Things to do in Puerto Rico & other things to ponder everywhere
“The way I see it, every day is a clean slate and a new beginning. Every day is a chance to improve and make yourself better than the day before. If there’s something you want to do or a goal you hope to achieve, I don’t see why you should limit yourself to using a new year as a gateway to doing so. When you have the ambition, go for it right away. You have the benefit of waking up each morning with infinite possibilities ahead of you.”
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The quality of being calm and even-tempered; composure.
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Evenness of mind or temper; calmness or firmness, especially under conditions adapted to excite great emotion; a state of resistance to elation, depression, anger, etc.
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Evenness of mind; that calm temper or firmness of mind which is not easily elated or depressed; patience; calmness; composure.
There is no one definitive language, per se, in Puerto Rico. Spanish, English, and the native tongue known as Taino are all used. What one often hears in everyday conversation is a somewhat dysfunctional marriage of all three. Adding to the challenge is the widespread use of truncated words and abundant hybrid slang. All in all, a tricky lexicon to understand.
That said, making an effort to speak in Spanish is always appreciated. I often beat myself up over what I assume (and am most likely correct) is my awful re-fried pronunciation and general lack of nuance. However, when I try I am more often than not met with acceptance (throwing in a smile never hurts). Like all things in life, it’s the intention behind our actions or words that truly count, si?
As I approach my seven-year anniversary in Puerto Rico, I am reminded of how disoriented I was when I first arrived. When asked what brought me to PR, one of my glib responses was that the Universe wanted me to learn patience. As it turns out, I didn’t want to truly learn- but I certainly did, slowly at times, but surely nonetheless. I am still far from patient, but I walk towards that goal everyday- sometimes just one little baby step. Progress, not perfection.
My dear friends, fellow travelers, and I are embarking on a journey of discovery- we aim to unpack and explain how we made our way on this beautiful yet deceptively complex island. We strive to help us all navigate this land with kindness, insight, and compassion.
The ferry is an affordable option for visitors wishing to visit the islands of Vieques and Culebra, but it takes some planning. We inform that service to the offshore islands just got better. We take pride in offering unbiased information for our readers, we will be honest so you don’t have any surprises.
