I got married and lived in Spain for a few years. And, believe you me, it’s a country that takes its siesta seriously. I used to think it was a myth or an ignorant stereotype, but it’s really true. Stores unapologetically shut down for those precious afternoon hours when I used to really need to buy diapers for my daughter. My father-in-law calls this refreshing ritual his “horizontal yoga session”. Even though we have now been in the US for almost 5 years, my husband still indulges in a satisfying nap on the weekends while I wish I had the discipline to do the same (instead of angsting about all the work that needs to get done).
You bring the right words to the conversation to make people think deeper. Thanks for the effort and being vulnerable.