Broadway’s confrontation songs show the fight between who we were and who we become. In Speakeasy, Rome’s “Last Call” carries the heartbreak and fury of a man torn between vengeance and love.

Culture shock in Costa Rica isn’t about struggling to adapt — it’s about unlearning toxic hustle habits and embracing pura vida. From long dinners to daily greetings, life here runs on connection, not speed. It slowed me down, made me present, and taught me to live in a way that actually feels human.

He whispered goodbye every morning before his feet hit the floor. Before I Go is a breakup song about soft strength, quiet endings, and learning to love yourself more than the silence.

Pets in Costa Rica are part of the pura vida lifestyle. Bringing your dog or cat is easier than you think — no quarantine for healthy pets from the U.S., Canada, or Europe. Affordable vet care, friendly landlords, and a vibrant rescue scene make this a true pet paradise. I brought one dog with me and adopted three rescues here (Daisy, Rose, and Iris). Here’s everything you need to know about importing pets, living with them, and maybe meeting your next best friend in the jung

What happens when Broadway tackles legacy, masculinity, and the fear that softness won’t survive? This post explores toxic father-son dynamics in musicals — from Falsettos to Speakeasy — and how love can still rewrite the rules.

Costa Rica food culture is fresh, affordable, and pura vida. Shop at ferias for fruit that puts the U.S. organic aisle to shame, eat $5 casados at local sodas, and stock up on Lizano sauce and tortillas. Skip overpriced imports and embrace gallo pinto, fresh coffee, and plantains as staples. Here’s how to eat like a local in Costa Rica.

Some of the most powerful male characters in musical theatre aren’t defined by bravado — they’re defined by their vulnerability. Their poetry. Their ache. These are Broadway’s soft boys. And I’m obsessed with them.

Moving to Costa Rica? You’re not just an expat—you’re an immigrant and a guest. From respecting pura vida to paying into Caja, hiring locals, shopping at the feria, and learning Spanish, being a good immigrant means giving back as much as you get. Do that, and Costa Rica won’t just welcome you—it’ll love you back. 🌴

In every great Broadway musical, there’s a moment when the character doesn’t just want change… They become it. And then? They own it. If the “I Want” song is a whisper… And the “I’m Becoming” song is a leap… Then the Broadway “I Am” song is the landing. Solid. Unapologetic. Full voice. Full belt.

I may be deaf, but this is what I sound like now. Ruin Me Slowly is the first single from my upcoming album Through My Skin — a raw, sexy, and emotional project you don’t just hear — you feel. Here's why I made it, and what you can expect.

Costa Rica healthcare is one of the best in Latin America — affordable, reliable, and inclusive. From public care (Caja) to private hospitals, here’s how the system works, what it costs, how to access medications, and why many expats use both. Plus: LGBTQ inclusivity and why residency means paying into the system that supports you

From hesitation to liberation, the Broadway "I'm Becoming" song captures the moment a character stops asking for permission and starts stepping into themselves. If you’ve ever belted ‘Defying Gravity’ in your car with full vibrato and zero shame… You already know exactly what I’m talking about.

Residency in Costa Rica isn’t just paperwork — it’s the key to living here sustainably. From digital nomad and retiree visas to LGBTQ protections, here’s how to stay legally, pay into the system that supports you, and trade border runs for pura vida runs.

In musical theatre, there’s a moment — usually early in the show — when a character steps into the spotlight and tells us what they long for.It’s not just a song.It’s a roadmap. A key to their soul. We call it the “I Want” song — and it’s the heartbeat of any great musical.

Thinking of moving to Costa Rica? 🌴 It’s paradise — but not without a price tag. From rent in San José to beach town budgets, utilities, and even $8 peanut butter, here’s what expat life really costs. Before you pack your bags, get the real breakdown on living the Pura Vida lifestyle.

Speakeasy: A New Musical brings the hidden queer history of 1920s speakeasies to life with a bold Broadway vision. Packed with jazz-fueled rebellion, forbidden love, and found family, this new Broadway musical reimagines Romeo & Juliet in a dazzling underground world where resistance, identity, and joy collide.

Costa Rica wasn’t my escape. It was my alignment — a country that chose peace, protects nature like it’s Beyoncé, and lets me live openly as a queer expat. If you’ve ever wondered ‘Could I move to Costa Rica?’ …this is your sign.

I’m a communications executive. And I’m Deaf. And no, this isn’t a paradox. Communication is not about sound. It’s about presence. Intention. Story. Emotional accuracy. It’s about making people feel heard — not just heard by you. It’s just a different way of listening.

I wrote Notes From a Sissy to reclaim my story — with sass, scars, and sequins. Queer memoirs matter now more than ever.

Marketing exec by day, Broadway writer by night. I don’t juggle roles — I braid them. This is what being a multi-hyphenate looks like.