When I ran away to paradise I didn’t know a soul, I barely even knew myself. I longed for a friend that would provide me with encouraging words and creative inspiration. A wise companion to guide me through this journey, helping me master the art of life. I began spending my time roaming the aisles […]
Allow me to fill you in on a little island secret… Nestled in the heart of Diamond Head there’s a local hotspot where all the cool kids hang out. (Really, the regulars here include the cast of Hawaii 5-0, Lost and even Mr. Fear the Beard himself, Brian Wilson). Recently, during my weekly visit the […]
“The key is to trust your heart to move where your unique talents can flourish. This old world will really spin when work becomes a joyous expression of the soul.” – Al Sacharov For as long as I can remember (since 5th grade to be exact) I’ve had this wild dream of becoming a TV […]
Happy March Mermaids! It seems like just yesterday I was spending my sleepless nights creating the perfection of The Running Mermaid and now I’m coming up on my three month blogiversary. (I’ll accept your love in the form of sunflowers, chocolate or Instagram followers.) I kid, I kid now let’s get to the point. When […]
Since leaving California I’ve made some major life changes to embrace the simple way of island living. I’ve swapped forks for chopsticks, daily showers for quick dips in the ocean and my Michael Kors purse for a backpack. At first I was skeptical saying good-bye to showers my glamorous handbag, however, history proves that some […]
Dear Diary, Today at school Zach said my hair looked nice. I fricking died. I hope he asks me to the dance next week, he is so hot. They also served pizza for lunch in the cafeteria. It was the best day ever! xoxo, Gennah If you count my Jr. High days, journaling has been […]
Being surrounded by the freshest fruits and veggies Hawaii has to offer led me to shamelessly jump on the juicing bandwagon. Considering the instant nutrients juicing provides the body, I’ve made it my new go-to post workout treat. (Sorry acai bowls, we need to talk. It’s not you, it’s me.) Today after an ass kicking workout […]
This isn’t a fantasy pool I discovered under the travel section of Pinterest, allow me to introduce you legend that is Black Point. This salt water infinity pool is located in a prestigious gated community, once the home to Tom Selleck and his infamous mustache. Sneaking into the posh pool has been on the top […]
Since when did it become acceptable to jump straight from slutty cat outfits to ugly christmas sweaters? Is it just me or has society turned Thanksgiving into another underrated holiday? I mean shit, even Starbucks already got rid of the Pumpkin spice latte to make way for the Peppermint mocha. Sometimes I feel like it’s almost as […]
Are you someone who wanders the world worried about nothing but your backpack, a map and how to say, “more beer” in as many different languages as possible? Or are you a planner, focused on only one desire of life and constantly challenging yourself to get there? Wandering freely provides life with meaning, whereas having a […]
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