Mahatma Gandhi said, “Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony.” This doesn’t mean that you can just choose to be happy, no matter your situation. Rather, you can choose to do what will make you happy. You just need to make your mind up, put your happiness first and take that first step.
When I finally decided to stop just dreaming about the change that I knew I needed and actually search it, I found a life that makes me truly happy. For years, I dreamed of moving abroad to live more simply, with less stress and a less expensive lifestyle. My journey to Costa Rica started in 2011, on a trip to Guanacaste. I knew instantly that this is the country where I wanted to live. I fell in love with the country, the culture, the people and the food.
For the next 4 years I made several trips to Costa Rica visiting and looking for property. In March 2015, I found San Buenas Golf Resort. I played a round of golf that day and then purchased my condo. It was the best decision that I’ve ever made. Now, I have the
best of all worlds. I’m close to the road, yet I’m in the jungle, with an ocean view, mountains and in a gated community. Being single, my biggest concern was for my safety. That has never been an issue. I’m comfortable going anywhere in Costa Rica.
I have gotten to know more people in the last two years in Costa Rica than anywhere that I have ever lived. In June 2016, I moved to Costa Rica full time and am currently working on getting a residence visa. I am the property manager of the community where I live and also manage several properties in nearby neighborhoods. Costa Rica is home for me, because this is where my heart
is. Pura Vida!
CONTACT: Lucretia Dawson - ludawson21@gmail.com
