor’s tree. I can think of a study session that ended up in all of us jumping in a pool and the joy of spinning in my feet non-stop until I fell down exhausted in a bed of orange flowers from the nearest Poró tree. I can think of the predictable rainy season, a harbinger for the coming of New Year’s. 

Growing up in Costa Rica meant that sunny days were taken for granted. Even days that started with rain, had a high probability of ending with a bright sunny sunset. Instead of seasons, I was used to each month having its own peculiar feel. January the winds were strong, March the heat was intoxicating and May was marked by a particular kind of bug, los abejones de mayo. December is its own kind of magical, with brisk winds of hope and the contrast of the dry sabana as you drive towards Guanacaste. This place has stolen my heart in more ways than one. Its beaches are a place where I learned to be comfortable in my skin and where I got to say I do not too long ago. 

Contrary to popular belief, food is not too spicy; it is mild. Simple flavors because the ingredients are as fresh as can be. Even our cheese feels fresh, Queso Turrialba being my one true love. There are a lot of vegetable dishes, guisos, made with squashes that are not common in the US; ayote and chayote are not to be confused. 

Although I do not live in Costa Rica and I don’t get to experience the mundane life that sometimes plagues the city I grew up in, San José, I get to be a far away admirer. And every time I get to go back home, I get pleasantly surprised by how far the country has moved on. Alas without me, and that’s ok. It is the opportunity cost of living abroad. Always representing, because there’s not that many Costa Ricans in NYC (as compared to Dominicans and Puerto Ricans), but also humbly acknowledging that I do not know my mother country as well as I used to. 

Our brand’s beginnings: the fact that we make sustainable swimwear is a direct result of growing up in Costa Rica. Finding swimsuits that could outlast the year-round use was impossible. Fading colors and the hyper-permeable fabrics that made you carry a small ton of sand in your swimwear bottoms, no more of that. Growing up in Costa Rica made me love being at the beach and by the pool, I just needed to find swimwear that I could live in so I made it.

Photo by: Antonio Jimenez 

Comments

  • Posted by Luke Craddock on

    Entering the world of cryptocurrency, I was captivated by the promise of decentralization and financial independence. However, my excitement soon turned to despair when I found myself faced with the devastating reality of losing access to my valuable bitcoin holdings. Determined to regain what was rightfully mine, I embarked on a quest for professional assistance in recovering my bitcoin. It was during this journey that I stumbled upon Daniel Meuli Web Recovery, a renowned team that ultimately came to my rescue. In this article, I will share my firsthand account of the challenges I faced, the crucial role played by Daniel Meuli Web Recovery, and the invaluable lessons I learned along the way. Beyond the bare minimum of security measures, there are additional best practices that can further fortify the protection of your Bitcoin wallet. These include keeping your wallet software and devices up to date, avoiding suspicious websites or software, and backing up your wallet’s private keys in a secure offline location. By following these best practices and remaining vigilant, you can reduce the risk of losing your Bitcoin to the digital abyss. After all, prevention is always better than trying to recover what’s already lost. From the depths of despair to the heights of elation, my journey from losing my Bitcoin wallet to recovering it was nothing short of a rollercoaster ride. It taught me the importance of never giving up, seeking help from the right experts, and taking proactive steps to protect my digital assets. I’ll forever be grateful to Daniel Meuli Web Recovery for their exceptional skills and unwavering determination. They not only recovered my lost Bitcoin but also gave me a renewed sense of trust and confidence in the world of cryptocurrencies. Daniel Meuli Web Recovery is introduced in the article as the recovery service responsible for retrieving the lost Bitcoin wallet. While the specific process may differ depending on the case, the service typically involves contacting Daniel Meuli Web Recovery, providing necessary information and documentation, and collaborating with their team of experts to attempt recovery. These professionals utilize their experience and technical tools to trace and restore lost cryptocurrency wallets. So, if you find yourself in a similar predicament, don’t lose hope just yet. There is a team of digital heroes out there waiting to help you reclaim what’s rightfully yours. After all, in the world of Bitcoin, miracles do happen, and sometimes, the good guys do win. Do not wait to contact Daniel Meuli web recovery on:

    Telegram. () Danielmeuli Email. Danielmeuliweberecovery()email. come

  • Posted by Nora Schell on

    BITCOIN LOST OR STOLEN LOST RECOVERY MASTERS TELLS YOU HOW TO GET IT BACK.

    I was originally introduced to bitcoin by an Instagram acquaintance of mine. The notion appealed to me, so I decided to invest through the website. I made money from investments in the beginning, and I continued to do so until the website vanished. I couldn’t get any money out before the incident, but luckily my friend suggested Lost Recovery Masters. Right on schedule, they helped me receive my entire money back. It was a pleasure to work with them and they did an excellent job. It may seem unbelievable, yet it is exactly what happened. They put a lot of effort into their work, and we were reimbursed. Consult Lost Recovery Masters.

    Learn More: https://lostrecoverymasters.com/
    Whatsapp: +44(7537)-105921
    Email: Support@lostrecoverymasters.com

  • Posted by Nora Schell on

    BITCOIN LOST OR STOLEN LOST RECOVERY MASTERS TELLS YOU HOW TO GET IT BACK.

    I was originally introduced to bitcoin by an Instagram acquaintance of mine. The notion appealed to me, so I decided to invest through the website. I made money from investments in the beginning, and I continued to do so until the website vanished. I couldn’t get any money out before the incident, but luckily my friend suggested Lost Recovery Masters. Right on schedule, they helped me receive my entire money back. It was a pleasure to work with them and they did an excellent job. It may seem unbelievable, yet it is exactly what happened. They put a lot of effort into their work, and we were reimbursed. Consult Lost Recovery Masters.

    Learn More: https://lostrecoverymasters.com/
    Whatsapp: +44(7537)-105921
    Email: Support@lostrecoverymasters.com

Leave a comment