A visit to Jean P. Haydon Museum in American Samoa
A day off work and a cruise ship in town, so we decided to play tourist and finally visit our island’s only museum, the Jean P. Haydon Museum.
Life Lately: Balance and making time to blog for myself
I’m here and there these days. Lots of busy-ness, even in this small island life. Looked through some old posts over the weekend, and I’ve missed blogging.
EV NAUTILUS PHOTO JOURNAL PT. 3 | DEEP SEA EXPLORATION IN AMERICAN SAMOA
Part 3 (the final chapter) of my photo journal with the E/V Nautilus, exploring my home waters with the National Marine Sanctuary of American Samoa.
EV Nautilus Photo Journal Pt. 2 | Deep Sea Exploration in American Samoa
Part 2 of my photo journal on the E/V Nautilus research cruise in American Samoa. Deep sea science, remotely operated vehicles, sunrises and sunsets.
EV Nautilus photo journal pt. 1 | Deep sea exploration in American Samoa
A long overdue photo journal on the EV Nautilus a few months ago, and I am incredibly stoked to say that I was able to join the 2019 expedition.
Palolo in American Samoa 2019
Stayed up til 3am waiting for palolo at Fatumafuti. Some people got lucky but we left the shore with empty nets still waiting for the big one.
In a creative funk and how I cope
As a creative, I find myself in a funk more often than I want to admit. I question myself and doubt my creativity, but I have a few ways of coping.
Backyard bonfire
Bonfire, ava, and food.Hangin’ with our community of neighbors and our pups last Sunday in the backyard.Good vibes all around.
Summer’s coming
The tradewinds are calming down. It’s bittersweet knowing that summer is on its way. I’ll miss the breeze but I look forward to getting in the water more.
Weekends Living LifeProof
Snaps of me and our pup Yodi in the Pala Lagoon a couple weekends ago, featuring my new LifeProof swag… waterproof phone case and rad backpack!
Fun “Office” Day at Fagatele Bay
A fun “office” day at Fagatele Bay with the NMSAS science team. I absoltely love when I’m able to get outside and experience my marine sanctuaries this way!
In between moments | Samoa Travel Diaries
A hop and a skip to the island we’ve decided we’re getting married at. It was a busy trip, but here are some of the sweet in between moments.
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… Now I’m a LifeProof Ambassador!
4 easy tips for a sustainable home
A sustainable lifestly starts at home. These are just four little changes you can make at home that help reduce your footprint.
Papapapaitai waterfall – Samoa photo journal
Driving up and over Cross Island Road in Upolu (Samoa), there’s a vista that turns off the main road, and you’ll stop dead in your tracks when you see this.