This year, I decided to forget about my journalism degree and learn how to master the art of life through my own personal experience. Sure I say it loud and proud now, but after making the ballsy move to become a college-dropout, I was filled with a sense of shame when friends asked me how […]
Isn’t it ironic how we all have an undying fascination for sharks, yet they are one of the most feared creatures on our planet? From an epic week of documentaries on The Discovery Channel, to major blockbuster hits like “Jaws” and “Deep Blue Sea,” today’s society has the tendency to portray sharks as villains of […]
Airplanes are a peculiar kind of situation — you’re neither in the place you’ve been, nor in the place you’re going. You are above the world at peace, reflecting on the experiences you’ve encountered while manifesting the possibility of what’s yet to come. Two years ago, as I traveled through the clouds in route to […]
Here’s a little secret about me, I’ve become somewhat of a spiritual badass. No really, I’m learning how to connect with power of the universe and use it to my advantage. Call me cray, but this shit works. Anyway, a recent trip has taken my spirituality to a whole new level. I know what you’re […]
You know what I love the first thing in the morning? A big fatty bowl. Easyyyy my little ganja Mermaid, I don’t think we’re talking about the same kind of bowl here. But don’t feel bad, because the fatty bowl I’m talking about will complement your wake and bake session to perfection. All tokin’ jokin’ […]
In the eyes of a mainlander, life in Hawaii seems like an endless vacation, full of sunshine and surf. Even though we don’t have society’s typical nine-to-five doesn’t mean we don’t work. In fact, the most driven people on these islands clock in at sunrise and hustle hard until the sunset. Take for instance, July’s Mermaid […]
If today was your final day on earth, would you die happy? I get it, “the end” is kind of a touchy subject for most people, but what I don’t understand is…why? Is it the fear of no longer being able to experience the magnificence of life, or perhaps it is the fear of being […]
You know what I love?! Presents! Obviously. But see, I’m not talking new designer watch kind of gifts, I’m talking those special little “just because” gifts. The ones that say, this reminded me of you. Lately I’ve been on a face mask kick and was recently gifted a fresh handmade mask from Lush Cosmetics. My Friend […]
4th of July is one of my favorite holidays – who am I kidding, every holiday is my favorite holiday. Mainly because these special celebrations involve the best things in life friends, food and beer. But after a weekend full of bad decisions and trouble, I think it’s time for a detox. stat. and because […]
This week has been full of birthdays, well wishes and raging. As my dear friends embark on new life chapters and growing older, we have all been celebrating with fireball some epic nights out. Now I’m usually not a regular out on the bar scene but lately I’ve noticed, every time I go out I […]
The Running Mermaid 