There’s a saying here in Costa Rica that the local people live by – Pura Vida. It translates to ‘Pure Life’ and is more than just a saying. It is a philosophy and a reminder to slow down and appreciate the moment. Similar to my motto for the year of ‘Be Where Your Feet Are‘….
Category: Thoughts and Feelings
Cockroach in the Shower
You read that title right, there was a GIANT cockroach in my shower last night. If you live anywhere below 2000 feet, you will probably be rolling your eyes at this post. However, this Colorado native has never lived with cockroaches, so having one in my shower was a big deal! I felt a little…
Things That Feel Hard and Items That Have Come In Handy
When I started this blog, I told myself I wanted to share it all. Not just the glamorous parts, the difficult parts too. Here’s a couple things that feel challenging right now. Living Among the Bugs I anticipated there being bugs. We are in the rain forest and insects thrive here. I expected to be…
The Final Countdown
We leave tomorrow and I almost can’t believe we are here. To say this week was intense feels like an understatement. As mentioned in our FAQ’s, this adventure took about 6 months of slow planning. This week however, was a sprint to the finish. We are EXHAUSTED! Pizza and Sleeping Bags After movers came for…
The Illusion of Time
A common theme while completing tasks the past 6 months has been that everything takes longer than expected. Dave and I have completed numerous home projects over the years. When I ask him how long he thinks a project will take, I’ve learned it’s best to double the amount. In daily life I am typically…
Fearing the Unknown and Sleepless Nights
Counting Down the Days We leave in less than a month and there are a lot of emotions swirling around our house. If problems were solved by over-thinking at 2am, I would be a professional problem solver. We are all excited for the adventure ahead. However, we have created a life here that will be…