Well, that was the
quickest semester of my life. Literally I don’t know where it went. And while
the rest of you have been home for a few days cuddling with and posting
countless pictures of your dogs, I’m still in the burgh until Sunday..SUNDAY. It’s
alright though, it’s the life of being an RA, but I won’t have to stay to close
the building for Spring Break because I’m going to Costa Ricaaaa. The Costa
Rica countdown has officially begun and in 91 days we will be on our way. Here are
some fun facts to enlighten you on our upcoming adventure.
1)
Costa Ricans refer to themselves as Ticos (males) or
Ticas (females).
2)
Costa Rica has a population of 4.5 million and a life
expectancy of almost 77 years, one of the highest in the world.
3)
There are 800 miles of coastline in Costa Rica between
the Pacific and Caribbean coasts.
4)
There are more than 121 volcanic formations in Costa
Rica, and seven of them are active.
5)
A soda is a small, informal restaurant that serves traditional
meals like chicken, rice, beans and salad for $2-$3 a plate.
6)
A pulperia is a neighborhood store that sells essential
foodstuffs like canned goods, eggs, milk, bread and some produce.
7)
For most of Costa Rica, the dry season runs from December
through April. During these months, the Pacific coast and most of the Central
Valley receive little rain, or the odd afternoon shower.
8)
Costa Rica's official language is Spanish, though a large
number of its citizens are bilingual. English, due to its status as the international
language of tourists, is the most common second language in Costa Rica.
9)
The Costa Rican government is
democratic, with presidential elections every 4 years, and no standing army. Costa
Rican president Laura Chinchilla is the first woman president of Costa Rica.
I hope everyone did phenomenally on
their finals and got home safe. My plans for the winter include working, interning
and looking for a big girl job..ew. But I will be back mid-January to resume my
true calling in life, writing this blog. But I will be updating the twitter so please
follow us @PSUWomenSoccer1. Also, it was
announced that we won
the NSCAA National Team Academic Award for the fourth consecutive year! So
proud of my little Cards. Seee all those hours in study hall really paid off. Good
luck to all the winter sports that have to stay and brave the Plattsburgh
winter. Happy holidays everyone! Have a safe and thrilling break!
