Happy New Year

I never knew how much I would miss my family and friends when we made the decision to move to Costa Rica. When I moved, I gave up the years of my sweet nieces and nephews growing, performing, evolving. At the same time, I realize that I am missing out on years with my mom, those of her own transition into a different phase of life. I miss having in person heart to heart talks with my girlfriends and, of course, I am not around to see their children either.

At the same time, I never realized, when we made the decision to move to Costa Rica, that we would meet so many wonderful people from all around the world. Amidst the mixing and mingling of the festivities of the year´s end, we´ve found ourselves engaged with people who we never would have met if not for our decision to move here. Among them are friends who have become like family to us. Friends who have watched our girls grow up and who have been there through the good times and the bad.

I have this incredible collection of wonderful people who I am grateful to have in my life. Whatever distance, small or great, I have learned to make the most of every opportunity to spend time with each of them, no matter if it is by sharing a meal, or even an instant message. So, in the spirit of the occasion, to all of you magnificent individuals, who constantly help my soul grow, and to the wonderful people who I have yet the honor to meet, I wish you the best in health, happiness and success in this and all years to come. Happy New Year!