Living in Costa Rica - Playa Hermosa is blessed by waves, wildlife and the friendliest of local people. Travelers visit year round to see the natural wonder on display around each corner. People take guided tours to see monkeys and parrots but if you look closely enough the everyday beauty of Playa Hermosa is shocking and this is the real reason that travelers will return again and again. These are also the reasons why conservation of this natural national treasure should be of utmost importance to internationals and Costa Rican’s alike. The People The local people are giving. They will offer… Continue reading →
World News - Download or delete? The latest iPhone and Android app that’s all the rage on social media is causing some Facebook friends to rage against the machine.Bitstrips is a smartphone application that’s quickly gone viral, according to the Inquisitr. More than 11 million users have downloaded it in just seven months and the latest version, released earlier this week, features more than 1,000 templates to choose from. Basically, Bitstrips allows users to “cartoon yourself” by creating an avatar that resembles them and their friends. Digital comic strips can be created with the characters, and captions or thought bubbles can be added to… Continue reading →
After arriving at the beach I was speaking to a friend of mine while we were watching the sunset over the ocean and we were discussing “The American Dream vs. Living the Dream.” Each of us would see the babies being born, the weddings being held, and all of the friends and people from our past accomplishing the dream that society in the United States pushes on you. So many people are brought up in the USA thinking about how in order to be happy and follow the rules laid down by modern day society you need the 2.5 kids,… Continue reading →
From day one living at the beach was a new frame of mind and with each passing day the pain of the past slowly was being let go. As it is with all things in life that we hold onto, it takes time to allow your heart and mind to heal. The fact that each day I was not confronted with a place or image of my past was a step in the right direction. This was going to be my new home for now and it was wonderful being away from the traffic, car horns, crowds, and pollution and… Continue reading →