<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Daniella Pacheco Portfolio & Blog]]></title><description><![CDATA[Exploring the world through stories, perspectives, and projects]]></description><link>https://www.daniellapacheco.org/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:38:37 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.daniellapacheco.org/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[The Things You Never Saw]]></title><description><![CDATA[I was not born small, though you liked to press me into corners and call the shape I made my nature. You thought wisdom arrived with soft voices and folded hands— that it wore Sunday shoes and waited for permission to speak. But mine came differently. Mine arrived barefoot, hair unpinned, heart too large for the frame you kept trying to measure me against. I carried whole worlds in my chest, maps of futures I was drawing before I could name them— and you called it foolishness. You called it...]]></description><link>https://www.daniellapacheco.org/post/the-things-you-never-saw</link><guid isPermaLink="false">696d29e0322ac077fef8c9aa</guid><category><![CDATA[Creative Writing]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 18:50:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/66ac6c_0c2347cd0e6043edb3f07492deb03828~mv2.avif/v1/fit/w_626,h_416,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Daniella Pacheco</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coming Up For Air in Playa Cocles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hi friends — I know it’s been a little while since my last post, but I’m finally sitting down to catch you up. The past week and a half has been an absolute whirlwind, full of emotions I’m still sorting through, moments of joy tucked inside heavier ones, and a kind of mental exhaustion that only slows down once you decide to breathe again. First of all, Happy (very belated) Thanksgiving. Here in Costa Rica, Thanksgiving isn’t celebrated, so it’s still strange to me that it’s already...]]></description><link>https://www.daniellapacheco.org/post/coming-up-for-air-in-playa-cocles</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6936586579a98c627a623557</guid><category><![CDATA[Costa Rica]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2025 04:49:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/66ac6c_fa5bb9426abe4947ade63dfe6dac3238~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Daniella Pacheco</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Growing Something That Will Outlive Me]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hi friends, I’m writing this from my bed after one of those showers that feels like it washes more than just dirt off your skin. My hair is still slightly damp, my room smells like clean soap, and I’m carefully digging the last bits of earth out from beneath my fingernails. I feel the kind of tired that sits gently in your bones — the good kind. I’m trying very hard not to fall asleep while writing this, but it feels important to capture this while it’s still fresh. This week started the way...]]></description><link>https://www.daniellapacheco.org/post/growing-something-that-will-outlive-me</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6923d83a56b819e3fb94bbdc</guid><category><![CDATA[Costa Rica]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2025 04:01:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/66ac6c_d6fb9c180e704bd7bd0768ff5a633cc3~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Daniella Pacheco</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Dawn Dance Escape Trail: A Week That Made It All Click]]></title><description><![CDATA[I’ve been itching  to write this blog post all week. There are some weeks abroad where everything blurs together, and then there are weeks like this one—weeks that sparkle, misbehave, challenge you, exhaust you, and remind you why you got on the plane in the first place. So buckle up, friends. We’re jumping right in. Let’s start with something that might seem small, but actually feels like one of the funniest and most unexpected parts of living here: getting my nails done. Now, if you know...]]></description><link>https://www.daniellapacheco.org/post/the-dawn-dance-escape-trail-a-week-that-made-it-all-click</link><guid isPermaLink="false">691a7b7f76759c02a865d61b</guid><category><![CDATA[Costa Rica]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2025 02:37:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/66ac6c_0eaea718a8304104849ba6706729c7ce~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Daniella Pacheco</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Quiet Good Things]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hi friends! First off, a little apology for getting this post out later than usual. I normally publish on Sunday nights, but tico time  you know? More importantly, I just want to say how much I miss you. Whoever’s reading this, wherever you are, I really mean that. This past week has been slow in the best way. And I’ve realized how much I love a slow week. The kind that sneaks up on you—not boring or empty, just steady, simple, and full of small, quiet moments that remind you life doesn’t...]]></description><link>https://www.daniellapacheco.org/post/the-quiet-good-things</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6912bf975a897d6710cb18b1</guid><category><![CDATA[Costa Rica]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2025 04:49:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/66ac6c_a46c8475fd7a474cad8e6c31ad71169f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Daniella Pacheco</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clowns, Catrinas, and Coffee: A Costa Rican Halloween]]></title><description><![CDATA[I love Halloween so much—it’s a very, and I mean very , close second to my favorite day of the year: Noche Buena. When I got accepted into my program, I remember thinking how exciting it would be to celebrate the holiday here in Costa Rica. It just seemed like such a fun, quirky holiday to witness through a different cultural lens. But before we dive into the festivities, let me walk you through my week. Coming back to school after my relaxed, reggae-filled weekend in Puerto Viejo just......]]