Surfing Ruined My Life

Surfing Ruined My Life

Oct 15, 2013 | Costa Rica, Surfing

Our daily lives our filled with decisions. Milk or sugar? Skirt, dress or pants? Happy hour or yoga? Sometimes we know what the outcome will be of a decision; yes, I will take my coffee with just cream.  But then there are decisions that lead to outcomes that we never...
Feijão, Gallo Pinto, English?

Feijão, Gallo Pinto, English?

Oct 9, 2013 | Costa Rica

Rice and beans. Beans and rice. This nutrient packed dish is a staple in many cultures around the world and it holds a special place in my foodie heart. See, my father was born and raised in Brazil, and my parents lived there for quite a number of years before I was...
All Ashore

All Ashore

Oct 4, 2013 | Costa Rica, Photography

Growing up, my mom was my alarm clock. She used to shout my name every school day morning promptly at 7:15AM and I would roll out of bed, brush my teeth, wash my face, throw on some clothes, and by 7:30AMish I was out the door to school. When I lived in NYC, I would...

Recipe to a Magical Sunset

Aug 27, 2013 | Costa Rica, Photography

Last week, another wedding brought me back to the US. This time it was my cousin and his girlfriend of over NINE years that tied the knot (seriously Jared, you took your time!). I must say that it was very hard to pull me away from my new love, my surfboard. I only...