Friday, January 6, 2012

Times are a Changin for Piper..Happy New Year to All!



 
This past year I persevered down a rather twisty road but encountered many great new experiences as well as ones, which I call “learning experiences.”  The highlights were ending the year with my Andalusian horse, purchased as a baby, finally grown and delivered to my home stable fro me to ride (which has been going fantastic) and going home for Christmas with my Brother and father and their spouses for an excellent holiday.  Many of the “learning experiences” this year occurred with my home remodel; now that it is done, I feel like my home is really entitles “Piper’s home” and I am reminded everyday of how fortunate and blessed I am.
Another “learning experience,” which was highlighted along the way, (especially on a personal level by the individuals who worked with me) was my work with 2 Costa Rica Real Estate whom I recently left to work for Resort Realty of United Country. Real Estate is a competitive and difficult business and like any business the office’s basic structure and functioning is so important. As agent in the Jaco office of 2CRRE, those issues were hindering me, in turn, I left my clients neglected, and myself discouraged in this difficult market.  I hope to reach out to some of those whom I might have neglected because, as of now, I have my mojo in motion and solid structure behind me. So, feel free to contact me anytime at my new office and I assure a quick response (see my new contact below!).
I have known the family team at Resort Realty for years and feel at home and fortunate to be part of it. I took note over the last couple years RR has been quietly pulling off fantastic sales. Resort Realty was started by one of the original sales agents for Los Suenos, so they specialize in the Los Suenos community with a wealth of experience and knowledge there, but have been successful in sales in the immediate Jaco area as well. I am beyond happy for this new road that lies ahead. On this path I see a lot of outdoors with my horses and a reenergizing for my real estate career and maybe some additional pleasant career highlights (think interiors, Costa Rica, Art)…
Every new year I seem to be more and more great full for my health, family, and, love I receive everyday…also, my doggies are happy and healthy!
For  little thanks for all I have; I drove around the poor local areas with tons of wrapped up goodies form soccer balls to lots of candy and coins for the children there and I know this will be a yearly tradition from all the smiles I got..

Friday, December 23, 2011



CHRISTMAS In Costa Rica
A Tico Christmas
!!!Feliz Navidad!!!


What is it that makes a holiday unforgettable?  Is it the presents we receive, gifts we give, loved ones we embrace, the celebrations, the food we eat, or the traditions we partake in that are passed on from generation to generation.  In the states, I travel every year to my father's cabin to celebrate Christmas log cabin style - pushed over the fairy tale top with chestnuts roasted on an open fire and yuletide carols being sung by a choir. As I sit in my flannel pajamas, I am, frequently, reminded of the warm weather traditions of my friends in Costa Rica, due to the picture messages I am receiving of them wearing Santa Clause hats on the beach while sipping a freshly chopped coconut!!!
While I will be enjoying courses of traditional American Cuisine - Turkey, Ham, Stuffing and Gravy. My friends in Costa Rica will be making Tamales with rice and beans, fresh seafood, and coconut flan. Aside from Tamales, a Costa Rica Tico Christmas includes variations of all the American Traditions: i.e. decorating the homes, cypress trees, festivities, family get togethers, and VACATIONS. So if you are traveling to Costa Rica this Christmas, here are a few travel tips:

*Santa Clause will not be delivering the Christmas presents this year, Baby Jesus will be taking his place
* Bull Fights will be replacing the endless cycle of repeat Christmas movies as entertainment - Bulls are not harmed only teased
*Portals - Nativity Scenes - will be embellished with berries, dolls, farm animals, and lights
*Traditional foods include the tamal, pupusa, vigoron, grilled pork, chicken and sausage
*Traveling requires EVEN more patience since the holiday is taken extremely seriously
*SUN instead of SNOW (a warm Christmas with tan lines and sunscreen)
The temperature is getting hot in Central America and the Tamales are hotter.  So pick one from the pot, crack open the corn meal, eat the chicken and pork, and enjoy the Tico flavor and festivities, and post your pictures to make me jealous of what I am missing!
Merry Christmas
XOXO Piper