Today is my birthday! It’s time to say goodbye to 25 and welcome 26.

Last year on my birthday I wrote an impassioned love letter to 24, which, until 25 came along, had been the best year of my life.

But then 25 came along, jam packing with more travel than I had ever dreamed of. While teaching English in Madrid I wandered broadly and set foot in 25 countries in just one year.

In honor of year 25, instead of writing a letter, this birthday I will make a short announcement.

Are you ready?

Ok…

I’m Moving to Costa Rica!

I will be spending the next chapter of my life in the rainforest of Costa Rica, working as Social Media & Marketing Manager for Outward Bound, the premier provider of experience-based outdoor leadership programs for youths and adults. I’ll be flying to Costa Rica to start my new job in just a few days.

Hello, 26! Let’s take this rambling party to Costa Rica! Pura vida!