Tag Archives: Some people claim I speak Spanish

OCT
13

I’m Going To Tell You A Story

When I first moved to Texas, I would sometimes get made fun of for my “midwestern accent.” I don’t really think I have one, but I do hear it on certain things, namely the “o” in words like “mom” and … Continue reading →

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OCT
05

Un Mes

As of last Friday, I have officially been here in CR a month. That is totally crazy to me. I kind of feel like I just got here a week ago, and if you asked what I’ve been doing with … Continue reading →

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SEP
19

Oscar

Oscar is the name of my driver, that I acquired after my terrifying walk in the woods, via my maybe new friend, Jessica. Having a driver sounds pretentious, but I promise it isn’t. I just texted him and said I … Continue reading →

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SEP
14

Bad Beginning, Good Ending(s)

Last Friday, my boss invited me to have dinner with her, a husband and wife team of destination wedding photographers, and a popular wedding blogger from the states who happened to be in town on vacation. She thought it would … Continue reading →

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SEP
09

And then I felt better

It is Thursday eve, as I am writing this. I am tired-I think it might have to do with all the rain, but that’s the rainforest for you. I’m eating a can of soup for dinner, about to watch the … 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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APR
01

Are You Really Surprised?

Of course I’m doing this. Because I’m not good at blogging lately and I love a good bandwagon. Blogger ABCs A. Age: twenty somethin’ B. Bed size: Queen. I kind of want a California King. I love big giant beds. … Continue reading →

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JAN
14

Thoughts from the road

The 3 1/2 hour drive from Dallas to Austin always gives me a lot of time to think when I’m alone. This post is going to be a little peek into my brain during my most recent drive home. On … Continue reading →

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