Mrs. Jacqueline has always been a highly respected and admired woman in society. She excelled in academics, has incredible artistic talents, and is completely devoted to helping others in any way she can.

When Mrs. Jacqueline goes out into the world, and shares her energy and enthusiasm with everyone she meets, she is unstoppable. There is nothing Mrs. Jacqueline can not accomplish, if she sets her mind to it.

Little Miss Heidi, on the other hand, never wants to leave the safe confines of her home. She misses out on everything in life by hiding from everyone she knows. Little Miss Heidi doesn’t want to wake up to face her days. She doesn’t want to be seen, and dreads the thought of having to talk to anyone.

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In July of this year, Costa Rica was named the Happiest Place in the World. It has often been considered a tropical paradise, described as “100% Natural, No Artificial Ingredients” for its commitment to eco-preservation. Costa Rica has universal healthcare, excellent education, and a relatively low cost of living… which begs the question:

Why doesn’t Lisis live in Costa Rica?

Hmmm… hard to say, really. After all, I am a citizen, with friends and family in the country. We even own land in the Southern Region, where we could live. It’s kind of a strange thing, because I would highly recommend Costa Rica to anyone thinking of moving there. It is an absolutely wonderful place, provided you can handle two things:

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(Notice the tiny pumpkin in front of the A… it was strapped down, just like the giant.)

I first heard about the Giant Pumpkin Regatta on a Saturday Night Live Weekend Update skit. I believe Seth Meyers was pointing out how incredibly insane Vermonters must be to carve out giant pumpkins and then race them on the way-too-cold waters of Lake Champlain.

The moment I saw that skit I knew I would have to attend that event some day. As it turns out, the race was planned for my birthday! So, we went. I decided to share a bit of it here with you because these guys are all about having a Spirit of Adventure in everyday life.

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