Short and Sweet

Short and Sweet

Oct 25, 2013 | Costa Rica, Time of Your Life

Because it is a Friday afternoon here in Costa Rica…and about 5:30PM on the East Coast as I am typing this…I am going to keep this post short and sweet. Well, also because I am secretly plotting to take over the world and my brain has been on overload this...
The Richer the Experience

The Richer the Experience

Oct 19, 2013 | Costa Rica, Time of Your Life

Three months ago I tricked myself into going for a run. You see running and I don’t get along so well. But since this route is actually “enjoyable”, off I went. I was staying at a friend’s in the Village, and I traversed over to the Hudson...
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...