How I got American Samoa on the map for World Cleanup Day 2018
I had unknowingly signed up to be Team Leader for American Samoa’s participation, and got us on the map as the final destination of World Cleanup Day!
Idyllic Beach Camping
It’s been a while since we’ve gone camping, and I couldn’t say no when my friends planned a trip to this secret little isolated cove.
A Little Big Island Adventure
Went with a group of friends on a little adventure… scratch that, it was a BIG island adventure. Something we’ve been wanting to do for the last 4 years.
Photo Journal: Ko’olina & Randy’s surprise visit
A surprise visit at work that made me scream! Hanging out and catching up at the beach with Ko’olina and Randy, welcome back!
OdySea Aquarium + Butterfly Wonderland
Just like me, my nephew is enamored with fish. We spent the day at the OdySea Aquarium and Butterfly Wonderland and marveled at all the beautiful creatures.
5 Ways to Power Through a Creative Slump
I’ve been in a creative rut lately, so I’m working on getting my motivation up while setting my mind to power through the slumps.
Life Lately: I revamped my site / in a creative rut
Changed things up on my site, working through a creative rut, and a quick sustainability update. Not much, but this is my life lately.
Sailing Sea Casa with friends
Hanging out with Connor Jackson (SV Sea Casa) and a few friends this weekend for a day sail on the southern Tutuila coast.
Back home
As much as I love traveling, I love the feeling of coming home – and seeing Yodi and Officer Scruffles wagging and meowing, excited to see me.
Sailing again and getting seasick
Round 2 of sailing adventures in California! A sunny day out at King Harbor Marina, catching good wind and then eventually getting seasick.
Visiting friends in Oceanside
Our quick weekend trip visiting friends in Oceanside, California. Catching up with our previous AmSam neighbors over food, at the beach, and a backyard BBQ.
Aunty Files: Isaac Turns 4
My nephew’s at the age where he’s really excited for his birthday. The first thing he said to me was “Aunty Relly! It’s almost my birthday!”
Aunty Files: Babysitting
My entire week in Arizona was mostly spent babysitting these cuties. Finally bonding over a longer period of time so they get to know their Aunty Relly.
#PlasticFreeJuly – Week 1 Updates & Lessons Learned
It’s #PlasticFreeJuly! Here’s a review of my first 7 days into the challenge… some wins, some losses; and overall lessons learned.
Life Lately: A busy bee still stings
Oh man it’s been a hectic past few weeks! All of June has blurred by with non-stop general busy-ness and a crazy lead up to my next trip…