With, For, In Love

There’s a phrase in Costa Rica that I’m sure you’ve heard before. That phrase is pura vida. It means pure life. In Costa Rica it’s used as a greeting, a good bye, a welcome, or filler. I’ve taken four months to live a pura vida life, which has consisted of zero responsibilities, traveling every weekend, and 3 hour long naps. It probably sounds like paradise and that’s often what it is considered. Although I can never sustain a lifestyle like this because I like being busy too much, these four months have allowed me to change, grow, and become a better person. Pura vida gave me permission to develop into a richer (not literally at all), very thoughtful, and hopefully a more cultured person.   The sunsets were amazing  Regret #1: I didn’t keep a journal like I did in Rome or California. I wish I had if for no other reason than to document my growth and journeys around this country. A snapshot of places I've been include but are not limited to: Isla Tortuga (clear water