10 Ways that Costa Rica CHANGED Me | Living in Costa Rica

[@tonyfuturepolyglot]

Happy 4 years of Emma in Costa Rica, Emma! I remember coming across your channel on Reddit and your channel was in its early stages and I was in the middle of planning a trip to CR! Que tuanis to see the growth and the improvement in quality of your videos and content throughout the years. And to be able to do a photoshoot with you and seeing you in person for the first time, it was an awesome experience. Looking forward to more updates and content coming later this year for you. Hope you and Luis are doing well and wishing you a great future ahead :) Timestamp comments: 2:29 Interesting to hear that Emma. I agree with that it's not necessarily good nor bad either to have a mindset of getting something done later. That is, a lack of urgency but I think that can at least help us think a little more rationally in what we want to prioritize. At the end of day, what we choose to delay or I guess procrastinate comes with consequences that we have to deal with by making those choices. 3:50 I like that you have accustomed to removing the instant gratification mindset since living in CR. It definitely trains you to practice more patience and lively day by day (as you mentioned in point #1) 6:55 Right, as in there's no need to keep up with the latest trends or keep up with the Jones's. You live your own life and to learn to appreciate the little things in your life, which is a great thing that you have ingrained. About the financial status point you made, I can see that. In a country like Canada and the States, people tend to judge based on your financial merit which I am guilty of doing. But it's always to step back and realize that money isn't everything and that you are what you make out of your life 8:16 Good point, although I just think of all of the aggressive drivers in CR that gave me a bit of anxiety while driving in a rental car. Not sure if they take good care of their own cars based on their driving LOL 9:54 It's good that you take good care of yourself and to make sure you are healthy. You tend to feel a lot better physically and emotionally, so that's great my friend :) 10:47 It's true. I was in Toronto back in October 2023 for a cousin wedding and me and my siblings were walking along some trail nearby the wedding venue. We saw a young couple walking along the opposite side of the trail and here in the States, it's typical to greet other hikers. But as I was about to greet them, they just stared at me and my siblings blankly, kind of with a cold stare like you mentioned and I told myself "Oops, this is Canada, not the US..." haha, so it was funny when you said that because it reminded me of that time in Toronto. 13:00 I think that's the mentality we tend to have when living a different country for some time, which is good because when you move to a different country, you have to adjust to a different culture than back home. It's the reason we travel. We want to open our minds and sometimes you end up discovering and experiencing opportunities you would not have done otherwise 17:46 I can see that for sure. In general, freelancers and business owners or just people who can work flexibly as opposed to a standard 9-5 or similar, have different schedules. They say loneliness is quite common nowadays and it can be difficult to enjoy your own company sometimes because having that face to face connection with peers or friends are always nice to spend time with. It's good that you do manage it for the most part :) 19:30 I hear ya, I'm mostly the same as you. Sometimes even meteorologists can't even predict the weather correctly even though their job is to do that haha, so it's like that we waste time trying to being on top of what the weather will be to end up finding out the weather isn't aligned with the predictions

[@paulreportingliv]

I went to Costa Rica 22 years ago met my future wife and we have a 21 year-old daughter now living in Edmonton and we are planning to retire in two or three years in Costa Rica and I just love that Latino culture so much better than the Canadian culture… You’re in the situation I was many years ago, and I hope that you and your husband and future family will be so happy in that culture and perhaps we could meet and have a coffee together at some point…

[@EmmainCostaRica]

Many tell me the same, there is something very inviting and warm about the culture here in CR :) Soon enough you will be back! Thank you so much for the happy wishes 🥰

[@DreamTeamSvcs]

im moving to PZ in 3 weeks! I cant wait! your channel has been my "emotional support channel" in the last 4 years working on moving back! lol

[@josephdennehey4126]

Hi Emma, great to hear that you are doing well! Congrats on your pregnancy, all the best. Pura Vida!

[@EmmainCostaRica]

Thank you Joseph!!

[@adrianvillachicahidalgo4548]

This video was awesome.

[@gregmoore66]

This is the best Costa Rica KZbin channel. Thanks!

[@EmmainCostaRica]

Thank you!!!!

[@lindsayrollin4291]

Hi Emma Thanks for this very informative video. I live in Montreal and for the most part people here are a lot more friendly than those in Toronto. I`ve only been to Toronto a few times and I find the people there so cold and unfriendly. All they seem to care about is how much money you make .Anyway thanks for this video Emma and I was wondering when you would post a new video it`s been a long time. By the way your life will change a lot after your baby is born .

[@ricardorodriguez9587]

Es interesante que te guste nuestro pequeño país, Canadá es uno de los Países más ricos, avanzados y poderosos del mundo, tiene infinidad de recursos, territorios, cultura y prefieres vivir aquí, gracias por querer a Costa Rica.

[@GlobalandInternational]

Im on the way to Costa Rica for the first time, I do not know if I will meet any youtubers or influencers but I am looking forward to seeing the beauty of the country and meeting Ticas whom I have heard beauty is unparalleled. ❤

[@EmmainCostaRica]

I hope you enjoy(ed)!

[@jbugtt]

We are in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica would love to meet you ☮️

[@laurascott8455]

Great video. Congrats on your pregnancy

[@EmmainCostaRica]

Thank you!!

[@lindsayrollin4291]

Hi Emma I don`t seem to be getting any new videos from you since this last one 4 weeks ago . Are you still posting new videos ? I hope all is going well for you and Luis . I hope I hear back from you soon .

[@JuanDiegoQuiros]

Amiga como vas con el español? Que te hizo venirte para Costa Rica? Me gustaría conocer la historia 😊

[@ktlemongrass5129]

Surprised You’ve been able to keep white shoes in good condition. I’m always in either hiking boots or water shoes with good tread.

[@EmmainCostaRica]

Oh, they definitely get dirty very fast, hahah!

[@ktlemongrass5129]

Glad to hear you’ve gotten a little rest! I also wouldn’t judge if you had to dab a little cologne on a face mask before changing diapers😜

[@quietstorm7033]

Hello Emma may i ask how often do the earthquake instances occur there?

[@EmmainCostaRica]

There are tremors all the time - but you rarely feel them! I think the last time I really felt a quake was about a year ago. It depends on where you are, but really, it hasn't been bad in my 6 years of living here.

[@Huskyluvingal7]

@Huskyluvingal7 0 seconds ago Congrats Emma! I have been following you since you began on KZbin. Your videos have always been informative and fun! You have given me many future spots to visit when I return to my favorite country, beautiful Costa Rica! Congrats on your baby and keep up the excellent work!! Pura Vida!!! 🌴🐒🦥

[@EmmainCostaRica]

Thank you so much!!