></description><link>https://www.daniellapacheco.org/post/clowns-catrinas-and-coffee-a-costa-rican-halloween</link><guid isPermaLink="false">690972f9bb9a5281a8b197d6</guid><category><![CDATA[Costa Rica]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2025 04:12:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/66ac6c_aa71db63830949c7896aaab95ec64457~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Daniella Pacheco</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Swaying Between Earthquakes and Ease]]></title><description><![CDATA[My goodness, was I excited to sit down and write this week’s blog. After last week’s reflections, I came into this one with a certain peace — that my speed is perfect for me, and that’s all that matters. School-wise, the week was pretty calm, other than the fact that I had to give a presentation in every single class. But I’m happy to report that they all went well, and we are still thriving in the academic department. Outside of class, my weekdays have found a comforting rhythm. I’ve...]]></description><link>https://www.daniellapacheco.org/post/swaying-between-earthquakes-and-ease</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68fef4460b31cbff20fa6f32</guid><category><![CDATA[Costa Rica]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2025 05:44:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/66ac6c_548f263d55b34d93bc4e95403dfe4f4d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Daniella Pacheco</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Learning to Kneel &#38; Learning to Breathe: A Week of Healing ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alright guys, I know last week’s post was kind of a bummer—but this week feels like my redemption arc, so to speak. I can’t say my homesickness has magically disappeared (wouldn’t that be nice?), but I’ve started to realize a few things: I love Costa Rica—and I love living here. This experience is for me. This is the loneliest I have ever been. That third one sounds a little sad, and honestly, it is. But it’s also real. I’ve come to see it not as something to fix, but as part of the...]]></description><link>https://www.daniellapacheco.org/post/learning-to-kneel-learning-to-breathe-a-week-of-healing</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68f56b286bef380dfdcd65e9</guid><category><![CDATA[Costa Rica]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 19 Oct 2025 22:55:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/66ac6c_d3b051ed6908456ca842f7de6c676cba~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Daniella Pacheco</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Being Homesick Under a Warm and Wet Sky ]]></title><description><![CDATA[This week felt… different. Slow. Quiet. Heavy with rain. The kind of rain that doesn’t just fall but lingers — curling around the...]]></description><link>https://www.daniellapacheco.org/post/being-homesick-under-a-warm-and-wet-sky</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68ec598bd9148378f5db054a</guid><category><![CDATA[Costa Rica]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2025 02:33:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/66ac6c_1511129570964ad284b9522b54358f80~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_675,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Daniella Pacheco</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Week Washed in Rain and Sunlight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oh my goodness — when I tell you this week was spectacular, I mean it. It started a little weird, but somehow ended up being one of those...]]></description><link>https://www.daniellapacheco.org/post/a-week-washed-in-rain-and-sunlight</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68e419ef5410b45ad9a71402</guid><category><![CDATA[Costa Rica]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2025 05:12:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/66ac6c_60cfe067a24e423480422f86e07b9779~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Daniella Pacheco</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Balcony Seat, a Broken Dress, and a Lesson in Humility]]></title><description><![CDATA[What a week it has been—quiet, reflective, and exactly what I needed. For the first time since arriving, I can honestly say I feel at...]]></description><link>https://www.daniellapacheco.org/post/a-balcony-seat-a-broken-dress-and-a-lesson-in-humility</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68d9e8c3d3b5c27c5200c580</guid><category><![CDATA[Costa Rica]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2025 03:47:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/66ac6c_611851e034464d96b12b12bcad90cb2f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Daniella Pacheco</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[One Month In, One Slice of Heaven]]></title><description><![CDATA[I can’t believe I’ve already been in Costa Rica for a whole month. That’s such a strange thought because everything that once felt new...]]></description><link>https://www.daniellapacheco.org/post/one-month-in-one-slice-of-heaven</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68d0ba2ac9181db7702cd8fe</guid><category><![CDATA[Costa Rica]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2025 04:27:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/66ac6c_aabe29b3455c467ba622bd2d323f79e3~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Daniella Pacheco</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Week of Dinos, Dancing, and Distant Reflections]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hey everyone! Before we dive into this week’s blog, I want to give a little heads-up. 		