Comments on: We’re Moving to Costa Rica

By: Mike

Mike — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 01:22:38 +0000

At the end of 2002 we moved our family to Oaxaca, Mexico for six months. We rented out our home here and I taught online classes to fund our experience. We rented a three-story spacious home there, enrolled our four of our children in public schools there (the youngest turned 3 while we were there), and soaked up the culture with weekly excursions. Oaxaca is rich with archaeological sites and native artisans. Our purpose was to learn spanish, experience a different culture, and help our children learn that there is more to the world than Bountiful, Utah. We each took a suitcase and the children took their instruments (violins and a flute). We left my wife’s instrument home (she plays the marimba). It turned out to be a great experience and valuable investment (one we will always remember). We anticipate our next adventure, which may come next year (2010).

By: Jane Townsend

Jane Townsend — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 14:45:42 +0000

Hey you guys – I didn’t realize you were moving until I saw your e-mail about your yard sale – WOW! It sounds like a great adventure, to say the least, and it also sounds like you’ve done all your homework to get ready. Lizzie has been researching Costa Rica for the past 5 months for a huge original research essay she is doing in her INternational Baccalaureate program, so she will be interested in talking with you, I’m sure. Good luck with everything – simple is better!

By: Shannon Jackson

Shannon Jackson — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 01:44:56 +0000

Brandon! I am so happy for you. I was just checking out facebook and saw you and your beautiful family. I thought I would take a look and wow, what a change in your life. As I have sat here reading everything, I was in tears thinking about what a wonderful time you will have. Maybe someday I will have the courage to do this! I have always wanted to travel.
Best wishes!

By: John Bardos - JetSetCitizen

John Bardos - JetSetCitizen — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 06:34:50 +0000

Thanks for the mention and congrats on your decision to move! Completely awesome!

I can’t wait to hear about your new life in Costa Rica.

By: Aunt Kathy

Aunt Kathy — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 02:38:25 +0000

Brandon and Jennifer, I am so proud of you for having the courage to try new things. What an inspiration you are to the rest of us. I just thought of a couple of sayings I read years and years ago.

“The only difference between a rut and a grave is dimension”

“It’s only the view from where you sit
that makes you feel defeat, Life is full of many aisles,
So why don’t you change your seat?”

After I had decided to come to this country and had obtained my visa from the American Embassy and jumped through all the hoops, I went into work to clean out my desk. It was at that point that the reality of what I was doing really hit me and a wave of terror hit me. I looked at my desk calendar and there was a quote from Samuel Johnson, that stated:

“Nothing would ever be accomplished if all possible objections must first be overcome”. As you know I got on the ‘plane. I did have a second moment of fear in flight but I played the scripture game, my flight number was 121, I read psalm 121. It calmed and helped me for years.

Good luck my darlings!

By: Brandon Pearce

Brandon Pearce — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 01:48:27 +0000

@Irene – Sorry, Grandma. We’re still planning on it. Our house is even listed now! http://www.utahshaun.com/fine/real/estate/home_view/fromfea/909796

By: irene

irene — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 01:41:05 +0000

I keep checking to see if you have changed you minds,

By: Summer

Summer — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 22:04:08 +0000

I just found your blog from a comment at ZenHabits. Good luck in Costa Rica. Some friends of mine moved there back in January and they love it (http://tinygrass.com) . Moving there is one of my dreams for the future.

By: Marisol de Besherse

Marisol de Besherse — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 00:07:10 +0000

Welcome to Central America!!!!

Congratulations on your decision.

We will be looking forward to seeing you in Volcan soon.

Marisol, Bernie, and Yahli.

By: Heather

Heather — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 16:16:57 +0000

WOW! You guys are so brave, good luck with your many adventures ahead…. I don’t think I could ever do it!