Pura Vida

With two and a half weeks to go until I leave for Costa Rica for the summer, I am finding myself grasping every opportunity to see friends... close friends that are part of my everyday; new friends I have made through the York community; and old friends I have known for years, yet somehow have let my daily life get in the way of seeing them as much as I wish. I have also found myself clearing out the piles of junk that I have accumulated over the years (a five cd disk changer anyone?), and looking towards another fresh start.
Preparing for this trip has brought upon some serious reflections about life and what is important. My mind keeps coming back to the same conclusions... that simplicity is key. I say this am I am writing a blog, utilizing amazing technology to share my thoughts and stay connected with my Canadian family and friends. I am thoroughly looking forward to leaving my laptop, cell phone, and dare I say it, the many demands of Facebook behind (ummm for the most part...). I am looking forward to reconnecting with a simple life again, where the sounds of birds are not drowned out by passing traffic.

In Costa Rica, there is a common sentiment among people: Pura Vida. It's a greeting, an exclamation of satisfaction, a way to say farewell, and way to say thank you. It is a way of life, grasping what is important.  The Pure Life.

Thank you YIIP for giving me this opportunity.