I didn't have much international experience before last year and I still really don't, but buying a one way ticket to leave the US was probably the best thing I could have done at the time. I did manage to survive and, at times, thrive outside of the comfort bubble that I have lived in … Continue reading Objects in the Mirror
Animals of Costa Rica
Sometimes it's the neighbor's peculiar pet, sometimes it's a pig eating out of the trash. Either way, living in CR has offered many opportunities to see interesting animals during my day-to-day activities. Most often, these animals appear only for a second. This in a way reminds me of reporting jobs when there would only be … Continue reading Animals of Costa Rica
The Death of my Dear Lizard Friend
I brought Nora home when I was seven and buried her at 24. Not a week after she died, the house that I grew up in was sold. It didn't matter if my sisters or I were living in another town, state or country, the house on Circlewood Drive was always "home." These might perhaps … Continue reading The Death of my Dear Lizard Friend
Stop Avoiding Dope Opportunities
If you know my family personally and have spent time on Instagram, you’ll understand how near and dear to my sister’s heart hiking is. Which is why, during the entire six months that I’ve lived in this country, she’s often asked me why I haven’t been going off on nature treks of my own. … Continue reading Stop Avoiding Dope Opportunities
Puerto Viejo
Nine hours of my 25th birthday were spent on a bus trip returning from the Caribbean side of the country. My legs were cramped and I was exhausted when I got home, but being able to see a whole new part of the country was entirely worth the mild discomfort. The people, food and beaches … Continue reading Puerto Viejo
Running With Bulls Under the Fair Lights
Throughout the cantons of Guanacaste, Costa Rica, the end of the year brings parties across the northernmost province. Semi-trucks, carrying parts to rides and booths, make their way into the small towns where surfboards are carried on the sides of motorcycles and it’s not uncommon for horses grazing on the roadside to stop traffic. Drawing … Continue reading Running With Bulls Under the Fair Lights
Resurrecting Super Smash Bros. 64
Across the state of Oregon, groups are making their way to Salem on a rainy morning. Some are from universities and greater metropolitan areas around the state. One group even makes the four hour drive with five people in a sedan, loaded down with energy drinks and controllers. Through Facebook these individuals have connected and … Continue reading Resurrecting Super Smash Bros. 64
