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4 Bad Reasons to Move to Costa Rica

Posted on December 18, 2013 by Noemi Gamel

In my previous post, I blogged about 4 good reasons to move to Costa Rica.  In this post, I will discuss the bad reasons.  I am not trying to discourage potential expats from coming to the land of Pura Vida! … Continue reading →

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4 Good Reasons to Move to Costa Rica

Posted on December 16, 2013 by Noemi Gamel

Before you move to Costa Rica, you must search within yourself to gain insight as to your motivations.  If you move for the right reasons, your chances of successful cultural integration will increase.  Below are 4 good reasons to move … Continue reading →

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5 Amazing Perks of Parenting in Costa Rica as an Expat

Posted on December 13, 2013 by Noemi Gamel

In my previous post, I blogged about the challenges of parenting as an expat in Costa Rica.  As intense as it is to raise third culture kids, these are offset by all the wonderful benefits of being a parent in … Continue reading →

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5 Challenges of Parenting in Costa Rica as an Expat

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Noemi Gamel

My children tell me I have changed a lot as a parent in a positive way since we moved from Texas to Costa Rica.  I think there are many reasons for these changes that are completely independent of living here, such … Continue reading →

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Reflections on Being a SAHM vs Corporate Mom: Is There a Happy Middle?

Posted on December 6, 2013 by Noemi Gamel

Last week, as the kids and I were walking to the Monteverde Library, which is about a 45 minute walk from our house, Tristan, my 7 year-old boy, and I had a good little chat.  It went like this: Tristan: … Continue reading →

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3 Lessons Learned From Being Grateful

Posted on November 27, 2013 by Noemi Gamel

In my previous post, I blogged about ways to teach your children gratitude.  Now the big question is, Why do we care about gratitude?  Yes, this is Thanksgiving week and being thankful is at the forefront of the news.  But … Continue reading →

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7 Ways to Teach Your Kids to Be Grateful

Posted on November 26, 2013 by Noemi Gamel

We have all seen ungrateful kids: The child who turns their nose up on a meal served to them.  The child who does not say thank-you after opening their Christmas presents.  The child who throws a tantrum because their parent … Continue reading →

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5 Ways to Simplify Your Emotions

Posted on November 20, 2013 by Noemi Gamel

As human beings, we are complicated, flawed, multi-dimensional creatures with deep layers of motives, conflicts, and goals.  Our emotions arise from these multi-factorial roots.  As humans, we cannot let go of our emotions.  We cannot squash down our feelings like … Continue reading →

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3 Ways to Simplify Your Goals

Posted on November 19, 2013 by Noemi Gamel

Eighteen months ago, if anyone would have asked me, “What are your goals in life?”, this is how I would have responded: “Well, my 15-year plan is to become Associate Dean of Medical Education, either here (my workplace at that … Continue reading →

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7 Ways to Simplify Your Time

Posted on November 18, 2013 by Noemi Gamel

 “I am always chilled and astonished by the would-be writers who ask me for advice and admit, quite blithely, that they “don’t have time to read.”   This is like a guy starting up Mount Everest saying that he didn’t … Continue reading →

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