Tag Archives: Saint Louis

DEC
11

Seasonal Crisis

It’s been two weeks since I’ve been back in Costa Rica after visiting the States for Thanksgiving, and it’s two weeks from Christmas Day (cue excitement and/or panic). I’m feeling a bit like I’m in the midst of a seasonal … Continue reading →

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SEP
30

Five Things Friday

1. I get to go work my first wedding this weekend in Manuel Antonio, which is a national park here in Costa Rica. It’s on a beach, and there are monkeys, and sloths, and bats, and iguanas, and other fun … Continue reading →

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SEP
07

Why Costa Rica?

Why Costa Rica? Why now? What the heck? I was a Spanish major at the University of Texas at Austin, and graduated with my BA as well as a secondary teaching certificate. I realized that teaching was not for me, … Continue reading →

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JAN
28

Gooey Butter Cookies

Also known as, the most delicious cookies ever. Gooey Butter Cookies were adapted from Gooey Butter Cake, which is a Saint Louis thing. I love making/eating/sharing things from my hometown, and who better to share these with than you, my … Continue reading →

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