Costa Rica...

I have been to many places but one of my favorite trips would be Costa Rica. My family had planned in advance to go but I wasn't able to because of school. I know that many people say education opens doors but in my circumstance it certainly slams those plane doors shut in my face. I can't even begin to count the number of experiences I have missed out on because of school (although it doesn't sound like it, I am actually grateful to be here and I love Southern!).
I was talking on the phone with my parents while they were packing and just realized that I didn't care how many days I missed -- I had to go on this trip!
My parents booked my flight the next morning before they left and I drove up to Atlanta from Statesboro. I left two days after I decided to go and I still remember the excitement as I boarded the plane!
It was an amazing trip full of zip lining off a 700 foot cliff (followed by 13 other crazy jumps), riding ATV's through the rainforest, and afternoons by our pool.
I realize that I am so blessed to have the opportunities that I have. I am so grateful for all the experiences I have and cherish the memories from those experiences. It is memories like these that are precious to me. I am not very sentimental about objects but I am about life experiences and this was one I will never forget.