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I read a Psychology article that explained why moms needed to take a vacation without their child or children. I have an amazing, sassy and creative child, turning six in 3 days. After reading the article a few times I decided it was time for me to take some personal time. Being a single parent means I really value my alone time. I tried to think of every reason why I shouldn't go on vacation by myself , but I couldn't come up with enough reasons not too. Besides, my birthday was coming up and it seemed like a fantastic present to myself. Heck I deserved it. Year 2019 was tumultuous for me to say the least. Matter of fact the last 6 years have been a roller coaster. The last time I enjoyed a vacation, I was 5 months pregnant with my child. I went to Jamaica. I stayed at a beautiful cliff side resort in Negril. It was the best thing I did before having my child. I arranged for my child to be taken care of for the week I planned to go away. Once he was sorted I started looking for tickets. Bomb ! Found what I wanted and I booked it. It was so nerve wracking at the same time. I wasn't going to a resort, I was going to an Eco Villa Development called Resonance. It looked like Sanctuary. Luckily for me I had someone to stay with. From the moment I arrived, the exhilaration wouldn't leave my body. My body was vibrating with the excitement to come. Taking my first deep breath in Costa Rica air, was outstanding. Did I really just travel to another Country for the first time without my child? It would be the first time we spent that much time apart since birth. I wanted to cry, until I remembered how bad I needed this, how much I endured on a daily basis to not fully enjoy this amazing opportunity in front of me. My child relies on me so much, I was starting to burn out. I wasn't a happy camper anymore. It was time I took my self care back. And it was the most amazing choice I ever made. That first ride sitting in the jeep watching the landscape pass me by felt like a dream. The air was balmy and smelled of burning wood. One of my favorite and most comforting smells of life. I felt like I was "home". Home in my fantasy dream land. Where I could forget I was a mom even just for those amazing 8 days. I watched my first Sunset In Costa Rica that same evening. I was immediately hooked. I fell in love instantly. I am very drawn to the water, the sound of the waves , the energy and power of it all. My face was hurting from smiling so much. The sunset was a burning red like a flame from a fire. I hadn't remembered the last time I felt so satisfied. This was no all inclusive trip. I was living like regular people for the week. Stopping for Ceviche on the side of the road, Grabbing fried chicken from Pollandia on the way back from the beach. Stopping at the market for fruits and vegetables and my favorite fresh coconuts . I made a promise to myself that this was my new thing. I discovered I was missing out on myself. Missing out on the joy I had for life. Missing out on adventures. My first morning in Costa Rica started with a hike through a jungle river path. It was about an hour hike 4.3 km and equivalent to walking up 64 flights of stairs. I couldn't get enough of how big and beautiful the trees where. There was so much green around me. When I left home it was cold damp and snowy, I was reveling in this weather. I was going soak up every moment of it and I did. I documented my whole trip with videos, pictures, I even had my journal while I was there. I wanted to savor and remember every moment of the beauty I was surrounded by. Pura Vida!