Waiver

My first time traveling outside the continental U.S. as an adult, I had to choose Puerto Rico… 🇵🇷❤️ and I chose it for so many reasons.

First and most importantly, I had family I wanted to see. But throughout my life, so many of my Puerto Rican friends have also had such a strong influence on me — the culture, the music, the food, the sense of family, and the pride they have always carried for the island. I wanted to finally experience some of that for myself.

I was blessed to spend time with family I love, reunite with people who have meant so much to me, explore places I had only heard about, eat incredible food, stand beneath waterfalls, swim in beautiful waters, wander through Old San Juan, and simply allow myself to enjoy every moment.

This trip also gave me so many first experiences — my first time kayaking, my first time jet skiing, my first time spending time alone on a beach, and even my first time swimming in truly clear Caribbean water.

But more than anything, this trip reminded me of something important…

Life moves fast. Time with the people we love is never guaranteed. There will always be reasons to wait, put things off, or tell ourselves “maybe someday.”

Sometimes you just have to go.

Experience it. Appreciate it. Make the memories. Spend time with the people you love.

And vivir tu vida. ❤️

Puerto Rico gave me memories I’ll carry with me forever.. I came home grateful, happy, closer to family, and with a completely different appreciation for this beautiful island.

And one thing I already know for sure…

Puerto Rico, I’ll be back. 🇵🇷❤️

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Some friendships are measured in years. This one is measured in a lifetime.

I first met my friend Marcos in the third grade, when neither one of us spoke a word of English. We were just two kids trying to find our way in a new world, with no idea where life would eventually take us.

And now, 44+ years later, here we are—still friends, riding motorcycles together, laughing, catching up, and making new memories.

There’s something really special about reconnecting with the people who knew you before careers, responsibilities, families, and all the twists and turns that come with life. So much changes over the years, but when the friendship is real, somehow that connection is still there.

Today wasn’t just about motorcycles or going for a ride. It was about appreciating how far we’ve come and realizing how fortunate we are to still be able to share moments like these all these years later.

Here’s to old friends, new memories, and hopefully a lot more miles together. 🏍️🤝

44+ years later and still riding through life together.

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