Tomorrow I have to say goodbye to the people who took me in as a daughter and sister and have now become family. Tonight, my last night in Costa Rica, was one I will never forget. I had a great meal with my whole family, my tica mom, tico dad, my three tica sisters and my tica dog Kiwi. We put salsa music on and danced and laughed together. In between dancing and laughing we had fondue; a special treat which they told me was in my honor.
After dinner was sister time. Fabi, Fio and Kami (my sisters) and I danced and sang to Lady Gaga, Elvis, Michael Jackson and Taylor Swift. We choose outfits for each other and took pictures as if we were models. We did each others’ make-up and hair, and let me just say that we looked “muy guapa!”
I love my family here and will miss them greatly. However, I’m excited to get back to my family at home in MN. I’ve had so many amazing adventures here in Costa Rica and am sad to see them end, but I know new ones lie ahead.
I’d like to share and end with a quote that one of my classmates posted, one that is simple but has an important message.
“Don’t cry because it’s over. Smile because it happened.” –Dr. Seuss
Costa Rica, you have made me smile.
