Bright Spots I’ve Been Needing — Recovered From the Draft Folder
I was going through my website's back end, and decided it was time to do a little digital decluttering. It was a mess back there! I updated the plugins, removed the various notices at the top of my dashboard, got rid of themes, widgets, and plugins I rarely use, and...
Favorite things recently that have to do with the ocean
Just getting in the water. Swimming and laughing with all the little kids in the neighborhood (how did there get to be so many?!). Snorkeling and taking photos of all the sea critters with my ex-boyfriend (now husband, you get the deal). Scoping out what fish is good...
Everything is Alive — Underwater Photo Diaries
Photography has been a great love of mine for as long as I can remember, but underwater photography is a whole 'nother ball game. My merman husband is really good at it, probably because he can breathe underwater (basically) and because the photography gene runs in...
Documenting Underwater Field Work in Ta’u
Just wanted to share some photos from back in March, when I went to the Manu'a islands to document marine sanctuary field work for education and outreach. This was from day 1 of our field work. The science team conducted reef monitoring surveys within the marine...
Life Lately: Let Me Upgrade You
Hello hello! It's been a verrrry long while since I've sat down to ramble and write out my life lately updates, so I don't really know where to begin! I've shared photo diaries scattered here and there over the last several months, but the transition from 2020 to 2021...
LeMax Co. Grand Opening
LeMax Co. is a newly established shop locally owned by the Malauulu / Misipeka family. After some time of planning and sourcing quality affordable goods, they finally opened their doors on February 15, 2021. You can find their beautifully laid out shop located in...
Blunts Point Hike
A little photo journal from our spontaneous hike up Blunts Point a little while ago with my husband and Yodi... trying to update the blog as much as possible over the next few weeks! 🙂 From February 28, 2021
Snorkeling; Two Pipefish and A Blenny
Sharing some photos from when Ian and I went snorkeling in the front yard last week. March 23, 2021 - Do you see the tiny blenny?? Well, look again... It went into hiding in this coral! These really nice photos of the pipefish were taken by Ian After a little...
2021 Farm Fair at Fagatogo Market
March 26, 2021 - Snaps around the Fagatogo Market during the Farm Fair Gabs got us each a fresh cold niu sans straw because we're good earth warriors over here 🙂 It's always hard trying to snap 'street photography' photos, but they're forever some of my favorites......
Samu’s Ice Cream Shop – Street Photography
Now for the next stop, Samu’s Ice Cream shop, where I brought my camera and shot these mostly candid photos.
Around Pago Plaza – Street Photography
The next stop on Gabby’s errands was a visit to Pago Plaza. I snapped these photos, and actually I love these!
Fagatogo Marketplace and Bus Depot – Street Photography
I’d say the Fagatogo Marketplace is probably one of the best spots to play around with street photography in American Samoa.
Fagatogo Fish Market – Street Photography
I braved the stares from strangers and brought my camera with me on errands… first stop, the Fagatogo Fish Market!
Throwback – Christmas Day Paddle
Logging this one here for the mems. Christmas day paddling all around the front beach and out past the reef with Ian and Yodi.
Surrounded by Gorgeous Views… and Trash
This is a public service announcement to please pick up your trash! Or better yet... reduce your plastic consumption so you don't create more trash than this planet already has!! That is all. Thank you. [ Photos by me, shot on February 14, 2021 ]