No Waves, No Problem

No Waves, No Problem

Dec 8, 2013 | Costa Rica

Someone has a serious case of writer’s block and that someone may just be me. Almost two weeks and I got nada brainstorming up there in my noggin. ZERO. I blame waves and then the lack there of waves. You see, a couple days after my last post, a fun  swell...
Pure Perfection

Pure Perfection

Nov 2, 2013 | Costa Rica, Surfing

My relationship with Ollie started back in March. I could not have asked for a better first date. Like most girls, I was all worried if he would call the next day. It took a couple of days, but a week and a half later, he out-did himself on our second date. After four...
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...
365 Days

365 Days

Sep 23, 2013 | Photography, Surfing, Time of Your Life

367 days ago, one of my close friends since childhood presented me with a journal.  However, it is not just a normal journal, but rather a five year memory book where you write a line a day. Instead of writing an entry on the blank pages from front cover to back...