I'm sitting here with my Papatico reflecting on my time in Costa Rica. I was thinking about what was my favorite part. I thought about the beaches and the mountains and everything. Then it dawned on me that what I was doing in this moment is my favorite. About 3 or 4 times a week, after 4 hours of classes, I just want to sit and chill. So, I come home, and watch TV, normally NCIS or CSI, with Papatico who is retired. We make origami stars or I work on homework or we just chat. The dogs are always here, either on the couch or laying on my feet making them incredibly hot. My mamatica is always in the kitchen doing something and usually Lorna is giving a lesson at the kitchen table. They usually end up making a great lunch and, even though they aren't supposed to, they invite me to eat lunch with them. These afternoons are what I've loved.
I decided to let Papatico know. I looked at him and told him that these afternoons that I spend with him are my favorites. He got the biggest smile on his face and told me, "Nina, oh, how happy that makes me. I know that I'm a little boring since I don't do much but I am so happy that you enjoy the time we spend together. I love it, too." (Roughly translated). Then, we went right back to normal and watched a little bit of futbol and NCIS. Sure, I've loved all of my time here, but these simple afternoons, or tardes sencillas, were my favorites.
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