This is Me
I have two goals in life, to learn as much as I can and to contemplate what I learn to make my own conclusions. I don’t desire to be rich in money, but to be rich in knowledge.
The Semicolon Project
I have never wanted to cause harm to myself, but I know person’s who have. Young ladies with beautiful smiles, bright personalities and a long life ahead of them. They were cursed with a pain buried deep in side that steamed from the turmoils of life- a pain they couldn’t see past or understand. As … Read more
La Presidenta
La Presidenta de La República de Costa Rica Laura Chinchilla Miranda is welcomed by guest of the Juan Santamaría day celebration of the 157 anniversary of the Battle of Rivas. Doña Laura Chinchilla is the first female president of Costa Rica.
What is change?
What is the look of change? Young idealists out to cure society’s mange? A black man serving at America’s helm? Taking us to possibilities outside our world realm
No positive silence
Dear graffiti woman, You… give.. me… LIFE…! Surface ebony tinted like mine Down to earth tones line your outside Together on these street we are minorities
PInk Ginger
Pink Ginger blooms in Parque Nacional of San José, Costa Rica. The flower is one of many starting to sprout as dry season begins.
Slow Jams in Costa Rican Office
I walked in the room to a sound Quite diff’rent from ones norm’ly found Keith Sweat was who played “Nobody,” lyrics sang I laughed because here it’s profound!
Plight of the Twenty Somethings
Often I run into older people who look down on my generation like we all have contacted a mysterious plague that has miraculously been contained to just our age group. They, and many online experts, express how we are lazy adolescents with the Peter Pan syndrome, sleeping on our parents couch and dreaming we are … Read more
Eternally bonded
“Bubbie!” I hear a voice say The tone is one of a delight Its using a nickname that lacks rationale But it wanted it, and made it stick
Yes, I’m Southern
Yes, I’m Southern I like my tea syrupy sweet and my chicken fried between a biscuit Don’t have chicken? Well drizzle a little sausage gravy on top And don’t forget my side of grits Oh Yes, I’m Southern! Where groups of people are simply y’all, Ma’ will pop you for gettin’ ‘side yo self And … Read more
A.M. Costa Rica Archives » Kayla Pearson- Up close and personal with the Río Tárcoles crocodiles April 30, 2013Rio Grande de Tárcoles is the habitat for various types of wildlife including hundreds of American crocodiles. The beasts are one of the largest of the crocodiles and can grow up to 6 meters in length and have a recognizable … Continue reading →
- January start is predicted for Heredia convention center April 24, 2013The tourism institute is finishing the groundwork for Costa Rica’s next big project, the national convention center, and construction is scheduled to begin in January. The goal is that with this building the nation will be able to host congresses, … Continue reading →
- Iconic coconut water is at least worth a second exploratory taste April 19, 2013For tourists, the tropics are synonymous with warm weather and fresh fruit drinks under umbrellas by the beach. In Costa Rica, there is no shortage of these things. Meals known as casados are served with a natural juice, and persons push carts … Continue reading →
- The street is their studio. and they like it that way April 18, 2013A walk through the streets of San José can feel like a movie with people singing out numbers and names of products in hopes of enticing a buyer. In the Plaza de la Cultura, Claudio makes his own music that … Continue reading →
- President had a rough time at the Juan Santamaría celebration April 13, 2013Juan Santamaría day celebrations of the 157 anniversary of the Battle of Rivas were interrupted soon after the start by protesters unhappy with the San José to San Ramón road concession. Police set up steel barricades early Thursday at Alajuela’s … Continue reading →
- Country honors its overseas citizens with a special day April 12, 2013The Dirección General de Migración y Extranjería, the Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores, and the Tribunal Supremo de Elecciones celebrated national day abroad Wednesday. The purpose is to recognize Costa Rican citizens who live outside the country. Sindy Chaves, winner of … Continue reading →
- Coffee growers seeking more financial aid to offset plague April 3, 2013As the rust plague that is harming many coffee plants in the region continues to spread, many farmers in the coffee sector are asking the legislature for help. This help would come in the form of a 20 billion colon … Continue reading →
- New book delves into the local culture and the Tamarindo drug trade April 3, 2013Thousands of people come to Costa Rica every year for reasons that range from partying and beach life to volunteering for projects and a quest for a new life. Writer, speaker and activist Norm Shriever saw his escape to the … Continue reading →
- Seasonal transition beginning at start of April March 23, 2013Costa Rican summer is coming to an end, as indicated by the first big storm of the season Thursday afternoon in the Central Valley. Residents can expect the rainy season to officially begin next month in the Pacific regions. The … Continue reading →
- U.S. will help set up centers for victims of family violence March 22, 2013In Costa Rica, 50 percent of the population is not safe in their house, according to U. S. Ambassador Anne Andrew. She was speaking at a gathering to announce funds to fight domestic violence here. To combat these statistics, the … Continue reading →
- Up close and personal with the Río Tárcoles crocodiles April 30, 2013
- kayla pearson photography
