You know you're at EARTH when...

Hey guys!

So t-minus 2 weeks until I come home to the states! It's really bittersweet. I'm excited to come home for a week and then start my adventure at ISU, I can't wait to see my family and friends again, and of course I'm excited to have some old fashioned american food.  I'm excited about all of this stuff, but I'm going to miss EARTH University and all of its quirks and oddities. There are a few things that really set EARTH apart from other places

You know you're at EARTH when people cut the line to get a cup of coffee. Nobody cares, just do it quickly, say "Perdon", and smile.

You know you're at EARTH when a gecko falls from the ceiling onto your table during a meal. Yea, that happened today.

You know you're at EARTH when people call their roommates doña (regardless of whether they're a guy or a girl).

You know you're at EARTH when you address the cafeteria ladies as "madre".

You know you're at EARTH when you join in on the glass hitting and cheering that occurs when a guy and girl sit together.

You know you're at EARTH when people put your laundry in the dryer for you when you don't wash your clothes quick enough.

You know you're at EARTH when gallo pinto becomes a major part of your daily diet.

You know you're at EARTH when you see 3 different soccer jerseys from 3 different countries.

You know you're at EARTH when someone tries to sell you malanga, yucca, or plantain chips.

You know you're at EARTH when your friend goes to the kitchen and comes back with a huge block of cheese they made. The first time this happened I started laughing hysterically and nobody understood why. Apparently it's completely natural for people to do this.

You know you're at EARTH when there's a long line for breakfast at 5:30 in the morning. Most college students wouldn't even think about getting up that early.

You know you're at EARTH when you own at least one straw hat.

You know you're at EARTH when your boots are always clean. Costa Rican rain is mother nature's spin cycle.

You know you're at EARTH when you hear 3 different languages being spoken at the same time.

You know you're at EARTH when you hear the words "water buffalo" and "biodigestor" used regularly in conversations.

You know you're at EARTH when strangers are willing to go out of their way to help you.

I know I'm missing so many other things that make EARTH unique. I'll probably remember them once I'm back in the states. On the bright side, I have 2 more weeks to experience more weird EARTH things! I'm ready for this week and whatever it entails!

Thanks for reading you guys!

-Allie