Category: Adventures and Lessons

  • I’ll Love You Like a Robin

    It’s great to take advantage of the time given to you. I usually try to fill it with adventure and exploring, but sometimes all you need to do is appreciate everything. Every little thing. I’m currently living in Costa Rica and today the English class I teach was cancelled. I decided to seize the day…

  • What Happens When We Strip

    I was recently in Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica and woke up in a state of pure bliss. Everything had seemed to be surpassing my desires. I woke up early and found myself at the beach around 7:30. I was reflecting on the thoughts, experiences, and special moments I had gained since my move. Standing with…

  • “Life is About Sharing”

    I love listening to others. Their stories, insights, opinions, experiences. Sometimes you’ll hear something that strikes you so perfectly that you must spread the word. Whether it be a joke, deep conversation, uplifting song, or mortifying experience. I’ve lived in Costa Rica just over a week now and I have been struck with this desire to…

  • Accounts of Munich and the Unsolved Case of the Smelly Roommates

    A lot of people say that they often regret things they haven’t done more so than things they have done. While traveling, my friend and I almost had one of these situations, but events unfolded that made us very proud of something we did not do. Before we begin, I need to explain something about…

  • To My Swimmers

    To my swimmers, I address this to ‘my swimmers’ out of mere convenience of the word ‘swimmers’ and because you know exactly who you are. However, I am writing to tell you the exact opposite. You are NOT swimmers. I’ve told you this time and time again, but I want it to stick and if…