Quarantine Diaries: Why I decided to self-isolate
Seriously, everyone should self-isolate or practice social distancing during this time. Sharing snippets from my days in quarantine.
Guest post: Ian’s trip to Ofu, Manu`a
This is Ian, and I’ll be doing my very first guest appearance on Relli’s epic blog! Inside look at Toaga Lagoon in Ofu, American Samoa.
Quarantine Diaries: Saving money during coronavirus frenzy
The coronavirus is causing catastrophe across the world… on the vein of financial impacts, I’ve luckily been able to save money from this whole ordeal.
Celebrating my birthday in quarantine, social distancing outdoor movie night with friends
I never would’ve imagined I’d have a social distancing/ pandemic/ quarantine themed birthday but such is life! Outdoor movie night with neighbors.
Quarantine Diaries: After telework hours
Photos taken on Monday, March 16, 2020. After a very productive day of working from home... warmed up leftover adobo chicken, gulped water super quickly, tried catching up on last month's book club read, and went outside to watch the flying foxes (wishing I had a...
Life Lately: My birthday, Ian’s home, Yodi’s heart worms, and Coronavirus
Everything has unfolded just so in the last few months since 2020 rolled around, and let me just say, what the heck 2020?!
Photo diary: Gals night
We gabbed about all manner of girl talk, but it was just so lovely to spend time with a genuine group of gals who are all true to themselves.
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 mainland as long as you get a health clearance... which means Ian is coming home on Thursday!!! So excited! But also, really hope we don't...
Pacific Roots Open Mic #14
Pacific Roots Open Mic #14 Last month's open mic night, hosted by Pacific Roots founder Tamiano Gurr, powered by his better half Traci Porotesano, with the support of a creative village Gabby, Tulaga, Ammon, Jacinta and Saia, Toa, Athena, and a whole lot more people...
How we prepare for a tropical cyclone in American Samoa
It’s cyclone season in American Samoa, and this weekend has been one for storm preparations at home. This is how we got cyclone-ready.
Roaring 20s Birthday Party in the Treehouse
In honor of Ian’s last year as a 20-something, we had a “Roaring 20’s” theme party, island style, in the treehouse! A truly memorable night.
Hindsight in 2020 (Looking back at 2019)
The end of a decade and the beginning of a new year are a good time to reflect upon one’s life. I’m slowly combing through my journals and photo archives.
Photo Journal: Family trip to Sedona and Grand Canyon
A late photo journal from my first weekend of vacation with the whole family in Arizona. A get together in Sedona and a quick trip to the Grand Canyon.
My home on the reef
My home on the reef. The tide was high and the sun was low in the horizon. One of those days where the weather is just right, and the water is inviting.
Photo Journal | Surfing Alao
Photo journal snaps from after Meagan and Hideyo’s maternity session on the east side; we head to Alao to watch the sunset and our guys surf.