45. Monkeys, Mimosas, and Memories in Costa Rica: Amanda's Red Aspen Adventure
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Amanda recounts her all-expenses-paid trip to Costa Rica earned through her work with Red Aspen nail products, sharing the challenges and joys of her tropical adventure.
• Earned the trip by accumulating points through sales commissions from December to March
• Faced difficult decision to travel after father passed away two days before departure
• Encountered power outages from storms while packing the night before leaving
• Experienced bumpy two-hour drives from the airport to the resort on roads "worse than Walker County"
• Stayed at a resort with multiple pools, restaurants, and direct beach access
• Encountered mischievous monkeys that would visit balconies looking for food and shiny objects
• Participated in an excursion to natural hot springs near a volcano where Jurassic Park was filmed
• Enjoyed complimentary 80-minute massages arranged by her team director
• Attended special events including a white-dress beach dinner and "Under the Sea" prom-themed dance
• Found herself naturally waking up early at 5:30 AM each day despite normally not being a morning person
• Struggled with over-packed carry-on luggage and had to leave some clothes behind
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Chapters
1. Introduction and Tuna Pack Lunch (00:00:00)
2. Earning the All-Expenses-Paid Trip (00:01:20)
3. Dad's Passing and Storm Challenges (00:03:27)
4. Airport Adventure and Flights (00:08:31)
5. Arriving at the Costa Rican Resort (00:14:47)
6. Monkeys, Excursions, and Hot Springs (00:22:09)
7. Massages, Activities, and Trip Highlights (00:28:52)
8. The Journey Home and Reflections (00:38:40)
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