This country is so big.
Literally the USA is from "sea to shining sea," and in between we have all kinds of places and people from GA to IA to WA. Crazy!
I have made many trips outside of the USA, but I am concious of the fact that I would really like to see more of the 50 states as well.
A close friend and I have joked about driving cross-country in a motor home. I would be 100% on board with that. I would drive a lot more, except it's wear and tear on my little car and it is not always easy to coordinate time off.
I really would like to make an effort to see one new state at least, every year. Last year in 2014 I went to LA for the first time since Katrina, and visiting NOLA as an adult is very different from NOLA as a 14 year-old. 2015 presents the chance to get to see more.
Next month I will be going to Costa Rica for a few days, and am highly anticipating this trip! I have not been to Tiquicia in over a year, and I ache for it. Though there is a shadow cast over my time there, I am determined to make the most of every moment spent there and enjoy to the utmost.
Now that I live in the USA, I can travel here more. But it hurts too because I will not be in my beloved CR as often anymore...
The only constant in life is change. SO! Just rock and roll with it.
Pura Vida!!
Saturday, March 21, 2015
Monday, January 12, 2015
20 Questions
1. What are you greatest indulgences?
NetFlix & white wine
2. What are three things on your last credit card statement?
Plane tickets, drinks in NOLA, a txi ride in NOLA
3. What is your biggest regret?
Not sticking up for myself in my relationships.
4. What can you not miss on TV?
I miss everything... because I watch NetFlix (see question #1!).
5. What brings you the greatest joy?
Being with my family, and spending time with my dog.
6. What is on your bucket list?
Switzerland.
7. What is the best gift you have recieved?
A photo album my grandma made with old family photos of my mother and grandparents and great-grandparents.
8. What is on your perennial to-do list?
Clean the house.
9. What apps can you not live without?
Instagram!
10. What is your go-to kareoke or shower song?
Fortunate Son by CCR
11. What superstition do you believe in?
None of them.
12. Of the seven deadly sins, which one are you guilty of?
Gluttony.
13. What charities do you support?
Goodwill gets donations from me monthly!
14. Who are your heroes?
Mom. And my Avia.
15. What should every woman try at least once in her life?
Mud bath .
16. Who is on the guest list for your ideal dinner party?
Eva Mendez, Denzel Washington, my Uncle and my friend Becky.
17. Do you have a secret talent?
I can play piano by ear.
18. Who do you follow on Twitter?
I don't have Twitter.
19. How did you make your first dollar?
Baby-sitting.
20. What is one thing you wish you had known when you were younger?
That time with my family and especially Mom is precious.
PURA VIDA:
NetFlix & white wine
2. What are three things on your last credit card statement?
Plane tickets, drinks in NOLA, a txi ride in NOLA
3. What is your biggest regret?
Not sticking up for myself in my relationships.
4. What can you not miss on TV?
I miss everything... because I watch NetFlix (see question #1!).
5. What brings you the greatest joy?
Being with my family, and spending time with my dog.
6. What is on your bucket list?
Switzerland.
7. What is the best gift you have recieved?
A photo album my grandma made with old family photos of my mother and grandparents and great-grandparents.
8. What is on your perennial to-do list?
Clean the house.
9. What apps can you not live without?
Instagram!
10. What is your go-to kareoke or shower song?
Fortunate Son by CCR
11. What superstition do you believe in?
None of them.
12. Of the seven deadly sins, which one are you guilty of?
Gluttony.
13. What charities do you support?
Goodwill gets donations from me monthly!
14. Who are your heroes?
Mom. And my Avia.
15. What should every woman try at least once in her life?
Mud bath .
16. Who is on the guest list for your ideal dinner party?
Eva Mendez, Denzel Washington, my Uncle and my friend Becky.
17. Do you have a secret talent?
I can play piano by ear.
18. Who do you follow on Twitter?
I don't have Twitter.
19. How did you make your first dollar?
Baby-sitting.
20. What is one thing you wish you had known when you were younger?
That time with my family and especially Mom is precious.
PURA VIDA:
Wednesday, January 7, 2015
It's Going to Be a BIG Year: 2015
Well hello! Seems I have been AWOL since 2014. Time manages to sneak past me in such a way that I always find myself wondering-- where did that minute, hour, day, week go?!
2015 is a year of changes.
Biggest change: My husband and I have agreed to a divorce. We have come to this decision together, amiably, with the realization that it really would be in our best interest, for both of us. So! While I am still coming to terms with this and accepting a certian amount of dissapointment, in my heart of hearts I know that this is a good decision in the long run. All the same, it will be a very difficult adjustment after three years of investing in a person and a relationship. And I wish him all the best.
Another change: I have a dog. E and I had become quite enamored of this dog, and had always joked about taking him home with us. Well, my friend who had him to keep her elderly mother comapny recently announced that her mother will be relocating and the dog will need a new home. I jumped at the chance! He is already trained and very well behaved. He is a golden doodle, and I have been enjoying his company so very much. In fact his presence in my life has been a great emotional support, espcially considering afore-mentioned changes happening at this time.
Goals for 2015:
Financial improvement. This year I hope to increase my savings and make more strides toward paying down my student debt.
Travel. My passport needs to be renewed this year, so I would like to fill it again with stamps from new plsces and have some new adventures. A close friend will be going to Itlay this year, and I hope to accompany her.
Edit. In our materialistic culture I find that I continue to amass a huge amount of STUFF... Another goal this year will be to edit not only what I own, but continue to clean and edit (or throw away!) the overwhelming number of things here at home as well.
Ok, well there you have some insight into 2015.
Time to get moving... it's going to be a busy year!
Pura Vida :)
2015 is a year of changes.
Biggest change: My husband and I have agreed to a divorce. We have come to this decision together, amiably, with the realization that it really would be in our best interest, for both of us. So! While I am still coming to terms with this and accepting a certian amount of dissapointment, in my heart of hearts I know that this is a good decision in the long run. All the same, it will be a very difficult adjustment after three years of investing in a person and a relationship. And I wish him all the best.
Another change: I have a dog. E and I had become quite enamored of this dog, and had always joked about taking him home with us. Well, my friend who had him to keep her elderly mother comapny recently announced that her mother will be relocating and the dog will need a new home. I jumped at the chance! He is already trained and very well behaved. He is a golden doodle, and I have been enjoying his company so very much. In fact his presence in my life has been a great emotional support, espcially considering afore-mentioned changes happening at this time.
Goals for 2015:
Financial improvement. This year I hope to increase my savings and make more strides toward paying down my student debt.
Travel. My passport needs to be renewed this year, so I would like to fill it again with stamps from new plsces and have some new adventures. A close friend will be going to Itlay this year, and I hope to accompany her.
Edit. In our materialistic culture I find that I continue to amass a huge amount of STUFF... Another goal this year will be to edit not only what I own, but continue to clean and edit (or throw away!) the overwhelming number of things here at home as well.
Ok, well there you have some insight into 2015.
Time to get moving... it's going to be a busy year!
Pura Vida :)
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