What I Will Miss About Puerto Rico

As the anger begins to resurface at the two-faced behaviors that I have experienced through my daily interactions with a particular individual, I feel that I must take time to refocus my thoughts on the positive aspects of my time in Puerto Rico, which are listed below, in no particular order.

·         A fresh produce section growing right in the back yard complete with mangos, papayas, bananas, pumpkins, cherry tomatoes, corazons (also known as custard apples), plantains, and pomegranates

·         The quick healing powers of the aloe vera plant

·         Friday night magic shows with tricks designed for a “four-year-old”

·         I can see the ocean from the patio

·         No one owns a dryer

·         Little lizards constantly scurrying about

·         Frequent visits from beautiful tropical song birds and magnificent raptors

·         The funny way that one barking dog causes the entire neighborhood to erupt in yelps

·         The absurdity of the idea that roosters only crow at dawn

·         Working outside on my laptop

·         Good people, who make up the vast majority of the team

·         Big group dinners with lots of food

·         Mastering the arts of grilling and baking desserts in a toaster oven