What is a trip without proof?


OMGod, you actually did all of that stuff?
Uhhhhh yeah... what kind of Mischief Maker do you think I am? Hola Middle Sisters! As requested, I'm posting pictures from my Costa Rican get-a-way with Julien. Yo, these are intense and hopefully they inspire a little Mischief in you all :-)

Here we are ziplining through the Monteverde Cloud Forest! Otherwise known as that place in the Rain Forest where Julien dropped the "L" bomb and sent me ziplining to another tree... but dude, it was a private tour and I have to say, motoring through a rainforest essentially by yourself is muy dope.
This was my first time ever experiencing crazy-a$$ white water rapids. It. Was. Exhilarating. Seriously, I loved it and anyone with any level of out door love should experience this!

How cute is this super weird looking Three-toed Sloth?? We spotted her in the Nacional Parque Manuel Antonio. I think the permanent smile and big eyes are a sign to predators. These features totally tell them "I'm a super chilled out dude so it would be awesome if you would not eat me."

We horsebacked it up to these secluded waterfalls! There is Julien, showing off his swan-diving skills... I jumped off too, but admittedly not as gracefully. Hey, at least I jumped!


These two are of just me, lounging in a hammock in front of our Cabinas and surfing in Dominical. Apologies for the dark pictures but my identity must remain in the shadows... ooooo Mysterious Mischief Maker...


Just after we finished snorkeling on Isla Tortuga, we stumbled into a post card.
And thus, the sun sets on a wonderfully adventurous and whimsically exciting journey to Costa Rica and back. I highly recommend this country to get your Mischief on!
Until next week Middle Sisters. I shall further explore this new boy who brings me cupcakes whenever I want them... Can you imagine? Cupcakes! Whenever I want them! I'll update you soon...
xoxo - M.M.
P.S. Shout out to my girl Rebel Red, I heart you!

Posted on 04/14/2010 10:07 AM by Mischief Maker
Damn Good Cornbread

This is the best freakin cornbread you've EVER had. I'm a little loosy goosey on some of the ingredients so you can just add what floats your boat.
DOPE CORNBREAD (meaning really good, not made with illegal ingredients)
2 boxes Jiffy Cornmuffin Mix. Follow the directions on the box and ADD:
1/4 c. sugar
1 egg
1/4 c. cake flour
Rosemary (chopped up nice)
Bell Pepper (maybe 1/4 chopped up in little pieces)
Corn (maybe a 1/2 cup to a cup? - till it looks like enough :|)
Mix all ingredients. Put in a greased 8" cast iron skillet and cook for 30 minutes at 400 degrees or until nice and golden brown.
Let me know what you think of this one. I guarantee you'll flippin love it!
Bon Appetite! Rebel Red
Posted on 04/05/2010 5:12 PM by Rebel Red
Costa Rican Paradise

Pura Vida!
Hola Hermanas! Como estas? Muy bien, muy bien :-) Oh sorry, I totally forgot that I'm not in Costa Rica anymore... chyeah right, I wanted to show off my Espanol skills, what up?
WOW was Costa Rica amazing. It almost feels likes a dream... Good thing I took lots of pictures of my adventures with Julien. Ahhhhh Julien. We ziplined through the Monteverde Cloud Forest, we spotted monkeys and sloths in the Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio, we surfed at sunset in Montezuma, we swung in hammocks (I even brought one back with me although it has yet to find a home in my apartment), we drank wine, we did... other stuff. It. Was. Glorious. And all along I'm thinking, is this real?? Well, it certainly got real.
We were zipping through the rain forest on a canopy tour and everything seemed to work out perfectly. Apparently 10:30am is the least popular time to tarzan-it through a cloud forest because it was just us. We embarked on a private canopy tour! It was just us and our two guides, Blanco and Allman (who said that we were a very attractive couple... hehe obvi). So anyway, here we are zipping through the rain forest and Julien drops the biggest bomb ever. He drops... the "L" bomb. Yeah. Can you believe it? Hello! We're motoring around on ziplines, now is not the time to say I "L" you and divert a girl's attention. Jeesh. And what do I possibly say back to that?
"Awwwwwww, you're just so sweet Julien."
Haha. I actually have to laugh at my own awkwardness because I'm at a loss for words here. Fortunately, Julien takes it in stride and zips to another platform, leaving me to re-think the "I'm having so much fun with you" post-card I was going to send him as a welcome back surprise... I don't want him to keep getting the wrong idea.
Anyway, we're back now and needless to say my whirl-wind with Julien has subsided. Maybe if he keeps the "L" bomb in his pocket for all of eternity we'll have a chance to survive some day. Until then yo, this Mischief Maker gots to keep on movin'. There are plenty of fish in the sea (I know, I saw them snorkeling on Isla Tortuga!) and hopefully the next one will have enough sense to keep his feelings to himself. Don't boys know that girls like the mystery? Maybe thats just me :-)
Ok Sisters, I'm going to hang this hammock, pour myself a glass of my dope Mischief Maker Cabernet Sauvignon and curl up with my Costa Rican memories.
Hasta Luego - M.M.

Posted on 04/01/2010 9:13 AM by Mischief Maker