P.R.O.M. at Sadies by the Sea
Pacific Roots Open Mic (P.R.O.M.) on July 31, 2020. Organized by Tamiano Gurr and Traci Porotesano. Host venue at Sadies by the Sea.
Week 1 Recap of Plastic Free July
I’m here to keep myself accountable as I said I would… so here’s a recap of my week 1 doing the Plastic Free July challenge.
How I make Iced Matcha Turmeric Latte at home
This iced matcha turmeric latte is perfect for if you’re working from home, are quarantined/ social distancing, or if you simply want to save money at home!
Hiking an old historic Mt. Alava trail
The hike was pretty hard, but we went slow, enjoying the breeze, and admiring the plants. I’m excited to learn more history surrounding this Alava trail.
My Plastic Free July Goals and Expectations
A new month is here, and with it comes my favorite sustainability challenge — Plastic Free July. Setting realistic goals and expectations for myself.
Life Lately: a lengthy one, but a good one
Six years with my soon-to-be-husband, new camera lens, work work work, making my own clothes, Ian’s new board rack, and still safe from COVID…
Pale workshop
It’s graduation season on island, and last night Gabby made a pale for her cousin whose graduation was this morning, and she (re)taught me how to make a tī ula.
My website has a new look!
It’s taken me ages to design something that I feel is representative of my aesthetic, and I’m excited to share my new website design refresh!
Nu‘uuli Waterfall
Part II: Snaps from a couple of weeks ago at Nu‘uuli waterfall. I tagged along with Gabby (Alafaga Creative Media) and Deej (American Samoa Land Grant) to scout locations for a photoshoot. We also went to a farm in Aoloau here.
Farm in Aoloau
Part I: Snaps from a couple of weeks ago at a farm in Aoloau. I tagged along with Gabby (Alafaga Creative Media) and Deej (American Samoa Land Grant) to scout locations for a photoshoot. We also went to a farm Nu‘uuli waterfall here.
Safe in American Samoa’s closed borders
I've lost track of what day we're in since quarantine began... let's see, it's been 5 weeks since we closed the island's borders after the last flight in and out on March 26th. Many people were demanding the borders close early, and I'm so glad the government did just...
Sun Safe Selfie
My friend Traci does social media for the AS Cancer Coalition and for the month of May, she has a campaign called "Sun Safe Selfie" to raise awareness of skin cancer prevention. Skin cancer is one of most common forms of cancer in the US, and yet it is one of the...
Settling, social media, and snaps
Thoughts on settling and social media comparison in the time of COVID, and phone snaps from my week at home and Nu`uuli waterfall.
Super Pink Moon
We waited in the water until dusk. The moon was expected to ascend from the horizon at 6:30pm. The tide was high, the water a balance of cool and warmth.
17 ways I try to be a better human of the Earth, from home
Since I’m spending a lot of time at home these days, I wanted to share how I’ve adapted different sustainability actions to make a change at home.