A Letter to You, the Reader

Jan 29, 2018Lifestyle

Dear Reader,

Thank you. Whoever you are, wherever you may be. I am thankful for your presence here and the time you took out of your day to visit my blog. If you’re a real life friend of mine – YOU ROCK. And if we don’t know each other—you might have stumbled here accidentally through social media or were referred here by a mutual friend—I am STOKED to have you. Either way, it’s super cool to log in and see the views from people around the world.

I started this site back in 2016 as a way to transition from my emo/random Tumblr blogging to something that I can control in design and features, and create my own online identity. But I didn’t post much back then. In 2017, I made it an intention to post more. Had the privilege to travel more and post some of those stories. And now it’s 2018 and I am hoping to improve my content and engage more with you wonderful readers.

Now that I’m thinking about it – I myself don’t know if this site has a clear purpose that would even draw readers in.  My blogs are basically just me running around with my camera and writing things down when I feel like it. Oh well. C’est la vie!

I’m happy to write and blog for myself, but I am also interested to see what brought you here to my little space of the Internet! So leave a comment or call/text/message me and let me know how your day is going and whatnot. You’d be super awesome if you did (jk you already are)!

3 Comments

  1. KA

    Nerelle– Thank you for writing. I’m one of those who don’t know you. Tbh, I don’t remember how I came to subscribe to your blog.

    I do know that I love what you are crafting here. You share your thoughts, photos, and ideas with others in bright and open way. That’s why I follow. I like catching a glimpse of your world because it helps me get out of my bubble and keep perspective on my own corner of the world.

    So, THANK YOU. Keep writing and living life. Cheers, KA

    Reply
    • nerelle

      Wow thank you so much! I super appreciate your kind words and the fact that we don’t know each other because it sort of validates that I’m not just here rambling (or that I am and at least someone is out there listening) hahah! Do you have a blog too? Would love to follow if you do! xoxo, Nerelle

      Reply

Leave a Reply

Journal Lifestyle

Journal 7/52: What I’m Stressed About

It’s the beginning of a New Year, so there are loads of pressures that come with change and a new...
Moments

Mostly blurry shots from the Nikonos underwater film camera we used while we were in Ofu, but some great memories!...
Moments

It's 11pm. I've been editing photos for the past 5 hours. And my eyelids are fighting sleep. I used to...
Moments

Jessica at Utulei Beach. July 20, 2019.
Journal Lifestyle

This is 30.

On March 18, 1992, an angel descended upon Earth in the form of a little girl, and her name was...
Moments

Lifestyle

I’m a LifeProof Ambassador!

Remember how I lost my phone at the Nu'uuli waterfall? Well, I posted about it on instagram and tagged LifeProof......
Travel

How I learned to be a better tourist

Pack smarter and lighter. Do a little research before the trip. Know when and when not to take photos. Treat...
Moments

It’s going to be a wet one

We're hunkering down at home... Storm-proofing our house, and preparing for 1-2 possible cyclones that will be rolling in over...
Lifestyle Moments

Dear Ocean (An Open Letter)

Happy World Oceans Day! Today I thought about how I could convey my feelings about the ocean, so I figured...
Photography

SESSIONS: The Trautz Are Expecting!

A mini session of Ko'olina & Randy who are celebrating their one year together as Mr. & Mrs., and are...
Meet Photography

Meet Aidan King

UH Mānoa college student, intern, big brother, and football fanatic - sharing his passions, goals, and his definition of the...
Moments

Moments

Just the occasional phone photo dump…

Here's a pano from my last night in Ofu. Trying to finish up all my Ofu posts so bear with...
Journal Lifestyle Photo Diaries

Attempting to Sate My Travel Wanderlust at Home

I've missed the feeling of traveling... having a new destination to go to and taking the scenic route. So we...
Moments

la best fren's first time checking out our outdoor shower. We spent our work lunch hour going for a dip......
Lifestyle Travel

Coronavirus and travel to American Samoa (updated)

UPDATED March 9, 2020 YAY they updated the travel advisory yesterday!!! No more mandatory 14-day quarantine in Hawai`i from the...
Moments

2018 was the year I invested in my sleep

Got a memory foam pillow with neck arch support from my sweet sister. Solved my achy neck problem. Made my...
Lifestyle

Life Lately: Diving More (+ New Job, New Hair)

A hectic season of growth... Diving every weekend, my short (again) hair, and my new job! Still working on finding...
Moments

This time last year

Our trip to Samoa. And in less than a week, we're going back!