Further down, I’ll be sharing some thoughts about...]]></description><link>https://www.daniellapacheco.org/post/a-week-of-dinos-dancing-and-distant-reflections</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68c5e4761b086e7d4adc7a6c</guid><category><![CDATA[Costa Rica]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 13 Sep 2025 21:51:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/66ac6c_e8a7e2e665174cd0b817ede72521b0ce~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Daniella Pacheco</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mango]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fruit stand leaned against the corner of the street like an old friend, its wooden planks warped by rain and sun, edges softened from...]]></description><link>https://www.daniellapacheco.org/post/mango</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68c0c873f26681483137c1ed</guid><category><![CDATA[Creative Writing]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2025 00:44:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/66ac6c_12ae0aa49e45469f803dcb0868cbb60b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Daniella Pacheco</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Ninety-Nine]]></title><description><![CDATA[May I never leave the One who slipped away from the ninety-nine, their wool like a living cloud, their bleating a lullaby of safety,...]]></description><link>https://www.daniellapacheco.org/post/the-ninety-nine</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68c0c83be6f9264530e46323</guid><category><![CDATA[Creative Writing]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2025 00:37:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/66ac6c_b850c61701664a759ed5b901c6d724d8~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_900,h_600,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Daniella Pacheco</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Trip That Tested Me (and Taught Me How to Dance It Off)]]></title><description><![CDATA[This week absolutely flew by. When I finally sat down to write, I realized I wasn’t even sure where to begin. The start of my week was...]]></description><link>https://www.daniellapacheco.org/post/the-trip-that-tested-me-and-taught-me-how-to-dance-it-off</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68b913d29c892374b0b270d2</guid><category><![CDATA[Costa Rica]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2025 00:25:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/66ac6c_8c3fa7a8b3944932a5d2df8907d0b2f7~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Daniella Pacheco</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Currents of Memory]]></title><description><![CDATA[I did not expect it the way his voice carried the same weight I have felt in the pauses the same silence stretching wide  when he speaks...]]></description><link>https://www.daniellapacheco.org/post/currents-of-memory</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68b5111bc13d32417483b0ba</guid><category><![CDATA[Creative Writing]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 01 Sep 2025 03:27:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/66ac6c_4b0e04bac4be4768b7a89f9dd64a202e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Daniella Pacheco</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How One Conversation Changed the Way I See Home]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alright guys, we’ve made it through week one in Costa Rica, and dare I say—wow… on so many levels. I must admit, I was eager to get to my...]]></description><link>https://www.daniellapacheco.org/post/how-one-conversation-changed-the-way-i-see-home</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68ae824879e174eb06836a6e</guid><category><![CDATA[Costa Rica]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 31 Aug 2025 23:43:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/66ac6c_3ebc1b2014f34ef1a4ff41b79e1f7911~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Daniella Pacheco</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charting Unknown Streets and New Beginnings in Costa Rica]]></title><description><![CDATA[After weeks of packing, planning, and saying my goodbyes, I finally made it to Costa Rica. The flight went smoother than I could have...]]></description><link>https://www.daniellapacheco.org/post/charting-unknown-streets-and-new-beginnings-in-costa-rica</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68ab8d21689a6f2361111864</guid><category><![CDATA[Costa Rica]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 24 Aug 2025 23:38:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/66ac6c_3ec2688f8c2f4d3ab97f70b54c7fbc2e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Daniella Pacheco</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sally's Boutique Product Shoot 2.0]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our second product shoot with Sally’s brings a fresh, fun Pilates flair—full of movement, energy, and style that makes every shot feel alive.]]></description><link>https://www.daniellapacheco.org/post/sally-s-boutique-product-shoot-2-0</link><guid isPermaLink="false">689cb907df9fab6286ae232e</guid><category><![CDATA[Content Creation]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2025 16:15:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/66ac6c_19a9489e5b07494d893a1c2d5e027188~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Daniella Pacheco</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>